My EK/Ej Civic HB rebuild to V6 powered 56k beware

[masterek]

Nice build

Thank Andy24!

 

[kwstascivic]

 

[masterek]

ok, the aftermarket cowl hood, been bugging me for a long time. but had to live with it since it allowed me to cover the whole engine. without cutting my hood like most j swap civic. Even though i modified it to make it look OEM. but still irks me.

So Ive decided to go to the local junk yard, and measure other Acura/Honda V6 motors with lower intake manifolds. I came across 2000 Acura Tl base model engine. good giveaway was how flat/lower in height it looks. so i bought it for $80 with the plastic cover.

After researching the difference in J32a1, and J32a2 manifolds, and reading what other people experiences were no difference. Minus the extra hood clearance for stock hood.

So a bonus for meeh!!! Anyway i then cleaned up the used 2000 Acura Tl intake manifold. Then painted it "did not get to take pictures of it while doing it."

But installed it after it was dry. Heres my engine before and after

Before "look hell bulky"

After "looks sleeker and clean."

here a picture of the clearance of both intake manifolds for reference if anyone wanting to do the same. with their civic j swap.

Then called up my buddy who was taking care of my orginal hood for a year now lol. still had carbon fiber vinyl on it. Drove to his house with no hood. hehe looks cool! also installed my new headlights i done, i retrofitted E46 BMW HID projectors.

I then retrieved my old hood, and measure the area under the hood support/skeleton that need to be cut. after trimming and more trimming.

fit perfectly with the my old stock hood. sadly, my stock hood weighs less then my fiber glass one i had before lol.

got it home and took more pictures. i

Since i dont really want to spend more money on fake carbon fiver "Vinyl". I decided i want to tackle my first attempt at Carbon fiber Skinning.

I bought some Epoxy resin, carbon fiber fabric 3K 2X2 twill weave, and other essential stuff.

i got the hood prepped for the procedure. removed all the carbon fiber vinyl. Then sanded it down.

then gave it a good soapy water wash and a wipe down. letting it dry for 2 hours, i the applied Black epoxy base coat to the hood.

After letting the base come come to atack, i layed down the Carbon fiber fabric gently and with care. Then added the first coat of epoxy resin clear.

it was dark and let it dry for 10 hours.

I woke up in the morning then sanded it down, make sure it was level. i added more epoxy clear coats 3 layers. Approximately 3-4 hours tack time between coats.

heres the final coat pictures.

this is how it sit at the moment. waiting for the 48 hour full cure time.
then back to sanding it smooth and cut and buff it finish.
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[masterek]

lol

 

[ShaunL]

It's a beast off a car keep it up man

 

[wishy]

I have not idea how you managed to fit that all in there V6 + turbo but it is epic.

 

[Topher-EK9]

SOOO nice to see the OEM style hood on there man, that was the only part that looked out of place..

Om nom nom nom looks great now

also is this you ?

http://masterle.org/

 

[Ellis]

Some amazing skills you clearly have mate!

Do you mind me asking about the projector lamps in the headlights? Did you modify the lights to fit it or did you buy it as a whole? Seen it a few times on cars from the states now.

 

[Freb_mc]

alright, i have been lurking, favorited the link to this thread and watching it faithfully. you are amazing, and have fully inspired my build. i am accumulating parts for this similar transformation. with 1 minor difference i want to end up with a comptech supercharger on it instead. (i like the sound) but not sure about space...but honestly i swear i have your cars purple brother. i bought it with the comic book interior, avengers door panels and batman/superman visors, lol and a velour headliner. all getting replaced with black suede and purple stitch tho.

i have several questions tho regarding some of the finer details of your build. if you don't mind i will pm you so as not to clutter up your thread. and i know it has been said, but i have to say it as well, great job man, this is an amazing build. and a very sharp car! the stock hood looks at home on it, and makes it a hell of a sleeper! keep up the good work

 

[masterek]

It's a beast off a car keep it up man

Thank you, more updates to come!

I have not idea how you managed to fit that all in there V6 + turbo but it is epic.

Hasport makes the mounts "EKj2" and also the axles. it was a pain in the butt to get the turbo in there.

SOOO nice to see the OEM style hood on there man, that was the only part that looked out of place..

Om nom nom nom looks great now

also is this you ?

http://masterle.org/

yea, i kept trying to tell myself it looked ok, but i had enough and wanted my stock hood back. and yes that is me. minus i have longer hair lol.

Some amazing skills you clearly have mate!

Do you mind me asking about the projector lamps in the headlights? Did you modify the lights to fit it or did you buy it as a whole? Seen it a few times on cars from the states now.

i bought the parts off ebay. the e46 shrouds, and TSX projectors. heres a helpful link if you decide to tackle it yourself http://honda-tech.com/showthread.php?page=55&t=1108424

alright, i have been lurking, favorited the link to this thread and watching it faithfully. you are amazing, and have fully inspired my build. i am accumulating parts for this similar transformation. with 1 minor difference i want to end up with a comptech supercharger on it instead. (i like the sound) but not sure about space...but honestly i swear i have your cars purple brother. i bought it with the comic book interior, avengers door panels and batman/superman visors, lol and a velour headliner. all getting replaced with black suede and purple stitch tho.

i have several questions tho regarding some of the finer details of your build. if you don't mind i will pm you so as not to clutter up your thread. and i know it has been said, but i have to say it as well, great job man, this is an amazing build. and a very sharp car! the stock hood looks at home on it, and makes it a hell of a sleeper! keep up the good work

you should create a thread of your build. i would like to check out the interior lol. If you were to go with a supercharger. i would recommend a custom tube radiator support. Since the super charger sit further in front.

i was thinking of a custom tube radiator support for extra clearance. unless you want that top mount version.

well feel free to shoot me a msg. ill answer then the best i can. Let me know, it will be a really fun swap/daily driver!

 

[lance]

wow amazing car! wasnt a big fan of the previous hood, but you've done well to the new one! and congrats on the marriage! (just saw on youtube )

 

[NABIN]

this is something else mufflers dont do it for me though nice car though bro

 

[masterek]

this is something else mufflers dont do it for me though nice car though bro

im actually getting my exhaust redone to 3" with OBX twin loop "Mugen replica" muffler, heard good reviews on these to dampen sound. Yonaka 18" resonator, and etc

 

[masterek]

wow amazing car! wasnt a big fan of the previous hood, but you've done well to the new one! and congrats on the marriage! (just saw on youtube )

Thanks dude! as for more updates, just bought bigger RC injectors 750CC, JDM CTR power folding side mirrors, Hood dampers.

Finally getting my Carbon fiber hood skinning finished aswell. since it finally dried "Colorado snow weather"

getting my car re-tuned, and shooting for 500-650Hp goal for street/daily. hopefully...

 

[Freb_mc]

getting my car re-tuned, and shooting for 500-650Hp goal for street/daily. hopefully...

WOW!!! thats ambitious! but awesome! if the rest of the car is any indication you will reach your goal, have you dyno'd it at the current set up?

also i pm'd you, hope my questions arent a bother!

 

[masterek]

WOW!!! thats ambitious! but awesome! if the rest of the car is any indication you will reach your goal, have you dyno'd it at the current set up?

also i pm'd you, hope my questions arent a bother!

my last dyno was 350whp and 310wtrq at 3psi with RC injectors 440cc. So my tuner said if i wanted more power, i need bigger injectors like 750cc "on there way in the mail", so bumping up the boost and hopefully hit my goal. if i hit 500whp, ill be happy none the less.

also i did not get any messages from you

 

[Freb_mc]

oops i believe i was blocked for not having the minimum required posts, i will try again. hopefully you dont get it twice. if so, my apollogies,

 

[masterek]

just a small update

installed

-17" Volk Racing replica G2 rims "with paint match rings" with limited edition decals

-Falken Ziex 912, 205-40-17
-Volk Racing Formula lug set

"sorry for the sloppy camera phone pictures"

"threw on my fiberglass hood while i finish up my OEM hood carbon fiber skinning." Also the eye brows. cant wait to finish up on the OEM hood! @_@




i really like these new rims. look a lot less busy, and cleaner.

new upgrades to come
-Hood damper kits
-RC injectors 750cc
-3" Exhaust piping
-3" in/out outlet Yonaka 18' long Resonator "better sound dampening"
-3" in/out outlet OBX twinloop exhaust "better sound dampening, also getting rid of the dual exhaust"
-JDM CTR power folding mirrors
-Mugen magnetic drain plug
-Civic EM1 Si Master Cylinder upgrade and Brake booster



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[Freb_mc]

the new wheels look great! here is the pic of my interior i promised, i don't want to clutter up your thread so if you wanna see my car check out my thread in the newbie section,

there is more sticker bombed but i don't have pics of it and i already removed it.

 

[masterek]

lol thats cool! ahhaha, see we had similar interior before XD