My Build Thread

[1llmatic]

I got the car back in 2001 after getting into a serious accident with my ek4 civic. Didn't do anything major to the car the 1st few years saving up for the big stuff later on. I had a ricer stage that thankfully didn't last too long and I made mistakes along the way and wasted time and money but overall its been a fun experience. 2001-2003 Now the good stuff: 2004 - JDM K20a SWAP Pictures of my K20a Swap in the summer of 2004: http://www.defcon-racing.com/project-civic01.html DYNO Graph (I/H/E + Mugen N1 ECU) 208whp 147 ft/lbs 2004-2006 Video from 2006: Google Video: Youtube: April 2007: So after a few years of not taking any pics of the car I took a few as the weather warmed up in Toronto. For all those that asked me... What I wasted my money on: Performance Modifications: JDM K20a (DC5) Motor AT to MT conversion K&N custom SRI DC Sports SS Race Header Magnaflow Custom 3 inch Exhaust Hasport engine mounts Competition Clutch Lightened Flywheel and Stage 4 Racing Clutch Hybrid Racing Stage 3 Custom Driveshafts Buddy Club Race Spec Condenser Unit + Grounding Kit Mugen Power N1 ECU Mugen Power Oil Cap Mugen Power Radiator Cap Spoon Sports Reservoir Covers Suspension: Prothane Complete Car Urethane Bushing Kit Neuspeed Front Strut Bar Progress Rear Lower Sway and Tie Bar Powerslot Nickel Cadium Coated Slotted Front Rotors Buddy Club N+ Spec Damper Suspension Kit Buddy Club P-1 Racing SF (Matte Black Finish) 16x6.5-4x100 Buddy Club Race Spec Forged Lug Nuts Toyo T1R 205/16/45 Performance Tires Cosmetics/Lighting/Ice/Interior: JDM Style Gunmetal Headlights JDM Style Yellow Fog Lights JDM Style Red/Clear Taillights JDM Style RS Front Grill Prolumen 6000K HID Lighting Kit OptionJDM.com Carbon Fiber Hood OEM Honda Skirt Package Autometer Carbon Fiber A/F Gauge Autometer Carbon Fiber Oil Pressure Gauge Pivot Technical Works Shift Lamp OEM Acura RSX-S Shift Knob Pioneer Avic-N1 DVD GPS Navigation System Pioneer Component Speakers JL Audio 10 inch Subwoofer JBL Amp 20% Full Metallic Tint Club Remix Black Light Sanrio Hello Kitty LED Light Air Spencer Squash air fresheners My car is going to be getting some new toys...hopoefully everything will be finished this year... ----- August 2007 - ENTER FORCED INDUCTION So i'm out of the country for work this year and the car has been busy in my absense. I haven't actually seen it yet either. Back in town in October. Still needs to be dyno tuned. Can't wait to see what it makes. List of Turbo Components: Garrett T04E/T3 Custom Spec Turbocharger 54trim 2.5” SS Downpipe Custom Tubular Turbo Manifold Spearco Front-Mount Intercooler 2.5” Polished SS IC Piping HKS Super Sequential Blow-Off Valve 3” SS Air Intake with High Flow Air Filter TiAL 38mm External Wastegate Magnaflow Custom 3 inch Exhaust 750cc High Impedance Fuel Injectors (Direct Replacement) Snow Performance Water Methanol Injection Walboro Fuel Pump HKS F-con V-pro Greddy Profec-B Boost Controller Apexi Turbo Timer ----- November 2007 Dyno Tuned: 351whp 273 ft/lbs at 10 psi Short Video from the Dyno on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/video/...49613 Here's some pics from Importfest Toronto: I'll try and get more video this upcoming season. Modified by 1llmatic at 1:35 PM 2/5/2008

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[brjhnson]

ooooooooooooooo snap clean but not

Very nice work

[toyomatt84]

The Type-R sticker is a little tacky, but the rest is nice.

[1llmatic]

yeah...i added the sticker so more ppl would challenge me...its hard finding races in a 4dr sometimes lol

[i-VTEC_DOHC]

holy hell that is pretty nice.. first pic i've seen of an actual k swap es... nice nice...

[blackKready]

if you dont mind me asking , how much did you pay for your TR DC5 swap?

[ES1dvr]

mann that is sik...one day...ill get a k20...ur an inspiration mann

[fventura03]

i remember this car, looks great but looks like those toronto roads are eating your car, slowly...

what's your plans?

[Jon Vito]

looks good man thats one dirty ass engine bay!

[SE3Pimp]

CLEAN YOUR CAR LOL! my fricken crx's engine bay is cleaner than the rest of the car lol its one thing im anal about for some reason. man especially with a K you gotta clean that beast

[Kiwibird83]

Very very nice, one hell of a ride.

[1llmatic]

the swap was pretty expensive at the time (July 2004). There was very little used parts at the time so i had to buy alot of things brand new from acura and honda. I honestly couldn't tell you how much i spent in total...It was very hectic since the shop was trying to get the car done for the big show that year. They completed the swap in 4 days working night and day. The big parts were:

I lucked out with the motor...I got a 2002 JDM K20a Motor for $6000CAD with only 3000km on it. Hasport mounts at the time were $1000CAD. Everything else is kinda hazy but i was dropping alot of doe expecting to spend alot. If I had to guess I think i spent over $10000 in parts alone keeping in mind i did the AT to MT conversion as well and i bought all those parts NEW from honda and acura.

Yeah the engine bay needs a good scrub...this is what happens when u drive everyday in the winter...i haven't had the time and the car will be in the shop for a while but once everything is done it will get a good cleaning.

i'm hoping to re-paint the car this winter.

this summer i have about $9000 in parts to get some more power out of it.

Going to be changing to HKS FCON PRO for management as well.

When everything is complete I will show u the final product and results.

Thanks for all the props.



Modified by 1llmatic at 1:33 AM 5/9/2007

[xtheenderx]

very nice car man! love the ctr style headlights! where'd u get em? if you dont mind me asking.

[1llmatic]

I got the headlights and taillights from http://www.makotoautotrends.co...=2001

you can find them on ebay from time to time as well for cheaper.

[Boost_Junkie]

props and all...but clean your damn car

[fventura03]

sounds to me like someone is jealous? haha

[Killtodie]

not jealous.

if I wanted a k, ide buy an RSX.

if i wanted rust on my car ide buy a chevy

and if i ever wanted a 4 door, might as well get a minivan

[fventura03]

you're jealous, admit it. you wish your car was manual, like his.

[Killtodie]

my car is manual....

[fventura03]

roffles, sure...

[Killtodie]

I dont know what ur smokin

[fventura03]

oem shifter

[Killtodie]

oem makes the best parts


thats a custom order titanium 5 speed shifter.

[1llmatic]

newsflash...hondas rust too buddy
but i don't see how you can give the car 4 years because of rust on the tie bar and sway bar.

Originally Posted by Killtodie

not jealous.

if I wanted a k, ide buy an RSX.

if i wanted rust on my car ide buy a chevy

and if i ever wanted a 4 door, might as well get a minivan

so you bought a 2001 ex coupe.
good for you. enjoy the vtec.

[blackKready]

spend 400 bucks i think it is now at the dealer for a power rust inhibitor when buying a new car , they warranty the body for life. sweet ride man , i really like it , jealous of the K , lol. someday i hope. good job , props.