Hey guys, I figured I would post some pictures and mod list on my EP3, with a Type S swap.

Here are the details and some pictures.


2002 White Civic SiR

Engine:
K20A2 Engine with 6spd Transmission
Integra Type R ECU (DC5) 8400rpm Redline, 180km/h Speed Cutoff
T1R Grounding kit
Hondata Intake Manifold Heatshield Gasket
Stock Airbox gutted with K&N Race Filter (not in pictures)
Custom 2.25" Midpipe
Spoon N1 Exhaust
Spoon Radiator Cap 1.35
Type R Valve Cover
Spoon Reservoir Tank Covers

Ride:
Neuspeed Race Springs
17" Motegi MR12 w Bridgestone Potenza S03 215/40R17

Interior:
Momo Street Racer GT Drivers Seat
Momo 2" Harness
Buddy Club A-Spec Race Shift ****

Misc:
Mugen Replica Carbon Fiber Hood
Painted Headlights
Red Corner Markers in Front
Civic Type R "H" Emblems

Future Mods:
Speed Cutoff Override ie: Apexi
Type R Cams / Valve-train
Type R Skirt kit
Forged Wheels

Pics:

















Check out my article on the swap on K-Series.com

 

nice car....what kind of wheels do you have?

 

For now they are just for looks, I have 17" Motegi MR12's. Saving for Buddy Club coilovers and CE28N's.

 

lookin' nice, good job

 

Sweet, looks clean, but why didn't u go with the type-r k20?(if u r gonna go, go big) ... nice feature story as well ...

 

I came to get the Type S engine for a good deal, so I went with that.

 

wow how do u like the swap? that's sweet jesus 2002 and already have a new(er) motor in it!

 

I know, its crazy, my old engine had 47,000km on it, in less than 1 year of ownership, and the Type S engine I put in had only 8,000km. Talk about starting fresh, lol.

 

Why use the ITR ECU? I doubt it was optimized for a k20a2.

 

The ECU has many good points, 1: higher redline, 2: earlier VTEC crossover, 3: gain in HP across the powerband due to less emisions control. I have yet to dyno my car after the swap, but when i do, i will run both ECU's for comparism. I have heard an 8whp increase is common.

Downside, You MUST run 94 octane.

 

Here is a picture of my engine bay with the airbox back in. (taken 5min ago)

 

Looks sweet man
(Counting pennies.)

 

pretty cool man !!! you are my hero.. and you also ride bmx... lol

 

creat lookin swap

 

Ahh, went with a swap instead, eh Trent.

 

wow, nice swap there. a CTR OEM kit would def, finish the car off nicely

just wondering, with the ITR ECU since it goes to 8400 RPM, would it cause damage to the motor? being that the Type-S has an 8000 RPM redline.

 

Sweet car!!

 

Did you ever know that you're my herooooooo
You're everything i wish i could beeeeeeee

 

eg_nezay - Thanks, I got the swap because it came easier to me, the Greddy option would have been my next choice for sure. Thanks for all your help.

I am wanting to get the CTR kit sometime in the next year, after suspension, wheels and brakes.

 

sweet EP.

 

two thumbs way up!!

 

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Downside, You MUST run 94 octane. </TD></TR></TABLE>

Since you have good reasons.

 

Thanks, Going AJ tonight, I may get some more goodies. hehe.

 

nice job on the swap, did you have any problem with immobilizer/security issues from the ecu's?