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Freedo_Civegra 02-13-2018 03:09 PM

J30A4 EK
 
This started as a D16 auto and went to B18C1 manual to B20 to this. I wanted to do this swap as a fun daily driver, so here it is. It's bad dirty, and I need to clean it up... My bro-in-law is going to help me build a cowl for the hood.

So far:
2003 Accord J30A4
Accord transmission
Accord ECU
V6 shifter and cables w/custom mounting plates
Hasport EKJ1 mounts
Insaneshafts axles
Mishimoto fan
Ebay PCD's
Walbro 255 fuel pump
Aeromotive fpr
DC2 subframe
H&R OE sport springs
Koni orange struts
Rear disc conversion
Integra knuckles
2000 ITR/Prelude calipers
2004 TSX pads
2007 Mini Cooper 11" rotors

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tony_2018 02-13-2018 05:07 PM

Re: J30A4 EK
 
cool, so whats your tech question?

Freedo_Civegra 02-14-2018 04:35 AM

Re: J30A4 EK
 

Originally Posted by tony_2018 (Post 51557215)
cool, so whats your tech question?

Didn't really have one, just wanted to post this for progress. But since you mentioned it... Speedometer is off about 10mph. I'm not familiar enough with its internal circuitry, but can it be adjusted using a potentiometer?


Chance EG 02-14-2018 06:39 AM

Re: J30A4 EK
 
Light bar up front has got to go....

Freedo_Civegra 02-14-2018 08:25 AM

Re: J30A4 EK
 

Originally Posted by Chance EG (Post 51557536)
Light bar up front has got to go....

Lol but all the cool kids have them! 😂

It really does help at night, though.

94 Civic Si 02-14-2018 10:14 AM

Re: J30A4 EK
 
Sweet!

I thought one of the tuner magazines stuffed a J in an EG?

Chance EG 02-14-2018 10:37 AM

Re: J30A4 EK
 

Originally Posted by 94 Civic Si (Post 51557753)
Sweet!

I thought one of the tuner magazines stuffed a J in an EG?

It's been done many times now. There are off the shelf mount options available from Hasport, as well as axles from DSS/Insane Shafts.

There's even a couple AWD, turbo, J series EG cars.

94 Civic Si 02-14-2018 12:30 PM

Re: J30A4 EK
 

Originally Posted by Chance EG (Post 51557777)
It's been done many times now. There are off the shelf mount options available from Hasport, as well as axles from DSS/Insane Shafts.

There's even a couple AWD, turbo, J series EG cars.

That would be pretty much insane...

Freedo_Civegra 02-14-2018 12:39 PM

Re: J30A4 EK
 
Yeah, it's kind of an old hat now; but nobody around here really messes with Hondas, let alone a J-swap. I'm kind of alone in Honda stuff in my part of the world. 😢

Im sure there are plenty of EG's running around elsewhere with these. I think Mr. Gillespie has an EG with a supercharger. Google streak freak Civic?

Freedo_Civegra 02-14-2018 12:41 PM

Re: J30A4 EK
 
So... does anyone have an idea about using a potentiometer to adjust the speedometer?

tony_2018 02-14-2018 06:10 PM

Re: J30A4 EK
 
There's even an awd j-series 1st gen CRV.

Yeah there's a kit some shop up in NY sells to correct that.

Freedo_Civegra 02-15-2018 08:58 PM

Re: J30A4 EK
 
Tony, would you happen to know the name of that shop in NY?

Hasport 02-16-2018 01:30 PM

Re: J30A4 EK
 

Originally Posted by Freedo_Civegra (Post 51559270)
Tony, would you happen to know the name of that shop in NY?

RPM Systems
107 Parker Ave
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
845-795-5398

Freedo_Civegra 02-16-2018 08:01 PM

Re: J30A4 EK
 

Originally Posted by Hasport (Post 51560002)
RPM Systems
107 Parker Ave
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
845-795-5398

Thanks, Hasport. I had emailed the Mad Hatter before about this, but I didn't really get the reply that I had thought I needed at the time. I'll call them Monday, I suppose.

PS: Thanks again for your mounts, for the email correspondence helping me with my installation issues (which were majorly my fault), and for helping me troubleshoot my axle binding problem. I wish I had gone with Hasport axles after dealing with your customer service.

94 Civic Si 02-18-2018 10:53 AM

Re: J30A4 EK
 

Originally Posted by Freedo_Civegra (Post 51560146)


Thanks, Hasport. I had emailed the Mad Hatter before about this, but I didn't really get the reply that I had thought I needed at the time. I'll call them Monday, I suppose.

PS: Thanks again for your mounts, for the email correspondence helping me with my installation issues (which were majorly my fault), and for helping me troubleshoot my axle binding problem. I wish I had gone with Hasport axles after dealing with your customer service.

Awesome to hear the positive feedback!

Freedo_Civegra 02-18-2018 05:52 PM

Re: J30A4 EK
 
Does anybody know anything about "Techna Fit" braided line? It's the only thing I can find to replace the rubber section of my clutch line other than rubber. Lol

It's supposed to be pvc coated, but I feel kinda iffy about it being it's $25...

Freedo_Civegra 02-18-2018 09:09 PM

Re: J30A4 EK
 
Well, apparently Techna-Fit is ok... But idk which would fit. All the rubber part#s for the TL, Accord (3.0 &2.4), and TSX are all the same, but Techna-Fit's numbers have the TL different from the others... I'd like one a tad shorter than what I have as the CV boot nearly rubs it!

The TL has a 9 at the end of their part# while the others have an 11. I wonder if that means the Techna-Fit TL line is around 9" and the others around 11"? 11.31" is what Dorman has them listed as.

Freedo_Civegra 02-20-2018 11:47 AM

Re: J30A4 EK
 
Progress rear sway bar kit came in today. Thanks FedEx! I got me some GSR seats yesterday and swapped over the rails from the Civic. Gonna take a break from work and drop off them and my Civic back seats at the upholstery shop.

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/honda-t...57d835578a.jpgMaybe it'll install pretty fast. Looks simple enough.
https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/honda-t...3a39f98ae9.jpgIntegra seats!

Freedo_Civegra 02-23-2018 07:02 PM

Re: J30A4 EK
 
Got that sway bar kit installed. Went in pretty fast.

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Found out I have an oil leak...

94 Civic Si 02-24-2018 12:13 PM

Re: J30A4 EK
 
Where/what is leaking?

Freedo_Civegra 02-25-2018 06:06 AM

Re: J30A4 EK
 

Originally Posted by 94 Civic Si (Post 51566597)
Where/what is leaking?

Oil looks to be leaking from between the pump housing and the block. I need to look at it better to be sure it's not between the top of the spool valve gasket and oil pump housing. I know it's not the vtec solenoid and not my fittings for my oil sender and light. If it's between the pump and block, I'll have to drop the engine to remove the pump for resealing. I almost did that before I put the engine in... But NO, just had to make more work for myself.

Jonathan Abreu 02-25-2018 09:35 AM

Re: J30A4 EK
 
mad props , looking my self to do Swap on my Ek hatch , with a cl types engine and 6 speed trans from 2004 accord .

Freedo_Civegra 02-25-2018 09:47 AM

Re: J30A4 EK
 

Originally Posted by Jonathan Abreu (Post 51567063)
mad props , looking my self to do Swap on my Ek hatch , with a cl types engine and 6 speed trans from 2004 accord .

Thank you. Go for it! That engine is a good choice, and I think an LSD can be added to that transmission later if so be that you desire it.

Jonathan Abreu 02-25-2018 10:07 AM

Re: J30A4 EK
 

Originally Posted by Freedo_Civegra (Post 51567071)


Thank you. Go for it! That engine is a good choice, and I think an LSD can be added to that transmission later if so be that you desire it.

do you mind PM you about couple question i got for the swap?

Freedo_Civegra 02-25-2018 10:17 AM

Re: J30A4 EK
 

Originally Posted by Jonathan Abreu (Post 51567081)
do you mind PM you about couple question i got for the swap?

I saw your message, did you get my response? Also, I worked hard trying to figure this all out, so please don't take anything for granted!


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