Ek coupe to eg subframe
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Ek coupe to eg subframe
Hey everyone,
Quick question, wanting to do a k-swap in my 99 ek coupe. I'm wanting to get the eg/dc subframe. I had someone ask me about which eg subframe I want (i.e. DX, or EX). Does it matter if it DX or EX, and if so what is the difference? I guess, same question go for the Integra subframe (94- 01) , what's the difference between the different models? Is it just having PS rack or manual rack ? Sorry for the dumb questions.
Thank you,
PS. sorry if this is in the wrong spot, admin move if so!
Quick question, wanting to do a k-swap in my 99 ek coupe. I'm wanting to get the eg/dc subframe. I had someone ask me about which eg subframe I want (i.e. DX, or EX). Does it matter if it DX or EX, and if so what is the difference? I guess, same question go for the Integra subframe (94- 01) , what's the difference between the different models? Is it just having PS rack or manual rack ? Sorry for the dumb questions.
Thank you,
PS. sorry if this is in the wrong spot, admin move if so!
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Re: Ek coupe to eg subframe
Power steering vs non-power steering is the difference. All Integras came with power steering, easy there. Don't rely on trim level for Civics though... for example, two & three door DX's were manual but four door DX's were powered.
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Re: Ek coupe to eg subframe
So if I'm going to use a EG subframe (92-95) for the k-swap. I can really use any of them? Doesn't matter if it's a couple, hatch, or sedan ?
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Re: Ek coupe to eg subframe
Correct me if I'm wrong, but i hear its easier driving for a manual rack then converting a power rack to manual by looping the lines. Is that true ?
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Re: Ek coupe to eg subframe
Looping it is a bandaid to keep it lubed, but then you're moving hydraulic fluid around and making it tougher to steer.
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^This is the way.
There's not much difference in effort between a properly depowered rack and a manual rack, but the manual rack is much slower (3.3 LTL or something like that, I forget).
I'm probably the wrong person to ask though. I've had manual, powered and depowered, but I'll take the powered every time if it's an option. Life goals for a track car build is to have a manual rack with an electric column and a quickener. Would love to get down to ~2 turn LTL while getting the weight all behind the firewall.
There's not much difference in effort between a properly depowered rack and a manual rack, but the manual rack is much slower (3.3 LTL or something like that, I forget).
I'm probably the wrong person to ask though. I've had manual, powered and depowered, but I'll take the powered every time if it's an option. Life goals for a track car build is to have a manual rack with an electric column and a quickener. Would love to get down to ~2 turn LTL while getting the weight all behind the firewall.
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So in your guys opinion,
I’m wanting to have a good daily drivable car, I current have 99 ek coupe. I have a full swap from a 05 RSX type-s. So would the manual rack out of a 93 eg be ok? I don’t think with that swap I can keep the power steering, if I’m not mistaken. What do you guys think would be the best option?
I’m wanting to have a good daily drivable car, I current have 99 ek coupe. I have a full swap from a 05 RSX type-s. So would the manual rack out of a 93 eg be ok? I don’t think with that swap I can keep the power steering, if I’m not mistaken. What do you guys think would be the best option?
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Re: Ek coupe to eg subframe
Ya. Thats fine. Different steering racks have different feedback when driving at speed is all.
I like more feedback so I went with an Integra rack.
The Civic rack is easier to turn when at low speeds, like parking.
I like more feedback so I went with an Integra rack.
The Civic rack is easier to turn when at low speeds, like parking.
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Re: Ek coupe to eg subframe
Thank you guys for all the info,
I know this has been answered plenty of times, but just to confirm with y'all. When switching over to the eg subframe on an ek. You need; subframe, LCA, compliance bushing, the U-joint to connect rack to column, and then all corresponding bolts. Is that about it ?
I know this has been answered plenty of times, but just to confirm with y'all. When switching over to the eg subframe on an ek. You need; subframe, LCA, compliance bushing, the U-joint to connect rack to column, and then all corresponding bolts. Is that about it ?
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