K24a2 into EG street build

jameseg · Oct 9, 2013

Page 11 - quick pull video
Page 17 - first 1320 run (13.0) video

Howdy! The following is a build thread for my 1993 Honda Civic Si Hatch. I've always wanted an EG hatch(EH3) since High School. After looking for months online for an unmolested donor, I finally found one. I've owned a few hondas: 1997 GS-R that was MINT! It got stolen of course. A 2005 Civic coupe(temporary replacement for the GS-R) and my current daily, a 1996 GS-R Integra and a 2006 RSX Type-S that's my garage queen.

My goal for this build is simply to have a fun/reliable car to drive. As far as HP/TQ numbers, I'm hoping for around 240/175 with my current bolt-on's. I'm keeping the appearance mostly stock and I'll upgrade the suspension and brakes as I see fit, after all the kinks are ironed out.

This is my parts list as of 10/26/14...

Engine
'08 K24a2 59k miles
50deg VTC Cam Gear
K20 oil pump
EK throttle cable
Custom 3.5 inch intake w/ Injen filter
Hybrid Racing 70mm throttle body
Hybrid Racing Ground Kit
RBC intake manifold (ported to 70mm)
K-Tuned Hall Effect Billet TPS
K-Tuned EP3 pulley
K-Tuned OEM 6an Fuel System
RDX injectors
Walbro 255 fuel pump
Griffin Full-Size radiator
(2) 12" spal slim fans
Innovative Mounts 75a (Hybrid Racing version)

Transmission
'04 Type-S
Type-S flywheel
Exedy OEM clutch
Hybrid Racing Bolt in shifter
Hybrid Racing braided clutch line
Hybrid Racing swap axles
Hybrid Racing shifter cables

Exhaust
PLM K-Swap header (updated version)
K-Teller 3" piping (no resonator)
Apexi Ws3 "Turbo" muffler (3 inch) - SOLD
K-Tuned turn down muffler (3 inch)

Suspension
Function and Form Type-1 coil overs
K-Tuned Pro-Series Traction Bar
DevRacing power steering loop kit
35mm Miracle Cross Bar
Function 7 LCA's
Function 7 Rear chassis brace
Hardrace front camber kit (Pillow-ball)
Hardrace rear camber kit

Electronics
Kpro
Hybrid Racing Conversion Harness
RSX-S Engine Harness+appropriate sensors

Interior
Personal Suede Steering Wheel(Red Stitching) (350mm)
Nardi Deep Corn Woodgrain Steering Wheel (330mm)
Works Bell RAPFIX II quick release
Works Bell Short Boss hub
EP3 Type-R Six-speed shift knob/MPC wooden shift knob
Crow 5-point restraints(Grey)
NRG Harness Bar(custom powder coated)
Bride Vios III Low Max Gradation seats

Exterior/Wheels/Tires
Password JDM Carbon Fiber bumper scoops
Rear Wiper delete
Si Wheels (re-manufactured)
Dunlop Direzza 102's 205/50-15's
Volk Rays 57DR's in black 15x8 +32
225/45-15 Nitto NT01's
SiR Front Lip Spoiler
Spoon CF Duckbill

The following is from the original post...

I've been researching my K swap for awhile now and want to start buying parts. I've read the stickies but want confirmation and feedback on the parts I've chosen. I just bought a 1993 Si hatch.

Driveshaft Shop Performance Axles Level 0
70mm Hybrid Racing Throttle Body
Innovative mounts
RBC intake manifold
Hondata K-Series Intake Manifold Gasket
Spal Electric Fans (IX-30100435)
Hybrid Racing K Swap Bolt-In Short Shifter
Hybrid Racing Performance Shifter Cables
Hybrid Racing Conversion Harness
Hybrid Racing K-Swap Clutch Line
Denso Acura RDX Injectors
6AN Center Feed Fuel System
Hondata K-Pro
Griffin Radiator
Type-S flywheel
Ground Kit
Exedy OEM replacement clutch
Billet TPS Sensor - Plug And Play
92-00 Civic / 94-01 Integra K-Swap Traction Bar

I'm wanting the parts list to be as inclusive as possible. Regarding the tranny, I'm waiting on a call from Steve from Hmotors for a Type-R (Y2M3). I want this build to last and be a reliable set up. Eventually, I'll probably cam it and possibly even go with ITB's. Before I call Hybrid Racing and Ktuned I'd appreciate the feedback from you K20a.org guys. Flame away :scared:

infotechplus · Oct 9, 2013

Looks like a good batch of parts. Go the K20 6 speed - it should serve you well, especially on the street.

Looking forward to seeing photos as you progress!

Peter

Vvvtec · Oct 9, 2013

If funds permit it, the K20a2/R 6speed with OEM LSD is the way to, no questions asked

jameseg · Oct 9, 2013

I'd love to have the Type-R (Y2M3) tranny, but they are difficult to find. It seems everywhere I look, you have to purchase the engine too :down: Any suggestions?

chispy9 · Oct 10, 2013

im running a z3 tranny as well! oem lsd ftw!,

i believe hmo has z3 trannys for 1000$

70mm throttle body should be fine. check out wire worx conversion harness!

CHILD · Oct 11, 2013

Definitely give Steve at Hmotorsonline a call. When I bought my trans from him, it wasn't listed on the site. You never know what they have in stock that hasn't been photographed and listed

jameseg · Oct 13, 2013

Gotcha! Thanks for the name drop :nod:

jameseg · Jun 4, 2014

It's been long overdue for an update. I'm finally back state-side and settled, so I've had some time to take some pics of my hatch.

I had it shipped from WA. One previous owner, 86k original miles. I feel half bad gutting the little D16.

I got bored and polished the face of the stock muffler, lol.

Nardi deep corn and a MPC wooden shift knob.

That's it for now. Next will be some pics of the K!

infotechplus · Jun 4, 2014

Looking forward to it!

Peter

CAFROG · Jun 4, 2014

Cool build. I have the same hatchback. Red and all.

If you run a Hybrid Racing 70/74mm throttle body, you don't need an adapter to connect it to a RRC or RBC intake manifold. Also...you'd have to machine the inlet on the intake manifold. Guys have been able to run a 74mm on a RRC but IMO it seems to be a little too big for that manifold.

HR's radiator is a Griffin....top quality in my opinion. But I'm not sure about a half rad with AC in Texas. I don't have AC but, if I did, I'd run a full size radiator.

jameseg · Jun 4, 2014

Thanks. I need to edit my first post as my parts list has changed. I'm shooting for the 70mm TB on the RBC.

I plan on running a full radiator, EP3 to be exact. We definitely get hot around these parts during July/August time frame, lol.

jameseg · Jun 5, 2014

'08 K24a2 59k miles

Lots of work to be done...

FYI, this build is going to creep along at a snails pace. Bear with me! More pics to come...

CHILD · Jun 6, 2014

jameseg said:
FYI, this build is going to creep along at a snails pace. Bear with me!

As long as it's not slower than my build so that I don't have to change thread titles lol

CAFROG · Jun 5, 2014

Your pictures make me feel like Hunter S. Thompson and Dr. Gonzo.

jameseg · Jun 6, 2014

Ha! Unfortunately my GoPro is the preferred means of taking pictures at the moment. My point and shoot is out of commission.

nbleak21 · Jun 5, 2014

Clean start to a great build! All these hatch builds are making me jealous!

Sending you a PM as well.

jameseg · Jun 6, 2014

Just got off the phone with David from Hybrid Racing! He sold me on a newer version of their PLM Power Driven K-Swap header...

It will be added to their website on Monday, is what he was saying. It's suppose to sit a tad higher underneath the car to give more ground clearance for K-Swapped rigs

I like the looks of the Ram-style header that K-tuned sells, but it was just too much for my wallet. This should do me just fine!

00cxhatch · Jun 7, 2014

What a good looking platform to start with. Looking forward to the outcome. Don't forget to update the thread.

jameseg · Jun 12, 2014

Got a couple of parts in the mail today!

Denso RDX injectors...

Pro-series traction bar...

Adjustable EP3 pulley...

6AN OEM Fuel System...

nbleak21 · Jun 12, 2014

:shades:

jameseg · Jun 13, 2014

PLM K-Swap header came in today...

Welds look pretty good...

Pretty close to the deuce and a half...

This is the first aftermarket header I've bought. Comparing it to the SSR's and Buddy Club's I've seen online for double the cost, it seems to be a good buy. I guess we'll see after a few thousand miles :scared:

Mike@K-Tuned · Jun 13, 2014

This build is off to clean start. :up:

jameseg · Jun 16, 2014

Just parts.

Hybrid bolt-in shifter, clutch line and conversion harness...

Swap axles...

RBC that will be ported to 70mm...

Chris.V · Jun 17, 2014

Looking great so far.

jameseg · Jun 17, 2014

CAFROG said:
Looking good. You will be happy when you're done. The car will be a handful for sure.

Thanks. Just collecting parts for now, nothing too exciting. Waiting on my TB, Kpro, and fuel pump. I still have to purchase my tranny and radiator set-up, along with the motor mounts. I'm sure there will be a bunch of little OEM bits I'll need to get. I haven't decided on which exhaust I'll go with, Hmmmmmmmm?????

CAFROG · Jun 17, 2014

Looking good. You will be happy when you're done. The car will be a handful for sure.

1320WhtRex · Jun 17, 2014

Car is CLleeeaannnnnn man.. :up: GL with the swap project.. Fan of Red I See... :up: :up:

jameseg · Jun 17, 2014

I appreciate it! Actually, I didn't plan on having two milano red hondas. I bought the DC5 in '08. Went to the stealership knowing that I wanted a Type-S and that's all they had. It took me months to find a hatch in good condition. If you read above in my previous post, I had it shipped from WA down to TX. It just so happened to be red! Championship white is my preference for oem colors.

Just did a quick mock up of how the RBC would look with the Ktuned fuel rail...

I'm painting the block and tranny and will have the VC professionally done. Still undecided on what color to do the VC?????

nbleak21 · Jun 17, 2014

I'm digging the progress!

Are you planning on running an IM cover on the RBC?

Also what are color are you planning to paint your block/tranny? I've been up in the air about whether to paint my block or not.

jameseg · Jun 17, 2014

I assume you're talking about this...

No, I don't plan on using that. It's a tad beat up as you can see and I was half thinking about painting the RBC.

I'm painting my block/tranny Seymour dull aluminum.

jameseg · Jun 18, 2014

Took the VC off today.

I'll be sending it off to the powder coaters in the next couple days. I'm thinking of just keeping it simple and going with another hue of silver. I want it looking clean, but not too bling bling. I'll choose the exact color once I get to the shop.

CAFROG · Jun 19, 2014

Check out my build thread if you want to see wrinkle black VC in the red engine bay. I also have pics with the stock RBC IM plastic cover. I also shaved off the honda motor co ltd. I bought a used one and picture said Honda (like k20z3's and other Honda K-motors....not Acura). Guy was an a$$ when I called him on it. I can post them here but I don't want to clutter your thread with my pics.

jameseg · Jun 20, 2014

Black on red looks great. I actually went with a wrinkle finish that had a lot of black and silver in it. I'll have it back in a week and a half, of course I'll post pics. Trustworthy sellers seem to be hard to find nowadays. Thanks for respecting my thread

mikercp said:
Good looking build so far. Subscribed.

Thanks!

mikercp · Jun 19, 2014

Good looking build so far. Subscribed.

jameseg · Jun 20, 2014

Prepping the block for paint...

Using the Dremel to clean her up before I spray...

K24a2 into EG street build

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