My "Clean-her-up" build

[casesofcoke]

I recently sold my hatchback because I am having another kid, and felt I needed to be a little more reponsible. (the hatch couldn't fit a/c.)
heres some pics
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/081.jpg
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_0986.jpg

some may recognize the car I bought to replace it (thanks Leo!)
pics courtesy of Type One himself
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/Picture063.jpg
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http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/Picture079.jpg

I plan to do this build right. Bodywork, repaint and clean everything!

[casesofcoke]

First thing I did before selling my car was to switch most of my suspension and brakes. I swapped my rear trailing arms (gsr brakes brembo rotors, energy suspension urethane, asr subframe brace, ITR rear sway bar, Skunk2 lca and rear camber kit). I also switched my front brake setup ( gsr brakes brembo rotors and Skunk2 camber kit). I decided Not to keep the Function Form type 2 coilovers because the BCs ride WAY better. I am rocking polished Rotas untill I can find a good deal on some Spoons or Regas, which I will strip and polish anyway.
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/011.jpg
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/010.jpg

I noticed a strong smell of raw fuel-- I was stumped to where it was coming from. But come to find out, while I was removing the amp and all the wires, one of the screws ( uses as a ground) was screwed right through the tank!
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/006.jpg

on to the subframe-- check this out-- one spotweld left
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/015.jpg
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/014.jpg

All the windows had double tint on them. I removed all but one stubborn layer on the back.
I put in my delsol seats and stripped out the carpet. I HATE carpet, even in my house. I wish my wife's element sc came with the rubber floors.
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/009.jpg
replaced headlights
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/008.jpg
I also upgraded my wiring harness. The new wiring harness I bought was way better. It was a straight forward install. I can understand why I read nothing but good reviews about Hybrid. Everyone I talked to was very nice, and answered every question I had, no matter how stupid it was. I will deal with them and them only from now on.

I replaced the single radiator with an aluminum one. ( i wish I had seen hybris rad before I bought this one. The fan switch and temp sensor would look a whole lot better on the rad than the hose.) With some very appreciated advise I wire the fan back to stock.

I took out the cruise control and a couple other wires as well, and added an alarm.
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/012.jpg

I also
put my etd traction bar on
installed my wooden nardi steering wheel
new windshield

I will be busy between cleaning this beast , and making a nursery for my new baby, and redoing a bathroom. So forgive me If this goes slower than other "builds". --Casey

[hybridracing]

Awesome cant wait to see this thing cleaned up!

[casesofcoke]

I've been a little busy, but a couple updates. I am still trying to find out what is draining my battery. When I got the battery tested, everything was fine. I hope it is not my alarm. I also found another little problem----
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/006-1.jpg

Leaking Clutch master cylinder. I was going to purchase an Omni, but I have been reading bad reviews about them failing. So I might just go with a stock replacement from Autozone for now.

I am waiting to install my steering wheel, because I want to sure my alignment is good.
Don't laugh but I love my steering wheel!
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/007.jpg
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/008-1.jpg

And I think I am going to retract my whole going with stock paint. I've had this paint for a couple of months now and the paradise blue green just aint doing it for me. I don't know I might change my mind again. But with this paint, I can take my time. It is a flat color with clear mixed in. I will either cut and polish this or just add a clear.
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/009-1.jpg

BTW- where are yall getting the expanding (nylon?) sleeves and the heat shrink?

Sorry so slow but I will get there. Back to painting my new kids nursery!--Casey

[hybridracing]

Are you talking about the sleeves for the shifter cables?

[casesofcoke]

Sorry, I'm talking about the wire tuck sleeves. I am still excited after seeing the HR shift cables though. Got to get a couple other pieces before I get those.-- Casey

[TypeOne]

Casey,

Would the wire tuck sleeves be for an engine harness or the car wiring?

-David

[casesofcoke]

Eventually I want to do both. One of the places I've seen to purchase the sleeves from is cableorganizer.com. I didn't know if we had anything local.

[TypeOne]

Thats a good site to get most of that stuff from, watch the prices though because sometimes it makes you buy in bulk.

[casesofcoke]

Got some new stuff in today-

40/40 Prop valve
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/012-1.jpg

Valve cover--- so I don't destroy the purdy red one
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/013-1.jpg

Instant wrinkle finish
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/015-1.jpg
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/016.jpg

gonna see if I can polish this sucker--
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/014-1.jpg

Oh, I solved my "charging" problem. I checked to see if there was anything pulling when the car was off. I checked every fuse. I checked my altenator. After checking everything except my battery( because it was an "optima"), I checked it with my multimeter 12.56, 20 min later 12.20, 20 min later 12.11....... Then I purchased a new one with a three year warranty!

I want to polish my fuel rail, but I like the HR fuel rail better. Anyone want to buy a shiney black GE fuel rail?

Time to polish! ---Casey

[casesofcoke]

lil sneak peak-

gotta shave to get it smoooooth- and drop some weight (adds 80hp) REALLY!
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/009-2.jpg
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/010-1.jpg
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http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/014-2.jpg
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/015-2.jpg
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/016-1.jpg
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/017.jpg

That is about an hour of work. Couple more and it should be real shiny.
***side note-- The rbc has ALOT of rough edges and a couple of burs on the inside. Hopefully I can polish all of the runners as well.

[TypeOne]

Casey, are you going to pull the engine and repaint the engine bay?

[casesofcoke]

Casey, are you going to pull the engine and repaint the engine bay?

You know it. I don't plan on filling the bolt holes though. I personally like the whole tucked, unshaven bays. Hopefully I will have time to polish some stuff today!---Casey

[casesofcoke]

My updates are so small--
There isn't a oil cap I really like so i decided to make one I did like in 30 min.
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/001.jpg
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http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/004.jpg

I like how it turned out. I will try to get my valve cover and rbc finished in the next day or so. I resprayed the VC today to try and get the rest of the paint out the tiny crevaces. Got to get some stuff done around the house and I 'll be back to polishing--Casey

[NLC]

coming along nicely!

[hybridracing]

This is good stuff how has the car been driving with the new harness?

When are you going to come down and let us tune it?

[casesofcoke]

This is good stuff how has the car been driving with the new harness?

When are you going to come down and let us tune it?

The new harness is great. It was so simple to install. It seems like ALOT of other people think the same, because when I look at the spec list in the magazines the one thing I see more than others is H-R's pnp harness. I am proud to have such a nice company to deal with so close to me. I am used to dealing with companies in the other LA!

As soon as I get the rbc and other peices put on I will drop by to get it tuned. I still need to get the ac components. It will be nice to have a dyno tune instead of just a street tune i had on my h22.

[TypeOne]

:-D

Looking good!

[casesofcoke]

Is this the right switch for the a/c? Thanks Casey
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/043.jpg
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/045.jpg

[casesofcoke]

I went to the U-pull it places to find a door the other day. There weren't any doors left, so I decided to look for some a/c parts. I found the three lines and two dryers (one from the same 95 coupe, and another from a gsr integra [both look identical]). I came home from baby shopping today to find the a/c kit from Hybrid. When cleaning some of the parts I found, I decided to see if everything fit.

The two dryers-
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/004-1.jpg
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/006-2.jpg

The o.e.m. line on
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/010-2.jpg
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/008-2.jpg

This line and switch came off the same 95-
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/013-3.jpg

Here is where I ran into a problem--
The hole seems to line up(hybrid line)--
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/011-3.jpg

BUT--
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/012-3.jpg

O.E.M. line left, Hybrid right
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/015-3.jpg

Where did I screw up?

I was looking at the pictures and part numbers in the instructions on this site when I noticed a couple of things--
1. the o.e.m. line on the car in the pics has a window on top of the dryer.
The three lines I have came off a 95 (no window). 94-95 different w/ 134a?

2. The line part numbers seem to be different though when comparing the different years.
when looking on Majestic Hondas website, they list 2 different part numbers for the oem line that connects to the dryer(92-93 and 94-95 respectively). But where it confuses me is they list the 92-93 dryer as 134a.

What do I need to do?

[hybrid racing]

You need a dryer from a 92-93 civic. We modded the kit based on the fact that you had the parts under the dash from a 95 but no parts in your engine bay. I was under the impression you were getting 92-93 parts for the bay.

Give us a call and we can fix the line or you can just swap the dryer.

:)

[casesofcoke]

Thanks Will, You guys are awesome!

For those of you reading, I ask alot of questions. The staff at Hybrid not only answer every question I have, but do so in utmost courtesy. Every time I run into a problem, they are there to point me into the right direction. Thanks Again---Casey

[casesofcoke]

I've been looking for some decent doors. My driver side door is pretty jacked up. I am trying to have the least amount of body filler that I can on this car. Still trying to decide if I want to do smoke gray or white.
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_0071.jpg

[hybridracing]

Awesome! Your line was modified today so should be ready to go out tomorrow or picked up.

Drop David a call to confirm everything.

-Will

[casesofcoke]

All righty then- I have been a little busy preparing for this little guy---
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_0209.jpg

cute huh?

I have been piling parts for the car and finishing up my manifold and valve cover.
I decided against polishing everything because-
1.This is what my paint is going to look like-
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/3168-original_ad63636c0dd4b5ae.jpg
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/pup007.jpg
Once you go flat you don't go back. Plus its my car and I figure I like it why not.

2. I seen this on H-T and LOVE it. I think it would go with the paint more than BLING BLING polish. Everything aluminum will look like this. It also reminds me of my shift knob.
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/rega1.jpg
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/rega14.jpg
(* just foe reference, will take down at owners request)


I was thinking of using the same gaskets in the valve cover just like I did on my H22--
MAYBE NOT
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_0222.jpg
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Heres my intake manifold and valve cover
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_0217.jpg
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_0219.jpg

I jacked the spark plug cover from my Element. Still debating on polishing that.

[ATXKenpachi]

subscribed...the build loooks awesome, your kid is freaking cute as hell (congrats), and gunmetal FTW!!!

[casesofcoke]

subscribed...the build loooks awesome, your kid is freaking cute as hell (congrats), and gunmetal FTW!!!

Thanks!!!!!!!

[casesofcoke]

O.K. let me share my day with Yall

Had to take my little boy to the Doctor today (He is awesome!). Decided to stop by Acura to get a valve cover gasket set. Thats right they only sell it in a set. I also picked up some Honda bond, which they don't exactly like to give away. Came home after a quick stop at Babies R Us (don't get me started). I have had my rbc for months now, so I decided to slap her on.

On with the pictures-

Spent a little money on these items-
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_0229.jpg

Decided it might be smart to actually blow off some of the funk so the inside don't look like the outside.
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_0230.jpg

Started to take off the stock I.M. I got all the bolt/nuts off and couldn't get the manifold off. So I took the studs out too.
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_0231.jpg

Ewwww
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_0232.jpg

I didn't get alot of pics of the install because the rain was a comin'
Got the RBC on and took the throttle body inside for a good cleaning. I decided to take David and Will's advice and clean this little sucker out.
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_0233.jpg

Here is a sucky pic of the manifold and valve cover installed because of rain
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_0235.jpg

After installing the RBC, I found that the fan and upper radiator hose are now in the way. I proceeded to take off the fan to flip it to the front. In doing so, i also decided to make the fan a pusher instead of the puller. Sounds easy huh? Well I pulled off the retaing clip to the blades and went to pull the blades off. It was rusted to the shaft. So I tapped it with a hammer....nothing. Little harder...nothing. Harder still....nothing. Harder... BAM! The shaft came out the back of the casing. OOOOPs! Oh well it looks old and worn out.
I went and got a 14" fan.
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_0240.jpg
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http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_0236.jpg

I didn't take a pic of the hose though ( it looks like a hose). H-R should put together a silicone hose kit.*HINT*

Tommorow I will get the rest put back together and go see if the RBC gives me 87.932 more whp!

*******side note******* COMPLAINTS
What the heck is the purpose of the nipple coming out the top of the RBC manifold by the injectors?

Does anyone else"s head look like it has acne in the intake ports?

I want to go fast - Casey

[TypeOne]

Casey that is an emissions port, just cap it. Most heads look that way unless they have been ported.

-David

[casesofcoke]

Casey that is an emissions port, just cap it. Most heads look that way unless they have been ported.

-David

Sweet, one less hose. Thanks.
-Casey

[casesofcoke]

The other day went to install the 14" fan in front of the radiator. Well I was really close to breaking out the grinder and doing some fabrication. The Fedex man put a stop to that. I had previously ordered a 12" fan from Hybrid for my a/c condensor.Thank God he delivered on time. That one fits really good in front of the radiator.I returned the 14" for a 12" to replac the a/c one. I hooked up everything and pluged the Kpro in. My temp got to about 210 and I shut it down. I am so use to the H22, that I plugged the raditor fan into the condensor plug. I'm still getting use to having a K. I can further say that the car does feel alltogether different since the RBC install. I can say that I am happy with that purchase. I can't wait to get it tuned though.

Couple random pictures-

I recieved a couple of things from Majestic Honda today-
My a/c system is almost complete only waiting for one more item, but I do have the right sensor finally! ( thanks again to the Hybrid staff)
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_0250.jpg

condensor bracket bushings
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_0253.jpg

The radiator brackets I had to work with before and after I got a hold of them
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_0241.jpg
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_0242.jpg

[casesofcoke]

It might have been a bad idea to start taking apart the dash to clean the a/c system at 5pm when I have to work tommorow. My wife can't drive till the end of the week anyway, so I will cruise in style in the Element. WHAT WHAT!

On with the pics-

I took out the rest of the SRS stuff and started to disasemble the blower and whatever the rest is called. The heater core part seemed to make me look stupid. I kept pulling and pulling on it and finally found the last bolt. ITS IN THE ENGINE BAY!!!

http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_0254.jpg
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Does anyone know what this is or if it is damaged?
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_0265.jpg

Maybe I should have done this somewhere other than my living room.
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_0269.jpg

Can I get a break?
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_0271.jpg
What yall think I should use to get this bolt out? reverse drill bit?

Thats it for now--Casey

[sub-zero]

drill it !!!;)

[DecepticonDc5]

yuck. good luck with that one. drill and tap it with reverse thread.

[casesofcoke]

Eventfull day today-
Cleaned up the heater core "box". Decided This stuff might need replacing
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_0286.jpg

Heres what I picked up for the job
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_0287.jpg

heated it up to get it all off-
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_0288.jpg

install-
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_0290.jpg
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_0291.jpg

I bought a bolt extractor from Home Depot. Broke it in three minutes.
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_0299.jpg

If I was a cussing man, that would have done it!
Bought another type of extractor fom Napa. Broke that one and a drill bit too!
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_0304.jpg

Good thing the threads go all the way through-
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_0300.jpg

Decided to strip the srs harness to single out the horn wire.
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_0305.jpg

I bought some heat shrink and other stuff to clean it all up. Hopefully tommorow will be better!

[casesofcoke]

Does anyone know if the Jackson Racing supercharger fit with a/c in a Civic? I found out that the Kraftwerks supercharger mounts in place of the a/c compressor. No go for me. My a/c install has been put on hold for a couple of days. The compressor I was going to use has been on the car with lines open for a while. I ordered a new compressor, because I don't want to buy a used one and have to deal with that one not working.

[casesofcoke]

random pics-

I don't know if this is the right process but I don't want any water getting to it. I did clean the plug by the way.

solder-
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_0310-1.jpg

heat shrink-
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_0311.jpg

heat shrink again-
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_0312.jpg

tape-
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_0314-1.jpg

I was looking on the net and seen this! It looks like there is room for a/c!!!!!-
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/3767733739_ee87036729_b.jpg

I got this cf air bag tray and decided I hated it. Bad investment. So I popped the top off the airbag and put it back on.
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_0315-1.jpg
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[DecepticonDc5]

your car is gonna be hella clean when its done. such great attention to details:cool:

[TypeOne]

Good work Casey!

When is it going to be time to pull that motor out and redo the swap!?

I'll be there to help you get it all worked out.

-David

[casesofcoke]

Speaking of pulling the motor, I would like to know yall opinions on this-

I have pics of the JR supercharcher installed that have plenty of room for a/c. I have never had a supercharger. So i don't know any negatives. I also don't know the extent of the abuse on the motor I have now. But, I love it. Should I save the 3k for the sc kit or just do an NA k24? I don't know which would be more reliable. Or which would be more price wise. I just don't want to waste money.

[DecepticonDc5]

id stay k20 sc. revs are just more fun.

[casesofcoke]

Man there is alot of people on this forum these days!

Alright on with the pics--

I got my brand new compressor the other day
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_0328.jpg

I put everything in and went to get the a/c vacuumed and charged.We heard hissing!!!! The pressure switch's o-ring would not seat right, so we put a tighter o-ring on. Then charged it up a little more. The compressor would not kick on, so we had to delay the rest of the charge. Today after calling Will several times(THANKS SO MUCH WILL!!!!!), I traced my problem to a bum relay.
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_0330.jpg

I replaced the relay and on went the compressor!!! I went to finish charging the a/c and put a little more in and went to check the vents. I had a/c!!! BUT, while checking the vents I saw vapor coming from under the hood!!!! DADGUMIT!! The o-ring blew out again!
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_0333.jpg
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_0335.jpg

Now I have one more problem-- My compressor won't go off!!!!-----I have yanked the a/c out of almost every Honda I ever owned. I didn't think I would have so many problems putting one in.

I was taking some pics to show will my *unknown Brand* header to Will and I took a pick of how I took care of my cables hanging close to my exhaust. I replaced the zip ties that were wrapped around the bolt with this-
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_0336.jpg

Unknown header and how it had to be modified to keep from hitting the shifter box-
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_0332.jpg
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_0338.jpg
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http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_0341.jpg

[archull]

random pics-


solder-
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_0310-1.jpg

heat shrink-
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_0311.jpg

heat shrink again-
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_0312.jpg

tape-
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_0314-1.jpg




Not to rain on your parade but that is the worse soldering job I have ever seen :eek:

This is how you are supposed to solder a connection

This is my Hondata 05-06' Kpro Harness (man, I really wish Hybrid made these so I wouldn't have to patch this shitty hondata harness that is always breaking pins)

The connection was first prepped, cleaned, bus wrapped, soldered then heat shrink wrapped, this insures a good connection. Every splice in my wiring of my car was done like this. It takes a bit of time but the end results are worth it. The connectors that you see in the picture have also gotten this same treatment but I decided to put quick connect fittings onto them to accept my wiring from my boost control solenoid, high low boost switch and my wideband. A good connection insures no electrical problems in the future. Also, the wiring I was repairing was a 22gauge harness which is super thin. if this was another sized wire I would have been able to make it even cleaner looking as the bus wrap makes the connection look larger

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d77/archull/photo2-1.jpg

[TypeOne]

Not to rain on your parade but that is the worse soldering job I have ever seen :eek:

This is how you are supposed to solder a connection

This is my Hondata 05-06' Kpro Harness (man, I really wish Hybrid made these so I wouldn't have to patch this shitty hondata harness that is always breaking pins)

The connection was first prepped, cleaned, bus wrapped, soldered then heat shrink wrapped, this insures a good connection. Every splice in my wiring of my car was done like this. It takes a bit of time but the end results are worth it. The connectors that you see in the picture have also gotten this same treatment but I decided to put quick connect fittings onto them to accept my wiring from my boost control solenoid, high low boost switch and my wideband. A good connection insures no electrical problems in the future. Also, the wiring I was repairing was a 22gauge harness which is super thin. if this was another sized wire I would have been able to make it even cleaner looking as the bus wrap makes the connection look larger

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d77/archull/photo2-1.jpg




Coming from my experience with wiring cars, building harnesses and fixing other peoples problems in the last 5 or so years, that is NOT the worst job I've ever seen.

You think that is bad? Come take a look at the box of used harnesses that I've got from customers that cut and twist 12v and ground wires together..some use duct tape. At least he took the time to cover and protect them which is ultimately the main goal. Those aren't extremely critical wires like your ECU pins.

Carry on with the progress, I'd love to see more updates Casey.

[casesofcoke]

Not to rain on your parade but that is the worse soldering job I have ever seen :eek:

This is how you are supposed to solder a connection

This is my Hondata 05-06' Kpro Harness (man, I really wish Hybrid made these so I wouldn't have to patch this shitty hondata harness that is always breaking pins)

The connection was first prepped, cleaned, bus wrapped, soldered then heat shrink wrapped, this insures a good connection. Every splice in my wiring of my car was done like this. It takes a bit of time but the end results are worth it. The connectors that you see in the picture have also gotten this same treatment but I decided to put quick connect fittings onto them to accept my wiring from my boost control solenoid, high low boost switch and my wideband. A good connection insures no electrical problems in the future. Also, the wiring I was repairing was a 22gauge harness which is super thin. if this was another sized wire I would have been able to make it even cleaner looking as the bus wrap makes the connection look larger



Whoa my bad buddy. Thanks for the lesson. - Casey

[archull]

Whoa my bad buddy. Thanks for the lesson. - Casey

Not trying to be a dick, lol. Just warning you. The solder joints are the weak links and they also have a degree of resistance to them. That can mess with your electrical signal and the solder when its too big cracks easily.

I guess I am just being anal, lol At least you went to do it the right way instead of butt connecting it.

[archull]

Coming from my experience with wiring cars, building harnesses and fixing other peoples problems in the last 5 or so years, that is NOT the worst job I've ever seen.

You think that is bad? Come take a look at the box of used harnesses that I've got from customers that cut and twist 12v and ground wires together..some use duct tape. At least he took the time to cover and protect them which is ultimately the main goal. Those aren't extremely critical wires like your ECU pins.

Carry on with the progress, I'd love to see more updates Casey.

Your right

[casesofcoke]

Not trying to be a dick, lol. Just warning you. The solder joints are the weak links and they also have a degree of resistance to them. That can mess with your electrical signal and the solder when its too big cracks easily.

I guess I am just being anal, lol At least you went to do it the right way instead of butt connecting it.

No problem bud, Have a great day!--Casey

[casesofcoke]

I made a drive to Hybrid the other day and picked up a couple of things. I picked up a polished fuel rail, more mount urethane, throttle cable, heater hose adapter, coolant port adapter, swivel thermastat housing, and shifter bushings. All the Hybrid staff are very courteous and proffesional. Thanks Again. Thanks David.
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/134.jpg

I have this 1/4 peice of aluminum and this rusted battery tie down. Thought I would start to make my own.
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/136.jpg

I will post pics of installed bushing and throttle cable. I will show how I made the throttle cable work, because it was still a little too short.

Thanks for looking-- Casey

[archull]

I made a drive to Hybrid the other day and picked up a couple of things. I picked up a polished fuel rail, more mount urethane, throttle cable, heater hose adapter, coolant port adapter, swivel thermastat housing, and shifter bushings. All the Hybrid staff are very courteous and proffesional. Thanks Again. Thanks David.
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/134.jpg

I have this 1/4 peice of aluminum and this rusted battery tie down. Thought I would start to make my own.
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/136.jpg

I will post pics of installed bushing and throttle cable. I will show how I made the throttle cable work, because it was still a little too short.

Thanks for looking-- Casey

Man, all these parts look nice. I wish they made all these parts a 5 years ago when I did our first K-swap it would have made our lives alot easier. We were just glad to be able to have mounts back then. We had to build alot of the parts from scratch.

David, you need to let us build a K-swap for some of you guys with all your swap parts for a track toy. I want to see how easy it would be to build a full k-swap from nothing but Hybrid parts. :D

Come to think of it I am buying a bone stock 95' EG next week from a girl in town. Chasis has 200k on it but other than a little passenger side dent and a crack on the front bumper the car is pretty damn straight for a car of that age. That little SOHC is going to be begging to be pulled. Too bad I can't afford it right now. The RSX has drained my pockets, lol.

[TypeOne]

I want to see how easy it would be to build a full k-swap from nothing but Hybrid parts. :D


It's very easy.

:)

[archull]

It's very easy.

:)

I had a feeling that was the case. Too bad when I did the ones here locally there really wasn't much available :(

Tuyen did recently buy the K-swap AC conversion for his K20a Ek that I need to install. I need to get a new drier and lines for his car first though.

[Captain Destructo]

It's very easy.

:)
That's pretty much what mine is. Though I have a water leak in the chasis that I can't figure out were it's coming from. I've got everything out except the dash and only know that it's only getting water in on the drivers side. I've got a good idea, but I've got to pulled the sunroof to make sure.

[JDMEK4COUPE]

That's pretty much what mine is. Though I have a water leak in the chasis that I can't figure out were it's coming from. I've got everything out except the dash and only know that it's only getting water in on the drivers side. I've got a good idea, but I've got to pulled the sunroof to make sure.

look at the sunroof hoses.

[JDMEK4COUPE]

Great polish work! damm to much time to do it!

[casesofcoke]

I made some brackets today for my radiator and the battery tie down.
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/137.jpg
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_0386.jpg

I am waitng to make a trip to a local store that sells an lines and fittings to finish my fuel lines. I am waiting for my ktuned thermostat housing to come in to clean up my coolant lines.

I need to find an intake tube that is about 8 to 9 inches long. I would like to run a cold air intake, but in New Orleans where the bridges flood when it rains-- literally!

Thats it for today- Have a great one---- Casey

[DecepticonDc5]

you should look into the aem bypass valves. they have em in all diameters. I came so close to hydro locking a few months ago in baton rouge :( it was scary.

I now have one on my car and it doesn't affect performance or anything just if it senses a vacuum greater than what it should be little flaps open and suck air from inside the bay....

[DecepticonDc5]

and its like 50 bucks. its a small price for piece of mind imo:rolleyes:

[hybridracing]

Looks good! Where do you work casey?

[casesofcoke]

Looks good! Where do you work casey?

I work at Cooper T. Smith. We moor and unmoor vessels on the river.

I picked this stuff up today to finish my fuel lines. And some clamps for the radiator hoses.
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_0392.jpg

thats it for today- yall have a good one!---Casey

[casesofcoke]

and its like 50 bucks. its a small price for piece of mind imo:rolleyes:

Thank You for that information. If you check my h22 hatch setup on the first page you will see the DC2 ITR intake I was running. There is a draw bridge I have to go over that believe it or not has water pooled up on the top when it rains. I sucked in water using that setup. I put the car in nuetral and feathered the accelerator untill it acted normal again. I am not sure wether or not using a cold air with the bypass will work on my application. I will investigate it more though. I really appreciate the info though. Have a great day----Casey

[casesofcoke]

I am working on my fuel lines. I almost completed them today but had to do some work at church. I did get a chance to move my fpr under my intake manifold. I assembled all of my lines. I just have to get a new fuel filter tommorow and hook it up.

This banjo fitting can not be purchased in nickle plated that I know of, so I just removed the anodized finish. Heres How:

http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_0395.jpg

Soak in Easy Off
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_0397.jpg
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_0398.jpg

BE CAREFUL *****Chemical reaction makes parts HOT********
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_0399.jpg

Then soak in this stuff-
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_0400.jpg

Wipe Off ( i used steel wool pads)
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_0401.jpg


I will post pics of finished product tommorow-- have a great day!-- Casey

[JDMEK4COUPE]

Interesting...

[Captain Destructo]

I am working on my fuel lines. I almost completed them today but had to do some work at church. I did get a chance to move my fpr under my intake manifold. I assembled all of my lines. I just have to get a new fuel filter tommorow and hook it up.

This banjo fitting can not be purchased in nickle plated that I know of, so I just removed the anodized finish. Heres How:

http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_0395.jpg

Soak in Easy Off
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_0397.jpg
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_0398.jpg

BE CAREFUL *****Chemical reaction makes parts HOT********
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_0399.jpg

Then soak in this stuff-
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_0400.jpg

Wipe Off ( i used steel wool pads)
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_0401.jpg


I will post pics of finished product tommorow-- have a great day!-- Casey
I'm glad you shared that little trick. I keep forgetting to tell people about that. It also works well with rims with a polished anodized lip that starts to haze after a few years. Oven Cleaner is awesome.

[casesofcoke]

I'm glad you shared that little trick. I keep forgetting to tell people about that. It also works well with rims with a polished anodized lip that starts to haze after a few years. Oven Cleaner is awesome.

Yeah I originally found this usefull with my Rays lugnuts. The red finish turned pink in a matter of a couple of months. Can't rock pink to well. Have a good day---Casey

[casesofcoke]

I didn't get a chance to take good pics because I was in a hurry. But fuel lines are complete and NO LEAKS!!!

http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_0407.jpg
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_0403.jpg


Battery tie down with new hardware. Still not sure about the wingnuts, but they sure are convieniant.
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_0404.jpg

Where I mounted the FPR ( still cleaning )
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_0405.jpg

Thats it for today. Will post better pics later. Have a good one!--Casey

[mindlesschild]

Damn dude this car is looking amazing ! Nice job to detail man !

[TypeOne]

Damn dude this car is looking amazing ! Nice job to detail man !

Amazing compared to what it used to look like.

I'm really glad Casey is cleaning this car up, it is going to be very nice.

[JDMEK4COUPE]

Good Job! Keep It Up!

[casesofcoke]

I received my brake lines today.This will be the first time ever installing braided brake lines on my car. I have owned several Hondas but never got aroung to switching.Yesterday I picked up a master cylinder from a 91 civic ex sedan. It is a direct replacement but it boasts a 15/16 piston instead of factory 13/16.
Then of course the 40/40 prop valve that I have to switch out the mounting bracket with mine.
The only thing Ieft that I want to do to my brakes is the EP3 rear conversion. With that I only need the 4x100 ep3 rotors, hangers, and pads. I get to keep the actual gsr caliper. The only thing stopping me is the caliper hanger from the ep3. All the other parts can be found at my local parts store.

pics
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_0428.jpg

[JDMEK4COUPE]

Good Brake lines I have them installed over 2 years... No problems or rust on it... the white Russell emblem will fade with the time... But great ones...

[casesofcoke]

I was going to put my brake lines, master cylinder, and prop valve on today, but I got side tracked. My wife wanted a pedicure so I got a chance to hang out with my son one on one. As much as I love working on my car, I LOVE hanging out with the fam. While he napped, I decided I would try and take the Prop valve apart.(I need to switch out the mounting brackets) I have no idea why Honda uses those security bolts for the prop valve, because they are a pain in the butt to remove. I tried the trusty vise grips(Thats what worked on the srs system). Yeah one bolt took 45min. Right before I picked up my little girl at school I went and picked up the $5 security bit. When I finally got it apart, it was funky!!!!!!!!!!!!!! So since this is my "clean-her-up" build, I was thinking it might be a good idea that I cleaned it up.


http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_0453.jpg
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_0455.jpg

This will be the hardware I am going back with
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_0456.jpg

Thats it for now. Have a great day- Casey

[TypeOne]

I like how you operate Casey.

It's little things like this that take a car to the next level. I always enjoy seeing your little updates.

-David

Oh, and shoot me a call when you want, I've got some info on those.. ummm.. prototypes we talked about. :-D

[JDMEK4COUPE]

dammm... secuirity bolts on the prop valve... too bad...

great work bro! I like to see your build up... nice to see the progress on your build up...

[casesofcoke]

I have been putting it off long enough......

Ever since I bought this car I have heard the infamous old DSS 2.9 "clicking". Well sort of. You see mine was more like the little Drummer Boy ( I know they have since corrected the issue). It was embarrassing during every turn left or right. I was planning to just take the axle apart and replace the bearing. Yeah... well....
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_0542.jpg
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_0540.jpg
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http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_0562-1.jpg
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_0563-1.jpg



I did some preventative maintenance with replacing the boots. They had several tears.
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_0547.jpg
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_0549.jpg

Here is the difference between the driver side and the passenger side inner boot grease.
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_0550.jpg
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_0551.jpg

I couldn't get the axle off the half shaft so I just took that off too. Good thing, it was missing a bolt. Cleaned everything up real good and packed the bearing with grease and put new boots on.
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_0552-1.jpg
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_0555-1.jpg
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_0556-1.jpg
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_0554.jpg

Here is the damage to the outer part of the driver side axle.
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_0561-1.jpg

4 rolls of paper towels later
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_0557-1.jpg



parts pile
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_0537.jpg

[JDMEK4COUPE]

What happens with that?

[casesofcoke]

I guess I need to plan on purchasing an extra set of axles. I bought an extra set for my h22 that I never used. Would have come in handy this time around though. I did get my header wrapped yesterday. By the way WEAR GLOVES if yall plan on ever wrapping your (very very itchy). I also put on the ES urethane on my front stabilizer bar as well. I will post pics of that at a different time. Anyway here is my axle, sent it to DSS yesterday. Kinda sucks being without a car. Oh well gotta pay to play----Have a great day!--Casey
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_0564-1.jpg

[TypeOne]

I know what you mean Casey, I wrapped my K header a few years back and remember it being brutal. Reminds me of playing around in an attic with that pink insulation.
:o

I'm glad the guys at DSS are helping you out with that, being that the axle is so old.

Give me a shout if you need anything.

-David

[casesofcoke]

I know what you mean Casey, I wrapped my K header a few years back and remember it being brutal. Reminds me of playing around in an attic with that pink insulation.
:o

I'm glad the guys at DSS are helping you out with that, being that the axle is so old.

Give me a shout if you need anything.

-David

Yeah I feel so blessed that they are fixing it for me. Have a great day-- Casey

[casesofcoke]

I have been thinking about buying some REAL wheels. My favorite wheel will always be spoon sw388. But $1500 is pretty steep for used rims!

I am thinking about getting these-- 949 racing 6UL 15x8

http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/6UL40ScW.jpg
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/3686933730_42ac74b45b_o.jpg
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/3686940480_ae92ff4f28_o.jpg
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/2887069193_0df6ae3684_o.jpg
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/DSC_0092copy.jpg

What yall think? Have a good one--Casey

[TypeOne]

I like them. They would suit your car nicely.

[casesofcoke]

I called Lee at The Drive Shaft Shop Tuesday and made sure he had received my axle. He said yes they recieved it and fixed it and was going to ship that day. I thought Man that is awesome......

This morning UPS came to my house way earlier than usual. I wasn't expecting it to come in today but it sure did. I was all excited to see my fixed axle as I ripped through the packaging with a kitchen steak knife( my wife is always super stoked when I do that) and I pulled this out.......

http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_0605.jpg
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_0606-1.jpg

BRAND NEW AXLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

You know I try my best to make sure I budget myself in this build to make sure that my family doesn't ever want for anything. Sure I would like real Spoon wheels or the chance to build an all motor k24, but family comes first. And to see things like this axle are awesome to me. I read of a couple of people hating on the DSS axles on another site, but I got VERY good customer service not only from Lee but from David as well. As most of you know I bought the car from someone else, so I am not the original owner of the axles and Lee STILL took care of it.

Again Thank you Lee and staff at The Drive Shaft Shop, you are awesome!!!!!!! And David thank you for your continued support of all my stupid questions.

Yall have a great day-----Casey

[TypeOne]

Casey, Lee and Tad are very dear friends of mine. Two guys I would bend over backwards for, they help us out and I do what I can to take care of them.

+1 for very good guys, I'm glad they got you taken care of.

-David

[JDMEK4COUPE]

I like them! looks strong... I will order a set these week...

[TypeOne]

Casey, any updates on the engine?

:-D

[casesofcoke]

Casey, any updates on the engine?

:-D

I'm still looking for a k24a2 block. I'm still debating wether to stay k20 or not.

My debate-

spend $1200-$1500 on cams and springs

or-

do what you said--get a tsx block and frank it, enjoy an oem monster and be happy

or-

find a crv block and build it with tsx crank, new rods, and 11.5 pistons

My only concern is the constant wheel spin that we talked about. That wasn't the first time I heard of that. Decisions, desisions--Just trying to make the right one for me and the fam. Want to do it right the first time buddy.

Let me know when you ready to eat some sushi!---Yall have a good one-- Casey

[casesofcoke]

I want to say that changing the transmission fluid is always fun. I wanted to share my awesome nifty device for getting it filled back up.
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_0607.jpg

Notice the on/off switch. And apparently it kills 99% of germs!
My updates are so ghetto sometimes... Have a good one--Casey

[TypeOne]

LOL

Ghetto updates.. thats a first one I've seen.

Anyway, I use the little gear oil hand pump. You can get it from Walmart for like $10.

[JDMEK4COUPE]

That one is better than the hand pump, remember the oil was desinfected LOL!

[casesofcoke]

I fixed my drivers side boot today to alliviate any future rips (hopefully).

Before-
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_0619-1.jpg



After-
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_0621-1.jpg



Stay tuned for a BIG update that will change the world as we know it!!!!!!!!!--
Have a good one--Casey

[JDMEK4COUPE]

Looking good Bro!

[TypeOne]

Casey... whats going on with that thing.. you know... ;-D

[casesofcoke]

You'll see tommorow!

[casesofcoke]

Rear engine Element
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_0631-1.jpg

More pics Tommorow-- Have a good one-- Casey

[casesofcoke]

04 k24a2 with 000008 miles I couldn't pass up.

First off getting this motor out of my Element ( by myself) was fun. It is HEAVY! I went over this thing looking at everything. I checked the dipstick, looked inside the oil fill hole, and inside all the intake ports. Everything is very clean. Just a littl dusty. On to the pics.

http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_0636.jpg
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_0645.jpg

The hondabond in the head has no discoloration at all.
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_0641-1.jpg
No discolration down here either
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_0648.jpg

The oil is so clean it doesn't even show up on the pic.
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_0649.jpg
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_0643.jpg

He gave me a manifold that didn't originally come with the longblock. Man I thought the RBC was a task shaving!
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_0651.jpg

I will have to open up this hole for my fuel line to pass through.
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_0652.jpg

Thats it for today.Have a good one!!---Casey

*********BTW --- I now mysteriously have a couple items for sale--**************************
K20a2 longblock with stock manifold and fuel rail with injectors
UNKNOWN namebrand header
RBC w hondata gasket
K20a2 stock clutch, pp, and fw

[hybridracing]

Can I borrow that TSX throttle body sir?

[casesofcoke]

You know anyone there can have anything I got. Call me about how you want me to get it to ya! I am working tommorow and will bring it with me in case I have a job up there.
-Casey

[t.schultz]

hell ya man. i just went threw all 10 pages. super attention to detail. good deal on that 2.4 motor! 8 miles? lol. get that bay painted and youll be set!! super clean cant wait till its done man!

[TypeOne]

Thats what I'm talking about! Thanks for the TB!

:-D

[JDMEK4COUPE]

Dammm! 8miles? really? Awesome!

[casesofcoke]

hell ya man. i just went threw all 10 pages. super attention to detail. good deal on that 2.4 motor! 8 miles? lol. get that bay painted and youll be set!! super clean cant wait till its done man!

I can definately tell you and David are friends! By the way your car is lookin GOOD!

Dammm! 8miles? really? Awesome!

Thanks for all the kind words!



Well, lets get this thing started. First off this manifold needs to be taken care of--

Got the grinder out and got to work ( untill my wife reminded me I was outside working in my draws!)
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_0669-1.jpg
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_0670-1.jpg
What the heck is this for?
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_0674-1.jpg

Why is the point of this tab?
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_0675-1.jpg

Things I will be shaving-
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_0672-1.jpg
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_0673-1.jpg

My boys seeing what the noise is all about
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_0678-1.jpg

Time to put some shorts on and go spend some time on the manifold--
Have a good one
--Casey

[JDMEK4COUPE]

Nice work... looks nice bro...

can't wait to see that finished...

[casesofcoke]

Had to come inside for a minute
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_0682-1.jpg

This is how to shave your finger!--Have a good one--Casey

[TypeOne]

Man, that manifold is going to need a ton of work.. and that finger picture is hardcore.

Keep all those fingers!

[austinsb3639]

OUCH!
How is the manifold coming?

[casesofcoke]

I got everything shaved the way I want. I am starting the polishing process.
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_0683-1.jpg
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_0684-1.jpg
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_0685-1.jpg
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_0686-1.jpg
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_0687-1.jpg
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_0688-1.jpg

I could not get this to look the way I wanted. I think I will make a block off plate for this out of aluminum. I don't think the egr ports are needed anyway. I will have to check on that.
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_0689-1.jpg
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_0693-1.jpg

Have a good one --Casey

[hybridracing]

Looking real good Casey! This is what its all about...

[hybridracing]

Can you snap some pics of your rear mount?

[JDMEK4COUPE]

Had to come inside for a minute
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_0682-1.jpg

This is how to shave your finger!--Have a good one--Casey

These new finger desing need to be on the R&D Forum... LOL!

[JDMEK4COUPE]

Looking good the progress...

[casesofcoke]

Can you snap some pics of your rear mount?

Will have pics up tommorow! Have a good one!--Casey

[ABUNAI Racing]

damn thats a nasty cut on the finger. i had a close call too once before...safety first bro.

[TypeOne]

damn thats a nasty cut on the finger. i had a close call too once before...safety first bro.

I've got a bad habit of practicing very unsafe techniques when it comes to using razor blades...lol I literally used to cut my thumbs and fingers a few times a week. I remember wearing band-aids on my entire fingers once...

:rolleyes:

[casesofcoke]

Pics of the rear mount with the steel base--

http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_0702-1.jpg
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_0701-1.jpg

Have a good one!--Casey

[casesofcoke]

I took a break from polishing the front half of the manifold and decided to make my block off plate.

I started with just a scrap peice of aluminum-
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_0703-1.jpg

Traced the gasket-
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_0705.jpg

Cut it out-
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_0708-1.jpg

Drilled the holes-
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_0710-1.jpg

And polished it-
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_0727.jpg

One of the reasons I am taking so long--
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_0719.jpg

Another reason-
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_0723.jpg

Type of camera I use--
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_0726.jpg


My manifold should be done soon. I will update shortly. Have a good one!--Casey

[casesofcoke]

I got a little caried away with the polishing last night-

http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_0731.jpg

Have a Great Day--Casey

[casesofcoke]

started working on the upper half of the manifold. I cleaned one of the runners up a little being carefull not to take too much material away( Thanks David!).

Runner # 4 CLEAN

http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_0734.jpg


Runner # 3 DIRTY--Needs Orbit gum!

http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_0735.jpg


Have a great day!!!- Casey

[FLYTUNİNG]

good job man you had cleaned all part of car :) its very nice deal

[JDMEK4COUPE]

AWESOME WORK BRO!

Cute Super Man!

Really you have great patient...

[90-RED-SI]

manifold came out great.. what process did you use? materials?

[casesofcoke]

manifold came out great.. what process did you use? materials?

I started of course with a grinder with cut off wheel
followed by a flap wheel on the grinder
then 120 grit....
320...
600 wet...
800 wet...
1000 wet...
1200 wet...
2000 wet...
Mothers metal polish

LOTS of elbow grease!!!


Have a great Day!!- Casey

[casesofcoke]

I didn't have too much time today but thought I would take off my valve cover on the K24 to see what condition it is in.

http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_0736.jpg


http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_0737.jpg

Clean hondabond
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_0739.jpg


Condition of one of the plugs.

http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_0740.jpg
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_0741.jpg
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_0745.jpg

[TypeOne]

Wow Casey that motor really is clean.

Nice!

[JDMEK4COUPE]

That Is a New!

From dealer to the rails right?

[TypeOne]

Updates?

Whats the word on the VTC?

[casesofcoke]

I guess I will spend my 100th post with another dumb question. Why can't I use the k20 water pump with the oil cooler on my k24? I was looking through the article saying the k24 had to be machined to accept the oil cooler/ water pump. My block looks as if it has the hole from the factory. Am I missing something?
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_0766-1.jpg
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_0768.jpg

I got my blox intake manifold gasket in and made sure it fit the block. Besides a little trim here and there, it is a direct fit. The manifold on the other hand is a mess. So I thought I would make the best of it, and get to work.

http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_0770.jpg

one side done
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_0776.jpg

This manifold is WORK!!!!

Have a great day--Casey

[TypeOne]

Damn Casey, you sure are putting in work on that thing.

However, the answer to your question is yes and no. lol You're no missing anything, however there are some K24's that have it and some that don't. The Element and Accord motors are mainly the blocks you have to deal with.

Keep up the awesome work bro and let me know when you get to wrenching on this thing, I may head your way.

[casesofcoke]

Is this a k20a2 flywheel?
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_0780.jpg
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_0781.jpg
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_0778.jpg
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_0779.jpg
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_0777.jpg

Are my teeth jacked up?

http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_0782.jpg
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_0783.jpg

Have a great day!!!--Casey

[TypeOne]

I see...

:-D

[ekmike]

hey "casesofcoke" i have Pm'd u to find out about that RBC manifold that u have if u still have it.

[JDMEK4COUPE]

Great patient!

[casesofcoke]

I did a compression test on my K20 just because I hate dishonesty.I wouldn't want to buy a messed up motor, so its not right to sell one either. I am not sure what the right compression is but here is my results.
*****By the way this was in some pretty rough wind so excuse the photos*****

1-
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_0845-1.jpg
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_0846.jpg
2-
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_0841-1.jpg
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_0844-1.jpg
3-
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_0848.jpg
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_0849.jpg
4-
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_0850-1.jpg
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_0851-1.jpg

Have a great day--Casey

[TypeOne]

Looks good!

[casesofcoke]

Random pics


http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_0854-1.jpg
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_0856.jpg
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_0857.jpg
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_0858.jpg


PREVIEW
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_0865.jpg
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_0866.jpg


EWWW!!
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_0863.jpg

Clean!!
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_0867.jpg


Seems like I'm going backwards
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_0870.jpg

but at least its clean!

Have a great day!-Casey

[JDMEK4COUPE]

That engine is in great Shape... Hard to find one with these good compression...

[TypeOne]

That engine really looks good Casey. Probably the nicest looking TSX manifold I've seen.

[JDMEK4COUPE]

^^^ Ofcourse... Inever see a TSX IM like these. Casey can make my RBC loking good like your RBC...

[casesofcoke]

Decided to knock this out tonight-

http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_0893.jpg
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_0894.jpg
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_0895.jpg

Should look even better with a machine polish. Got to get a cloth wheel. Anyway I will be polishing the rbc manifold next.
Also port matched throttle body. Will polish later.
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_0896.jpg

Just had to post this--NICE PAINT!
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/4090953844_0728b88c7d_o.jpg


Have a GREAT day!--Casey

[JDMEK4COUPE]

Sick ! ! !

[TypeOne]

I saw that Bentley earlier, it is sick.. no doubt.

[casesofcoke]

Couple hours of fun..............

http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_0937.jpg
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_0939-1.jpg
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_0936.jpg
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_0935.jpg
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_0933.jpg
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_0932.jpg
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_0942.jpg

Since I am a youth pastor, I decided to go with different variation of the infamous finger picture.
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_0940.jpg
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_0941-1.jpg

This K series stuff is ruff!
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_0944.jpg
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_0947.jpg

Yeah I think thats enough for tonight.
I think I'm gonna go drink some more apple juice before I pass out!

Have a great day!--Casey

[TypeOne]

Man that is a violent cut.

Stiches?

[casesofcoke]

No stitches just Lightning McQueen.
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_0951.jpg

The whole reason I am in this pickle is that I got in my car the other day and couldn't put it in gear after starting. Two days before, I got caught in a bad T-storm early in the morning with waters up to my doors. Its hard having a car with no fender gap in New Orleans! Anyway first gear was slipping a little while inching through the water. Two days Iater I went to go to work-----Couldn't get it in gear. Turned the car off and went in real smooth. Figured if I had to take the motor and tranny out why not put the K24 in.

Old and new---The exedy still has alot of meat left.
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_0954.jpg

throw out bearing that was stuck-
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_0955.jpg
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_0956.jpg
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_0957.jpg

After another day of fun--
It poured today again, I thank the Lord that I have a covered place to work.
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_0960.jpg


Have a great day--Casey

[TypeOne]

It poured today again, I thank the Lord that I have a covered place to work.


Yes, it has been raining a lot the past couple of weeks. Seems like we are only getting one day a week without rain and that's not enough time to have anything dry.

Keep us updated with the status buddy!

[casesofcoke]

Motor is in.....
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_1028.jpg
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_1029.jpg

Mounts are AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!.....!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!....!
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_1031.jpg
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_1032.jpg


Notice the wet concrete.


Have a great day!- Casey

[TypeOne]

Looks awesome Casey... have you tried the header?

[ekmike]

looking good man :D

[casesofcoke]

looking good man :D

Thanks!!!

And the Header fits without modification. Has more room than the k20!


She RUNS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
VERY Happy. THANK YOU JESUS!!! Will clean her up more later, still raining.
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_1034.jpg

I want to say a special thanks to all of the Hybrid staff! You guys are awesome and your products are phenominal!
Have a great Day!- Casey

[Advorgo09]

gl wit this build ..by the looks of ur old builds, this one should be as good.or better..i got a 92 eh3 im building right now as well.. also in milano red...paint matched the engine bay and all..n ur right about the good parts are hard to find i been looking for some red jdm fenders..n still no luck..in for this build

[JDMEK4COUPE]

Blood!!! UFFFFF!!! Great Nasty Shoots! :D LOL! Take care Bro...

I like your Lightning McQueen!

Awesome Work!

Wich header you have?

[hybridracing]

Looking good Casey! When should we expect to see that K20 at Hybrid? Have a good Christmas!

[casesofcoke]

Whenever you want it buddy! I am making sure she is clean and ready to go. Let me know what time is good for you.

Merry Christmas everyone! Have a great one!- Casey

[casesofcoke]

One man's trash.....
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_1081.jpg
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_1082.jpg
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_0909.jpg
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_1079.jpg
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_1080.jpg




Polishing time!

Have a great day-Casey

[JDMEK4COUPE]

Polishing Freak! Good Job Bro!

[hybridracing]

Whenever you want it buddy! I am making sure she is clean and ready to go. Let me know what time is good for you.

Merry Christmas everyone! Have a great one!- Casey

Lets go for sometime in the next two weeks. Sound good?

Have a kick ass new year!

[casesofcoke]

Lets go for sometime in the next two weeks. Sound good?



Sounds like a plan!
Have a great one!-Casey

[casesofcoke]

Polishing step by step.
I used 80 grit first just because the peice was so scratched up-
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_1103.jpg
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_1104.jpg

used a "sanding block" to get it all flat, i.e. base moulding
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_1104.jpg
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_1109.jpg

120
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_1113.jpg

320
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_1115.jpg

water source with soap
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_1116.jpg


soak the wet sandpaper
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_1117.jpg



600 wet
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_1118.jpg

800 wet
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_1119.jpg

1000 wet
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_1119.jpg

1200 wet
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_1131.jpg

2000 wet
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_1135.jpg

Polishing products
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_1136.jpg

poor boy polishing cloth
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_1138.jpg

this polish first
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_1142.jpg


and this one last
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_1143.jpg
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_1145.jpg




I love it!
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_1149.jpg
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_1148.jpg
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_1152.jpg

see if I can polish this sucker!--Looks good without having to sand it. I'll get it looking like a mirror soon.
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_1150.jpg
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_1151.jpg

was in the polishing mood-
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_1155.jpg
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_1157.jpg



next I will polish the ep3 bracket, tensioner, and altenator



Have a great day!-Casey

[hybridracing]

Sick. Looking real good. You may want to make a cover for the top of the AC condenser that you can polish. :)

[casesofcoke]

Sick. Looking real good. You may want to make a cover for the top of the AC condenser that you can polish. :)

Thank You very much. I am going to run a full length RSX aluminum radiator. My temps are staying at 203*. So I may or may not use that condensor. But if I do it will be polished! Just waiting to pick up the hoses when I drop off the motor. Hopefully I have some on the side for me?

Yall have a Great day!- Casey

[TypeOne]

Thats awesome casey... good DIY work.

Give me a call when you have some time!

[casesofcoke]

I know this has nothing to do with Honda whatsoever but....wow....

http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/bandit20sun20set.jpg

that is all

Have a great day!- Casey

[ekmike]

dude your some good to polish things wow awsome work :D

[casesofcoke]

Polished some interior stuff-

Glove box handle
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_1175.jpg

Bezel-
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_1172.jpg

Have a great day!-Casey

[casesofcoke]

Polishing the RBC-

Hey David look here-

took off one of the pesky unused mounts
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_1180.jpg

wanted to make sure that there wasn't any waves in the plenum. Can't have you looking ghetto.
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_1177.jpg

Do you need this?
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_1186-1.jpg

smoothing out the transition
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_1184.jpg
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_1182.jpg
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_1181.jpg

Do you want the brake booster line moved here?
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_1187-1.jpg


Have a great day!-Casey

[TypeOne]

Casey,

I don't think that I'll need any of those ports.

I will end up pulling the brake booster port out and filling it in then drilling and tapping a hole on the bottom of it so I can run an AN fitting to my booster.

It looks awesome bro!!

Thanks!!

[JDMEK4COUPE]

Great Job!

[casesofcoke]

Who Dat!!!!!!!!!!

[JDMEK4COUPE]

Any Updates here?

[casesofcoke]

Sorry Mardi Gras was a little rough this year for some reason


Picked up a little something

http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_1308.jpg
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_1309-1.jpg
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_1310.jpg
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_1311.jpg
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_1312.jpg
5Zigen fnor1r 15x8 forged version 10.6lbs.

Got to make them as shiney as this thing-
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/47b4a45b06b4bb7c86e71947260c212a-ge.jpg

Have a great day!-Casey

[TypeOne]

LOL

Awesome picture.

[hybridracing]

Your the polish monster...:)

[Captain Destructo]

Your the polish monster...:)
Kind of what I was thinking.

[JDMEK4COUPE]

Polish Freak! LOL!

[Rune]

Nice build thread an project, serious polish there Thumps Up!

[casesofcoke]

Thanks for all the positive feedback!


One down three to go. Taking my time........

http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_1328.jpg
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_1330.jpg
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_1329.jpg
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_1336.jpg
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_1335.jpg

Have a great day!- Casey

[JDMEK4COUPE]

The SandPaper Companies Love You!

That's SICK!!!:eek: FREAKING AWESOME WORK!!!

[TypeOne]

Those look great Casey... any word on when they are going onto the car?

[t.schultz]

Bro your crazy!!!! I love it!

nohomo

[DecepticonDc5]

That is awesome and disgusting at the same time lol.

What happens when you get em all spiffy? How do you even care for something that pretty? Clear coat it? .... jw

[casesofcoke]

Those look great Casey... any word on when they are going onto the car?

I have to finish the rest of them first bud.
Bro your crazy!!!! I love it!


Thank You.
That is awesome and disgusting at the same time lol.

What happens when you get em all spiffy? How do you even care for something that pretty? Clear coat it? .... jw

Just sealer and wax.

Went to the junk yard today. Got some good stuff.
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_1356.jpg

started cleaning up some stuff.. well sorta-
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_1357.jpg


Just for fun-

http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/4432752139_64fe96b683_b.jpg
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/4433201170_1ca279e898_b.jpg

Have a Great day- Casey

[t.schultz]

Looks good man!

[JDMEK4COUPE]

Exeptional....

[casesofcoke]

Having a hard time trying to decide what color to paint my car.

I have narrowed it down to three choices-
1.BG33P Paradise blue green pearl- stock color
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/2887069193_0df6ae3684_o-1.jpg
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/800502256_8yEeN-XL.jpg
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/dsc0043.jpg
2.GM linen White- CLEAN
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/3790540127_717f2bf8a5_o.jpg
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/img1755a.jpg
3. Kustom Hot rods flatz smoke gray metallic- BAD to the bone
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/3168-original_ad63636c0dd4b5ae-1.jpg
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/3170-original_ad63636c0dd4b5ae.jpg
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/thumb1280x1280_3270441823_11714fb1d.jpg
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_1446-1.jpg
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_1444.jpg

What yall think?
Have a great one -Casey

[JDMEK4COUPE]

Vote for #1 & #3...

[Captain Destructo]

I agree, White is being used way to much lately. A suddel color or something mild, but completely different from the current trend like #1 would be my choice.

[casesofcoke]

I purchased a couple of things the other day-


-non SRS black dash with all black climate control (been a hard to come by item for me)
-new armrest
-new lip
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_1368.jpg

Thank you Brett for such an awesome deal!

The dash needed some plastic welding done due to cracks and there was one peice that had actually broke off. I should be finished with that soon. I finished polishing both door handles and I am working on another item that should be done real soon too.

I need to purchase all new ball joints, wheel bearings, bushings, and paint. I think I am going to go with the Paradis blue green. It has grown on me and it looks stock.

Yall have a great day!-Casey

[TypeOne]

Looking fantastic Casey, as always!

I think the color you're talking about is going to look great.

[casesofcoke]

small update

something better than nothing-
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_1371.jpg (http://s59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/?action=view&current=IMG_1371.jpg)
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_1377.jpg (http://s59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/?action=view&current=IMG_1377.jpg)
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_1379.jpg (http://s59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/?action=view&current=IMG_1379.jpg)


I wanted all my interior lights to match.

Yall have a great day!-Casey

[TypeOne]

All of your lights are going to be blue?

What about the lights in your cluster?

[t.schultz]

I would go with bg33p. dont see to many cars that color.

[casesofcoke]

All of your lights are going to be blue?

What about the lights in your cluster?

All amber leds in everything. The other bulb with the blue cover is stock.

I would go with bg33p. dont see to many cars that color.

Yeah I am really leaning towards that color.

Yall have a great Day!- Casey

[TypeOne]

All amber leds in everything. The other bulb with the blue cover is stock.



Thumbs up!!

[JDMEK4COUPE]

Nice Update Bro!

[k-series]

I agree, White is being used way to much lately. A suddel color or something mild, but completely different from the current trend like #1 would be my choice.

"subtle"

Just had to bust your chops a little since your sig is ultra impressive. :)

This build is amazing. I'm really looking forward to FINALLY getting into the full swing of mine and this is inspiration.

(Yes, Will, I'll FINALLY get to put all these great Hybrid parts to use....finally!)


Steve

[casesofcoke]

Got my new bushings in the other day.
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_1405.jpg
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_1406.jpg
These bushings are for the lower control arms, the front camber kit, and I also got them for the steering rack. Still need two more for the front lca.

Polished this mirror- please excuse the lint
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_1407.jpg
Thought it would look better than this
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_1412.jpg
Thats what I get for buying ebay stuff-- Carbon fiber "Spoon" mirrors my butt.

Ordered some stuff from Honda the other day. Should be here soon. But still have more stuff to polish.

Yall have a great day!- Casey

[TypeOne]

Looks awesome buddy!!

Whos painting your car?

[casesofcoke]

Looks awesome buddy!!

Whos painting your car?

Me


Have a great day!-Casey

[blownupdat1]

your addtiction to polishing has inspired me to go all out with whatever i can polish.haha nice work man!

[casesofcoke]

your addtiction to polishing has inspired me to go all out with whatever i can polish.haha nice work man!

Thank you! I am actually holding myself back with polishing. I want everything to compliment each other and not look too tacky. Trust me I debate what to polish because there is ALOT that can be polished.


Today I received some parts from Honda including-
2 lower ball joints
2 tie rod ends L&R
2 inner tie rod ends
2 dust boots with clips
3 block off plates for my console

I also received my bushings for the lca where the shock fork goes-
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_1416.jpg

I ordered "new" headlights too. There are only a couple other things I think I need. I might just bite the bullet and order a new bumper cover. The one I have from certifit doesn't impress me with the fitment. Does anyone have an oem front bumper cover in good condition they want to sell?
I also will be making a trip out to the junk yard again to pull the lower control arms assembly L&R so I don't have any down time. I am going to get that and some other stuff powder coated hoping to make it last. I need to grab the drivers side dash support as well.


Yall have a great day!- Casey

[JDMEK4COUPE]

Good Updatesss! :D

[TypeOne]

I like all of that stuff casey!!!

How ya been bro??

[casesofcoke]

I like all of that stuff casey!!!

How ya been bro??

Thanks man, been so busy lately with other stuff. Thought yall might need a break from my endless questions. Just joking. How much your powder coater charged you?

Have a great day buddy!-Casey

[JDMTOKER]

Just read all 21 pages AGAIN. I love all the polishing. I need to polish alot of stuff. Hope it turns out as nice as your stuff

[TypeOne]

Thanks man, been so busy lately with other stuff. Thought yall might need a break from my endless questions. Just joking. How much your powder coater charged you?

Have a great day buddy!-Casey

It wasn't that expensive... just depends on what you want him to do.

It was a couple hundred bucks to do all of the suspension, then about $350 to do all of the wheels.

[casesofcoke]

It wasn't that expensive... just depends on what you want him to do.

It was a couple hundred bucks to do all of the suspension, then about $350 to do all of the wheels.

Did he sand blast the stuff or did yall?
Have a great day!-Casey

[TypeOne]

Nope, he blasts everything.

[Skip01]

Shoot me a text Casey, got a idea for ya for my OEM honda stuff

[dead civic]

kinda of a noob and dumb question off the main subject.

what are you using to polish such things as plastic? and would it work to polish a car by hand. after a polish what do you have to do? wax?

suppet noob at making thing shiny

awesome demo on plishing metal.

and awesome thread you have here mang.

[casesofcoke]

Polishing plastic is easy. The way you can tell if you can polish it is if it powders when you sand it. If it doesn't powder, it cannot be polished.

I'm not sure exactly what you mean by polishing a whole car. But if you mean paint, yes you can polish by hand. BUT it is a very delicate process that needs alot of research on your part if you plan on DIY.

This is where I learned to polish.
http://www.cb7tuner.com/vbb/showthread.php?t=34067

Have a great day!-Casey

[TypeOne]

Whats up Casey!?

Haven't heard from you in a while brother... hope all is well!

Keeps us updated with the car!

[dead civic]

Polishing plastic is easy. The way you can tell if you can polish it is if it powders when you sand it. If it doesn't powder, it cannot be polished.

I'm not sure exactly what you mean by polishing a whole car. But if you mean paint, yes you can polish by hand. BUT it is a very delicate process that needs alot of research on your part if you plan on DIY.

This is where I learned to polish.
http://www.cb7tuner.com/vbb/showthread.php?t=34067

Have a great day!-Casey

thnaks man. good site with that DIY section. :) Imma do my moms car

[casesofcoke]

Been real busy lately. So my car has been on hold for a while. My wife tried to surprise me and ordered me a shift knob. But she forgot to log out and I found the order. She is so awesome!

This is what she got me-

Karcepts stainless knob next to my Circuit Hero knob (The only thing I did not like was the feel of the ring at the bottom.)
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_1562.jpg
You know I had to-
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_1564-1.jpg
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_1568.jpg

Still have to order four things before I paint.

1.Hybrid Cables
2.All four wheel bearings( integra)
3.96-98 TL wheel studs
4.Hybrid tensioner

I have a couple small things I will be taking some pics of that I have ordered. And I am waiting on my real exhaust.

Have a great day!-Casey

[dead civic]

ey man i just cleaned my moms and pops head lights using that link you hooked me up with... one set looked almost new. thanks man.

BTW your wife gots good tastes with surprises/

[t.schultz]

looking good casey!!!

[JDMEK4COUPE]

Looking Good!

How Are you Bro?

[casesofcoke]

Looking Good!

How Are you Bro?

Thanks for asking buddy. I'm doing good just been real busy. Between being sick, putting together a set for vacation bible school, working on my house and planning my little boys first birthday I just haven't had the time to do anything to the car. But things are slowing down, so I can work on my car. Sneak peek of whats going on next.
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_1570.jpg
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_1572.jpg

Have a great day!-Casey

[JDMEK4COUPE]

Woot Woot!!! Like It Bro!!! keep it Up!

[Clipsejr]

http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_1572.jpg

Have a great day!-Casey

Nice, Tanabe is old school. Dont see it on too many cars these days. You'll have to let us know hows it sounds once its on...

[TypeOne]

Thats a great exhaust... Nice deep sound to it.

[casesofcoke]

Thats a great exhaust... Nice deep sound to it.

It's the quietest exhaust I have ever had!



Had some down time and thought I would get rid of some parts I had accumulated on my bookshelf.

The aftermath-
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_1635.jpg

ES bushing are quite interesting to install!

Have a great day!-Casey

[TypeOne]

LOL

Tell me about it! One of the reasons why I chose to go with all new stuff on the EG.

[JDMEK4COUPE]

Had some down time and thought I would get rid of some parts I had accumulated on my bookshelf.

The aftermath-
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_1635.jpg

ES bushing are quite interesting to install!

Have a great day!-Casey


They are like new!!! LOL!

Wich ones you buy?

[casesofcoke]

They are like new!!! LOL!

Wich ones you buy?

Energy Supension- Black

[casesofcoke]

I spent two days prepping and coating my trunk and everything under the bumper.
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_1665-1.jpg
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_1664-1.jpg
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_1703.jpg
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_1704.jpg
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_1705.jpg

Have a great day!-Casey

[casesofcoke]

I have a couple of things for sell if anyone is interested.

Heres the link
http://www.k20a.org/forum/showthread.php?t=80796

Thanks. Have a great day!-Casey

[TypeOne]

Thats pretty neat Casey. I can see why you would coat the underside and all behind the bumper...

Why the inside of the tailights and trunk jam?

[casesofcoke]

Thats pretty neat Casey. I can see why you would coat the underside and all behind the bumper...

Why the inside of the tailights and trunk jam?

Because I found a couple of places where rust was forming. And I figured this stuff would last a good long time. I plan on doing under my wiper cowl, gas door cap and hole, and under all four wheel wells.

This is what I did today. I used Herculiner. This stuff is bad to the bone. If this stuff sticks to the metal like it does to my hands, I will be good to go.

Prepping takes a LOOOOOONG time. But worth it.

Before..............
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_1706.jpg

After..................
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_1707.jpg
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_1708.jpg

And this is the 3rd car where this crap just lifts out with little effort. I guess with the heat down here there is no need for dry ice.
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_1714.jpg

It was pretty late when I finished, I will get some good day shots later.
Have a great day!-Casey

[casesofcoke]

I had some eg6 power folding mirrors up for sell and wanted to take them apart to prove that they were indeed power folding. I am actually think about keeping them now. I would love to have CraftSquare mirrors but I'm not spending that much time to find a set let alone pay that much for them.

Dirty,dirty,dirty..
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_1720.jpg
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_1724.jpg
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_1725.jpg

Guess this is for heated mirrors?
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_1721.jpg

Looks like a cute little timing belt huh?
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_1723.jpg

Picked up a mirror from a sedan.(driver's side was cracked) Put it in the oven and switched the back plates.Good to go!
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_1727.jpg

Clean
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_1726.jpg

Have a great day!-Casey

[TypeOne]

Pretty neat Casey...

Looking forward to the day when the outside gets the attention it wants. :-P

[casesofcoke]

Pretty neat Casey...

Looking forward to the day when the outside gets the attention it wants. :-P

You and me both!
Have a great day!-Casey

[casesofcoke]

Man I drove to Mississippi today to pick an oem front bumper. I asked the guy several timeson the phone if it was a Certifit or a replacement bumper. He assured me that it was an original bumper. I drove all the way out there for a Certifit bumper! He wanted $75 for it. I kindly refused stating a brand new Certifit costs $40. Oh well, guess I just need to spend the money and order it from Honda.

Have a great day!-Casey

[casesofcoke]

I received my strut bar in the mail today. I have to say this is the worst packaged item I have ever seen.
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_1733.jpg
It has some scratches and dings that I want to polish out. I started with 320 wet and rubbed, and rubbed , and rubbed. I went outside and tried some paint stripper...nothing. Tommorow I will try some oven cleaner. It must have an anodized clear coating.

I dont own a teggy so no R for me.
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_1737.jpg
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_1741.jpg

I was thinking of purchasing the rear ITR bar to match, but I am not paying $350 for it.
Thats crazy.
Have a great day!-Casey

[casesofcoke]

I was right about the ITR strut bar. It was clear anodized. Broke out the Heavy duty oven cleaner, let it sit in the sun and it came bubling off. I prepped and Herculined under my wiper cowl and my gas cap cover and hole. I also painted my wipers too.

http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_1743.jpg
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_1742.jpg

Having fun with the Makita and wire wheel-

http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_1744.jpg

I will post pics of the rest later.
Have a great day!-Casey

[casesofcoke]

I am a happy man!
Have a great day!-Casey

[casesofcoke]

I'm so exited and I just can't hide it. I'm about to loose control and I think I like it!

http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_1760.jpg

Have a great day!-Casey

[ekmike]

I'm so exited and I just can't hide it. I'm about to loose control and I think I like it!

http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_1760.jpg

Have a great day!-Casey

what did you use on this because i have my rims i need to do.

Thanks, mike

[casesofcoke]

what did you use on this because i have my rims i need to do.

Thanks, mike

http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_1763.jpg

*****Warning!- This stuff will burn the crap out of anything it touches. Make sure to use somewhere the wind is NOT blowing. Keep water close to you in case it gets on your skin.
And it works really good in direct sunlight.

Have a great day!-Casey

[TypeOne]

I need more pictures Casey!

You're going to put new stickers on those wheels once you get finished with them right??

[casesofcoke]

I need more pictures Casey!

You're going to put new stickers on those wheels once you get finished with them right??

I might put an "hr" sticker on there. Kind of like the DC on the te37s Block drives.

Just finished one wheel and one strut bar.

Are you ready?............
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_1752.jpg
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_1757-1.jpg
Fresh out of stripping-
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_1759-1.jpg
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_1764.jpg

Sanding done. Shiney without no polish whatsoever-
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_1766.jpg
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_1768.jpg

Yeah- :D
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_1769.jpg
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_1770.jpg
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_1776.jpg
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_1774.jpg

http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_1777.jpg
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_1772.jpg

Strut bar ends
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_1779.jpg
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_1778.jpg

Have a great day!-Casey

[t.schultz]

you never cease to amaze me Casey. and it was nice meeting you the other day!

[casesofcoke]

you never cease to amaze me Casey. and it was nice meeting you the other day!

Thank you. And it was nice meeting you as well!
Have a nice day!-Casey

[ekmike]

your crazy :) looks awsome cant wait to see this on the car. Oh and thanks for the help for the spray can it works awsome.

[casesofcoke]

#2 - Done.-

http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_1805.jpg
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_1806.jpg


Running out of room-

http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_1812.jpg

Have a great day!-Casey

[JDMEK4COUPE]

Ohhh F&^K! You R The Polish Man!!!

That looks Awesome!!! Mega LIKE!!!!

[casesofcoke]

Not bad for $130
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_1829.jpg
Have a great day!-Casey

[cw3263]

ok ok ok ok, over the top sick build, love the car, love the attention to detail, love the polished wheels, and love the flat metallic silver color, flipping trough twenty some pages really give me motivation to start on mine, hella dope bro :eek::eek:

[casesofcoke]

Another man's trash, my treasure!

http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/CaseyCoker/IMG_1844.jpg

Have a great day!-Casey

[TypeOne]

hahaha is that the cardata thing?


Pretty neat.. where are you going to mount it?

[adoboNkanin]

after reading your thread it made me want to polish that shift knob i have. now i want to polish whatever i can lmao. aren't you a local?

[JDMEK4COUPE]

Another man's trash, my treasure!

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Have a great day!-Casey

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