78 cvcc build thread

[klyph]

I suck at welding

Finished the rear mount and started in on the drivers side mount. I have more pics but my camera died before I could upload them all anyway enjoy.

I know, it looks crooked, but I fixed it.
I'll get the rest later when the camera's charged.

 

[Andrew]

sweet mang. can't wait to see the other pics!

 

[Seany-izzle]

maybe its just me, but those look awefully thin for mounts. but hey, what do i know, im not doin it

 

[Andrew]

I thought that too, but once he gets the back spacer welded in, it'll be fine.

Take a look at your car, it's only like 1/8" stuff... His metal might be a little bigger than stock ones actually!

+ take into consideration that these motors are only like 250lbs. You've got 3 structural supports, so it distributes that weight, so that 'thin' mount might be only holding under 100lbs... and welded steel can support lots of weight!!!

Keep it up Klyph.. lets get some more pics in this beast!

 

[TurboMirage]

those mounts are thicker than the ones in my mirage, and my motor doesnt move

 

[eg6sir]

this build is awesome.. and the fact your making all your own shit makes it even better

 

[Andrew]

this build is awesome.. and the fact your making all your own shit makes it even better

+1 I think thats what stands out to me the most!

 

[rawerz]

Loving the build bro. Keep it up.

 

[FObangah]

<<<back To The Build Up
I love what your doing man, keep it up. I say everyone needs to speed up global warming and get it warm enough in AK to get this thing done!!

 

[FObangah]

https://hondaswap.com/reference-materials/honda-engine-list-29128/

check here ,you can learn alot in the FAQ and REFERENCE section

 

[FObangah]

KLYPH; What are your plans for how the car is going to look? ( wheels,stance,JDM,USDM,etc.)

 

[eg6sir]

I'd like to do a retro 70's paint theme, but can't decide what would look good.

i'm not Klyph but this may answer your question

 

[smokey]

i meant classy
sorry

 

[Andrew]

https://hondaswap.com/reference-materials/honda-engine-list-29128/

check here ,you can learn alot in the FAQ and REFERENCE section

Who are you directing that too?

You don't think he knows his stuff by now, even though he's doing this 100% custom swap? ^_^

 

[phunky.buddha]

That was directed at smokey who recently polluted the thread...

 

[Andrew]

Ohh... ok.
What a newb...

 

[FObangah]

EG6SIR; I meant to ask if that was his final decision or not, my apologies. the silver on it really doesn't look that bad though.

 

[klyph]

Fobangah, I'll probly just paint it silver again.

And now feast your eyes

Here's a pic that shows the clearance of the drivers side tie rod to the oil pan

These show the clearance to the front and rear crossmembers.

And this shows the clearance to the firewall

What lurks inside this strange beast?

OOOOOO Yeah

And she's finally mounted!

Yes, that's right. SHE'S MOUNTED

 

[c!v!c]

That is so badass... If only I had a shop, the things I would try after being inspired by you!

This gives me hope for my car, it may not be dead yet! If a '78 can live again, so can a '95!

On a side note, however, how much moolah would you say you've dumped into the project so far? And, more importantly, how much are you planning on dumping altogether?

 

[TurboMirage]

thats nice, but what are you going to do for a header