One of my goals was to swap an engine. After researching multiple different engines, chassis', and aftermarket support I decided to go with putting a K-series engine into a late 90's Honda Civic. This decision was the most cost effective swap with a huge amount of aftermarket support and abundance of OEM parts that are budget friendly and readily available to get the engine fitted and running smoothly.

The engine is a K20A2 from an 02-04 Acura RSX Type-S mated to a 6-speed manual transmission. The swap was previously done in the red car with all the necessary aftermarket components which saved time and shipping costs for new parts.

All work was done at my home garage with the help of my father and occasionally some family members for extra spotters while hoisting the engines in and out of the vehicles. Not a single one of us are close to being a mechanic, just people with an interest in automotive.

Retrofitting Acura Integra Seats

June 2022

I retrofitted some Acura Integra front seats into my Honda Civic of the same year. This required the inner seat rail to be carried over from the Civic to the Integra seats to be properly mounted with all four bolts into the chassis. The Integra seats provide extra side bolstering, lower seating position, and additional lumbar support.

As a smaller project overall it has been the most impactful in driver feel and comfort for everyday driving. By far my favourite modification done to my car.

Rear Subframe Brace + Anti Sway Bar

April 2022