>> 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..

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

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



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







Aug 14/08 Update:
Took of my beat up Tein Flex coilovers. Sending them back for a rebuild...


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

[MatUK.8]

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

[FoReVaPmP]

BTW: the car isn't stock..

[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!!!!....

[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 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

[Z33_HR]

and is that an ssr header i see there

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

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

[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

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

oo good . 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