EJ6 Build in Florida

[jdmkiddd]

Hi, everyone I've finally decided to make a build thread. to start my names Elijah, im from the states. Florida to be exact. im currently driving a 96 EJ6.

So i Picked her up around oct. 09 from my brothers close friend. at the time it had around 170K miles on the clock . no worries honda last forever .. after all that is why we love them right? i mean besides the fact that they a real piece of art and a treat to the eye. i am also planning on swapping so didnt care to much about this motor.

before i purchased the car the came with:
ebay coilovers
13" white alloys
CF duckbill
Facelift
Ebay exhaust system and headers
mock CW paintjob. id say its decent and could ALMOST pass for CW.
and other cheapy bits

here are some photos:

I had some parts laying around from my previous EJ8(due to a F*($&ING scion TC ramming into the rear driver quarter, it was totaled.):

DC2 Front seats
Si cluster
Shift Knob
Radio-speakers-system.

The first few purchases i made where:
New USDM steering wheel, as old one was indescribable
i was also able to source a rear disk conversion from a DC
Power door conversion
type r shift boot
cheapy ebay RED H's
rear cargo cover

SORRY FOR THE MAJOR SH^T PICTURES , THEY WERE TAKEN WITH A PHONE

A few months after i was getting bored and i decided to spend some more money on her:

Tien lowering springs (second hand)
Tokico blues(second hand)
new foglights (originals were cracked)
I HEART JDM oil cap
Removed windshield wipers and fluid tank(my mom complains everyday about it) RAINX is the best invention EVER!!! wipers will be going back on soon though.
Facelift tail lights

out with the old

and in with the new

as youll notice i tend to buy stupid useless things that nobody would ever notice but i think i have a slight case of OCD.

certain parts:
OEM fog light switch
new Si cluster (LOOKing to fit a SIR cluster in .. or possibly CTR)
rebuilt the front calipers as ther were almost completely shot. one was completely dead and the other was on its way. im really concerned with the safety of myself and others.
cargo cover was wrapped in some red suede material.

 

[jdmkiddd]

during the summer i was able to source some 16" flat black slips. rims were brand new with only one slight scratch. not deep or noticeable at all didn't even reach metal. they came wrapped in brand new tires as well.

at that point in time i had been going to the local garage every 2 weeks because the alignment just was NOT working out and the tires had THE worse camber wear ever due to the dumb ass previous owner.
so i saved a little(well more like alot) and purchased:

brand new tien lowering springs
Tokico illuminas
spc front camber arms
and buddy club rear camber arms

the whole assembly was slapped together with help from my GF. pretty funny asking your GF for a ratchet. she looked at me like i was crazy.she oves cars though specially hondas .. (she should be getting a EP or maybe a EJ like me .. who knows.) she always complains on me working on the car so she was pretty satisfied when i said she could help

after the assembly of the new suspension and wheels something wasnt right i needed center caps!!! so i ordered some from honda and then it was complete

about a month or two ago i tilted the duckbill alittle bit. new brake pads. replaced oil pan PREVIOUS owners work once again with the ride height a friend from work had drilled and slotted rotors on a car he was selling so i gave him $20 and my old discs for them. also added cold air feed and heat wrapped ebay cheapies.

so this is how she sits so far

hope you guys enjoy it ALOT of updates to come just started getting paid again lol so spending will be an option. opinions and advice welcomed.

 

[Skunk2]

looks a |Bomb| man

 

[iHenry]

Looks cool man. I love ej builds.

 

[jdmkiddd]

Looks cool man. I love ej builds.

thanks man ive only had her for a year and the first half i couldnt decide if i really wanted to build a hatch or go back to a coupe. but with alot of pep talk and dedication that i see hatch owners have. i was able to decide.

 

[jdmkiddd]

updated:

a few weeks ago i was able to source a very healthy jdm b16a came with brand new axles, aem tru time gears, ITR intake mani and 4-2-1 headers

recent purchased were:
walbro 255
ACT extreme pressure plate and street disk
p28 chipped w/ conversion harness(hondata s300 soon to be purchased)
Aem fuel rail
aem fuel regulator

future purchases:
LSD tranny i think i might be able to source a mugen 2 way for a decent price
supertech valves, springs, retainers.
skunk 2 or CTR cams
dc2 full width radiator
dc sports headers
HOPEFULLY mugen twin loop might be able to get a good price on this as well ..

 

[jdmkiddd]

looks a |Bomb| man

thanks

 

[JrCTR]

wow looks good dude reminds me of my car lol

 

[jordan101]

very nice build m8 need to get an ek9 steering wheel and your sorted

 

[mld22]

Looks really good man, the slips are a big improvement from those 13" rims Obviously a lot of time and money spent on it What are you planning on swapping into it?? Keep us updated

 

[Richie2104]

Nice build dude. Looks like will be alot more progress coming shortly, so look forward to the updates!

 

[jdmkiddd]

wow looks good dude reminds me of my car lol

thanks

very nice build m8 need to get an ek9 steering wheel and your sorted

lol my girl hasnt decided what shes gunna get me for my b day (but ill make sure it is my ek9 steering wheel lol if not maybe my ctr cluster or mirrors lol who knows)

Looks really good man, the slips are a big improvement from those 13" rims Obviously a lot of time and money spent on it What are you planning on swapping into it?? Keep us updated

thanks i figured id get the most recognition for taking those horrible 13s and treating her to some slips lol and i recently purchased a jdm b16a its coming home tomorrow for proper cleaning ill DEF post pic lots of befores and afters. updates on the way lol

Nice build dude. Looks like will be alot more progress coming shortly, so look forward to the updates!

UPDATES UPDATES UPDATES lol coming shortly very shortly .. as a matter of fact pics of the motor will be up tomorrow .. cant wait ....i just want to remind everyone : i know a b16a isnt going to be such a racing demon but ive never been in a car with more then the hp this comes with lol so this will still be a jump for me .. next swap would probably be b18c5 or k20 but thats in the FAR future lol



thanks to everyone for checking out my thread..

 

[dicxonjim]

to me looks like a CTR already ,,congratulations on your progress keep it up,, more updates updates ....lol

 

[jdmkiddd]

sorry guys wasnt able to get pics of motor up today as i was cleaning the garage and i picked it up mid day.. then i spent around 30 min trying to get it on my engine stand as i was figuring out if i wanted to use my tranny bolts or longer bolts...after this i snapped a few fotos and i got ready to go out ... will have the pics up tomorrow after class.. thanks for staying posted fellas . i promise i will not let ya down .

 

[jdmkiddd]

UPDATE:

motor was picked up yesterday here are photos:

AND SOME OF THE OTHER PURCHASES

 

[jdmkiddd]

so the clutch finally took a dump on me last week and between work and school she was sitting for a few days ...shes back up and running now after buying a new clutch kit which i was really trying to avoid as i could have spent that money on the b16. BUT this week ill be cleaning up the motor and getting everything nice and ready for its new internal goodies. ill post more updates when i can. thanks for viewing .

 

[jdmkiddd]

hey guys / girls? im in a bit of a jam ... i cant figure out which to get ... i have the option of either getting BC spec IV cams or spoon n1 back box .. around the same price BC being around $40 more... what would you guys do .. i know if i get the cams ill be that much closer to getting the b16 in but then if i get the spoon back box it will go along GREAT with my spoon reservoir covers and other little spoon bits and since the prices are so close idk what to do .. i just need some suggestions I KNOW at the end of the day its my choice but you know sometimes we tend to let our emotions get involved in this stuff and make stupid choices lol ... i just want to know what you all would do in this situation

 

[jdmkiddd]

NVM all solved .. i went with the N1 back box

 

[Skunk2]

NVM all solved .. i went with the N1 back box

 

[jdmkiddd]

Im so excited lol .. Idk why but for some reason spoon is just in the back of my mind evrytime I get in my car lol .. Can't wait to intall it .. Will be doing it next week