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4th gen complete overhaulin review last 18 months review

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4th gen complete overhaulin review last 18 months review

Post by Kemp » Mon Mar 03, 2014 8:32 pm

Hi,

i would like to show you what i did over the last 18 months.
I love my 4 th gen that i own since 16 years, it was my first car and i still love it.
Below my mod list and a lot of pics that are really sorted :)

Engine:
1.) JDM H22A 200 bhp all gaskets replaced
2.) M2B4 LSD Tranny
3.) Lightweight flywheel (Fidanza)
4.)Stage 1 Clutch Exedy
5.) Balance shafts removal (Kaizenspeed)
6.) 2.5" straight through mid-section
7.)Skunk2 Intake Manifold incl 68 MM TB
8.) Air IntakeJDM Prelude Type-S
9.)Hytech Replica Header
10.)100 CPI Cat
11.)2,5" Varex remote controlled Rear Muffler
12.)Hondata S300 P28
13.)Walbro Fuel Pump
14.)Carbon Fiber spark plug cover
15.) NGK Spark plug wires
16.) Hasport drive shafts

Acessories:
1.) Remove AC and all his components
2.) convert from ABS to non ABS brakelines
3.) delete and remove PAS
4.) installed lighter battery
5.) remove all unneeded wiring like AC PAS ABS

Supsension and Brakes
1.)Convert it from 4ws back to 2ws again, its a EDM BB3 we´ve converted it from 2ws to 4ws nearly 10 years ago but now it has to go again
2.)K-Sport Coilovers
3.) Install lighter wheels(OZ Ultraleggera 7x16)
4.) upgrade to vtec brakes incl legend twin pot brake calipers
5.)replaced all wheel bearing and upper/under ball joint
6.) ST Suspension anti roll bars
7.) Innovative traction bar
8.) Innovative motor mounts
9.) all around ferrodo ds2500 brake pads
10.) Wiechers front upper front strut bar
11.) Tramroadmotors rear strut bar
12.) all parts sandblastet and powdercoated or freshly painted

Exterieur:
1.) Depo Headlights
2.) carbon fiber sunroof
3.) Carbon fiber trunk
4.) remove rear wiper incl wiring
5.) Carbon fiber hood
8.)complete waxed and protected with mike sanders anti corrosion fat thats why some parts still looking greasy

Interieur:
1.) removed all speaker and all components (wiring)
2.) converted to jdm mid facelift rear section (without sexblocker)
3.) removed all sound deadending
4.) removed spare tyre
5.) removed rear seat belts
6.) 96 integra steering wheel
7.)facelift vtec el dials incl wiring loom
8.) Some interieur parts in carbon look using water printed transfer

Maybe i forgot to write down some mods

Some interieur pics before and after

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Good old 200 k mileage trusty but boring engine :)

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removal of 4ws components
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PAS delete
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ABS to non ABS convert
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Some pics of the donator car, i was really sad to brake this car it was a 30k mileage BB4 that i bought a few years ago, but japanese imports really hate UK and German weather and it had a lot of rust also tested the hytech replica
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Resprayed the interieur, bottom and the engine bay of the car in black since undecided about the exterieur colour,
i was really sursprised since there were no rust spots anywhere
:D
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Engine bay
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And finally it was panted again in oem R82P
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Some random pics
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On 2th April the hondata ecu will be tuned hope to gain some horses, i really dont know how much i can expect was never on a dyno :)

I´ll upload an soundfile in the next few days incl final pictures, please excuse typing error im from greece and living in germany
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Post by mercutio » Mon Mar 03, 2014 9:03 pm

not seen this level of commitment since madmaxx 8-) great work buddy
bristol_bb4 wrote:ahhh a 5th gen, i love 5th gens :D :lol:
Dino wrote:I loves the 5th gen really.... just dont quote me on it... ;)
4thgenphil wrote:Mines 4 1/4 unches mate, sorry

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Post by Doggo » Mon Mar 03, 2014 9:04 pm

Nice work! Super clean 8-)

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Post by mercutio » Mon Mar 03, 2014 9:08 pm

Doggo wrote:Nice work! Super clean 8-)





(Should someone tell him he put the steering wheel back in on the wrong side? :? )

SSSHHHHHHHHH I didn't say anything poor sod never noticed
bristol_bb4 wrote:ahhh a 5th gen, i love 5th gens :D :lol:
Dino wrote:I loves the 5th gen really.... just dont quote me on it... ;)
4thgenphil wrote:Mines 4 1/4 unches mate, sorry

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Post by Doggo » Mon Mar 03, 2014 9:09 pm

:lol:

OOh that's a bit spooky now. Teach me to change my mind. :lol:

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Post by Ash.Z » Mon Mar 03, 2014 9:10 pm

Well done! It looks like you've worked really hard, and the results are worth it.
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Post by mercutio » Mon Mar 03, 2014 9:11 pm

:lol: :twisted:
bristol_bb4 wrote:ahhh a 5th gen, i love 5th gens :D :lol:
Dino wrote:I loves the 5th gen really.... just dont quote me on it... ;)
4thgenphil wrote:Mines 4 1/4 unches mate, sorry

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Post by NafemanNathan » Mon Mar 03, 2014 9:12 pm

Great build mate 8) I can't wait to strip my chassis down to that much detail :D

Think I've found my next month's nomination for LOTM ;-)

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Post by JDM-BB4 » Mon Mar 03, 2014 9:34 pm

Wow what an overhaul!

Great work. I'm looking forward to seeing more.
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Post by Froidas » Mon Mar 03, 2014 9:39 pm

Wow, another one ! Now that's what I call a build :) Awesome !
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