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: http://video.google.com/videop...42058
Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_eHnurZmWw8

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 ****
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...


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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

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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

brjhnson

ooooooooooooooo snap clean but not

Very nice work

toyomatt84

iTrader: (1)

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

iTrader: (1)

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 *** 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 **** 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

iTrader: (1)

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

iTrader: (1)

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

Killtodie

my car is manual....

fventura03

iTrader: (1)

roffles, sure...

Killtodie

I dont know what ur smokin

fventura03

iTrader: (1)

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.

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Killtodie &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">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</TD></TR></TABLE>

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.