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Old Feb 2, 2009 | 07:52 AM
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I just got a EK hatch I really have no clue what mods to do on it im more of a Subaru man, but I sold mine and got the EK for free lol, It's completely stock. Advice please
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Old Feb 2, 2009 | 07:55 AM
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well thats kind of a vague question...what are you trying to get out of it...looks, performance, both??what things are you into??
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Old Feb 2, 2009 | 08:00 AM
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Looks im not worried about i got that i use to work at a body shop and stuff, but performance cause i have no clue what people do to them all i know is that they make these hoes fast!!!
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Old Feb 2, 2009 | 08:15 AM
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b16b FTW!
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Old Feb 2, 2009 | 08:16 AM
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I was thinking K20 swap and then t3/t4 turbo?
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Old Feb 2, 2009 | 08:27 AM
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if you've got money to spend then you can do a k20 head w/ a k24 block and a dc5 type-r tranny.

if you dont wanna spend too much money, then a h22 head w/ an h23 block, h2b kit, b-series civic type-r tranny.
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Old Feb 2, 2009 | 08:54 AM
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Originally Posted by rpared01

if you dont wanna spend too much money, then a h22 head w/ an h23 block, h2b kit, b-series civic type-r tranny.
wow you def know your stuff...matching a H-series block with a B-series tranny....good recommendation...

simple & peppy : B16, Semi build LS
simple & quick: B18C5, LS-T, K20
ridiculous: K20-T, B18C5-T

of course there are PLENTY of other routes you can go. just some ideas, and a range of where about they land. If $$ is no issue, skys the limit. If it is, you need to decide what you want. (reliable, torque, whp, 1/8 times, 1/4 times, DD) This site has just become your BEST friend, if not it should be.

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Old Feb 2, 2009 | 11:46 AM
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GSR Swap
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Old Feb 2, 2009 | 12:40 PM
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you could do a full k20 swap for simplicity, but k20/k24 will ulitmitly yield the most all motor power, short of an nsx engine. like rpared01 said, put an dc5 type-s/r tranny on there. then if you choose to boost it and build the block and head, you will have one serious machine. the k swap route is still the most expensive, again short of an nsx engine. so a budget build would be an h22 head with an f23 block (a.k.a. Frankenstein/G23)

i would also do some suspension work too. koni shocks and ground control coilovers seem to work for most people on H/T.

after that you can either put jdm type r front and rear lip, power folding mirrors, that kind of stuff. or you could leave it stock appearance-wise. i would definitely go for and rsx/s2000/'06+ civic steering wheel as i have an ek as well and i wish every day that i had a smaller steering wheel. of course, appearance stuff is all up to you.

do your research, use the search button and you shall be rewarded
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Old Feb 2, 2009 | 03:21 PM
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yeah u could do all the motor stuff and keep it sleeper which would be safer probably. LOL! Lets face it hatches are the most sought after civic around.
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Old Feb 2, 2009 | 05:15 PM
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ummm duh
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Old Feb 2, 2009 | 07:03 PM
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exactly why i just picked one up
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