K20a2 EG build up, SLOW progress - lots of pics!

[cyco]

Good job! Looking good so far!

Chris

[you449]

wht r u trying to do with it

[vtecspeed1320]

is this going to be a full out drag, weekend, garage whore?

[Fuster_Cluck]

Originally Posted by vtecspeed1320

is this going to be a full out drag, weekend, garage whore?

The hatch will be a weekend warrior used for drag and auto-x, and to cruise on those 90 degree summer days

Not a hardparker

[Hyaboosta]

So is there issues with just removing and leaving the SRS unti unplugged?No code.

[marik]

great job...
the more pics the better....

[fventura03]

haha, you're going through what i went through with that damn glue on those doors. i eventually got most of it off, it'll be covered with door panels in my case (not sure about you) so i didn't worry about getting it all off. but yes, it sucks.

are you goign to be respraying your interior in the back to make it look a little better? the 14yr old paint looks dirty and tired.

[Fuster_Cluck]

Originally Posted by Hyaboosta

So is there issues with just removing and leaving the SRS unti unplugged?No code.

Not sure, but I need to look into this. My SRS unit is not unplugged. It's been completely deleted from the car

Originally Posted by marik

great job...
the more pics the better....

Thanks! Yeah, I like to take pics of the progress. By the time it's complete I'm guessing there will be over 500 pics in this thread

Originally Posted by fventura03

haha, you're going through what i went through with that damn glue on those doors. i eventually got most of it off, it'll be covered with door panels in my case (not sure about you) so i didn't worry about getting it all off. but yes, it sucks.

No door panels here so it all has to come off. Probably going to try a heat gun next. This car is being built to whoop a$$ PERIOD. If I want a quiet / comfy ride I'll hop in my 06 Accord.

Originally Posted by fventura03

are you goign to be respraying your interior in the back to make it look a little better? the 14yr old paint looks dirty and tired.

Yes, interior is being resprayed as well. Most likely rattle canned with no clear. Don't want glare from a clear. Just a clean stripped interior.

Anyone have pics to do a wire tuck w/ a K20?

[b16rex_02]

Im actually about the same step as you removing everything and cleaning it up. Here are some pics of my wire tuck but not all the way done so dont clown.

Will keep you updated also when im done.
Oh yeah if you need one of these ECU holders let me know.. Not bolted in picture that why the ecu is just chillin I was testing it out for fit.

[Fuster_Cluck]

Originally Posted by Hyaboosta

So is there issues with just removing and leaving the SRS unti unplugged?No code.

Reading on HT....there should be no SRS light if the complete system has been removed If so, I'll pull the bulb

Originally Posted by b16rex_02

Im actually about the same step as you removing everything and cleaning it up. Here are some pics of my wire tuck but not all the way done so dont clown.

Will keep you updated also when im done.
Oh yeah if you need one of these ECU holders let me know.. Not bolted in picture that why the ecu is just chillin I was testing it out for fit.

How does the ECU mount to the holder? This is the first time I've seen a K series ECU. Had no idea they were so small. How much does the cover go for? Are you mounting the fuse box on the floor? I plan on mounting mine something like this:

(SoHonda_Garage from HT)

[b16rex_02]

My ecu im planning to mount it how it is shown but not permanant yet? It's actually bolted to the side. The way that ecu holder works is you bolt or screw the plate to the floor as shown and you can either bolt down the ecu to the plate or do what im gonna do use velcrow so if you want to take it in and out a lot you can just pull it off. Let me know if you need one I dont have any in stock right now.

[b16rex_02]

Oh and about the Airbag system dont worry about the light you shouldnt have a problem with it since you are taking it all out.

[vtecspeed1320]

Originally Posted by Hybrid93Hatch

The hatch will be a weekend warrior used for drag and auto-x, and to cruise on those 90 degree summer days

Not a hardparker

sweeet, thats what my other cars I have will become soon enough, just cant figure if I want my setup in a hatch or teggy anymore. I have it in a coupe now.

[Fuster_Cluck]

Originally Posted by b16rex_02

My ecu im planning to mount it how it is shown but not permanant yet? It's actually bolted to the side. The way that ecu holder works is you bolt or screw the plate to the floor as shown and you can either bolt down the ecu to the plate or do what im gonna do use velcrow so if you want to take it in and out a lot you can just pull it off. Let me know if you need one I dont have any in stock right now.

I'll let you know once I get to that stage. I haven't even picked a swap up yet

What is the diameter of the harness that runs through the firewall??

Originally Posted by b16rex_02

Oh and about the Airbag system dont worry about the light you shouldnt have a problem with it since you are taking it all out.

Yep, that is what I have heard

Originally Posted by vtecspeed1320

sweeet, thats what my other cars I have will become soon enough, just cant figure if I want my setup in a hatch or teggy anymore. I have it in a coupe now.

Hatch all the way

On to some piss poor progress

With what little time I had Thursday I tried working on removing the 32mm axle nuts.

Drained the tranny:



Spent 30+ minutes working on the 2 axle nuts that were dented in from a mad man (other nut was worst)



Damn:



I also read that the metal on the axle nuts is so soft that a strong impact can remove the nuts with the indention intact. So, I'll give it a try next round....

Picked these up today for $20 (going to need them; broke one above is an el cheapo):



Went by Harbor Freight for a few things:



I'm anxious to get the D series out so that will be coming up next week. The heat gun should finish off the glue on the doors

Not much time lately to work on her. Guess it has worked out good since the weather has been really cold this past week. Hopefully will be warming up next week. If not, I don't give a damn..... motor will be coming out!!

[Fuster_Cluck]

Session 7:

My main goal today was to disconnect everything from the motor so I can pull it very shortly and start the cleaning, prepping, and tuck. On to the pics:

Started with this:



Removing the wire harnesses from the metal support brackets:



I took pics of ALL the lines I disconnected so I know what is what:





Coolant drained, clutch line and ground disconnected:



B.A.M.F.B.B.FTW:



3 bolts / 1 nut removed Most likely going to remove the entire exhaust since I am thinking about removing the motor from the bottom:



Got to check out Tom's "How-To remove an axle" thread:



Looking at where I want to mount the fuse box:



Will water come into the car with that large opening?



Which hole should I use to run my wiring for the tuck?

A = approximately 1 1/4"



B = approximately 1 2/3"


What it looks like at the end of today:



Thanks again for all the support. Motor should be out next session (looking at 10 days). Going to be busy for Super Bowl Sunday weekend

(I forgot to post this session. It's from last week. Let me know about the openings for the wire tuck)

[Fastback20]

shit is sweet good luck man

[prettytony]

Nice, I 'm going to be doing the same thing soon, not sure if I want to ditch the heat though, i need a defroster. I will be basically stripping my car down to a shell for a complete color change and a possible tuck while i'm at it, except I have a k20 in the car already.

[prettytony]

I was just thinking about how you went about removing that glue from the inside of those doors, when I worked at a body shop a couple of years ago we had this attachment for the drill that was like a big eraser, it was used for removing adhesives. I used it mostly for removing stickers and the adhesive left over from old emblems, If someone knows what i'm talking about, do you think that might work on that stuff inside the door.

[pmtrII]

looks dope and i would use tha bigger hole!!!!

[John1300]

bump!@!!!