My K20a2 EG build up thread - TONS of pics!

[NAG2I]

midori green FTW.
and of course great thread !!

[swolejamaica]

nice

[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..

[Ed]

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

[WhiteAccord]

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

Addicting it is... but not like cocaine....

[Zetrouer]

Very Nice! +1

[imbosile]

this car will be incredible

[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:



Engine degreaser, tooth brush, and elbow grease FTW:



Ah, up close there is still some residue



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

For the suspension & crossmember:



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



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





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:



Some close ups (3 light coats):





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

1st coat:



3rd coat:





Some close ups:

[Fuster_Cluck]

More elbow grease applied:



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



Scrub it good:



Hose them off and let air dry:



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



Looking much better:



Close up:



Left unpainted / Right painted:



Bling:



No bling:



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



Should look nice under the car :



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

Thanks for looking

[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

[FLIPside]

bravo, more pics

[Da_unknown]

keep up da pimping work

[ranj]

^ wat he said

[Fuster_Cluck]

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

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:



Hit the 2 ends with the Rustoleum silver:



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



Back outside it went:

Drippin' off the frame

2 coats applied:



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



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



Stage 1 of the prepping process for the heat shield:



Moved on to the gas tank filler neck:



Yep, it's dirty:



Cleaned the other rear trailing arm assembly:



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:



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



Birds eye view:



Thanks for looking

[puregroove]

good work, bro:: really

[aaronfelipe]

Amazing.

[NAIZBST]

damn it is looking good

[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!

[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

[Ltdnismorace]

work this meticulous belongs in magazines, props my friend

[Whiteboy™]

I am amazed. +1 rep for you my friend

[JITB]

the crazy thing is taht the car looked nice to me before u started...lol cant wait for updates.

[Fuster_Cluck]

Thanks for all the props guys

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

Motor should be in my hands tomorrow

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

Packaged very nice:











More parts have been ordered

Thanks for looking

[puregroove]

always wanted a set of function7 LCAs.. nice

[ranj]

YAY! lol engine time coming hehe.

[Fuster_Cluck]

Thanks again guys for the props

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:



Some entertainment



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:



At the salvage yard.

LS:



127k and clean:



The rental and the beast:



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:







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



Heading back:



Tennessee is really a beautiful place:



More entertainment for the ride home:



Here we go again (1615 hours):



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



Thanks for looking

[puregroove]

nice, man...good entertainment, too. That muffler kills that teg...great stock color, though.

[SLow_POke]

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


UP.

[silversol]

I pmed you i see something at your buddys salvage yard i might want!

[ranj]

any updates coming?

[Fuster_Cluck]

I paid $3,5000 for the complete swap.

any updates coming?

Funny you say that

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:



Putting the car up on the highest jack setting:



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



Look at what I found:



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



More parts arrived.

Karcepts radiator relocater kit. As expected, awesome looking product



HASport radiator hose adapter for fan and temp switch:



G Force 5 point harnesses:









Cam Lock FTW:



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

Thanks for looking

[WhiteAccord]

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

[Fuster_Cluck]

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

Session 027:

More parts coming in



Supposed to be good stuff:



Final prep before laying the paint:



The only wettin' up I'll be doing



Wiping her down:



Box fan FTW:



Ready to be taped off:




Tape:



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





Bolts I've collected over the years:



Used some of them to protect the threads from paint:



Removing the grommet:







I'm feeling that:



Buddy came down with his new pup:



Time to get the drivers side:



The garage:







Soaking some of the parts in simple green:



Thanks for looking

[Fuster_Cluck]

Session 028:

Taping the rear:



The result:



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









Thanks for looking

[Hektik]

good shit... cant never have to many tires huh.lol.

[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.

[greasemunkey]

does someone have 2 sets of rims? very nice thread BTW

[ranj]

sweet man! as usual, looks great!

[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

[Ltdnismorace]

updates, I'm waiting damn it