My J32A2 1990 Civic Si Build.
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J32A2 1990 Civic Si Build.
Welcome to my build thread. Here's what been goin on:
Parts acquired so far:
2003 J32A2 from Acura TL w/ 80k miles
2005 Accord 6 Speed transmission w/ 35k miles
Exedy OE style clutch disc and pressure plate: BNIB
HASport EFJ1 Mount Kit: BNIB
HASport EFJ Axles: BNIB
Innovative Traction Bar: Used
Innovative Radiator Mount: Used
XXR 501 15x7.5 +35: BNIB
Password:JDM rear tower strut bar: Used
Parts on order and waiting for:
J-Series Engine Harness
ECU w/ Immobilzer removed
Parts still to be ordered:
Hybrid Racing Shifter Box
Hybrid Racing K-Series Shifter Cables
"Affordable" Flywheel
Radiator
Hydro Clutch Conversion Kit
Starter Motor
Nardi Woodgrain Wheel
NRG Quick Release and Hub Lock
Here's how the car started out:
This is where it's at right now:
Only had a few minutes to get started on the removal of this mount, stupid rain...
Here's some of the goodies going into it:
AS THE PROGRESS CONTINUES I WILL, OF COURSE, KEEP YOU GUYS UPDATED.
I also would like to thank the following people for helping me get this off the ground thus far:
Scott and Josh @ Collective Racing
Jesse @ Built By Notorious
Josh @ Tri-Tech Motorsports
And my dad, Mike
Parts acquired so far:
2003 J32A2 from Acura TL w/ 80k miles
2005 Accord 6 Speed transmission w/ 35k miles
Exedy OE style clutch disc and pressure plate: BNIB
HASport EFJ1 Mount Kit: BNIB
HASport EFJ Axles: BNIB
Innovative Traction Bar: Used
Innovative Radiator Mount: Used
XXR 501 15x7.5 +35: BNIB
Password:JDM rear tower strut bar: Used
Parts on order and waiting for:
J-Series Engine Harness
ECU w/ Immobilzer removed
Parts still to be ordered:
Hybrid Racing Shifter Box
Hybrid Racing K-Series Shifter Cables
"Affordable" Flywheel
Radiator
Hydro Clutch Conversion Kit
Starter Motor
Nardi Woodgrain Wheel
NRG Quick Release and Hub Lock
Here's how the car started out:
This is where it's at right now:
Only had a few minutes to get started on the removal of this mount, stupid rain...
Here's some of the goodies going into it:
AS THE PROGRESS CONTINUES I WILL, OF COURSE, KEEP YOU GUYS UPDATED.
I also would like to thank the following people for helping me get this off the ground thus far:
Scott and Josh @ Collective Racing
Jesse @ Built By Notorious
Josh @ Tri-Tech Motorsports
And my dad, Mike
Last edited by philycheese666; Feb 27, 2011 at 08:32 PM.
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Re: My J32A2 1990 Civic Si Build.
Im sorry but as cool as the j series is putting it in the ef hatch is a big mistake. your going to have no hood clearance, no ground clearance, no anything clearance and the cars weight distribution is going to be ****ed. hate to be so negative its just the wrong car for that motor.
Re: My J32A2 1990 Civic Si Build.
your sig says it all
im posotive this car isnt gonna be dailyd
and every hondas ground clearence sucks good suspension will help
and cut the hood
looking good man
im posotive this car isnt gonna be dailyd
and every hondas ground clearence sucks good suspension will help
and cut the hood
looking good man
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wanna part the b series?
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Re: My J32A2 1990 Civic Si Build.
why do you think the weight distribution will suck? do you even know the extra weight of the engine? the hatches arent well balanced cars to begin with anyway. plus, he's got a tl engine, not a tsx...
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Re: My J32A2 1990 Civic Si Build.
This motor hardly weighs anything. It's lighter than an h series. Aluminum block and heads. And actually, yes, this is going to be my daily. I'm going to have a "crushable" oil pan, since the stock one is cast aluminum. It will just shatter.
And it does have KSport full coilovers, skunk2 camber kit up front, and a spc camber kit on the rear. And if it does end up showing signs of very unfavorable weight distribution, then I'll simply add counter weight to the rear in the spare tire well.
And it does have KSport full coilovers, skunk2 camber kit up front, and a spc camber kit on the rear. And if it does end up showing signs of very unfavorable weight distribution, then I'll simply add counter weight to the rear in the spare tire well.
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Re: My J32A2 1990 Civic Si Build.
This motor hardly weighs anything. It's lighter than an h series. Aluminum block and heads. And actually, yes, this is going to be my daily. I'm going to have a "crushable" oil pan, since the stock one is cast aluminum. It will just shatter.
And it does have KSport full coilovers, skunk2 camber kit up front, and a spc camber kit on the rear. And if it does end up showing signs of very unfavorable weight distribution, then I'll simply add counter weight to the rear in the spare tire well.
And it does have KSport full coilovers, skunk2 camber kit up front, and a spc camber kit on the rear. And if it does end up showing signs of very unfavorable weight distribution, then I'll simply add counter weight to the rear in the spare tire well.
And FWIW, adding weight is a horrible idea to "balance" out a car. Any extra weight on a car is bad for performance, regardless of where you put it. The only reason why folks add weight to track cars is to reach minimum weight for their class, not to balance anything out.
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Re: My J32A2 1990 Civic Si Build.
Looks like it's going to be a fun build!
Should be interesting to see how the engine sits in relation to your shock towers.
I haven't read up on this swap any, but if those mounts locate the engine well then it might handle pretty good.
Should be interesting to see how the engine sits in relation to your shock towers.
I haven't read up on this swap any, but if those mounts locate the engine well then it might handle pretty good.
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Re: My J32A2 1990 Civic Si Build.
J-series is about 200 lbs heavier than a K-series.
And FWIW, adding weight is a horrible idea to "balance" out a car. Any extra weight on a car is bad for performance, regardless of where you put it. The only reason why folks add weight to track cars is to reach minimum weight for their class, not to balance anything out.
And FWIW, adding weight is a horrible idea to "balance" out a car. Any extra weight on a car is bad for performance, regardless of where you put it. The only reason why folks add weight to track cars is to reach minimum weight for their class, not to balance anything out.
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Re: My J32A2 1990 Civic Si Build.
all motor is always going to be crap vs a well built turbo motor in terms of straight line acceleration.
Im really not trying to be a dick its just Iv owned a dd H2b ef sedan and Ill never do it again. ground clearance sucked ***. no hood clearance, crappy axel angles. if I ever do a big honda motor in a civic again it will be at least a eg or ek. ef bays are plenty small as is.
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why not build a turbo d or b series then...
all motor is always going to be crap vs a well built turbo motor in terms of straight line acceleration.
Im really not trying to be a dick its just Iv owned a dd H2b ef sedan and Ill never do it again. ground clearance sucked ***. no hood clearance, crappy axel angles. if I ever do a big honda motor in a civic again it will be at least a eg or ek. ef bays are plenty small as is.
all motor is always going to be crap vs a well built turbo motor in terms of straight line acceleration.
Im really not trying to be a dick its just Iv owned a dd H2b ef sedan and Ill never do it again. ground clearance sucked ***. no hood clearance, crappy axel angles. if I ever do a big honda motor in a civic again it will be at least a eg or ek. ef bays are plenty small as is.
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