My K20a2 EG build up thread - TONS of pics!

[1jdmsx]

WOW, this is so detailed, major props man, i have never seen such a detailed writeup in a LONG time. GL on the swap and +1 for your hard work and dedication.

[Hektik]

+1....

[imbosile]

wow, i cannot wait to see more

i would love to try to do this some day, +1

[VTAC SONN]

awesome build

[Fuster_Cluck]

Thanks guys for the props

Session 021.

Not to much done, but took care of more cleaning. My buddy was over at the house so not much work:

Dirty front under splash and gas tank / filler neck plastic panels:







No need to buy new ones:



Set her up for some engine bay sanding:

(xenon lights FTW again )





Passenger side sanded down /drivers not:



This pic is untouched, so dirty and nasty. Yet so appealing to me: :P



I need to know if am I removing gunk, oil, crap or is that OEM coating that I am removing from the gas tank below:





After hearing the 3m undercoating is no that great I am now leaning towards a nice coat of primer and battleship gray for the under carriage / fender wells

I'll be back later to post the next session which will be 51 pictures

[Nittanys1]

damn what did you use to get those plastic pieces SOOO clean? they look like you just opened them from their new packaging!!!

[5spdfrk]

damn what did you use to get those plastic pieces SOOO clean? they look like you just opened them from their new packaging!!!

Yeh, no joke!

I think that is oem coating on the gas tank. Is it rubbery like? It may be to protect the gas tank and help debris bounce off better. IDK for sure though. Keep up the good work!

[Fuster_Cluck]

Thanks guys for the props! Yeah, found out the $hit I was getting ready to remove is the protectant on the tank

As far as cleaning the plastic pieces. Pretty much just engine degreaser and some elbow grease

Here we go, Session 022:

Time for some drilling:



Eyeing the spots for the kill:













Took the measurement:



First kill:
(Got to figure out how to clean that up)



Not bad definitely can clean that up:



Tranny bracket removal:







First spot weld loose:



Side view:



Get the pry bar in there and drill some more:





Getting there:



Many down, one to go:



Just wiggled the mount and off she came:



Have to fill that in and sand the rest down and fill in:



I achieved my goal. No drill holes from removing the mount:



Tools used:



Result:



Welds from the radiator bracket:



2 radiator brackets side by side:



More spot welds:



On to some interior stripping:

One of the most useful tools so far in my build:







Left done / right not:



Closer look:



Decided to take some off:





Not so much now:



Drivers side BEFORE:



Passenger side AFTER:



Then I just started trying out things with the wheel, lol:



















I need to sand some of that done so I can remove the hood arms:



It's pretty bad:



wire wheel FTW to remove the glue on the door:



NICE!!!! :



I even removed the spare tire residue but don't have the after picture with me:

[Hektik]

again WOW ............. simply amazing the amount of work you are putting into this car...i would +1 you again if i could.....

[Fuster_Cluck]

again WOW ............. simply amazing the amount of work you are putting into this car...i would +1 you again if i could.....

Same here, lol.

Session 023:

I removed the rear driver wheel and went straight to the camber bolt problem. Surprisingly it loosened up with no problem using the BAMFBB



Then I started removing the other 5 bolts that attach each rear corner to the car:

14mm toe adjustment bolt:



Toe bolt on the left and 17mm mid trailer arm bolt on the right. The other 17mm bolt is on the opposite side of the trailing arm:



There are a few 10mm bolts that hold the ebrake cables in place. You can see 2 of them in the pic below:



Blurrry pic of the 14mm bolt you'll need to remove on the inner part of the Lower Control Arm (LCA):



Don't forget to remove the brake line clip. Just grip one side with pliers and wiggle it back towards the outside of the car:



This is all that holds the rear corner in place:



Is this supposed to be crooked like that:
(I'm assuming so. But, since I did not own this car for the first 11 years of its life I have to ask)



DumpeD:



Looks so pitiful



So, I don't forget what bolts went where:



Removed the LCA, camber arm, and toe arm (I don't know their official names):



Now, I have to clean this up. I want to disassemble the assembly. Is there anything I need to be aware of? I will just dive in by removing bolts if there is nothing to worry about. I plan to clean everything up, repaint the trailing arm, lca, toe arm, and camber arm. I'm even thinking about replacing the trailing arm bushing why it's all apart. May run it by Tom and see if he can do it for me since I don't have the tool.



Besides the glass, windshield and roof molding, and engine/dash wiring harness, steering wheel there is nothing else to remove

Thanks for all the feedback

[twinj]

This car is going to be topnotch.

[Fuster_Cluck]

This car is going to be topnotch.

Thanks man. I'm doing everything possible to make this the best I can.

We now have all the supplies to do the prepping and painting...



I have pics of the paint if you guys want to see it

[Ed]

Thanks man. I'm doing everything possible to make this the best I can.

We now have all the supplies to do the prepping and painting...

I have pics of the paint if you guys want to see it

YES PLEASE.

[Fuster_Cluck]

YES PLEASE.

I present to you all the color I love sooooooooooooooooo much:





The interior / engine bay (possibly exterior too) will be painted before the end of May

[Alan®]

shoulda kept it white imho but its your car so do what you like cause your the one thats gotta drive it man keep up the good work

[Nittanys1]

naw dont keep it white!!! you going to paint it yourself too?

[Fuster_Cluck]

naw dont keep it white!!! you going to paint it yourself too?

My brother will be spraying the car

[SNOOPy00]

prob the most detailed build in the history of hondas.....+1...and excellent color choice.....i pretty much gaurandamtee I will see this hatch in a magazine...

[WhiteAccord]

It may look pitiful but it looks pitifully good...

[puregroove]

DANG!!! Midori green EG! w00t w00t! nice!