>> EXTREME MAKEOVER 'EP3 EDITION << Full build in progress...

[Z33_HR]

Hey everyone,

I've been doing little things to my EP3 since I purchased it brand new almost 5 years ago. I'm done messing around, I'm doing one last time, the real deal, 100% my way!! Here's a parts list and some ideas I may be using...

Body
- 02-03 JDM CTR Bodykit (have but is not currently installed)
- Mugen Replica Spoiler (on order..thank you to Chuck @ Showstoppers for the hook up!)
- 04-05 LHD CTR Projectors (have, but not sure if i'm going to use them)
- 02-03 CTR Headlights (still looking for a set)
- Rolled rear fenders
- New Paint Job..staying with white, but more of a creamy pearl shade. trying to get a more exagerated shade of NH-0. Still looking for a trustworthy bodyshop that won't butcher my car..the search continues..:mcry:

Drivetrain
- K24a1 Longblock *thanks to Rob @ JDMCARS.com
- Blueprint H Beam Rods *thanks to Ben @ Blueprint
- CP 87.5mm, 12.5:1 pistons *thanks to James @ IPG Parts
- ARP Headstuds
- Skunk2 Stainless Valves OEM size *thanks to Roland @ MB Racing
- Skunk2 Pro Series Retainers *thanks to Roland @ MB Racing
- Skunk2 Dual Valvesprings *thanks to Roland @ MB Racing
- Toda Spec A3 Cams
- RBC Intake Manifold
- SSR Engineering 4-2-1 Race Header *thanks to Danny Tran
- OBX LSD *thanks to James @ Sparktec Motorsports
- TSX 6th Gear (need to order)
- Competition Clutch Stg 4 w/ 9lb flywheel *thanks to Roland @ MB Racing
- Hondata KPro *thanks to Carey @ Full Throttle Performance NYC
- Hondata IMG *thanks to Carey @ Full Throttle Performance NYC
- Avid Racing Motor Mounts 70a Billets *thanks...job...ahaha lol:tehehyper:

Brakes/Suspension
- Tein Flex Coilovers
- Tein EDFC (need to order)
- SPC Rear Camber Kit might mod to replace bushing with spherical bearing
- Work VS XX 17x8 Gold (going to order soon as i figure out the offsets)
- Wilwood front BBK
- EPS removal (replacing with a type s rack converted to manual)
- Spherical bearings for Front LCA bushings

Interior
- EDM CTR Gauge Cluster
- CTR door panels
- OEM CF dash kit
- CTR Recaros (still looking for a clean set)
- DC5-R pedal set w/dead pedal (need to order)
- EDM FN2 Shift boot (need to order)
- EDM FD2 Shift boot (need to order)

Misc
- ABS removal?? (still need to do more homework)
- AC removal (cuz I need that extra 2hp :-)
- Engine bay wire tuck/shave/fuse box relocation (anyone know of an expert in this department in the GTA???)


First off, here is what the car looked like last summer. It is currently 100% stock before going under the knife :mcool:

http://pic19.picturetrail.com:80/VOL1050/4186975/16482132/280600866.jpg

And here's a sneak peak at some parts I've been compiling for many, many long months now:mcry:..lol I'm glad I can finally start putting something together!! Enjoy!!

http://pic19.picturetrail.com:80/VOL1050/4186975/20307592/329933790.jpg

http://pic19.picturetrail.com:80/VOL1050/4186975/20307592/329933805.jpg

http://pic19.picturetrail.com:80/VOL1050/4186975/20307592/329933772.jpg

Aug 14/08 Update:
Took of my beat up Tein Flex coilovers. Sending them back for a rebuild...
http://pic19.picturetrail.com/VOL1050/4186975/20307592/329933829.jpg

Aug 20/08 Update:
Its my birthday!! Happy Birthday to ME!! :whoo:
And look what arrived just in time for my special day :vtec:
The ECU cover is a little beat up, that just symbolized how much of a warrior this ECU is going to be!!

http://pic19.picturetrail.com/VOL1050/4186975/20307592/331041398.jpg

[MatUK.8]

I love the look, glad you are starting to put some power to it

[FoReVaPmP]

:popcorn:

BTW: the car isn't stock..:mangel:

[Strife]

That's not stock. You have a JDM '02-'03 bumper and lip.

[FoReVaPmP]

That's not stock. You have a JDM '02-'03 bumper and lip.

It looks lowered and has rimmmzers!!!!....:msmile:

[classiccelica]

Now that will be one badass motor build. Keep us posted.

[dragon208]

Nicee… can’t wait to see the results of that motor u building up!

[shadowmd]

u runnin an a2 or a head?

[Z33_HR]

ahaha I know the car isn't stock in that pics, its an old pic from last summer. I can assure everyone that the car is CURRENTLY 100% bone stock. I took everything off the car. Rims have been sold. Bodykit is hanging in the garage..


u runnin an a2 or a head?

I'm running a stock port K24a1 head with type s rocker assembly. The CRV head will give me more meat in the low-mid range and just as much as the a2 in the top range.

[shadowmd]

nice....thats gona sound MEAN. my buddy has an a1 with a similar setup as u, minus the junk2 cams (i hate those fuckin cams, almost KILLED my car :mmad: lol) he has brian crower stage II's. and it sounds like a beast. with the rocker arms locked, it pulls like no vaccum so it sounds like it has a vaccum leak (when it doesn't) his shit runs 12.20's @ 118mph...FAST!

[shadowmd]

and is that an ssr header i see there :mtongue:

[Z33_HR]

and is that an ssr header i see there :mtongue:

Yes its a DTR/SSR K24 specific.

I actually haven't decided whether or not to run the type s rocker assembly. I might just run single lobe rockers on both sides :mbiggrin:

BTW those aren't Skunk2 cams. They are Toda Spec A3's. :mtongue:

[shadowmd]

Yes its a DTR/SSR K24 specific.

I actually haven't decided whether or not to run the type s rocker assembly. I might just run single lobe rockers on both sides :mbiggrin:

BTW those aren't Skunk2 cams. They are Toda Spec A3's. :mtongue:

oo good :mangel: . i just saw the skunk2 valve train box... (im runnin the skunk2 pro-series springs and Ti retainers and love'em.)

[skep18]

Beautiful car. Good luck with the build. Keep the updates coming. Interested to see what kinda power that K24 bottom end will put out. Also, what compression are those pistons?

[bchaney]

I'm running a stock port K24a1 head with type s rocker assembly. The CRV head will give me more meat in the low-mid range and just as much as the a2 in the top range.

Will replacing the rockers give you the a2's 3-lobe vtec?

Nice build. Give us a parts list :mwink:

[player757]

that ssr header is so nice, i just got my buddy club race header today and im drooling over yours :mcry:

[fobman]

nice!
you just need to get a side skirt soon

[eurocivic]

Nice ride damn...

[Z33_HR]

Thanks everyone for the comments..I should have more updates soon when I start stripping the car for paint. :mcool:


Beautiful car. Good luck with the build. Keep the updates coming. Interested to see what kinda power that K24 bottom end will put out. Also, what compression are those pistons?

They are 87.5mm 12.5:1 CP's:mangel:

Also just wanted to share a pic of what Canada does to coilovers. Recently took off my Tein Flex to send them back, they needed some TLC and a rebuild..

http://pic19.picturetrail.com/VOL1050/4186975/20307592/329933829.jpg

[civictype_r04]

Thanks everyone for the comments..I should have more updates soon when I start stripping the car for paint. :mcool:



They are 87.5mm 12.5:1 CP's:mangel:

Also just wanted to share a pic of what Canada does to coilovers. Recently took off my Tein Flex to send them back, they needed some TLC and a rebuild..

http://pic19.picturetrail.com/VOL1050/4186975/20307592/329933829.jpg

^Did you brake the tie rods I see the nuts are still on the arms? Why no just get a new set the look beat to hell.

[Z33_HR]

nice!
you just need to get a side skirt soon

The full 02-03 CTR kit will be installed after I get a paint job :mwink:


^Did you brake the tie rods I see the nuts are still on the arms? Why no just get a new set the look beat to hell.

I actually had to cut the tie rod ends off because they were just spinning inside the balljoint...lol.. The reason I'm not getting new coilovers, money. $2000 coilovers vs. a few hundred for the rebuild.. It's just not feasable at this time..I really do like how these Tein Flex perform for DD and limited track use. Maybe once I hit the jackpot I'll score some Motons and turn this thing into a Time Attack car :tehehyper:

[02_epdriver]

This build look exciting. Any idea on what type of WHP you are looking to get?

[Z33_HR]

This build look exciting. Any idea on what type of WHP you are looking to get?

Thanks! I'm not looking for max whp with this build. I'm aiming for more reliability and if possible decent mpg. I would be happy to see around 260 whp though :mbiggrin: I'm pretty sure that I can break into the 300's with a more aggressive cam, head work, and a better induction system (itb's??). But that won't be happening until I finish paying off the car next spring. Right now I very keen on keeping it strictly on pump gas. And maybe E85 if we ever get some up here in Canada. :mcry:

[headaike]

victor, your car is going to be siiiiiiiiiiiiickkk!!!

[Z33_HR]

victor, your car is going to be siiiiiiiiiiiiickkk!!!

Thanks! bro. Just added a parts list. Any and all suggestion/comments more than welcome!! :hay:

[ep-unit]

running a a2 head?

[Lost03si]

He is going to keeping the a1 head with a3 toda by the looks of it from his previous post.

[Z33_HR]

A1 Head
A2 Rockers
A3 Spec Cams (Toda)
....
A4 skin :)

[k-powered]

The ride looks Great, and Nice parts you got there.

[blackyEP3]

the car looks good before! Lets us know about the progress! :mcool:

[Z33_HR]

The ride looks Great, and Nice parts you got there.

Thank you! There's a few more parts I'm still waiting on I'll be sure to take alot of pics when they come in!


the car looks good before! Lets us know about the progress! :mcool:

Thank you sir! But in reality, the only original paint on the car is on the roof and hatch, everything else has been repainted due to vandalism or jdm bumpers, etc.. The bodyshops I've dealt with in the past for those jobs have butchered the car, so I'm currently still on the hunt for the right place to get the job done! Current progress...well there isn't any haha just waiting on the engine to come back from the builders, and looking for a body shop to paint the car. Any suggestions?? :mredface:

[brownryce]

nice job!