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ekswapdude
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whats up HCW... im almost finished with my ekj project and there is a rt4wd wago here in my town... its cheap but it doesnt run... im still searching very much all over this site and my first few main concerns are:
engine swap and suspension
cruise control
audio...
just my main interests before i get into a project...
my wife doesnt hate the idea of another project cause it is a 4 door and it will get better than 18 mpg highway (vw touareg v8 awd for sale also) and it will keep me busy...
engine swap and suspension
cruise control
audio...
just my main interests before i get into a project...
my wife doesnt hate the idea of another project cause it is a 4 door and it will get better than 18 mpg highway (vw touareg v8 awd for sale also) and it will keep me busy...
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If anything, I say buy the RT4WD if its cheap and in good condition; pretty hard to come by, at least if its with little to no rust or major body damage to interior repairs needed.... Doesn't cost much to buy a healthy low mileage engine + with a standard tuneup before drop in, to going about afterwards installing/repairing cruise control, suspension, to an audio system. Plus you could part ways with the engine if it has one that isn't running, get some cash flow back...
Anyways, your wife will love the wagon, its pretty spacious and perfect for shopping for food to taking out fam/friends. I'm beyond happy about that with my 1990 Civic Wagon as my friends have space and no more need to beaner packing my small ass CRX haha
P.S. post some pics of that 'ekj project' here, curious to see what you can/did do
im willing to spend a decent amount if i do end up selling my ekj project after i drive it a while maybe up to 2500 depending on condition and all that...
my ekj is still very much a work in progress... to give you a quick rundown..
i completely stripped it all down not to paint but to make sure everything is in proper order before the engine goes in (another story)...
ive swapped in a eg/dc front subframe with strut bar and rack and pinion... swappped in the pinion gear and installed factory dc2 brake lines... got the dc2 fornt sway bar in also
99-00 front end conversion (mine is a 98)... 99-00 dash conversion. i swapped in a whole new dash with heater/ac electric controls with the harness and swapped to a 99-00 dash harness also... i am going to install a push button start after the swap is complete and running correctly...
confetti del sol seats
oem ctr steering column cover
gold plated plastic dipped oem integra hood prop
4040 prop valve
eg si rear disc brake conversion
acura el center console
oem itr springs
as for the swap.. its a j32a2 block and crankshaft with j32a3 pistons and rods (gotta love full free floating)... j32a2 heads mated to an 06 accord 6 speed with matching shifter box and cables and hardware... the floor is now being cut and measured to install the shifter box (with the new 2010 acura tl 6 speed shift knob)
hasport mounts and axles
oem spec clutch and dual mass flywheel with brand new bolts and hardware to match
i will be running an odyssey ecu with immobilizer delete
oem 01 acura mdx intake manifold spacer
ported and polished intake manifold and runners
gsr sunflower on new tires
still deciding on speakers...
working on recovering my sunroof panel and headliner... thinking maybe a confetti style material to match my seats but not sure yet...
integra map lights
1 itr master cyl/ brake booster
currently trying to sell my ep3 steering wheel or trade it for an ap1 steering wheel... ive already done the airbag mod on my ep3 just want a smaller steering wheel just because!
will work on getting some pics together after i put my interior back in...
Welcome and x2 on the pics of the ek project.
there is the link of the one im trying to make happen.. wish me luck.. anything in particular i should be looking for before i hand over the cash when i can make it available for me to purchase this radical little beast to be?
i read the rules... it was a malfunction in the system but its fixed now... and just to put it out there... its 20 not 25 as per the rules... good lookin out
Things to look for are RUST. Thats the biggest. Depending on how much you time/money/energy you wantthe to invest its up to you.
I got mine for free and it was a mess. Not running. Body damage etc. But I put about $800 and a straight month of diligence into it and its running/looking great!
Remember its a project. So any work you do is to make it better. I say unless its rusted out or the glass is wasted get it. Check for extensive body damage and bondo as well.
You seem to know a thing r two so make a good judgement.
As for questions: ASK AWAY! there is an abundance of help here. Just make sure to use the search bar and quicklinks beforehand.
G'luck!
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