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Old Nov 9, 2008 | 05:30 PM
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Default the bastard child of the civic! k20 blew! fu** it. ill make it better =)

this is gonna be a sloooooooow process over time cuz of $$$$ but it will get done. planning on full wire tuck and clean up the bay and paint it battle ship grey.
some pics before the motor blew.











mods list

Interior:
-Bride Ergo II JDM All Red With Gradation Seats(2)
-DC5 Bride Brackets/Sliders(2)
-Takata Harnesses(2)
-Takata Pads(2)
-Custom Black Carpet
-Rear Interior Fully Gutted
-Rear Interior Floor Black Coated
-Mugen Gold Shift ****
-Authentic JDM CTR Shift Boot
-DC5 Buddy Club Short Shifter With Custom Bushings
-Oem Civic Black Floormats
-DC5 Carbon Fiber Fuel Pump Cover
-Mugen ECU Stand
-JDM Honda Dual Din Stereo Carbon Fiber Cover(Shows Only)

Exterior:
-Kaminari Full Fascia Kit
-194 Amber Bulbs(Parking Light)
-7443 Amber Bulbs(Turn Signal)
-XenonDepot HIDS 5000K White
-Real Carbon Fiber Grill
-Real Carbon Fiber License Plate Holder
-MimoUSA Real Carbon Fiber Door Pillars
-EP3 Cusco Exhaust Hanger Bushings
-Authentic JDM EP3 Emblems
-Seibon OEM Carbon Fiber Hood
-VIS Racing Carbon Fiber Trunk
-Bomex Aero Powered Side Mirrors
-DC5 NRG Carbon Fiber Hood Dampers
-Acura NSX Imola Orange Pearl Custom Paint Job

Engine:
-K20A2 Engine Swap
-Hondata Intake Manifold Gasket
-Hondata K-Pro ECU
-Stainless Steel Fuel Lines
-Hybrid Racing Black Fuel Rail
-Hybrid Racing Wiring Conversion Harness
-Hasports Motor Mounts
-EP3 Samco Black Upper And Lower Radiator Hoses
-EP3 Idler Pulley
-Mugen License Plate Bolts Throughtout Engine Bay Replacing Screws For A Clean Look
-Mugen Sock Reservoir Covers
-Authentic JDM Valve Cover
-Authentic JDM Dip Stick
-Relocated Battery Into Trunk
-Wire Tuck Through out Engine Bay
-ARC Titantium Spark Plug Cover
-ARC DC5 Super Induction Box & Super Intake Chamber
-ARC Radiator Cap
-ARC Silver Oil Cap
-Greddy Evo2 Catback Exhaust
-Greddy Polished Radiator Breather Tank
-DC5 Buddy Club Race Header


Suspension:
-Progress Front/Rear Sway Bars
-Dezod Motorsports Competition Spec Front/Rear Sway Bar Endlinks
-Tein SS-P Dampers
-Function7 Lower Control Arms
-SPC Rear Camber Kit
-Volk Racing Gt-n 18s Custom Powdercoated Gold Wrapped In Toyo FZ4 215-35-18
-Brembo Sport Big Brake Kit
-ARP Extended Wheel Studs
-Kics Project R40 Neo Chrono Lug Nuts Extended
-DC5 Cusco Front Upper Strut Bar
-DC5 Cusco Rear Upper Strut Bar

In Car Electronics:
-Alpine IDA-X001 Receiver

Future Plans:
Doing Now:
-Frankenstein K20 Swap With K24a1 Block
-Mishimoto Radiator And Fans
-Relocate Fuse Box
-Delete ABS
-Full Wiretuck
-Paint Engine Bay Battleship Grey
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Old Nov 9, 2008 | 05:31 PM
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Default Re: the bastard child of the civic! k20 blew! fu** it. ill make it better =) (sspem2)

i had a k20a2 it blew so me and some friends ripped it out and here we go with the rebirth.

first day i had some friends at the house to rip out the blown k20.







my boy justin












where she sleeps





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Old Nov 9, 2008 | 05:34 PM
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Default Re: the bastard child of the civic! k20 blew! fu** it. ill make it better =) (sspem2)

and today the dash was taken out and thats how it stands for now.



and my spare bedroom with all my goods







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Old Nov 9, 2008 | 07:39 PM
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clean ride. any particular reason on why your motor blew?
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Old Nov 9, 2008 | 07:53 PM
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I usually hate those years, but honestly only because of the drivetrain choices from the factory.

That looks really good. And finally with the power they deserve.

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Old Nov 9, 2008 | 08:43 PM
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only seen a few clean ones and yours was on the top of my list
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Old Nov 9, 2008 | 09:15 PM
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Nice build man

I dislike that civic model but looks very well done.

More pics
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Old Nov 10, 2008 | 04:09 AM
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very nice build man
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Old Nov 10, 2008 | 01:45 PM
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Cant wait to see this
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Old Nov 10, 2008 | 04:12 PM
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in for more.
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Old Nov 10, 2008 | 05:22 PM
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clean ride. any particular reason on why your motor blew?

was just drivin it and shifted from 3-4 at 7k and it blew

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Nice build man

I dislike that civic model but looks very well done.

More pics
yeah the 7thgen is the bastard child of the civic lol

Originally Posted by SIred91
I usually hate those years, but honestly only because of the drivetrain choices from the factory.

That looks really good. And finally with the power they deserve.

reason why i picked it. not alot of people have it. everybody has ek, eg etc

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only seen a few clean ones and yours was on the top of my list
thanks
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Old Nov 10, 2008 | 05:31 PM
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I've seen this car in person at many of the meets in the tampa area, it's so clean!!! sorry to hear about your motor but it sounds like you have some good plans for it. Good luck and keep us updated
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Old Nov 10, 2008 | 07:35 PM
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cant wait to see where this one goes

seen it many a time at lollicup meets
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Old Nov 11, 2008 | 07:08 PM
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Originally Posted by JDMCRX
Nice build man

I dislike that civic model but looks very well done.

More pics
here u go
http://www.7thgenhonda.com/for...=5626

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I've seen this car in person at many of the meets in the tampa area, it's so clean!!! sorry to hear about your motor but it sounds like you have some good plans for it. Good luck and keep us updated
thanks. what do u drive?

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cant wait to see where this one goes

seen it many a time at lollicup meets
yah ive been out there a few times and otown hin, etc. im all over
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Old Nov 12, 2008 | 05:19 AM
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i've been in a couple of cars since i started seeing yours around. red 98 hatch, black b16 crx and now a black/green 90 four-door
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Old Nov 12, 2008 | 06:49 AM
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keep us updated!
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Old Nov 12, 2008 | 04:49 PM
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looks good ....i usually dont like these but urs looks good...keep us updated
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interested to see how this turns out
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Old Nov 17, 2008 | 01:03 PM
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hehehe. its gonna be crazy.
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Old Nov 19, 2008 | 01:32 AM
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in for more
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Old Dec 1, 2008 | 11:51 AM
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good luck with a new swap LOL
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Old Dec 1, 2008 | 01:37 PM
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man I can't get over that steering rack design on those cars. Tie rods are soooooooo long. Gonna be a clean build no doubt!
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This should be good!!
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Old Dec 1, 2008 | 02:07 PM
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Originally Posted by sspem2
was just drivin it and shifted from 3-4 at 7k and it blew


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you mean 3-2? lol
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Old Dec 1, 2008 | 06:28 PM
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Originally Posted by 0554
you mean 3-2? lol

no i was right the first time =P

i havent done anything to it since the dash. i work full time and in school part time. when winter break comes ill be able to get to it on the weekends. cant wait. when i said a slow process, i meant a slowwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww process. hahhaa

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