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Shamefully stolen from CTRO but it is certainly a cracking project 
Performancetek said:Ive always loved the shape of the 2000> civic coupe since it came out, and I love the potential the K20 has. Just not sold on the EP3 though, if its a hatch it has to be an EG for me (Im building a K20 EG too)
SO I built this. Got it around a month ago. The swap was pretty hardcore, a lot of parts had to be chnaged other than the obvious engine/transmission. Its a first for the UK, a few have been done in the states, but the wiring on the USDM civics are different. This coupled with honda not publishing any wiring diagrams of real use, there were a few head scratching moments. But it took under a week to perform the swap.
The car as it stood when I got it...Mods included K-sport coilovers and 17" rota grids (which are now gone for reasons that will become apparent)
A couple of little touches that make the difference... EP3 steering wheel, Skunk2 gearknob
And still going strong.....
Donor
Now the Real work begins..losing the puny D17
EM2 hydraulic PAS is about to be binned....
For the Type R's EPS system
A wee while later....
Pretty much all done, just needing a good clean and a few minor bits n bobs
5 stud/ CTR brake conversion performed
Next to my EG :-D
And my works van (aerodeck :lol: )
The swap entailed changing to the following parts ;
K20a2 engine/box fitted
DC5 shifter cables
EP3 subframe/wishbones
Hasport ESK1 mounts
EP3 shafts
EP3 rad / aircon condenser
EP3 aircon pipes (to be replaced with DC5 items, will fit the engine bay better)
EP3 downpipe/cat/mid pipe (lengthened)
DC5 backbox
K&N typhoon (will do for now, was cheap and the donor cars airbox was broke)
EP3 engine wiring loom, EM2 wiring loom modified to suit, EP3 ECU, coded to EM2 immobiliser/key
EP3 rear hubs/discs
EP3 front hubs/discs/calipers
EP3 instrument cluster (wiring loom modified)
EP3 EPS system
EP3 wheels
In the next week the following will find their way on....
DC5 brembo conversion (I intend to do a write up on this seeing as how theres no real solid info on doing it that I could find)
CTR wheels to be refurbed white
Stupid number plate to be replaced with a K20 one
The whole car cleaned and detailed in prep for JAE
Once my K20 EG is done, Im on the lookout for a Jazz to drop a spare K24 I have into :twisted:
Gerry
