Virgin Ek Hatch (Soon to be built)

[Russ]

Hey guys,

The names Russ (Obviously) I have been in the Tuner scene for 6 years now, and just recently bought a Honda.

I have been building motors with a good friend of mine for over a year now and he is a very well known local builder. I think I have enough skills in mind now to start my own build so I figured I would start a profile here and make a build thread to share with others.

Car:

- 97' Ek Hatch DX (All original w/ 98k miles)
- D16Y7 (Completely stock)
- Auto Tranny
- A/C
- 00' SI Wheels (Falken 195/55/15's)

You get the picture, only thing it has is an after market head unit.

Build Goals:

- JDM K20A Swap (Possible boost, depending on how funds go.)
- 6 Speed (LSD Tranny)
- 00' SI front end

Basically making an Ek9 minus RHD, unless I get a good deal on a swap.

Any comments and help is always welcome and I am glad to be around some more Honda Guru's!

 

[Robin...]

K20a... Good luck with your build bro, subscribed...

 

[CHILD]

You'll probably finish your swap before I do, so I'm subscribed lol

 

[ZeroMech63]

Please keep the 96-98 front end.... 99-00 is played out lol not gonna lie still lookz sexy but i did the swap to 99-00 like 3months ago and now regret it..... Still got the old front end but just too lazy to put it bak on =(

 

[ZeroMech63]

Ohh yea and SUPPA CLEAN....... i love it

 

[nicoalex2]

Please keep the 96-98 front end.... 99-00 is played out lol not gonna lie still lookz sexy but i did the swap to 99-00 like 3months ago and now regret it..... Still got the old front end but just too lazy to put it bak on =(

Agreed. Keep it 96-98 front. Put the CTR lip on and it looks sexier than the 99-00

 

[Russ]

K20a... Good luck with your build bro, subscribed...

Thanks man, if for some reason the funds don't come together right I will be boosting an H22a for sure being that I have the long block in my garage.

 

[Russ]

You'll probably finish your swap before I do, so I'm subscribed lol

I may, but I doubt it. Im going to take my time and do this build right, I don't want your average hack job Honda.

 

[Jay Jay]

Welcome to the site. Good luck with the build

 

[Russ]

Ohh yea and SUPPA CLEAN....... i love it

Thanks man, I will definitely consider keeping the 96-98 front end, its less money I have to spend if I go that route, I have seen alot of clean 96-98 front ends so we will see what happens.

 

[Russ]

Agreed. Keep it 96-98 front. Put the CTR lip on and it looks sexier than the 99-00

That hatch is clean, I will definitely consider it. Thanks for your input.

 

[Russ]

Welcome to the site. Good luck with the build

Thanks Jay, its nice and warm here with all the welcoming people!

 

[speedygonzales]

Looks clean man, nice pick up. Yeah stick with the 96-98 I personally think they look wayyy better (slightly biased but oh well lol) and the pic of the hatch that @nicoalex2 put up is sexy as hell

 

[Mr.Baker]

Keep the 96-98 front.

 

[Russ]

Keep the 96-98 front.

The 3rd picture = Pure sex.

I love white, the color I am going to go with is Championship White for this build.

 

[Russ]

Looks clean man, nice pick up. Yeah stick with the 96-98 I personally think they look wayyy better (slightly biased but oh well lol) and the pic of the hatch that @nicoalex2 put up is sexy as hell

Thanks man, and alot of people are telling me to keep this front end so I may end up keeping it. Lol

Majority vote is "WINNING!" lol

 

[iBeast]

this should be a clean build. lets see some progress!

 

[Hendo]

Love me some hatch

 

[Russ]

Made the first step a few days ago, picking up a set of 96-98 SiR Front and Rear Bumpers, they are OEM with Honda Print on the inside. Just need to get them finished and prepped for paint.

I also got rid of the Si Wheels and threw on a set of Racing Hart CP-035r's 15x6.5 +40 Offset and they weigh in at 8.6lbs a piece! (Champagne Colored, with red stickers)

 

[treeafodo]

That's clean! This build will be sweet. Good luck!