EK k swap question
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EK k swap question
Anyone with a k-anything swap in their ek using a stock radiator and fan (mounted on the drivers side of cours)?? Tried to put mine in last night and i do not see how it can possibly fit...want to know if a slim fan is needed or if im missing some way to get it in there.
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Re: EK k swap question (g0ldywang)
cant do it on the ek's the motor sits way to far forward, you can easily do it on an EG doh where the motor sits back a ton more. you would need a slim fan yes.
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Re: EK k swap question (g0ldywang)
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Did a search and came up with this:
http://www.sportcompactcarweb....ybrid/
Lots of work. Good Luck!!!!!
COOLING SYSTEM
This one is a bit of a bugger. Our EK uses an aftermarket radiator made for an RSX (you can use the stock RSX unit as well). The stock lower mounts have to be cut off and mounted further down, but it's very effective and uses stock RSX hoses. The old EK radiator's fan switch and temp sensor had to be moved when we did this as well (and are still needed if you use your EK radiator). This setup means no A/C without the RSX condenser. Another option, if you want A/C, is to make the EK radiator and the A/C condenser switch places (they sit side-by-side, not one in front of the other like most cars). In the stock location, the EK radiator's upper outlet hits the K-series intake manifold. For hoses you can use 1994-to-2001 GS-R upper and lower hoses. The lower hose will require some creative trimming to fit properly. The A/C compressor from the K will work with the EK's condenser, but you'll have to get custom hoses made. Any good A/C shop should be able to do it. If you don't care about A/C and didn't get the RSX radiator, then just move your EK's radiator to the driver's side and plug the gaping condenser hole so air will actually go through the radiator. This car didn't have A/C and so the above suggestions are I-think-so engineering. The K-series compressor will certainly work with the EK's condenser and it will also work with the condenser from the K-series donor car. The question on that one is, "Can you make it fit?"
Power Steering Sorry, this is a no-go as of yet. The problem is that the pulley sticks up too high to clear the hood. Even when you cut hood support beams, there's not enough room. Likely, a carbon-fiber hood company will make a K-series hybrid hood soon. For now, you can just loop the in and out hoses on the steering rack together and get a hell of a workout. You will also need to install the idler pulley from an EP3 (2002-and-up Civic Si) to take the place of the power steering pump.
Did a search and came up with this:
http://www.sportcompactcarweb....ybrid/
Lots of work. Good Luck!!!!!
COOLING SYSTEM
This one is a bit of a bugger. Our EK uses an aftermarket radiator made for an RSX (you can use the stock RSX unit as well). The stock lower mounts have to be cut off and mounted further down, but it's very effective and uses stock RSX hoses. The old EK radiator's fan switch and temp sensor had to be moved when we did this as well (and are still needed if you use your EK radiator). This setup means no A/C without the RSX condenser. Another option, if you want A/C, is to make the EK radiator and the A/C condenser switch places (they sit side-by-side, not one in front of the other like most cars). In the stock location, the EK radiator's upper outlet hits the K-series intake manifold. For hoses you can use 1994-to-2001 GS-R upper and lower hoses. The lower hose will require some creative trimming to fit properly. The A/C compressor from the K will work with the EK's condenser, but you'll have to get custom hoses made. Any good A/C shop should be able to do it. If you don't care about A/C and didn't get the RSX radiator, then just move your EK's radiator to the driver's side and plug the gaping condenser hole so air will actually go through the radiator. This car didn't have A/C and so the above suggestions are I-think-so engineering. The K-series compressor will certainly work with the EK's condenser and it will also work with the condenser from the K-series donor car. The question on that one is, "Can you make it fit?"
Power Steering Sorry, this is a no-go as of yet. The problem is that the pulley sticks up too high to clear the hood. Even when you cut hood support beams, there's not enough room. Likely, a carbon-fiber hood company will make a K-series hybrid hood soon. For now, you can just loop the in and out hoses on the steering rack together and get a hell of a workout. You will also need to install the idler pulley from an EP3 (2002-and-up Civic Si) to take the place of the power steering pump.
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