I am dropping a K20 into a EK hatch or coupe and was wondering which mounting kit from hasport i should go with. i know you need a EG sub frame with the EKK2 but what sub frame do you use with the EKK1. Which would you guys recommend?

 

you can use it of any EG subframe would work . If you dont have power steering dont buy the one with power steering.

 

what sub frame do i use with the EKK1 kit?

 

check out this forum http://www.k20a.org

they have tons of info on k20/ek swaps

 

i think you need one of a EG hatch with no power steering.

 

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You use the stock one in your EK.

EKK1 Kit = Stock Rear 96-00 Civic Cross Member

 

The EKK1 kit is made to be used with the car as is. You do not use a different subframe.

The EKK2 kit was designed for people who wished to have more ground clearance and the engine moved back for better balance. With the EKK2 kit I suggest using either an EG manual rack and subframe or a DC2 power rack and subframe. You can use an EG subframe and rack too, but either way get the EG or DC lower control arms too.

brian g

 

how much difference in ground clearance and balance is there between the two mounting kits

 

A little over half an inch of extra ground clearance, but the big advantage is the oil pan is much closer to the wheels. So if you draw a line from the low point on the front edge of the frame tangent to the front wheels the oil pan sits way above that. By the time a tall speed bump gets close to your oil pan the wheels are starting to drive up the bump. Same with pulling into a driveway with a steep entrance, the frame under the radiator makes contact before the oilpan can.

As for balance, I haven't done the math, but moving the 305 lb engine and transmission rearward 2 inches is significant.

brian g


Modified by brian g at 3:28 PM 9/10/2005

 

With the ekk2 can you still run a turbo setup?

 

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There is plenty of room.

 

has any run into any similiar problesm like me or am i just doing it wrong

i have a 1996 civic..have the ekk2 mount kit..eg crossmember, rack and pinion and lca..NO ps..im trying to mount my billet into the left hand bracket, but it wont let me mount it on the top holes on the bracket...it seems to be hitting it..

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the billet part that is hitting the bracket is indicated in red..the bracket spot its hitting is indicated in pink

 

hi brian now i got a question lets. Say i buy ekk1 kit from hansport but. Later on i want to go with ekk2 do i just buy rear mount lmk ppz thanks

 

this isnt brian but ill answer your question

you would just need the EKK2 brackets to convert the EKK1 kit into the EKK2

 

I have ekk1 and about to put del Sol subframe in so I will need the ekk2 brackets, how can I order them. I haven’t received a response from Hasport yet

 

email me at sales@hasport.com and i can get you taken care of