96 ek hatchback questions. everyone please input.
so i got a laundry list of questions, because i hear sooo much stuff about what i should do to my ek.
so for starters its mostly at stock right now. d-series crap engine, automatic crap, manual windows and door locks.
the aftermarkets that i have put in are k&n air filter, street suspension, new dash with tac meter in it(thank god), it has si wheels with 235 (believe) yoko s-drives, 2 1200 watt 12 inch subs with a 1000 watt amp, skunk2 tower bar, and a thick steel lower strut bar, i have a thick steel rear lower strut bar but havent put it on yet, decent exhaust manifold with cat back exhaust (sounds really nice), and the previous owner converted it to all wheel disc brakes.
now for all the things im having trouble with. THE BIG QUESTION WHAT ENGINE SHOULD I USE???? i want to get somewhere in the range of 250 whp that N/A i know that will be hard to achieve but i would love to get it at a decent price as well, i hear i should use the b18c1 gsr enigne, or mod the crap out of it with a k20, or the k24a2. with engine swap im assuming im going to need a new front axle any suggestions on that and a really good ecu? like maybe a hondata?? I want manual as well how much modification to my car will have to do? will i need a new dash? and i hear the skunk2 double bend short throw shifter is amazing whats your take on it? and whats a really good clutch i can get after i tear up the first two or three from newbie abuse?
now some easy ones that you guys can probably knock out quick the reason i dont have my rear strut bar in is because it started to tear the frame. i know i will need a rear subframe brace, whats a good one to go with and what else could help support the rear end? also how hard it to put a rear tower bar in? and do you think i will really need the bar to re-enforce the rear?
now the subs i know i need a better amp, what kind of watts am i looking for to power those two subs properly? and what guage of wire. i will also need those "power pods"? because my car already draws enough power out of the battery. ive heard of systems that prevent that and help improve response times on the the throttle how effective are those?
recently my ac belt came off and wrapped around my alternator belt and my power steering belt, i replaced all three but now "i think its the ac belt" is screaming when i start and sometimes when im in higher rpms how do i stop the noise?
i bought some aftermarket tail lights and they're are fogging and collecting a lot of water, do i need new ones or what can i do to stop this?
i need a camber kits because when i lowered the car i didnt know i needed a camber kit, whats a good camber kit to go with? i swung by my local performance shop and they said the most expensive skunk2 camber kit. do i really need that.
when the car was converted to all wheel disc brakes the e-brake stopped working to its max potential (wouldnt lock tires) i recently took of the console and tightened the best i could, it now locks tires but not like it should.
i salvaged two doors with power windows and locks, what do i have to do to get the windows and locks working properly, and whats a really good alarm system. i also would like to install a aftermarket steering wheel with a quick release hub for theft reason any suggestions on this? i dont want to find this car on the side of the road stripped. please give me good input on this
im looking to paint the car because the paint job is severly faded any place with a good price a quality paint job, the body is in excellent condition and just needs minor bondoing
i would love and input you guys have to offer, i love this car and i work on it all the time. i have some money in pocket now im dieing to make this car nice. so im thankful for any and every piece of information that is given.
so for starters its mostly at stock right now. d-series crap engine, automatic crap, manual windows and door locks.
the aftermarkets that i have put in are k&n air filter, street suspension, new dash with tac meter in it(thank god), it has si wheels with 235 (believe) yoko s-drives, 2 1200 watt 12 inch subs with a 1000 watt amp, skunk2 tower bar, and a thick steel lower strut bar, i have a thick steel rear lower strut bar but havent put it on yet, decent exhaust manifold with cat back exhaust (sounds really nice), and the previous owner converted it to all wheel disc brakes.
now for all the things im having trouble with. THE BIG QUESTION WHAT ENGINE SHOULD I USE???? i want to get somewhere in the range of 250 whp that N/A i know that will be hard to achieve but i would love to get it at a decent price as well, i hear i should use the b18c1 gsr enigne, or mod the crap out of it with a k20, or the k24a2. with engine swap im assuming im going to need a new front axle any suggestions on that and a really good ecu? like maybe a hondata?? I want manual as well how much modification to my car will have to do? will i need a new dash? and i hear the skunk2 double bend short throw shifter is amazing whats your take on it? and whats a really good clutch i can get after i tear up the first two or three from newbie abuse?
now some easy ones that you guys can probably knock out quick the reason i dont have my rear strut bar in is because it started to tear the frame. i know i will need a rear subframe brace, whats a good one to go with and what else could help support the rear end? also how hard it to put a rear tower bar in? and do you think i will really need the bar to re-enforce the rear?
now the subs i know i need a better amp, what kind of watts am i looking for to power those two subs properly? and what guage of wire. i will also need those "power pods"? because my car already draws enough power out of the battery. ive heard of systems that prevent that and help improve response times on the the throttle how effective are those?
recently my ac belt came off and wrapped around my alternator belt and my power steering belt, i replaced all three but now "i think its the ac belt" is screaming when i start and sometimes when im in higher rpms how do i stop the noise?
i bought some aftermarket tail lights and they're are fogging and collecting a lot of water, do i need new ones or what can i do to stop this?
i need a camber kits because when i lowered the car i didnt know i needed a camber kit, whats a good camber kit to go with? i swung by my local performance shop and they said the most expensive skunk2 camber kit. do i really need that.
when the car was converted to all wheel disc brakes the e-brake stopped working to its max potential (wouldnt lock tires) i recently took of the console and tightened the best i could, it now locks tires but not like it should.
i salvaged two doors with power windows and locks, what do i have to do to get the windows and locks working properly, and whats a really good alarm system. i also would like to install a aftermarket steering wheel with a quick release hub for theft reason any suggestions on this? i dont want to find this car on the side of the road stripped. please give me good input on this
im looking to paint the car because the paint job is severly faded any place with a good price a quality paint job, the body is in excellent condition and just needs minor bondoing
i would love and input you guys have to offer, i love this car and i work on it all the time. i have some money in pocket now im dieing to make this car nice. so im thankful for any and every piece of information that is given.
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