Who wants to see a new member do a K Swapped Wagovan?

austinsb3639austinsb3639 New Wagonist
in New User Introductions
Been browsing since I bought my Wagovan in May. I will be doing a Kswap in it and will be posting progress as I go along. Mounts already welded and getting ready for paint. I hope you all will enjoy.
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  • AlphaxomegaAlphaxomega Senior Wagonist
    have seen one but it was super mickey mouse lol
    hopefully yours looks cleaner :D
    want PICS!
  • stampernstampern Senior Wagonist
    Yes - pics would be awesome.
  • CharbCharb Administrator
    Prove it.

    Talk is cheap.
  • lafwagonlafwagon Wagonist
    lets see some progress pics.......
  • turbo_tegturbo_teg Council Member
    yeah there was the k'd one like 2 years ago it was blue and rusty i think i dont know what happend but i bet it got sold and parted.....

    PIX!
  • austinsb3639austinsb3639 New Wagonist
    OK guys Im gonna take a few pics right now and get them posted. Thing will be nasty. Attn: Honda Tuning. I will be in your mag. :wink:
  • CharbCharb Administrator
    Charb1618 wrote:
    Prove it.

    Talk is cheap.
  • austinsb3639austinsb3639 New Wagonist
    You are right it is cheap but here is the proof.
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    Passenger side mount.
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    Things I need.
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    Mockup motor.
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    Fresh less than 5000 Miles K20Z3 Motor going into the Shuttle.
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    Why must we have to pull the tank to get to the Fuel Pump. Walbro 255 installed.
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    Bay outside.
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    Rear disc swap what a pain in the ass.
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    Little dusty from body work in the bay.
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    Side Interior.
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    My other K swapped Car.
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    Hydro Clutch master hole. Don't worry it will be cleaned up.
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    Back of bay.
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    Passenger side mount welded in.
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    Tranny after Rebuild.
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    EP3 tranny finished ready to mount.
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    My K hatch at the track.
  • CharbCharb Administrator
    Well played sir.

    Get off the internet and go finish your wagon :mrgreen:
  • mugenmanrmugenmanr Band Wagon
    this should be a good finish. good luck with it.
  • ohyeahcrxohyeahcrx New Wagonist
    2 K swapped cars....many people are envious of just one, but you have 2. Good work my friend.
  • austinsb3639austinsb3639 New Wagonist
    Thanks for all the comments guys. Off to get some parts. I will update with any progress.
    Austin
  • ricefighterricefighter Wagonist
    Godspeed.............................


    wagon................4ever.............
  • AlphaxomegaAlphaxomega Senior Wagonist
    now thats a k-swap :D
    if i ever drive this i have to wear a condom, for protection. ;)
  • austinsb3639austinsb3639 New Wagonist
    Bay is almost ready for paint. Pictures tomorrow.
  • superhatchsuperhatch Moderator
    Did you use a different gearset? Why did you decide to go with the A3 trans?

    Hope all goes well with the swap. :mrgreen:
  • bam-bambam-bam Council Member
    I'm impressed. Finish it up and let's see it!
  • austinsb3639austinsb3639 New Wagonist
    I decided on the A3 tranny because of drag racing the car and simple highway RPM's. I am running the Z3 tranny in my hatch and driving on the highway at 70MPH is at around I think 3200 which is High and loud. I also have to switch into 5th gear at the track. Ouch. I will eventually put in the si lsd in the ep3 tranny but for a car I will drive a lot, The 5 speed will suffice. Reason 2 is that I picked up the tranny for next to nothing with a grind so I figured with a rebuild it will be next to new. As far as gearing goes, I am running stock ratios. Should be fine on the street and the track. I really am worried about the suspension thing right now. I want to go with Koni's but what springs. Maybe I will cheat for a bit and get those Raceland Coilovers. I don't want to be slammed but pretty low would be my choice. Suggestions are welcomed. Remember I will have a bit more weight in the front. BTW. Who has some extended tophats for me? :wink:
  • RustyWagonRustyWagon Band Wagon
    this is awesome
  • austinsb3639austinsb3639 New Wagonist
    So I promised some pictures of progress, It doesn't look like much but it is a lot. Sanded bay down for paint. Cut out unneeded seam sealer. Applied finishing putty. It is now dry and needs a final sand. My body guy is going to weld in all the holes in the bay I am just getting the worst of the work out of the way. The body was really rusted in 1 spot on the passenger rear door so I made a new panel from scratch and welded it in. Fit is good just needs sanded down. Also found a wagovan in the junk yard and took all that I needed. My hatch now stays open on its own.
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    body panel in.
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    hatch open on its own.
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    Bay with putty
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    I also ordered all that I need except the ecu from Hybrid Racing. Should be in this week.
    Get excited this thing s only a few months from being on the road.
    bay wth putty 2
  • austinsb3639austinsb3639 New Wagonist
    O yeah anybody have an idea on exhaust. I am gonna run it through the tunnel but where for the exit? Maybe dual through the middle? maybe 1 angled out the left or right. I don't know do we have a link for exhausts? It will be 3 inch I think just have to work out the details.
    Austin
  • AlphaxomegaAlphaxomega Senior Wagonist
    i like it when exhaust setups looks stock, but thats just me :D
  • austinsb3639austinsb3639 New Wagonist
    Usually I am with you but this is more for function than form this time. The Shuttle's exhause is too small for the K-Motor and too many bends make it restrictive and the extra piping adds weight. I dont want a huge exhaust out of the back, something subtle and stock looking but I want to go with more of a straight exit. Do you guys have pictures of different ways you have routed exhaust?
    Austin
  • PeterPansWagovanPeterPansWagovan Wagonist
    Ill have to post a pic of mine .. runs right down the middle tunnel, up and over rear crossmember through the mid, angles towards drivers side and exits out the existing hole in the bumper, lets me put on an after market muffler with ease. Had mine done and my wagon buddy alexanderlewolf is planning on redoing his and his wife's the same way. Anyways, pics up tomorrow when its light out. :D
  • oldschoolhatcholdschoolhatch Band Wagon
    wow thats coming along nicely, cant wait to see more. also, your hatch is looking pretty great too
  • crx toadcrx toad Band Wagon
    Looks like a great project. I'd like to see a CRV drivetrain into a Wagon.
  • wagonguy909wagonguy909 Wagonist
    do work son
  • EF-ingwagonEF-ingwagon New Wagonist
    awesome cant wait for more
  • JP PatchesJP Patches Band Wagon
    want MOAR!
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