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Andrew · 11-01-2007, 02:17 PM

All you need to paint is the hood and gas door cap.
Paint 'em gloss black and wax the entire car. Get the body lines straight and that thing will look pretty sexy.

BTW guys. Tell me what you think of this side-skirt/front lip combo. It's the Password front lip and Xenon sides:

I think it looks HOT.

norcalgsr · 11-01-2007, 03:24 PM

That's a really nice look I like it

mac_24_seven · 11-01-2007, 03:29 PM

CRX's are such sexy lil beast machines.. The one above is no exception either. And I like the paint scheme too.
Question is... Will t3h m3gg13 like it?

Other than that, it's tits<---------------First time I've used that phrase. Just trying it out for size

Andrew · 11-01-2007, 09:42 PM

Update on today's progress. I've got a bunch of little things I've been working on... painting the valve cover, swapping out the front crossmembers, finishing the wire tuck, axle binding-troubleshooting/repair... etc etc.
Here's the latest:

Valve cover:
Looking good! I'll wetsand it and hit it with a final coat and that'll be it. The color is kind of "boring", but I think it'll look alright. I can always change it. If I do, I'll probably powdercoat it instead of painting.

Front crossmember: Got the stock one back on. (sucks don't it?)

And you can see here where I had to cut up and beat in the radiator supports.

Firewall plugs. For those that are too cheap to get the Honda block-off grommets. lol.
First off get some sheetmetal:

Paint it black on one side:

And install.

Wire Tuck : Made LOTS of progress today. Got the harness finished and installed! That means the engine bay wiring is DONE except for blocking off the heater core coolant lines. I sent all of the wiring through the heater hoses grommet. Much cleaner and Much more professional looking than my original. (Almost no electrical tape except for every 6" or so on the wire-tubing.

Interior shot. Got a bit more stuff to do, but this is the easy part.

E-Bay. You can see it coming out of the heater hole...
I know, I know... get rid of the nasty stock fuel filter... Well it's got to stay for a little while longer... I think I'm waiting on getting another fuel rail with a -6an opening so I can install my stock one back in. The problem is, I don't wanna spend $100 on a freakin fuel rail.

All put back together! (minus a valve cover...

)

Axles.
I've determined I need to run the 86-89 axles. At least on the drivers side, since it's the one that seems to be binding(just turning by hand). My question:

Will an '86-'89 Integra LS axle fit into a '90-93 midshaft?

Thanks guys.
-Andrew

BTW Terrance, who cares what your wife thinks?!?!?

BrutalB83 · 11-01-2007, 10:25 PM

Actually, it looks like the valve cover will be a pretty close match to the intake.

d.b.cooper · 11-02-2007, 03:00 AM

looking good...I remember this thread from a long time ago because of smiling about mom helping out. It looks darn near done. Liked the attention to detail, like painting that block-off plate before you (JB Welded?) it in so the inside looked good.

Andrew · 11-02-2007, 07:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BrutalB83

Actually, it looks like the valve cover will be a pretty close match to the intake.

It'll be a little darker than the Intake, but maybe I'll paint it to match the valve cover

Quote:

Originally Posted by d.b.cooper

(JB Welded?).

Anything will work. I just threw some adhesive on it to hold it in place, then today I'm going to take some Liquid Nails or something and put it on the inside. I don't want it too permanent because I'd like to get the HF grommet to block it off. I just wanna get it done asap.

crnsx1988 · 11-02-2007, 10:03 AM

Here is something to give you more inspiration.

Andrew · 11-02-2007, 12:22 PM

^ cool man.

Thanks for sharing

91_civic_si · 11-02-2007, 04:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andrew

Axles.
I've determined I need to run the 86-89 axles. At least on the drivers side, since it's the one that seems to be binding(just turning by hand). My question:

Will an '86-'89 Integra LS axle fit into a '90-93 midshaft?

Thanks guys.
-Andrew

BTW Terrance, who cares what your wife thinks?!?!?

It would work but you will still get some binding. What intermediate shaft do you have?

Andrew · 11-05-2007, 07:46 PM

^ I think it's the stock B16 one. idk.

I'm going to stop by Pick N Pull this week and pull off an '86-89 ls axle and have the outer joint installed on my 90-93 ls axle. (BTW, anyone know of a cool DIY on this sort of thing?)

As far as progress goes, I got the dash almost back in. I've got most of the wiring taken care of and secured. The dash is "in" but not bolted down and stuff. Won't take but a minute, though.

And helped my buddy swap out to some new wheels on his EG8, otherwise I would've had the dash thing done and most of the int. put together, but w/e. :

He's still looking around for a new hood so he can delete the hood pins.
And he just just ordered a complete H-duece-duece swap that should be installed this or next week!

Updates soon. I'm ordering a few little things from Honda/Acura tonight, so I should be driving next week if All goes well!
ninja edit:

The sealing bolt is to block off the heater hose on the head, instead of just using a rubber cap (which would eventually fail...)

Like So:

klyph · 11-05-2007, 07:49 PM

Looking good, I wish I could remember how my dash goes back together

Andrew · 11-06-2007, 06:41 AM

Haha... Yours will look a LOT better than mine hopefully when your done!

mac_24_seven · 11-06-2007, 08:13 AM

Devins civic is gonna be sick man...

How long till he totals it? 3 months? :P

Andrew · 11-06-2007, 12:14 PM

Probably. If he can't handle a stock altima.... OMG.

BTW guys during lunch break I bolted down the dash and plugged in some connectors.
I'll install my gauge pod bezel onto the center console and finish the interior completely!.

Sometime this week I'll make my way to Pick N Pull. Oh!! Btw I just remembered I have $52 credit there... sweeeeet. I think this axle will be free

and I'll still have plenty of cash left.

mac_24_seven · 11-06-2007, 01:00 PM

HEY HEY.. If all goes OK, I"ll be there Friday.

We can make it a date

Instead of buying me dinner, you can buy me a part

jk

Andrew · 11-06-2007, 02:42 PM

Well how about this. Since I have to work Friday 'till 5:30, and will probably be going to PnP thursday, I'll just give you the receipt of whats leftover.

Gravy?

Updates in a bit guys. I'll be heading home to do some more work in a few minutes.

Andrew · 11-06-2007, 06:14 PM

Progress today;

Installed my boost gauge line. Instead of installing the vacuum manifold I just tapped my intake nipple. worked like a charm!

Edit: Speaking of which, I applied some "special adhesive". AKA Liquid Nails to the Gauge Bezel I made:
I'll let it cure overnight and then I'll install it and be done with the interior

I finished he VC:

And I finished installing the dash:

I'm almost there!
-Andrew

crnsx1988 · 11-06-2007, 10:33 PM

I like the valve cover color. Note: I installed the traction bars on my 88 CRX. I installed them last Friday. I've been driving since without any problems. you're very welcome for a test drive. I'd like to sell the traction bar to you. since you had to cut the rad supports. Full-Race traction bar are being used on lots of K20 CRX's. Let me know.

This 88 CRX hF is for sale. I wish I had the cash. *testing waters*clean clean k20 crx.built right - K20A.org .:. The K Series Source . Honda / Acura K20a k24a Engine Forum

Andrew · 11-06-2007, 10:43 PM

Hey Jose, that last picture isn't even a honda... the transmission is on the wrong side!!!

I can't afford the TB right now, man. I've got too many other things to buy. Sorry!

klyph · 11-07-2007, 03:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andrew

Hey Jose, that last picture isn't even a honda... the transmission is on the wrong side!!!

I hope you're joking. K-series?

mac_24_seven · 11-07-2007, 07:04 AM

Wow Andrew... Thats something like I would say.....n00b

Andrew · 11-07-2007, 07:35 AM

God dang you interweb. Do I really need to install the latest "[/sarcasm]" tags?!?

C'mon guys... lol.

mac_24_seven · 11-07-2007, 10:30 AM

Get your car ready man! Lets go!

Club 1320 Test & Tune
Saturday, November 10, 2007

Gates Open at 3:00 PM

Racing Begins at 4:00 PM

Racing from 4:00 to 9:00PM
Testing, Fun Runs and Grudge Racing

Feature this weekend:
Domestic vs Import ShootOut
Who's the fastest

$10 Admission
$10 Tech Card

Dusty's got a couple races set up already

Andrew · 11-07-2007, 12:10 PM

I can't man... got to work. I'm going to try and not ask for any more time off. This month I've kinda pushed it a little...

Sucks, but we'll see.

11-01-2007, 02:17 PM	#1326
Andrew Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Tallahassee, FL Posts: 2,589 iTrader: 1 / 100% Ride: 1991 CRX Si Rep Power: 47	All you need to paint is the hood and gas door cap. Paint 'em gloss black and wax the entire car. Get the body lines straight and that thing will look pretty sexy. BTW guys. Tell me what you think of this side-skirt/front lip combo. It's the Password front lip and Xenon sides: I think it looks HOT. __________________ 1991 CRX Si 2007 Civic Si Sedan My Engine Swap Write-ups: HG FPR Wheel Smiley Cluster. Adapters. Last edited by Andrew; 11-01-2007 at 02:39 PM.

11-01-2007, 03:24 PM	#1327
norcalgsr Honda Master Technician Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: NorCal Age: 27 Posts: 1,168 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: 88 Prelude Si and a CBR 600 Hurricane Rep Power: 21	That's a really nice look I like it __________________ Do not PM with tech questions without providing a link to your topic on the forums. This way everyone has access to the information..

11-01-2007, 09:42 PM	#1329
Andrew Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Tallahassee, FL Posts: 2,589 iTrader: 1 / 100% Ride: 1991 CRX Si Rep Power: 47	Update on today's progress. I've got a bunch of little things I've been working on... painting the valve cover, swapping out the front crossmembers, finishing the wire tuck, axle binding-troubleshooting/repair... etc etc. Here's the latest: Valve cover: Looking good! I'll wetsand it and hit it with a final coat and that'll be it. The color is kind of "boring", but I think it'll look alright. I can always change it. If I do, I'll probably powdercoat it instead of painting. Front crossmember: Got the stock one back on. (sucks don't it?) And you can see here where I had to cut up and beat in the radiator supports. Firewall plugs. For those that are too cheap to get the Honda block-off grommets. lol. First off get some sheetmetal: Paint it black on one side: And install. Wire Tuck : Made LOTS of progress today. Got the harness finished and installed! That means the engine bay wiring is DONE except for blocking off the heater core coolant lines. I sent all of the wiring through the heater hoses grommet. Much cleaner and Much more professional looking than my original. (Almost no electrical tape except for every 6" or so on the wire-tubing. Interior shot. Got a bit more stuff to do, but this is the easy part. E-Bay. You can see it coming out of the heater hole... I know, I know... get rid of the nasty stock fuel filter... Well it's got to stay for a little while longer... I think I'm waiting on getting another fuel rail with a -6an opening so I can install my stock one back in. The problem is, I don't wanna spend $100 on a freakin fuel rail. All put back together! (minus a valve cover... ) Axles. I've determined I need to run the 86-89 axles. At least on the drivers side, since it's the one that seems to be binding(just turning by hand). My question: Will an '86-'89 Integra LS axle fit into a '90-93 midshaft? Thanks guys. -Andrew BTW Terrance, who cares what your wife thinks?!?!? __________________ 1991 CRX Si 2007 Civic Si Sedan My Engine Swap Write-ups: HG FPR Wheel Smiley Cluster. Adapters. Last edited by Andrew; 11-01-2007 at 09:48 PM.

11-01-2007, 10:25 PM	#1330
BrutalB83 Brutal Moderator Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Rochester Hills, MI Age: 26 Posts: 7,822 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: 97 Integra LS Coupe Rep Power: 191	Actually, it looks like the valve cover will be a pretty close match to the intake. __________________ If you find something I say helpful, please send some rep my way! Also, DO NOT PM me with tech questions! Use the forums so we can all benefit from the answers. I will NOT respond to tech-related PMs... PSN Network ID: BrutalB83

11-02-2007, 03:00 AM	#1331
d.b.cooper Mid-life Crisis Swap Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Phoenix Metro Area Age: 44 Posts: 157 iTrader: 1 / 100% Ride: 92 Hatch w/GSR swap Rep Power: 10	Wow..lot of progress.. looking good...I remember this thread from a long time ago because of smiling about mom helping out. It looks darn near done. Liked the attention to detail, like painting that block-off plate before you (JB Welded?) it in so the inside looked good.


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11-01-2007, 03:29 PM	#1328
mac_24_seven I trained Trogdor to pWn Join Date: Sep 2006 Age: 28 Posts: 520 iTrader: 1 / 100% Ride: 94 GSR Sedan Rep Power: 16	CRX's are such sexy lil beast machines.. The one above is no exception either. And I like the paint scheme too. Question is... Will t3h m3gg13 like it? Other than that, it's tits<---------------First time I've used that phrase. Just trying it out for size

11-02-2007, 10:03 AM	#1333
crnsx1988 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 50 iTrader: 0 / 0% Rep Power: 13	Here is something to give you more inspiration.

11-02-2007, 12:22 PM	#1334
Andrew Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Tallahassee, FL Posts: 2,589 iTrader: 1 / 100% Ride: 1991 CRX Si Rep Power: 47	^ cool man. Thanks for sharing __________________ 1991 CRX Si 2007 Civic Si Sedan My Engine Swap Write-ups: HG FPR Wheel Smiley Cluster. Adapters.

11-05-2007, 07:46 PM	#1336
Andrew Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Tallahassee, FL Posts: 2,589 iTrader: 1 / 100% Ride: 1991 CRX Si Rep Power: 47	^ I think it's the stock B16 one. idk. I'm going to stop by Pick N Pull this week and pull off an '86-89 ls axle and have the outer joint installed on my 90-93 ls axle. (BTW, anyone know of a cool DIY on this sort of thing?) As far as progress goes, I got the dash almost back in. I've got most of the wiring taken care of and secured. The dash is "in" but not bolted down and stuff. Won't take but a minute, though. And helped my buddy swap out to some new wheels on his EG8, otherwise I would've had the dash thing done and most of the int. put together, but w/e. : He's still looking around for a new hood so he can delete the hood pins. And he just just ordered a complete H-duece-duece swap that should be installed this or next week! Updates soon. I'm ordering a few little things from Honda/Acura tonight, so I should be driving next week if All goes well! ninja edit: The sealing bolt is to block off the heater hose on the head, instead of just using a rubber cap (which would eventually fail...) Like So: __________________ 1991 CRX Si 2007 Civic Si Sedan My Engine Swap Write-ups: HG FPR Wheel Smiley Cluster. Adapters. Last edited by Andrew; 11-05-2007 at 08:21 PM.

11-05-2007, 07:49 PM	#1337
klyph Dismember Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: North Pole, AK Age: 25 Posts: 4,224 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: Whatever i can get behind the wheel of Blog Entries: 1 Rep Power: 263	Looking good, I wish I could remember how my dash goes back together __________________ Go to work, Act normal, Believe the News, Save for your old age, Obey the Law Repeat after Me: I am Free

11-06-2007, 06:41 AM	#1338
Andrew Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Tallahassee, FL Posts: 2,589 iTrader: 1 / 100% Ride: 1991 CRX Si Rep Power: 47	Haha... Yours will look a LOT better than mine hopefully when your done! __________________ 1991 CRX Si 2007 Civic Si Sedan My Engine Swap Write-ups: HG FPR Wheel Smiley Cluster. Adapters.

11-06-2007, 08:13 AM	#1339
mac_24_seven I trained Trogdor to pWn Join Date: Sep 2006 Age: 28 Posts: 520 iTrader: 1 / 100% Ride: 94 GSR Sedan Rep Power: 16	Devins civic is gonna be sick man... How long till he totals it? 3 months? :P __________________ 1994 Acura Integra GS-R Sedan My MAIN DB8 project thread on Honda-Tech: Very detailed of EVERYTHING I've done to my car. Contact me for ITR header skid plates: $40.00 shipped!!!

11-06-2007, 12:14 PM	#1340
Andrew Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Tallahassee, FL Posts: 2,589 iTrader: 1 / 100% Ride: 1991 CRX Si Rep Power: 47	Probably. If he can't handle a stock altima.... OMG. BTW guys during lunch break I bolted down the dash and plugged in some connectors. I'll install my gauge pod bezel onto the center console and finish the interior completely!. Sometime this week I'll make my way to Pick N Pull. Oh!! Btw I just remembered I have $52 credit there... sweeeeet. I think this axle will be free and I'll still have plenty of cash left. __________________ 1991 CRX Si 2007 Civic Si Sedan My Engine Swap Write-ups: HG FPR Wheel Smiley Cluster. Adapters.

11-06-2007, 01:00 PM	#1341
mac_24_seven I trained Trogdor to pWn Join Date: Sep 2006 Age: 28 Posts: 520 iTrader: 1 / 100% Ride: 94 GSR Sedan Rep Power: 16	HEY HEY.. If all goes OK, I"ll be there Friday. We can make it a date Instead of buying me dinner, you can buy me a part jk

11-06-2007, 02:42 PM	#1342
Andrew Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Tallahassee, FL Posts: 2,589 iTrader: 1 / 100% Ride: 1991 CRX Si Rep Power: 47	Well how about this. Since I have to work Friday 'till 5:30, and will probably be going to PnP thursday, I'll just give you the receipt of whats leftover. Gravy? Updates in a bit guys. I'll be heading home to do some more work in a few minutes. __________________ 1991 CRX Si 2007 Civic Si Sedan My Engine Swap Write-ups: HG FPR Wheel Smiley Cluster. Adapters.

11-06-2007, 06:14 PM	#1343
Andrew Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Tallahassee, FL Posts: 2,589 iTrader: 1 / 100% Ride: 1991 CRX Si Rep Power: 47	Progress today; Installed my boost gauge line. Instead of installing the vacuum manifold I just tapped my intake nipple. worked like a charm! Edit: Speaking of which, I applied some "special adhesive". AKA Liquid Nails to the Gauge Bezel I made: I'll let it cure overnight and then I'll install it and be done with the interior I finished he VC: And I finished installing the dash: I'm almost there! -Andrew __________________ 1991 CRX Si 2007 Civic Si Sedan My Engine Swap Write-ups: HG FPR Wheel Smiley Cluster. Adapters. Last edited by Andrew; 11-06-2007 at 06:25 PM.

11-06-2007, 10:33 PM	#1344
crnsx1988 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 50 iTrader: 0 / 0% Rep Power: 13	I like the valve cover color. Note: I installed the traction bars on my 88 CRX. I installed them last Friday. I've been driving since without any problems. you're very welcome for a test drive. I'd like to sell the traction bar to you. since you had to cut the rad supports. Full-Race traction bar are being used on lots of K20 CRX's. Let me know. This 88 CRX hF is for sale. I wish I had the cash. testing watersclean clean k20 crx.built right - K20A.org .:. The K Series Source . Honda / Acura K20a k24a Engine Forum

11-06-2007, 10:43 PM	#1345
Andrew Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Tallahassee, FL Posts: 2,589 iTrader: 1 / 100% Ride: 1991 CRX Si Rep Power: 47	Hey Jose, that last picture isn't even a honda... the transmission is on the wrong side!!! I can't afford the TB right now, man. I've got too many other things to buy. Sorry! __________________ 1991 CRX Si 2007 Civic Si Sedan My Engine Swap Write-ups: HG FPR Wheel Smiley Cluster. Adapters.

11-07-2007, 07:04 AM	#1347
mac_24_seven I trained Trogdor to pWn Join Date: Sep 2006 Age: 28 Posts: 520 iTrader: 1 / 100% Ride: 94 GSR Sedan Rep Power: 16	Wow Andrew... Thats something like I would say.....n00b

11-07-2007, 07:35 AM	#1348
Andrew Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Tallahassee, FL Posts: 2,589 iTrader: 1 / 100% Ride: 1991 CRX Si Rep Power: 47	God dang you interweb. Do I really need to install the latest "[/sarcasm]" tags?!? C'mon guys... lol. __________________ 1991 CRX Si 2007 Civic Si Sedan My Engine Swap Write-ups: HG FPR Wheel Smiley Cluster. Adapters.

11-07-2007, 10:30 AM	#1349
mac_24_seven I trained Trogdor to pWn Join Date: Sep 2006 Age: 28 Posts: 520 iTrader: 1 / 100% Ride: 94 GSR Sedan Rep Power: 16	Get your car ready man! Lets go! Club 1320 Test & Tune Saturday, November 10, 2007 Gates Open at 3:00 PM Racing Begins at 4:00 PM Racing from 4:00 to 9:00PM Testing, Fun Runs and Grudge Racing Feature this weekend: Domestic vs Import ShootOut Who's the fastest $10 Admission $10 Tech Card Dusty's got a couple races set up already

11-07-2007, 12:10 PM	#1350
Andrew Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Tallahassee, FL Posts: 2,589 iTrader: 1 / 100% Ride: 1991 CRX Si Rep Power: 47	I can't man... got to work. I'm going to try and not ask for any more time off. This month I've kinda pushed it a little... Sucks, but we'll see. __________________ 1991 CRX Si 2007 Civic Si Sedan My Engine Swap Write-ups: HG FPR Wheel Smiley Cluster. Adapters.

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