Its very refreshing to see people who do this for a living run into the same issues we driveway wrenchers do. Random bolts falling off stuff, all your tools out by the time you're done, cant find something so you get a new one then you lose the new one but find the old one.
The trick to those "camber" bolts, if you ever have to get it free. Biggest breaker bar you have + penetrating fluid + heat to get the nut off, put the nut on the end of the bolt, cool the bolt with more penetrating fluid. Torch the knuckle and get the knuckle as hot as possible without heating the bolt. BFH the bolt. Once it budges, it will come out.
A great simple build! The EP3 had such a low VTEC cross over, I am sure its a much more fun car now. Just needs a little breathing room on the back end haha. This was a great build to follow!
@@stasilin5533 yes it does, just on intake side only and it comes on at 2300rpm. k20a's k24a's have vtec on both intake and exhaust and comes on at 5500rpm. K20a3 has vtec, just not the performance version of vtec.
Awesome Video John, George,Jeff..... it doesnt always go smooth when doing mods or repairs, (the frozen bolt on rear LCA n fuel pump issue, alignment). I love that you included the unplanned delays, even pro shops run into issues here n there. I Enjoyed all 30mins of it!! Loved engine start up, you got me good!!! Lol. 😂
I’m sure George was very sad to see her go… to be honest a k20z3 8th gen will be just as much if not more fun once you do the ktuned cmc especially when it’s a mugen😭
What part number or model magna flow resonator did u guys use for this EP I’m trying to reduce the noise on my EP any chance you guys could let me know?
I'll be honest i havent seen the other parts but did you by chance buy a kit for the mounts? im buying a A2 and have the generic run down going for it like cams, ported/polished head, oil pump etc... i just wanna know if i have to buy the motor mounts separately lol
I have just started watching your videos on the EP3 Series and i went out an bough a K24(RBB-3) and now i want to swap my hatch dont know where to start on the ECU/ECM....What Kpro do i buy???
Are you pretty excited for the S2000 having a re-release for 2020? I am super excited. I wonder if the car would be any fun if they used the K20C engine instead of the F22C engine. I know that won't happen, but I can imagine.
wackomanx It’s not a re release of the S2000. These are potential optional front bumper and lights. Right now it’s a prototype build by Honda in Japan.
Love the build, But a quick question,about the rear 5 lug. Did you just swap out the hub, or did you swap out the whole assembly. I know the pad caliper and rotor are identical dimension. Yes I know it's one extra lug nut. Just wanting to save on labor or swapping out the whole rear upright.
i have a friend with a 2004 civic SIR ep3 in alberta canada and thinking of replicating your build. what ecu and engine management did you use for this build? did you reuse the 5 speed open differential? and can we replace the stock flywheel with dc5 type r chromoly LW flywheel? thanks in advance.
I have a question I desperately need an answer to. I've recently completed my euro r k20a swap ek, and its bogging down at wot only. Clean sweep on the tps, new pump and filter, new oem k20a2 crank sensor, 320cc oem injectors, 50psi at the rail steady. I've tried various basemaps hondata provides and I still cant find one that doesnt do this. So far, the k20a2, itr cam, cai, header calibration runs the car best in terms of drivability, but the prb itr type r cal runs it best. Just not on wot. If I ease into it, it screams. Vtec functions as it should, cooling operates perfectly, vss operates as it should (gauge and ecu), all grounds are clean, tight, and proper. I'm loosing my mind chasing this down. It's a prb ecu, and yes I'm running the proper 02 rsx type s factory wideband denso o2 sensor. Secondary disabled. Lean protection on. Multiplexor disabled, trans gearing set to integra type r. No knocking, no valve noise, solid oil pressure. No check engine lights, but it still does this bog at wot. Is this a timing related thing?? To the best of my knowledge the motor has never been opened. It's very clean. What basemap tune do you guys load onto these k20a's?
@@musshwins412 Once the car was tuned the issue went away so im assuming it was related to the k20a itr basemap hondata provides. I run 93 at sea level and the tunes are for 91 at 3000ft so my o2 was leaning out the tune compensating for better fuel than the map itself was looking for.
if you have the vehicle about $2.5k for this type build with stock exhaust. Kpro - $900-1300 depending on where you get it K24a2/ K24a longblock - $700 Flywheel and Clutch from RSX-S/06-11SI - $300-500 Optional- 4-2-1Header + 3" exhaust $900-1400 CAI - $100-200 Stiffer engine mounts - $300-500 k20a2 oil pump - $280-400 everything else is a straight swap really and most parts are interchangable between the k20a3 and k24's.
As much OEM parts that you use why not use OE coolant? Surely you'll understand that not all coolant is the same. Also why havent you guys invested in a vacuum fill system for the cooling? Turns it into a 5 minute job
Intake will be addressed on next stage - header, intake, 3” exhaust next and retune 👍🏻 we just needed to get it running and stock airbox did not fit in k24a2
Get right with God LHT crew. Tomorrow might be your last day on this earth. Embrace the saving grace of Jesus THE Christ.. Sincerly a fool for you, with a few days left living...
@@LHTPerformance No asolutley not, but when life runs out you prioritice diffrently. You seem more honest than most. But I will be dead before the end of this year. Just a warning in LOVE. Not ment as critisicm, but a warning to those watching this channel. Sorry if it came across as critisicm. Love your content. (english 4th language so forgive me for any innuendo faults).
And please pray for me and my family. You come across as God fearing and God believing, why else would you answer me. LHT crew, you never use foul language, so you are probably more in church than this sinner(me!!) so a shoutout in church would be exceedingly welcomed. I am just 45 with a 10 year old daughter.
rekleif I’m so sorry to hear this. We do keep the channel as our children watch as well as others. We encourage our viewers to involve their children in their hobbies and passion. We wish you all the best and hope things are as good as they can be. Thanks so much for watching and following along.
@@LHTPerformance And that is the right ting to do(regarding keeping a clean language). May God bless you abundantly . We need more like you. I get appalled by some of the language in my daughters subscribed to list. She is ten with a youth licence here on YT. God bless. And if you smoke(readers of this), please stop or you might be in my situasion in a few years.
Its very refreshing to see people who do this for a living run into the same issues we driveway wrenchers do. Random bolts falling off stuff, all your tools out by the time you're done, cant find something so you get a new one then you lose the new one but find the old one.
Epic what George said. “It’s not the size that matters”.😇
The trick to those "camber" bolts, if you ever have to get it free. Biggest breaker bar you have + penetrating fluid + heat to get the nut off, put the nut on the end of the bolt, cool the bolt with more penetrating fluid. Torch the knuckle and get the knuckle as hot as possible without heating the bolt. BFH the bolt. Once it budges, it will come out.
That red Integra is pure lust.. beautiful friggin car 🚗
You guys are work horses. Great work on this EP3. Can't wait to see more of the Mugen SI! Merry Christmas, guys.
I’m sure we’ll show it.
Good thing you did that first easy run. Wouldn’t want to hurt that motor right out of gate by going crazy
wantapgt We actually did two partial runs first. It was a previous tune I did, so it was fairly close.
EP3 + bronze TE37=♥️
A great simple build! The EP3 had such a low VTEC cross over, I am sure its a much more fun car now. Just needs a little breathing room on the back end haha. This was a great build to follow!
The EP3 K20A3 doesn't really have a VTEC cross over.
@@stasilin5533 yes it does, just on intake side only and it comes on at 2300rpm. k20a's k24a's have vtec on both intake and exhaust and comes on at 5500rpm. K20a3 has vtec, just not the performance version of vtec.
which ecu you use for the k24 in the ep3
That ep is crying out for one of your custom titanium exhausts and bigger header!!
Late night fun = one like from me. Good job guys
you got me on the start up that was great 🤣😂
Lol.
That's crazy on the exhaust. Sweet build guys
Awesome Video John, George,Jeff..... it doesnt always go smooth when doing mods or repairs, (the frozen bolt on rear LCA n fuel pump issue, alignment). I love that you included the unplanned delays, even pro shops run into issues here n there. I Enjoyed all 30mins of it!! Loved engine start up, you got me good!!! Lol. 😂
Good work guys, I'm ready for some Mugen SI content now!
Always loved bronze wheels. Happy holidays guys and Esther 😁.keep doing what you do we appreciate ya
Keep vtec alive👍🏼
Wasn’t expecting that big of a difference by the exhaust being un clipped
That Ep is sick!!!!
Can’t believe you let the integra get rained on lol that would live in my living room lol
Chris Honda It hasn’t been polished yet. Once it’s cleaned things will be different
I love the great work you guys do and the way you have good clean fun while you’re working. Keep the videos coming.😁👌🏾👍🏽
Great job on the EP3, love the TE37's.
This would look sweet with a Type-R front bumper
damn i love those wheels, no expense sparred there. Also looking forward to the twin loop exhaust sound and power numbers.
Another sweet build
I love ep3, Im planning to buy another one soon, of a full time attack style
They do good for AutoX style racing, not autocross but like track racing autox.
I love time attack builds over drag set ups depending on the car
CRX 😍
You guys ever use the LHT blue coolant Honda, just looks cooler not that it matters, love the VTEC engagement nice and subtle wit the stock exhaust
I’m sure George was very sad to see her go… to be honest a k20z3 8th gen will be just as much if not more fun once you do the ktuned cmc especially when it’s a mugen😭
Tell Jeff I need that stock muffler. I'm in NWFL so shipping wont be too bad!!!
Looks like my EP3 :D basically identical with my car but i got a K24A2.
We did put a 24a2 in it 👍🏻
Jeff Fernandez oh ok, baseline dyno was low, so I thought it was a a4 or something
What part number or model magna flow resonator did u guys use for this EP I’m trying to reduce the noise on my EP any chance you guys could let me know?
So most of the harness hooks up to the K20 or K24 engine? My plan is to swap out the K20A3 to an later to a later So engine or K24 engine
I'll be honest i havent seen the other parts but did you by chance buy a kit for the mounts? im buying a A2 and have the generic run down going for it like cams, ported/polished head, oil pump etc... i just wanna know if i have to buy the motor mounts separately lol
I have just started watching your videos on the EP3 Series and i went out an bough a K24(RBB-3) and now i want to swap my hatch dont know where to start on the ECU/ECM....What Kpro do i buy???
Was there any modifications made to the k20 wiring harness? I'm planning on picking up a k24a2 this week for my ep3.
Are you pretty excited for the S2000 having a re-release for 2020? I am super excited. I wonder if the car would be any fun if they used the K20C engine instead of the F22C engine. I know that won't happen, but I can imagine.
wackomanx It’s not a re release of the S2000. These are potential optional front bumper and lights. Right now it’s a prototype build by Honda in Japan.
how does the k24 engine work with the same ecu of k20? do I do other ecu programming?
How do those tires grip? I have 235 Federal RSRR's and it drives really good.
Perfect
Love the build,
But a quick question,about the rear 5 lug.
Did you just swap out the hub, or did you swap out the whole assembly. I know the pad caliper and rotor are identical dimension. Yes I know it's one extra lug nut. Just wanting to save on labor or swapping out the whole rear upright.
Uber ride share We changed just the hub. The lower bolt was frozen.
Swapping a k24a2 into an rsx and need to make an intake. What kind of elbow is off the throttle body? Great vid!
Matthew Trudeau 3” 45 degree silicone coupler
What header are you going to use?
bhadz100 on the ep3? I modified the Jackson racing race header to fit
@@georgefitzgerald5861 Thanks George!
What was vtec set to on this car? My tuner set mine to 4900
didn't realize how restrictive the stock exhaust is. Im curious to know if the stock tsx had similar size piping from the factory
Stock EP3 piping is 1 3/4" super tiny stuff
Scott Waters I knew it wouldn’t too good. 25whp will be back soon. 👍🏻
Scott Waters, holy mother of god! Yeah thats super restricted!!
Jeez thats smaller than a stock integra exhaust.
Question guys I have the skunk2 pros 2 and their bouncy, any help would be very appreciated. And thanks for the nice vids
i have a friend with a 2004 civic SIR ep3 in alberta canada and thinking of replicating your build. what ecu and engine management did you use for this build? did you reuse the 5 speed open differential? and can we replace the stock flywheel with dc5 type r chromoly LW flywheel? thanks in advance.
Ronald San Pedro Hello, we did re use the 5 speed transmission and the car already had Hondata K-Pro.
@@LHTPerformance thanks for the tip.
No Type-S oil pump?
Did you keep it a 5speed or 6speed?
I dont know if k-pro is the same as s300 v3, but you can set your tps through hondata
I have a question I desperately need an answer to. I've recently completed my euro r k20a swap ek, and its bogging down at wot only. Clean sweep on the tps, new pump and filter, new oem k20a2 crank sensor, 320cc oem injectors, 50psi at the rail steady. I've tried various basemaps hondata provides and I still cant find one that doesnt do this. So far, the k20a2, itr cam, cai, header calibration runs the car best in terms of drivability, but the prb itr type r cal runs it best. Just not on wot. If I ease into it, it screams. Vtec functions as it should, cooling operates perfectly, vss operates as it should (gauge and ecu), all grounds are clean, tight, and proper. I'm loosing my mind chasing this down. It's a prb ecu, and yes I'm running the proper 02 rsx type s factory wideband denso o2 sensor. Secondary disabled. Lean protection on. Multiplexor disabled, trans gearing set to integra type r. No knocking, no valve noise, solid oil pressure. No check engine lights, but it still does this bog at wot. Is this a timing related thing?? To the best of my knowledge the motor has never been opened. It's very clean. What basemap tune do you guys load onto these k20a's?
You need a piggy back ecu to tune it correctly. kpro or aem.
@@musshwins412 i was running kprov2. The car is sold though.
@@Bytrl did you solve the problem? what caused it?
@@musshwins412 Once the car was tuned the issue went away so im assuming it was related to the k20a itr basemap hondata provides. I run 93 at sea level and the tunes are for 91 at 3000ft so my o2 was leaning out the tune compensating for better fuel than the map itself was looking for.
Are you sure the bearing hub shaft is the same size for the five lug swap ..make sure the wheels are on flush
chuckswhip Yes. Checked and double checked.
What harness did you run
The EP3 harness
#LHTPERFECTION
Nice build, what mods does the K24w7 respond good to?
Seatbelt pads and muffler tip
What would be the ball park for a build like this?
"More than you can afford, Pal"
@@pepperfish_ yeah you're correct. Better sell the R to afford this build. Thanks karen
if you have the vehicle about $2.5k for this type build with stock exhaust.
Kpro - $900-1300 depending on where you get it
K24a2/ K24a longblock - $700
Flywheel and Clutch from RSX-S/06-11SI - $300-500
Optional-
4-2-1Header + 3" exhaust $900-1400
CAI - $100-200
Stiffer engine mounts - $300-500
k20a2 oil pump - $280-400
everything else is a straight swap really and most parts are interchangable between the k20a3 and k24's.
What a better exhaust size bolt on tsx engine 60 70 76 mm? exhaust diameter
As much OEM parts that you use why not use OE coolant? Surely you'll understand that not all coolant is the same.
Also why havent you guys invested in a vacuum fill system for the cooling? Turns it into a 5 minute job
I don't like to mix coolants. The car came with green, without flushing the system I prefer stick with the same fluid.
On k pro?
DING DING! WINNER!!! lol
Why is the unrestricted hp still so low?
Carlos David / 205whp low?=250hp at the Franck from a 2.4L NA motor. 20% more displacement & more than 40% extra hp= not bad at all
Did u have to buy kpro for this swap
steve martinez It was already in the car, but YES.
should of put a jdm k20 type r engine just my opinion
I spot a crx :)
We need a crx video
Hot Air Intake?
andrey ss was thinking the same thing 🤔
Hot air intake is hurting my soul, small OG TE37s help mend it
running a cold air intake in most parts of Florida is suicide for your engine. Flash flooding in the rainy season every year
Intake will be addressed on next stage - header, intake, 3” exhaust next and retune 👍🏻 we just needed to get it running and stock airbox did not fit in k24a2
As mentioned in the video, This was a quick intake made at 11:30pm to finish the car
You all are located in Virginia?
KhyoteJinkens FLORIDA.
LHTPerformance lol. Thank you.
If anyone is looking for that tool to buy Lisle makes one part# 63000
Lol the oil filter is a total drain pain...sprayed the whole car down with brake cleaner
Lol. Yes, terrible placement
Get right with God LHT crew. Tomorrow might be your last day on this earth. Embrace the saving grace of Jesus THE Christ.. Sincerly a fool for you, with a few days left living...
rekleif What the heck is that , did we say something to upset you ?
@@LHTPerformance No asolutley not, but when life runs out you prioritice diffrently. You seem more honest than most. But I will be dead before the end of this year. Just a warning in LOVE. Not ment as critisicm, but a warning to those watching this channel. Sorry if it came across as critisicm. Love your content. (english 4th language so forgive me for any innuendo faults).
And please pray for me and my family. You come across as God fearing and God believing, why else would you answer me. LHT crew, you never use foul language, so you are probably more in church than this sinner(me!!) so a shoutout in church would be exceedingly welcomed. I am just 45 with a 10 year old daughter.
rekleif I’m so sorry to hear this. We do keep the channel as our children watch as well as others. We encourage our viewers to involve their children in their hobbies and passion. We wish you all the best and hope things are as good as they can be. Thanks so much for watching and following along.
@@LHTPerformance And that is the right ting to do(regarding keeping a clean language). May God bless you abundantly . We need more like you. I get appalled by some of the language in my daughters subscribed to list. She is ten with a youth licence here on YT. God bless. And if you smoke(readers of this), please stop or you might be in my situasion in a few years.