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Old 02-07-2008, 07:47 PM
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Ok so for the past few months I have been saving up tons lof loot for the impending project. There is one problem. Finding a good base to start with. I orginally wanted to just swap out a k20a3 into my em2 daily driver, but with help and guidance from you ht sexay peoples ive decided to go ahead and buy a junker. I would like one that runs, or just a roller would be awesome. Ive searched craigslist, and the paper...but there isnt a damn thing out there. Does anyone have any suggestions, or some feedback as to how i should find it. I really want a 92-95 prelude, or the 92-98 civic. Please anything you could give me would be amazing to helping me realize my dream (300-400 whp honda lovin)
Thanks again guys... ps dont suggest ebay... lol
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I have a 95 Civic with K20A2 swap. Completely done and with a prestine newish suspension underneath it. the K20a2 motor can do 400whp on stock internals. 300whp with DD reliability and not head or cam work needed.

95 Civic K20a2 swapped - OVER 15Gs in parts into this car alone!!!

<FONT SIZE=""2"">$9,000 for car OBO with extras</FONT>

Why sell u ask? I'm not going to be able to pursue my dream of racing in a series next year.. . I had a cage, I sold it. I want something I can take to the track and take on a date.. . Thinking a M3 or 350Z

95 Civic EX 2 dr Cpe 148,xxx miles





Old dyno run. Has smoother power band now but haven't re-dynoed since.. .
Replace the existing exhaust and it will be over 215whp easy.. .

THIS CAR IS TRACK READY! Will put the hurt down on MANY MANY CARS.. . Vettes, Porsches, EVOs, Stis, M3 BMWs.. .

MODS: gets some popcorn!
2480lb Civic EX 2dr with driver and full tank of gas. No Aero work done
Front: Only Rear gutted

Under the Hood:
- K20A2 from 2002 RSX-S
- 6spd stock tranny - shifts good - no LSD - from 2002 RSX-S
- Karcepts shifter kit - Type S shift ****
- Hasport Swap Mounts ($600)
- Holeshot Racing Axles - upgraded Grease for Track Duty
- Hybrid swap Harness
- R Crew Racing Exhaust Header ($650)
- Carbon Fiber Engine Covers x 2
- DC sports Engine Oil Cap
- Karcepts custom intake with ram feed - Steel high flow filter
- will include a hack job intake as well with extra filter that can be cleaned with K&N fluid
Above = $6,000 in parts EASY

Tranny
- Clutchmasters Stg II
- Findanza lightened flywheel

TUNING and FUEL
- Kpro Standalone Engine Management with all my tunes
- BDL fuel Rail
- AEM Fuel Pressure Regulator
- Walbro 255 fuel pump
$1800 in parts here

COOLING
- RSX-S size radiator
- Mugen 170 deg Thermostat - not installed
- Hasport fill cap and temp switch kit
$200 in parts here

Suspension -

NEW YES BRAND NEW SKUNK 2 PRo C Coilovers - A $1,400 value!! 550fr/450r spring rates
http://www.skunk2.com/Suspensi...=COVC

***Koni Race 80 Series Coilovers too 10K miles on them 650/850# setup - Race Proven - A $1600 setup I am selling for $950 OBO
DO NOT COME WITH CAR UNLESS YOU WANT THESE INSTEAD OF SKUNKS! : I have

BELOW - READ CAREFULLY - Everything that says NEW, was replaced during last winter.. . I doubt there is more than 6,000 miles on it now.. .

Front Suspension
• Stock 95 EX front sway bar.
• New poly bushings for sway bar
• New Stock OEM shock mount bushings
• New Mugen rear compliance Bushings
• New Origin Spherical bearing inner bushing kit
• New Origin Hard Material Upper A arm bushings
• New Skunk2 pro series Camber kit
- Rescently installed new outer tie rod end link PS
Total $ = over $550 without labor included

REAR Suspension:
• ASR subframe Brace - REALY is practically NEW
- Blox 21mm sway bar
- will throw in Stock 15mm GSR rear sway bar with stock OEM D ring bushings
• Blox adjustable spherical bearing end links
• NEW OEM RTA Bushings
• NEW M-Factory spherical bearing Toe Kit
• NEW M-Factory spherical bearing camber kit
• NEW PIC performance LCAs with hard rubber bushings
- Rear strut tower bar
- Rear C-pillar bar
Over $850 here.. .

Stoppers
- 11" ITR Caliper fited to 11" prelude rotors redrilled
- $220 Satisfied Grandsport GS3 brake pads - some of the best - street friendly
- GSR REAR conversion with Carbotech Xp8 Racing pads
- Have extra 11" and rear rotors ($100 a pair)
- Have an extra set of Stock brake pads
- Have an extra set of Carbotech AX6 brake pads - AutoX and very street friendly
Over $1,000 in parts here.. .

Rims and tires
- 16x7 Desmond Pro Racer rims 12.4lbs each - They are the same wheel as Spoon SW388. U just have to see it to beleive it HATERS.. .
- 80% worn Hankook RS2s 205/45/16
- Rota Slipstream 15x7.5 YES that is 7.5" +40 offset
- 2 qty 1/2 worn toyo RA1 225/45/15 R compound racing tires (on slips)
- 2 qty 1/4 worn toyo RA1 225/45/15 R compound racing tires ( on slips)
- will include 4 205/50/15 Hoosiers as well. One is bad, 3 are 1/2 worn.. .
Over $1700 in just rims
toyo RA1s R comps run $600 new at about a $300 value now
Hoosiers $700 new at around $200 value now

LOOKS haha well it looks all stock right now but I do have some other things
- NEW & REAL J's racing front spoiler - $400 value - Never installed
- NEW & REAL J's racing alluminum deck spoiler - $400 value - Never installed
- spare OEM front bumper - White
- spare crappy fiberglass rear bumper - Buddy Club - Black
$800 here

MISC:
- Pioneer CD player
- newer JBL speakers rear
- Sony Explode Front speakers
- Front and rear lower frame braces include - ebay things.. .
Blah value.. .

***Will throw in ITR conversion kit with 11K price
***Have all stock interior to put back in car
***Have a 2.5" highflow cat that can bolt directly into current exhaust to make quieter.. .
***Have stock suspension components


There is over $14,500 in parts into this car. $16,000 including ITR kit

Call me at 515-520-0119

I'm around the Central Iowa Area Frequently
You need to see this car
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