My K20a2 EG build up thread - TONS of pics!

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04-30-2007, 10:13 PM
NAG2I

midori green FTW.
and of course great thread :goodjob: !!
05-01-2007, 10:48 PM
swolejamaica

nice
05-01-2007, 11:55 PM
Hektik

ITS LIKE NO MATTER WHAT YOU ALWAYS AMAZE ME.. THE MIDORI GREEN IS GOING TO LOOK INCREDIBLE.... KEEP US UPDATED CAUSE IM FOLLOWING THIS THREAD LIKE ITS A RELIGION..LOL..
05-02-2007, 08:16 AM
Ed

i wanna see more! this thread is like cocaine, its addicting.
05-02-2007, 08:24 AM
WhiteAccord

Quote:

Originally Posted by YSLBTT

i wanna see more! this thread is like cocaine, its addicting.

Addicting it is... but not like cocaine....:thinking:
05-02-2007, 08:36 AM
Zetrouer

Very Nice! +1
05-02-2007, 09:46 AM
imbosile

this car will be incredible
05-02-2007, 10:18 PM
Fuster_Cluck

Thanks for all the props guys. Just gave out +1's to you all where it would let me.

Internet has been acting up the last few days. Put a little work in the past couple days. Here we go Session 024:

Past due to clean the rear end:

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o..._4793_rs25.jpg

Engine degreaser, tooth brush, and elbow grease FTW:

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o..._4794_rs25.jpg

Ah, up close there is still some residue :2up:

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o..._4797_rs25.jpg

So, I went to AutoZone and Wal-Mart for some paint.

For the suspension & crossmember:

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o..._4798_rs25.jpg

For the under carriage, gas tank, and fender wells:

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o..._4800_rs25.jpg

First thing was the gas tank. When I cleaned the tank I also removed a lot of the OEM undercoating :doh:

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o..._4805_rs25.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o..._4806_rs25.jpg

So I used one of the 3m rubberized coating cans (It's not recommended, but since I already had it on hand figure I'd try one out). And it just so happens 3m sent me a response about the dry weight of the undercoating:

Definitely not as thick as the OEM gunk:

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o..._4807_rs25.jpg

Some close ups (3 light coats):

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o..._4808_rs25.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o..._4809_rs25.jpg

Let it dry for about 2 hours then decided it was time to lay some paint down. Free paint stand FTW :bump:

1st coat:

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o..._4810_rs25.jpg

3rd coat:

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o..._4814_rs25.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o..._4817_rs25.jpg

Some close ups:

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o..._4815_rs25.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o..._4816_rs25.jpg
05-02-2007, 10:20 PM
Fuster_Cluck

More elbow grease applied:

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o..._4818_rs25.jpg

Hit the crossmember with Ajax and red 3m scuff pad:

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o..._4820_rs25.jpg

Scrub it good:

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o..._4823_rs25.jpg

Hose them off and let air dry:

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o..._4824_rs25.jpg

Ready for paint:
(I was going to tape the bushings off, but to hell with it :boobies: )

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o..._4828_rs25.jpg

Looking much better:

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o..._4830_rs25.jpg

Close up:

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o..._4831_rs25.jpg

Left unpainted / Right painted:

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o..._4833_rs25.jpg

Bling:

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o..._4834_rs25.jpg

No bling:

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o..._4835_rs25.jpg

Where they will sit for the next few days. Then I will be painting the back side:

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o..._4836_rs25.jpg

Should look nice under the car :ninja: :

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o..._4837_rs25.jpg

That's all for now. Hope to paint the crossmember within a couple days :yes: Still need to pull the RTA apart and clean them up for paint and new bushings.

Thanks for looking :goodjob:
05-05-2007, 09:29 PM
d16_turbo

that looks good everything looks brand new, and i thought i was the only one that used my trash can to paint on but i guess not
05-08-2007, 05:36 PM
FLIPside

bravo, more pics
05-09-2007, 07:23 PM
Da_unknown

keep up da pimping work
05-09-2007, 11:27 PM
ranj

^ wat he said
05-11-2007, 09:29 AM
Fuster_Cluck

Thanks for the props guys. Got to love the free paint stand :cheers:

Session 025:

I haven't done to much lately. I guess it seems that way because the disassembling of the car is complete. I have been cleaning and painting miscallenous parts. I hope to have most of the parts painted this week. Started ordering parts for the swap and I will post pics as they arrive. I also may have found a swap now. I'll also keep you guys posted with that.

I was pretty happy with the way the engine enamel paint laid down on the front LCA assembly so I moved on to the crossmember.

Nasty:

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o..._4839_rs25.jpg

Hit the 2 ends with the Rustoleum silver:

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o..._4842_rs25.jpg

I let it sit in the house for a few days. Can recommended 48 hours:

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o..._4844_rs25.jpg

Back outside it went:

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o...G_4867rs25.jpg

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paul Wall

Drippin' off the frame

:bump:

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o..._4870_rs25.jpg

2 coats applied:

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o..._4871_rs25.jpg

Then it was back to engine degreaser, simple green, tooth brush, and elbow grease:

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o..._4876_rs25.jpg

Last time we'll ever see a dirty fuel filter holder :

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o..._4879_rs25.jpg

Stage 1 of the prepping process for the heat shield:

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o..._4880_rs25.jpg

Moved on to the gas tank filler neck:

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o..._4881_rs23.jpg

Yep, it's dirty:

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o..._4883_rs25.jpg

Cleaned the other rear trailing arm assembly:

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o..._4887_rs25.jpg

Here's the yellow you can see through where I painted the gas tank. I'm going to find some new paint for the undercarriage and return the unused Rust-oleum to Wal-Mart:

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o..._4886_rs25.jpg

How do I remove the metal bracket from the fuse box:

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o..._4888_rs25.jpg

Birds eye view:

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o..._4890_rs25.jpg

Thanks for looking :police:
05-11-2007, 09:37 AM
puregroove

good work, bro:: really
05-11-2007, 10:00 AM
aaronfelipe

Amazing.
05-11-2007, 12:05 PM
NAIZBST

damn it is looking good
05-11-2007, 02:39 PM
DieselNuts

Dude....Seriously, you are the fucking man. I would expect this thorough of a job from a shop, but never from an individual in his garage. Mad props and mad respect for not only the build, but the detailed write up also. I cant wait to see what the final product looks like because I know it will be incredible!
05-12-2007, 05:34 PM
ranj

this is awsome,
one question though, when are you gonna be finished with the woman work and get to the engine!! lol.

keep us posted
05-12-2007, 09:24 PM
Ltdnismorace

work this meticulous belongs in magazines, props my friend
05-13-2007, 01:34 PM
Whiteboy™

I am amazed. +1 rep for you my friend
05-13-2007, 02:22 PM
JITB

the crazy thing is taht the car looked nice to me before u started...lol cant wait for updates.
05-14-2007, 05:22 PM
Fuster_Cluck

Thanks for all the props guys :cheers:

The real work starts soon, lol. Should be painting the under carriage by next week.

Motor should be in my hands tomorrow :bigdance:

Some a$$-end bling that just came in:

Packaged very nice:

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o...99_cr_rs32.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o...01_cr_rs32.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o...05_cr_rs32.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o...11_cr_rs32.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o...15_cr_rs48.jpg

More parts have been ordered :bump:

Thanks for looking :police:
05-14-2007, 05:32 PM
puregroove

always wanted a set of function7 LCAs.. nice :yes:
05-14-2007, 10:48 PM
ranj

YAY! lol engine time coming hehe.
05-16-2007, 09:57 AM
Fuster_Cluck

Thanks again guys for the props :cheers:

Great weather, cheap rental, smooth transaction. Couldn't of asked for more.....

....well, I was reminded of one of the reasons I do not like Atlanta:

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o...21_cr_rs40.jpg

Some entertainment :umno:

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o...19_cr_rs40.jpg

Met up with my buddy in Cleveland, TN. I watched him work on a Lexus SUV then we grabbed some lunch at Zaxby's. He started the business about 6mths ago:

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o...36_cr_rs32.jpg

At the salvage yard.

LS:

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o...22_cr_rs32.jpg

127k and clean:

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o...24_cr_rs35.jpg

The rental and the beast:

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o...34_cr_rs35.jpg

The Tundra is an awesome truck. Rides like a dream, no squeaks or rattles, and good power. The instrument panel and controls are nicely placed and very appealing at night. When I got back in my 2006 Accord LX I felt like I was getting back in the hatch from the Accord (when the hatch was running last year). The steering, power, and comfort is 10X better in the Tundra. If the gas mileage was not so bad I would have to consider this vehicle.

Enough of this before I end up selling the Accord.

The donor:

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o...29_cr_rs32.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o...28_cr_rs33.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o...79_cr_rs45.jpg

I really like this shift knob. If I decide to go with it, I will purchase a new one from Acura:

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o...82_cr_rs36.jpg

Heading back:

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o...40_cr_rs32.jpg

Tennessee is really a beautiful place:

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o...48_cr_rs40.jpg

More entertainment for the ride home:

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o...56_cr_rs60.jpg

Here we go again (1615 hours):

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o...57_cr_rs32.jpg

Saw this teg as I made my way down I-75:

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o...60_cr_rs35.jpg

Thanks for looking :police:
05-16-2007, 10:04 AM
puregroove

nice, man...good entertainment, too. That muffler kills that teg...great stock color, though.
05-16-2007, 10:16 AM
SLow_POke

for the drive to TN YOU MUST HAVE GOTTEN A GOOD PRICE. ON THE MOTOR

UP.
05-16-2007, 11:30 AM
silversol

I pmed you i see something at your buddys salvage yard i might want!
05-23-2007, 08:15 PM
ranj

any updates coming?
05-23-2007, 10:22 PM
Fuster_Cluck

I paid $3,5000 for the complete swap.

Quote:

Originally Posted by ranj

any updates coming?

Funny you say that :goodjob:

So, I didn't post Session 026 because I didn't really do much. Just went over the undercarriage again for a final cleaning with the toothbrush and elbow grease:

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o..._5025_rs32.jpg

Putting the car up on the highest jack setting:

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o..._5024_rs32.jpg

EG and a K series...... it's a beautiful thing :yes:

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o..._5031_rs32.jpg

Look at what I found:

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o..._5028_rs32.jpg

So, that's how you remove the plastic hood latch holder:

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o..._5029_rs32.jpg

More parts arrived.

Karcepts radiator relocater kit. As expected, awesome looking product :bannana:

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o..._5033_rs32.jpg

HASport radiator hose adapter for fan and temp switch:

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o..._5036_rs32.jpg

G Force 5 point harnesses:

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o..._5039_rs25.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o..._5040_rs32.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o..._5044_rs32.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o..._5047_rs32.jpg

Cam Lock FTW:

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o..._5045_rs32.jpg

Session 027 coming right up.........

Thanks for looking :police:
05-23-2007, 10:54 PM
WhiteAccord

K20..... Can't say anymore...
05-24-2007, 07:26 AM
Fuster_Cluck

Quote:

Originally Posted by WhiteAccord

K20..... Can't say anymore...

Session 027:

More parts coming in :cheers:

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o..._5063_rs32.jpg

Supposed to be good stuff:

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o...MG_5068_cr.jpg

Final prep before laying the paint:

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o..._5069_rs25.jpg

The only wettin' up I'll be doing :cry:

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o..._5071_rs32.jpg

Wiping her down:

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o..._5074_rs32.jpg

Box fan FTW:

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o..._5078_rs32.jpg

Ready to be taped off:

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o..._5080_rs32.jpg

Tape:

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o..._5079_rs32.jpg

This pic is freaking me out. TSX, EG, and no K20a2. hmmm........ k24 turbo in a 95 Vx :burnout:

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o..._5084_rs32.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o..._5085_rs32.jpg

Bolts I've collected over the years:

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o..._5082_rs32.jpg

Used some of them to protect the threads from paint:

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o..._5086_rs32.jpg

Removing the grommet:

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o..._5081_rs32.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o..._5089_rs32.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o..._5088_rs32.jpg

I'm feeling that:

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o...90_cr_rs32.jpg

Buddy came down with his new pup:

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o..._5093_rs32.jpg

Time to get the drivers side:

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o..._5099_rs32.jpg

The garage:

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o..._5100_rs32.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o...MG_5106_cr.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o...08_cr_rs32.jpg

Soaking some of the parts in simple green:

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o..._5109_rs32.jpg

Thanks for looking :police:
05-24-2007, 07:22 PM
Fuster_Cluck

Session 028:

Taping the rear:

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o..._5114_rs32.jpg

The result:

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o...MG_5135_cr.jpg

Went to get my tag for the cars and had this waiting on me when I got back:

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o..._5123_rs32.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o..._5124_rs32.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o..._5128_rs32.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o..._5129_rs32.jpg

Thanks for looking :police:
05-24-2007, 07:58 PM
Hektik

good shit... cant never have to many tires huh.lol.
05-24-2007, 08:13 PM
FLIPside

i will always say that i would prefer to work on a lift and use air tools...
after seeing all this what am i bitchin about, i am simply speechless.
mad props, keep up all the good work, and all the pictures.
05-24-2007, 08:20 PM
greasemunkey

does someone have 2 sets of rims? very nice thread BTW
05-24-2007, 08:30 PM
ranj

sweet man! as usual, looks great!
05-24-2007, 08:41 PM
cactusEG

all i can say is damn son.. i dont know were u got all the money to do this but i bet i coast an arm and a leg.. and u know every lil detail about that car to the last bolt,, MAD FUCKing PROPS.. +1
05-27-2007, 12:23 AM
Ltdnismorace

updates, I'm waiting damn it :D

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