UPDATED with before pics!
Finally seeing some light at the end of a very long tunnel...

Those that dont know I removed the "old" B18C-r and replaced it with a K24/20 swap. Well it was at the shop so long that I decided to change the paint as well. Black is awesome but upkeep SUCKS so my next favorite color would be, yes Captiva Blue.

The engine has dynoed at 212 whp and 180-2 tq. I havent actually driven it yet
but that day will soon come lol. We might actually toss in some cams before it is trully road worthy however.

Tossed on some "bling" for my own likings as well. Got rid of that trash cf hood made by BKNW finally and went with something that actually looks like c/f, ViS. Took off the old side mirrors and replaced them with the jdm retractables and also put in some jdm headlights. I dont consider myself to be a big jdm fan but some of that stuff is just better than our U.S. parts.

I currently have a set of Rota slips and a set of Mugen mr5's...think Im going to put the Mugens on...going with the Potenza G009 tire 205-50-15.

Anyways the car kept the p/s, running a K-Pro (although weve already had some troubles with it )

I would like to thank PFISpeed.com, Big O tires (wow, life savers!) and Advanced Body Tek in Fort Collins Co. (970-482-8355) for sponsoring me by repainting the entire car to my exact likings. These guys do AWESOME classic restores to everyday drivers. Mark will take care of your daily car the same manner in which he gives to the classic projects...what a guy!!! Thanks Mark!!! I live 4 hours away and its worth the drive.

Let me know what you think...thanks!

BEFORE


First body shop pics.






I bet the skeleton on this hood doesnt fall apart like that BKNW hood did.


This picture just speaks for itself.


And now the new paint...minus wheels.






Money Shot! BTW my decision to keep the bay black...it just looks better imo.


Note the guy in the top of the pic directly above the car...Apexi rep that came down to tune some guys car and took interest in the hatchy...sponsorship of some kind possibly? I doubt it lol...but I can dream.


Sorry I posted before the car is complete but after seeing the new paint today I just had to.




Modified by RangerDan at 11:56 AM 5/20/2005

 

geez..got enough k swaps there?....nice kaaaaaaaaaaA

 

WOAH! and B-series hybrid swaps are finally starting to be quite popular... and you go ahead an pull a K-series hybrid swap... sheeeeeeeeett..... keep on going... keep your attention to detail at the MAX.. and that car will be some piece of work when its done! keep us updated ASAP y0!

 

very nice man, being one of the first with the hybrid k swap. and the paint is really clean. mad props and it was good talkin to u keep up the good work...1

 

Looks really good

 

looking good..

 

Clean!!!

 

Very niCE!!! K-Series! Good choice.

 

 

Maybe I should get rid of my old B18CR and turn to the dark side...

 

loving the pic of the 2 hatches...both k-swaps....good ****.

should've painted the engine bay to match....but nice ride.

 

K-series after K-series.... Sick

 

wow....sick

 

 

 

k powerz

 

Nice, gotta love the Cap Blue. Especially when its rocking a K series!

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by jaedaSC &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Nice, gotta love the Cap Blue. Especially when its rocking a K series! </TD></TR></TABLE>

Oh yeah, car is sick!!

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by mycord &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Looks really good </TD></TR></TABLE>

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by jxboi &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">geez..got enough k swaps there?....nice kaaaaaaaaaaA</TD></TR></TABLE>

lol...well actually the other k is my business partners.

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 4genaccordfreak &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">WOAH! and B-series hybrid swaps are finally starting to be quite popular... and you go ahead an pull a K-series hybrid swap... sheeeeeeeeett..... keep on going... keep your attention to detail at the MAX.. and that car will be some piece of work when its done! keep us updated ASAP y0! </TD></TR></TABLE>

Yeah I agree with you on the details...there is so much to be done to that engine bay uGh.

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by FF-Greg &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">very nice man, being one of the first with the hybrid k swap. and the paint is really clean. mad props and it was good talkin to u keep up the good work...1</TD></TR></TABLE>

Hey greg nice chatting with you last night...really looking forward to seeing your new project COMPLETED!

 

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by JAMinCiViC &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">looking good..</TD></TR></TABLE>

 

christ i'm jealous.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Mr LaOcean &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Very niCE!!! K-Series! Good choice. </TD></TR></TABLE>

Man I tell ya the b18c-r we pulled out was a great motor...just an awesome engine. This K motor really does pull way harder and Im really looking forward to racing it all season.

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by BlueIntegraBoy &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Maybe I should get rid of my old B18CR and turn to the dark side...</TD></TR></TABLE>

If your thinking it...then youve already turned to the dark side buhaha.

 

Sick ish.