Well last year I had the opportunity to buy my favorite car ever built, Esteban's (EPGONZALEZ)'01 Nighthawk Black ITR 1059. When I purchased it all the original Mugen parts had been already sold (all Aero, Brakes, Wheels, Interior, Header, Valve Cover, Exhaust, Interior, etc...). The JIC suspension was also sold. I practically picked up a chassis, with a built motor. I knew I had to swoop on the opportunity to pick up this rare '01 with only 6,000 miles. I considered using the built B-Series it already had, 205whp/140tq. But I knew this is probably going to be one of the last Hondas I'll build so I went all out. I already have bought every single part I want to use, now it's a matter of assembly. I'll post a detailed description of the build as I update it.
Enjoi!


Here are some pics of when I picked it up last December. I had to install some stock civic suspension and my TSX wheels to roll it on the trailer





The car was Esteban's "Junk" storage LOL






Went through a small rain storm on the way home



Some shots of the stripped engine bay before Gilbert (Onepoint6i) shot it with a Por15 Basecoat and a custom mixed PPG top coat.









here are a few pics I shot over 9/15/2008 weekend.

Picture of J's racing fender braces and wiring harness tuck we almost completed


Picture of Gilbert (Onepoint6i) wrenching on the car


A couple pics of the freshly painted bay. We used Por15 as an undercoat and topped it off with some custom PPG






Some pics of the car in it's off-road stance


Some pics of the heart














Engine:
K24 Short Block assembled by Blueprint Racing
Crank Lightened 4lb's, fully balanced and Teflon Coated
87.5mm Wiseco 12.5:1 IB spec custom pistons
K24 Pro I-Beam Rods w/Teflon Coating
OEM Honda Bearings with custom race treatment
Type S Oil Pump CnC modified
Hytech Baffled Oil Pan
Blueprint Head Studs
OEM Headgasket
K20A (JDM ITR) Cylinder head with Blueprint Stage 3 CnC porting w/ pro valve job (350cfm-ish)
OS Stainless Steel Flat Faced nitrate coated valves
Blueprint Dual Valve Springs w/Titanium retainers
Blueprint Stage 3 Cams
Custom RBC Manifold w/ Blueprint full race porting (cut open and re-welded). Match ported to an Rcrew throttle plate adaptor and a 72mm BDL Throttle body. Pitcrew then cut the water passage and shaved all the excess studs/welds, bead-blasted, and replummed it underneath with a AN fitting for that clean look.
Rcrew Insulated IM gasket
Rcrew K24 Stainless Steel Header
Rcrew Custom Stainless Steel Exhaust
Rcrew Fuel Rail
550cc Injectors
Walbro fuel pump
Teflon wrapped fuel lines
SX adjustable Fuel Pressure Regulator
All Black Earl’s AN fittings being used
Limited Edition Hasport “Black” engine mounts
Custom Engine Harness Built by Chasebays

I'm sure I forgot some parts too.....

9/21/08. Worked on the car a little bit more this weekend.

installed my Stoptech Brake Kit and Custom Aluminum Tein N1 Coilover kit.





Pic of its new stance






Random interior pic


New Exedy Hyper Clutch installed


Installed the motor on 11/8/2008







Finally here are some updates. Sorry for the dark pics but I finished late tonight. Since the last updates I have finished my fuel lines, Brake Lines, Axles, shifter cables, clutch line, custom Rcrew header & mandrel 3"in exhaust.















Latest Update 12/28/2008
Took the car to Revenge Motorsports here in San Diego to finish up a few things. John Mets is the man. He installed my new Blox spherical rear trailing arm bearings, Wicked Engineering Front lower control arms with spherical bearings, Skunk2 Pro-Series Plus Front upper control arms, and Extended Wheels Studs. He also made me sweet custom Stainless Steel 3"in Intake and some nice adjustable brackets for my new cluster setup. If you need any custom parts fabed or help with installation, I recommend you hitting him up as he does very good work.
http://www.revengemotorsports.com/


John doing some TIG welding




Finished Intake


C&R Radiator with custom fabbed inlet to accommodate RBC Manifold


New AIM Cluster




Stoptech's sitting behind some RE30's


Car sitting on rollers


New J's racing GT CF spoiler






update 2/10/09

got some parts back from San Diego Powdercoating





My new limited edition Circuit Hero Velocity stack in "black anodized" finish.
I have a few more if anyone needs some . $45 shipped


Here are pics of my custom Milspec harness made by ChasebaysOnline.com
Harness is a piece of art.















Custom Milspec Grounds




New custom clutch Line


Custom Milspec Charge








New Blox adjustable sway bar endlinks for my Mugen 26mm rear swaybar


New Wicked Tuning rear camber kit with spherical bearings. Whole car now has spehrical bearings.


New Engine Bay pics








My ECU & fuse box setup


New Spoon Kevlar Bucket seat




Kill switch setup


New BYS bumper


Update 6/15/2009
Here are a few pics to keep you satisfied

 

Sweet pics Gil.

 

Damn looking good. Better keep it safe been here in Diego.

 

...another R with a K.



Sorry, I just hate to see this happen to them.

 

I was curious where the shell went.

Nice can't wait to see it together

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Todd00 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">...another R with a K.



Sorry, I just hate to see this happen to them.</TD></TR></TABLE>

yeah, that B would've been a lot more "all out" than a K.

Anyway, not here to hate. That's always been one of my favorite Rs as well. I know you'll do it right and use it well.

 

cant wait to see this thing finished Good stuff Gil

 

So you finally let us in our your pRoject. You are sir are a BadBad man. Best of luck! 6k makes me go . Those were 6k real miles, not all city.

 

wow so nice!

 

hell yeah man, you know how i feel! cant wait!

 

I can't wait to see how this turns out, should be great

I :heart: the Corner 3 cage

 

Can't wait to see this thing rip!

 

looks good man, any pics of it befor when it was built?

 

Looks good Gil, garage yo??! &lt;---

 

Nice to see this caR making a comeback.

 

don't the crossweights get better with a lhd car once you swap a k in?

imo, esteban's car without all the mugen stuffs = just another itr.

BUT, it's still a clean shell right?

Gil, I got that toda itb honda tps adaptor - so thanks!

 

man that will be a sweet build...

personally i would of finished the interior 1st.. rip on the b series until i got bored or popped it.. then go k..

 

bad *** gil. see ya when im back in cali, its been a while

 

One of the best itr builders around... i must say. I will be following this tread very closely. K is the future. I'm prepping mine now, btw who did the port job on the head, i'm looking for someone reputable to do mine, thanks.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Todd00 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">...another R with a K.



Sorry, I just hate to see this happen to them.</TD></TR></TABLE>
good thing it's not your car then.

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by rhd94teg &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">looks good man, any pics of it befor when it was built?</TD></TR></TABLE>
Yeah, my brother took some. I'll post them as soon as hee-mails them to me.

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by JjuuN R &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Looks good Gil, garage yo??! &lt;---</TD></TR></TABLE>
Thanks Corey, unfortunately I've been demoted from the garage to the driveway with a car cover. I will be buying a house this year so hopefully she'll go back to where she belongs.

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Black R &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">don't the crossweights get better with a lhd car once you swap a k in? </TD></TR></TABLE>
Exactly

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Black R &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">imo, esteban's car without all the mugen stuffs = just another itr.</TD></TR></TABLE>
I'm sure you won't feel that way that when it's done

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Black R &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">BUT, it's still a clean shell right?</TD></TR></TABLE>
Yes sir

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Black R &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Gil, I got that toda itb honda tps adaptor - so thanks! </TD></TR></TABLE>
No problem.

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by importfan2 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">personally i would of finished the interior 1st.. rip on the b series until i got bored or popped it.. then go k.. </TD></TR></TABLE>
I've been there and done that. a 200whp B-Series engine doesn't impress me anymore. I didn't want to half-*** it and just assemble it without any thought or plans, that's not the way I roll.

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by sheekdude &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">One of the best itr builders around... i must say. I will be following this tread very closely. K is the future. I'm prepping mine now, btw who did the port job on the head, i'm looking for someone reputable to do mine, thanks. </TD></TR></TABLE>
It is the future. There is no way I can accomplish my my goal of 300 N/A whp on pump gas with a B-Series. K-Series is the future, no doubt about it. Blueprint Racing did all the work, I highly recommend them.


Modified by GUILOTINE at 10:06 AM 9/16/2008

 

Badass Gil . That's a top notch foundation for an all out build.

*subscribed*

 

Slowly but surely.

 

Very nice sir. I love the engine bay. Car looks great.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by SuperTwinz &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Slowly but surely. </TD></TR></TABLE>
Thanks for all the advise and parts John
Marc (BlueR) also deserves a shot out!

 

cant wait to see this