New from jersey just got an ek

[96hatchie]

Hows it goin' everyone?

My names Pete. I live in central NJ. I just bought a 96 Hatch dx 5spd bone stock. Im new to hondas, always had domestic cars or trucks. Always liked the ek's, so i finally found one i could afford and got it. Its got no honda rott, just needs some body work. At one point someone either got sideswiped or hit something in it cuz the fender is dinged up pretty good and the hood is too, nothing major. The worse part is the rear quarter, its pushed in a little, so im focusing on body work rite now before anything else. It can use paint anyways, its black and i think dam near all the clear coat is peeling and fading. Im just going to pull the dent out do the body work myself, and then just replace the fender. I like the black so im going to get it painted black again. I definately have big plans for it though, love the jdm style. I want to get some lips, HIDS, fogs ,coilovers and rims after the body work is done. Also a nice cold air intake and mellow exhaust system for it. I was looking at Tanabe, they have nice stuff and not to bad on price. Well thats it for now, ill start a build thread once i get started.

 

[cali4thgen]

Hows it goin' everyone?

My names Pete. I live in central NJ. I just bought a 96 Hatch dx 5spd bone stock. Im new to hondas, always had domestic cars or trucks. Always liked the ek's, so i finally found one i could afford and got it. Its got no honda rott, just needs some body work. At one point someone either got sideswiped or hit something in it cuz the fender is dinged up pretty good and the hood is too, nothing major. The worse part is the rear quarter, its pushed in a little, so im focusing on body work rite now before anything else. It can use paint anyways, its black and i think dam near all the clear coat is peeling and fading. Im just going to pull the dent out do the body work myself, and then just replace the fender. I like the black so im going to get it painted black again. I definately have big plans for it though, love the jdm style. I want to get some lips, HIDS, fogs ,coilovers and rims after the body work is done. Also a nice cold air intake and mellow exhaust system for it. I was looking at Tanabe, they have nice stuff and not to bad on price. Well thats it for now, ill start a build thread once i get started.

Welcome good luck on your project looks fun.

 

[wazup_74]

Nice, sounds like a good place to start. Do you mind me asking how much you picked it up for?
Post some pics too!

 

[96hatchie]

thanks guys glad to be here i paid 1150 for it 176k on it 2yr inspection needs nothing. I would post pics up but i dont knw how to on here.

 

[Jersey8]

welcome dude! im from central NJ too nice to see another jersey hatch on here.
let me know if you need any help, hookups, local shops, etc
also im parting out a D16Y7 engine and trans at the moment let me know if you need any parts

 

[96hatchie]

welcome dude! im from central NJ too nice to see another jersey hatch on here.
let me know if you need any help, hookups, local shops, etc
also im parting out a D16Y7 engine and trans at the moment let me know if you need any parts

awsome man sounds good im new to hondas so i could definately use some help but ya i love hatchs i see alot of egs and efs near me not many eks though nice to meet ya bro

 

[96hatchie]

jersey 8, what engine u runnin in yours? thats the thing im most puzzled with theres so many to choose but i have no clue what ones are easy and make the most sense to swap i was thinking of swapping a d16y8 vtec from an ex

 

[96hatchie]

heres a link to an album of my car as it sits just picked it up today

http://img62.imageshack.us/slideshow/webplayer.php?id=036qw.jpg

 

[Modest Throttle]

Always nice to see a fellow hatch. It definitely needs some body work, but hey as long as it runs good, body work is nothing.

 

[96hatchie]

Always nice to see a fellow hatch. It definitely needs some body work, but hey as long as it runs good, body work is nothing.

thanks man glad to join you guys ya its not to to bad i just have to pull it out then hammer and dolly it or something but ya it runs amazing and had good inspection so i figured it was a good deal im decent with body work and whatever i cant do my dad can so shouldnt be to bad im just happy its rust free lol

 

[civicfan111]

Welcome! Gl with the build. Post up sone pics.
When u start fixing the Dmg u should make a build pist to compare before and after.

 

[96hatchie]

Welcome! Gl with the build. Post up sone pics.
When u start fixing the Dmg u should make a build pist to compare before and after.

thanks man yea i couldnt figure out how to host them on here so i posted an album link a few posts before this but ya man definately i want to get the body work done then do a build thread on it i figured id take pics now as i got it and as i fix stuff take pics ya know

 

[96hatchie]

Welcome! Gl with the build. Post up sone pics.
When u start fixing the Dmg u should make a build pist to compare before and after.

http://img62.imageshack.us/slideshow...p?id=036qw.jpg

 

[96hatchie]

 

[N-tensecivic]

That was definitly a good find, for the price. Plus the fact that you don't have to deal with any rust is awesome

 

[97ekgsr]

nice ek bro throw sum lowering spings n some red rims on it. it will look sik as hell

 

[96hatchie]

That was definitly a good find, for the price. Plus the fact that you don't have to deal with any rust is awesome

thanks man thas what i was thinking i saw it on cl and jumped on it, been wanting an ek for a while.

 

[96hatchie]

nice ek bro throw sum lowering spings n some red rims on it. it will look sik as hell

thanks man definately want to get some rims will it ride decent with some lowering springs and like kybs? i didnt knw if i shud jus save up for full on coilovers or jus do springs and new struts.

 

[Jersey8]

jersey 8, what engine u runnin in yours? thats the thing im most puzzled with theres so many to choose but i have no clue what ones are easy and make the most sense to swap i was thinking of swapping a d16y8 vtec from an ex

i recently just swapped in a JDM B20B from a 99-00 CR-V back in march i love it.

if your looking at swaps i would just disregard the d-series since thats what you already have.
b series is probably the most compatible considering most of your harness can be used with it and all you have to do is change over to a few b series parts.

if your leaning towards b series:
if money is tight, go with a b20b or an LS.
if money is no issue, go with a gsr or a type r
there is also the b16 but its not worth it considering how much they are they are an overrated engine. they dont make that much torque

also, you can do what youd like for suspension but me personally im saving up for full coilovers

 

[96hatchie]

i recently just swapped in a JDM B20B from a 99-00 CR-V back in march i love it.

if your looking at swaps i would just disregard the d-series since thats what you already have.
b series is probably the most compatible considering most of your harness can be used with it and all you have to do is change over to a few b series parts.

if your leaning towards b series:
if money is tight, go with a b20b or an LS.
if money is no issue, go with a gsr or a type r
there is also the b16 but its not worth it considering how much they are they are an overrated engine. they dont make that much torque

also, you can do what youd like for suspension but me personally im saving up for full coilovers

ya i was lookin into b16 or i found f20bs r cheap and there same as a h series swap

wut r u running in ur car for coils just lowering coils?