$2000 Honda Civic K-Swap Quick Build - PT 1

[@speedacademy]

Alot of new commenters and viewers watching this episode, AWESOME! If you want the full back story and engine specs, etc. Please watch the previous video on this Civic: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iKCsiZqMqaaFqbc

[@hectGamer66]

Awesome video and more awesome project you guys do. I would like to one day see the budget version of this. K swap with the lowest amount of money posssible. From engine, to mounts, to ecu and transmissions. But anyways it’s looking awesome 👏

[@xxwolfgamingxx2674]

Hey if y’all wanna try autozone I work there and still see a large container of aircraft remover and sometimes restock them definitely worth the try

[@badaclash]

Hey guys I just emailed Pete

[@anthonystanley7927]

@@hectGamer66 z. Z. Z

[@jdmcivilization5085]

Hello there i know this post is old and most likely you wont read my comment but i have a question bout installing a k swap onto a ek is it possible to be able to keep it automatic?

[@xKrispyx]

Best automotive channel on KZbin. Edits might not be as flashy as some others, but the expertise and on-camera personalities are second to none!

[@ronan7812]

I'm glad the edits aren't so flashy or quick. I love SA. I watched one KZbinr, young guy can't remember his name but, I felt like I was on mdma watching it because everything was so effing fast.

[@lorollinls]

Amen! The guys on this channel are grown men with experience and skill. A lot of these other KZbinrs are kids with neither of those. They feel like they need the flashy stuff to be cool & relevant.

[@danyo492]

Don’t understand how y’all aren’t at 1 million subs yet. You guys are awesome!

[@DavidH210]

You should send them a gift basket.

[@danyo492]

@@DavidH210 You are the worst

[@dumbestoyster]

Canadian issues...they'd legit have an easy million if they were in Merica

[@kc510]

Real gear heads are rare. A lot of technical youtube guys don’t get all the love and it’s a shame.

[@JCE10NYC]

It's 1 of my favorite KZbin channels

[@mcubedx3]

The price tracking 😍 That type of organization and information is a plusssssssssss

[@Keyboardwarrior36932]

So the k swap started at 2800$?

[@Illness.og.]

@@Keyboardwarrior36932 with the cars price.

[@EldePHX]

People keep sleeping on y’all’s channel. You guys deserve more subs and views 🔥🔥

[@CrossWindsPat]

awww man that EK is giving the teen inside me all kinds of feelz. I have a Zo6 and i still dream about an EK k swapped all motor beast. These days you can make 280 wheel reliably and reasonably priced. All in a 2100lbs honda. Epic...

[@supers0nic77]

I got k24 in my mr2 I can't wait to get it tuned

[@CrossWindsPat]

@@supers0nic77 mmmhmmm that will be proper. MR so it can take real power! 450WHP on a gt30 86ar ougggghhaa!!!

[@casefc3s]

I may be the exception here, but I definitely care how they perform far more than how they look xD Gotta get some FluidFilm Black on that underbody! And I don't typically get too hung up on most parts, but every single K-Tuned piece looks to be of extremely high quality. Props to a company with a high attention to detail and polish.

[@estewar03]

"Looks to be of extremely high quality" Looks being the operative word, it seems allot of enthusiasts are having issues w/ multiple pieces from K-tuned not being reliable/failing prematurely. It's nice that there are options out there though.

[@superdude1759]

So, I’m an aircraft mech and here’s what you can do to strip that thing in 10 minutes. Invest in a media/grit blaster which you may already have and run plastic beads through it. It will take off all of the paint and primer leaving the metal and even its conversion coating undisturbed. Plastic media is used on aluminum alloy and of course anything harder. It’s not as good for thorough corrosion removal but will remove some.

[@bill4639]

You can get a blasting cabinet and everything else you need from Harbor Freight for about $300. You can get media at Harbor Freight, but I use blasting sand from Home Depot and the finish it leaves on the metal gives you PERFECT paint adhesion. 2 steps: 1) Sand blast any piece of dirty metal 2) Paint. I sand blast everything now.

[@Lazirus951]

You guys are my favorite build channel by far. You explain each interesting step, but also know how to edit to keep things moving. Love it!

[@madmouseism]

I used SmartStrip advanced paint remover to do my valve cover, and while not as effective as aircraft paint remover, it is pretty decent. It's also odorless and biodegredable, so you can do it inside a garage. I found it at Rona for about 30$

[@BradOnCars]

Hey guys! FYI I did the valve cover on my own "ass2000" last year and I stripped it with "Dominion Sure Seal High Strength Paint Stripper." I'm Canadian too and grabbed it at the local crappy tire. In the body shop section. Worked perfectly. Probably took some days off my life but it was very fast! Keep up the great videos!

[@grant6985]

K is the way! (I've got a k24 swapped ej1. Love it!)

[@asonii-7460]

whenever i did my valve cover, i used Rustoleum Aircraft remover in the spray. we sell it at autozone and probably at oreily and advance too, in the paint section

[@willyjameshuff]

Just remember to wear pants and long sleeves. I thought I got into some fire ants the first time I used that stuff lol

[@asonii-7460]

@@willyjameshuff yeah and non rubber gloves… found that out the hard way lmfao

[@lucasizaguirre100]

Oreilly still sells aircraft paint remover. It’s a different part number but the old formula is still available in quarts

[@breakfasteatre]

These guys are in canada

[@shoua7]

The new, current aircraft remover is useless, just a waste of money. One whole can and BARELY any paint came off my valve cover.

[@g-mane7497]

That scene with Pete putting on parts. Soo relaxing to watching with that badass smooth music. Lol

[@josephmatuszak3855]

I don't usually chemically strip stuff if I dont have to. Instead I use a combo of bead blasting and walnut shell, and I have a lot of different scotch brite looking wheels I use to finish. For valve covers it's super easy. I just cut out some plyboard and use threaded rods thru to plug/fasten to the board. Makes it easy to see/move without blasting inside it.

[@BRICKHOUSESPL]

Oh man, that parts bolting-on segment was so satisfying. It's crazy how dialed K swaps are now. What an awesome home mechanic swap...still rooting for the ITR though! 😂

[@kw2519]

I think I may take the dive pretty soon. What’s the easiest civic to do the swap in?

[@BRICKHOUSESPL]

@@kw2519haven't done it but when looking into it, EG seems easier otherwise you need to use a DC Integra (or EG?) front subframe in an EK. Someone might correct me but that's where my research led and I think this EK already had the subframe swapped since it used to be K swapped.

[@kw2519]

@@BRICKHOUSESPL ok so basically you need to make sure you have the right subframe for the mounts and stuff. Arent EG’s getting hard to find? I think EK is everywhere and cheap, so then I wouldn’t need a subframe swap. I’m honestly just looking at this as a fun way to fuck with Honda after decades with VW and Subaru Also, thank you for the info

[@BRICKHOUSESPL]

@@kw2519 depending where you are in the world finding a clean EG might be pretty hard these days. EK too if you're in the Midwest (America). Haha. But yeah, EK chassis + EG/DC subframe and you'll be off to the races with a fun project. I'm in the same boat of just getting into Hondas this past year after decades of Nissans. My DC2 "restoration" is on my channel - super easy to work on chassis and the community has been great. I'd recommend it for sure.

[@brayanzuniga11]

Okay so here’s thing about the newer paint strippers. You have to apply it liberally but not too liberally. Think of a Krispy Kreme glazed doughnut. THEN, you have to drape a plastic bag on it and tap it on so it makes contact with every treated surface. It’s not the same as the good stuff but it’s the closest you will get. Good luck with all future projects, you’ve earned my sub.

[@davidvillalobos8807]

Not sure if anyone has said it but I’ve had great success stripping paint from aluminum boats using oven cleaner works great!

[@mutevibesgaming8616]

i recently used brake-fluid DOT3- to strip metal parts from paint.. works like a charm. use a brush to get in on, wait for an hour, scrape it off, done!

[@thinkskater3695]

GLAD TO SEE YOU GUYS DOIN HONDA THANGS

[@feralstripes1919]

11:05 Just a heads up, please don't wear any gloves when you are using power tools like a drill press, wearing gloves is very dangerous & your hand can easily get caught inside the spinning drill press. (this happened to the guy on American chopper)

[@matthewpham]

First thing we got taught in the workshop was to wear cotton drill overalls, and not to wear gloves or jewellery when on rotating machinery

[@Tino2o9]

No hoodies with strings or anything

[@cooki3cutt3r13]

literally that is my greatest fear when using a drill press.

[@Fun1stSafety2nd]

If your guys are planning to keep the stock injectors, have you thought about sending them out to get cleaned/balanced? I’ve used rc engineering but there’s probably something more local-ish for you guys. Any used car/engine I do it and it always makes the engine run way better and it’s only about $100 for 4 inj, full printout of cc’s and spray pattern before and after.

[@chrisboboshears]

Great video! Putting the description and prices in is a game changer!

[@brianfaherty31]

Brake Fluid eats paint like nobody’s buisness. For cleaning the aluminum Easyoff Oven cleaner works amazing.

[@robevans916]

Aircraft remover is still sold In the US all over the place. I got some from O’Reilly’s the other day, but MAN is it expensive! It’s nearly $80/gal now. Sucks when you need lots of it for things like wheels. Aircraft remover also makes a spray can that works really well too for smaller projects. My advice is to make a little vat and ‘dip’ the valve cover in it for about 30-45min and the paint falls right off.

[@errowjezzy]

just wanna say i love when you guys do honda stuff!! big fan keep it up gentleman

[@Genno1012]

I just bought my ek hatch back from a friend that I used to own in 2007. It’s been sitting in a barn for 9 years can’t wait to get into restoring it. He’s also got a del sol si sitting for 10 years in a garage totally stock and great condition for a 1995. Would be cool to see you guys do a del sol.

[@luislozano1513]

Performance > looks for me. So glad the KZbin algorithms threw me this series. Loving it so far and already subbed 🙌🏼

[@tightfitfab]

Dupli-Color makes a really good paint stripper. At first I tried using aircraft stripper but it didn't do anything on my valve cover. Once I used Dupli-Colors paint stripper it started working immediately. That's what I would recommend!

[@KeanF84]

Stoked on the Honda content! Im in Nova Scotia and bought a 97 kswapped ITR from a guy in Richmond Hill Ont 6 years ago, still has the original kswap that was done in 2008-9. It has hasport mounts with no serial numbers ( I confirmed with them so you know it was done long ago) and the wiring is a mess BUT it still works perfectly. If it aint broke dont fix it.. I guess 🤣. Anyway this build series may finally give me the ambition to clean my car up a bit. 🙏🏻

[@c0c0asauce]

One thing with paint stripper, you need to remove oils and scuff the surface before you use it.

[@davidpac4]

that’s why aircraft remover was the way. You’ll just spray it lol

[@c0c0asauce]

@@davidpac4 I have used it a lot and I have a brand new unopened can in my hands right now. The instructions do not require surface prep but paint stripper does not strip oil and scuffing the surface increases the contact area. Also the quart tin was/is a way better deal than the spray can.

[@alexelrod242]

Doesn't really matter since they reformulated the stripper because a chemical was outlawed for sale to the general public, you now need a license to order the stripper for powder coat. It's called B17

[@c0c0asauce]

@@alexelrod242 Ah, ty for the info.

[@JohnsonMac]

I have the Honed Booster delete in my FD and love it!! You won't be disappointed

[@spencersgarage]

Fun fact: you don’t HAVE to use a heat gun on the VHT wrinkle paint. Yes it will speed up the wrinkle, but it is not necessary. Personally, I think the wrinkle comes out better WITHOUT the heat gun. I’ve done it that way three times with great results! Be patient. Give it 24 hours to dry/wait for the wrinkle to form naturally.

[@breakfastislife5667]

You guys are so lucky to be able to do what u do. I can’t even afford a car rn with everything going

[@atrip9052]

Used Cars is out there that is still budget friendly. I just got a civic for 2k that needs just an oil change. Good daily

[@braxtonhughes2880]

Not luck it’s hard work,You’ll get there just keep at it don’t give up boss

[@GarzaGoose]

​@@braxtonhughes2880Bullshit, it's definitely luck. Some people out there have nothing but hardships from birth to death. I feel bad for some of them.

[@braxtonhughes2880]

@@GarzaGoose ahhh I started from nothing and worked my way up , like I said anyone can work they way up with motivation and time

[@papalasagna]

Extra thanks for the mention about the Puhn’s Brake Handbook, I’m always learning from you guys and it looks like this will be worth the read!

[@brandon_buildsDIY]

Speed academy Dustin Williams Zosh Gears and gasoline You guys deserve wayyyy more subs, the work you guys put in is just unreal.

[@sieve5]

I love this kind of content where you show each step, but quickly. Looks great on my end.

[@Tactical_Pterodactyl_Knives]

All these super/ high end cars and I came to the channel for the Honda build off.

[@mattcarbaugh5576]

You guys hit the nail on the head in regards to certain chemicals that made paint stripper of the past very effective recently being outlawed. But consider also that honda uses a very high quality, chemical resistant coating on their valve covers... I usually glass bead them first, then use 2 or 3 treatments of paint remover and scraping and media blast again. Repeat if necessary. That coating is tough! 😂

[@djbriantalbot]

the build, the shop, and the production all get top marks! wow.

[@bandwagon240]

If you sand the surface of whatever you want to strip with 400-600 grit, it helps give even the cheapo stuff a bit more of a chance to work.

[@Freemananana]

Rust-Oleum in a gallon paint stripper. I use it all the time. Not the spray, the gel goop stuff. Paint it on with a brush.

[@ItzSath]

I always love to see a car that is well taken care of, both how well it is presented and maintained!

[@Caped.Customs]

This channel and donut media are by far my favorite channels right now

[@bgee461]

A stock master cylinder on all 96-00 hatchbacks and all dx, lx non abs coupes and sedans is a 13/16. 7/8 is off a Canadian si usdm ex model. 15/16 is off Canadian SiR and usdm Si. Integra had up to 1" options but integra boosters are also needed.

[@infidel335]

DOT 3 brake fluid does a great job stripping motorcycle tank paint when you spill it during a fluid flush...

[@johndegroot7484]

That old air craft stripper was insane lol spray it and before you were even done it would be all bubbling up. Miss that stuff

[@Dirtyz1234]

Gets super spicy if you cover it with plastic sheeting 😂

[@josephgermany7446]

Yeah, to give a little more info on that aircraft paint stripper for you guys: the chemical is called MEK(butanone) and the reason it's hard to get is because it's HIGHLY CARCINOGENIC! We used that stuff in the navy back in the day, and even then we had to wear a TON of PPE. There isn't just a possibility of you getting cancer, just the question of "when" you'll get it. If you breathe it in for longer than like 2 minutes without any respiratory protection, you're at high risk. Yeah, it wrinkles paint up pretty quick, but it isn't worth all the risk involved in using it.

[@baxlife334]

This inspires me to want to do this myself with near zero car experience, but all aircraft engines.

[@pinkstars2185]

I think I've watched this series 4 times. Here I go again

[@juiceboxsteez]

Bookmarked for future PT inspired K-Swap project.

[@yay842]

God, the paint is absolutely beautiful

[@revolutionday1]

I've noticed that when PT is doing something like say....tearing down an engine etc., he goes into a Zen-like trance, whereas Dave becomes locked-in and laser-focused.

[@dakavanagh]

why not vapor honing the valve cover? Seems like a great way to get that cleaned up!

[@slickman5969]

my thought as well

[@alexelrod242]

Takes way too long and is high risk for having media go through the engine

[@YungEarl1]

You can’t strip powder coating with paint stripper. Try putting it in an oven and then scraping it off. Alternatively you can sand blast it away.

[@SHWELL11]

Enjoying the series, thanks for sharing guys!!

[@Coop442s]

Great work! Found y’all through my suggested videos, instant subscribe. One bit of advice, when your using a drill press wouldn’t advise wearing gloves while it’s running. See many people get their hands/fingers tore up when the bit catches the gloves and pulls it in.

[@justinthorne7]

You can actually still get aircraft remover in a brush-on form from Walmart, just got some a couple of weeks ago. Its in the paint/automotive section of the store

[@rustyshackleford81]

You gotta put the paint stripper and valve cover inside a bag so it doesn't evaporate, same concept of wrapping paint rollers/ brushes overnight if your not finished painting.

[@j.barrett9424]

I can finally start watching this channel again

[@captainsledge7554]

To chemically strip it.. I get the gel aircraft remover and soak it, then put it in a plastic trash bag. Then it keeps it wet and eating that paint. Usually strips anything clean in 15 minutes give or take

[@MalayKim]

Can't wait to see this monster on the road! Just from personal experience, I'd swap the Hondata plastic IM gasket for an OEM metal one. Those plastic ones tend to crack.

[@ashleyedmonds4523]

It's all about performance my friend all about it

[@mar2381]

For the valve cover stripping get some gum cutter or use some brake fluid apply and let it sit then power wash it.

[@frankooo805]

Quality content as always

[@OneDanielSann]

Miss these honda kswap build .

[@kc510]

I need a project garage so bad! Love watching you guys.

[@TABRO284]

Same here

[@JP-gd1ln]

Klean Strip, premium stripper, "removes paint epoxy polyurethane from metal wood & masonry" patent pending just used last night after same situation no more aircraft stripper available and to my surprise it worked like a charm might only be on shelf in the states though I'd bet you can get it shipped online

[@aray493]

The retail paint stripper works much better if you spray it on super heavy then wrap it up in a trash bag so it doesn't evaporate out as fast. Do all my valve covers with it

[@jeremydelossantos]

It's hard to enjoy performance virtually through KZbin. But we can live our tunerboy fantasies vicariously through the build process and final results.

[@Tuned_hondagapper]

Depending on what type of paint it is but I like using the red USA brake cleaner, making sure it's the red cap made in the US, or it won't have chlorine in it.

[@ToogiDesign]

Yessss Honda content all day, boys!!!! Can’t wait to hear these things rip on the track. I hope we get a ton of driving videos on these two cars!!!

[@noahvelasquez223]

Keep up the good work! Love the K swap, I personally have stuck to k series so I'm really looking forward to the B series build!

[@TropicalDepression138]

Dustless Blasting/Wet Blasting is the ticket and affordable for a part of that size.

[@StingrayOfficial]

My experience with paint stripper, heat has a lot to do with it. Pre-heating the part and keeping it warm helps the chemical reaction. But yeah, the old Aircraft Paint Remover stuff was pretty gnarly, worked really well, RIP.

[@Richie_RHD]

I'm team k. But that type r is just a legend and a reason my eyes turned towards honda in the early 2000s. But I do own a turbo k eg that is also charcoal Grey. So naturally. I'm team ek-k

[@LittleShmuplet]

They banned methylyne chloride in 2019 which is why you can't get the "good stuff" for removing paint anymore

[@jhol7654]

Dot3 brake fluid is a good paint stripper. Takes awhile, but works.

[@TuOsitoDemonio]

On that stripper it might help if you wrap it with Automotive plastic wrap! Aircraft is still available but it isn't what it used to be which is sad, when the reps came to the shop they told us we need to tell people to wrap it with the plastic wrap and let it sit for an hour, will work better but not like before

[@TheNewNoise7]

Wish ek hatches weren’t so darn expensive in this marketplace. Would love to do this!

[@TwisNinja]

the valvetrain is a good reference to care taken on the engine however the crankcase is where you really find out with the k series being 22 years old now and common head gasket failures,.. I wouldnt be suprised if the head has been cleaned/machined or replaced if it were running Mobil1 its whole life you'd swear it was a brand new engine when you opened it

[@2HavicMusic]

$2000? it instantly started out at $3k... what? is this not part 1 or something lol?

[@joshuasegura6540]

I'm pretty sure the civic is 2000$

[@natehensal2703]

That’s what they already spent on it lol

[@xozindustries7451]

Eastwood used to sell some pink stuff that stripped paint like crazy, and it wasn’t as toxic as aircraft paint remover

[@MidnightMiata]

A good alternative paint stripper I've found is some stuff called "Citristrip". Doesn't have any toxic smells and it actually strips paint really well.

[@hoopla1414]

I did my first K swap in 2004....HASPORT and RCREW and HONDATA and DRIVESHAFT SHOP

[@fish.sleep.repeatproductio5524]

Painted my valve cover last week and picked up some of that aircraft stripper at my local store so its still available

[@UntappedGarage]

I'm here for the technical bits, good looking work is a nice byproduct though. I've got love for old Hondas and what they did in their time, but we all know that K is indeed the way. Looking forward to hearing about the de-boosted brakes, and hoping that we get an update episode on Connie's brakes as well😉A booster delete would free up valuable space for a BEAMS swapped RA24...here's hoping that's a possibility.

[@troysawyers9781]

Miss the Honda builds.

[@AnotherRalllyRedX]

Hey guys I’m still watching the episode but I figure I’d let you know about safe n’ easy paint stripper gel. I’ve been using it and it pulls paint off really well and I got a bottle for 12 bucks. You’ll have to use a brush but seems to work extremely well! Hope that helps. Keep up the awesome videos!

[@justinrodriguez1664]

Name?

[@Syn0203]

sup justin

[@frostedbuds]

You didn’t even say the name 😭

[@OmarAhmed-zo6vu]

The reason they took off the good paint strippers is because the active ingredient in them; methylene chloride is very bad for your health and its also suspected to be a carcinogen, so you will notice that the paint strippers nowadays use very little or none at all and they will use other chemicals to don't do as good a job. Your choice: your health, or your ktuned valve cover :)

[@tm68669]

If you rub chapstick on the "Honda" letters on the valve cover, spray it then rub it off, the letters will pop through nicely.

[@mikepao6109]

I used CRC gasket remover from my local napa to strip my 2JZ valve covers, they worked very well after two passes

[@alexelrod242]

I've tried it, it won't dissolve Hondas powder coat, you need B17, which needs a license to order

[@Noone-bl4wn]

On my eg8 I used Klean Strip Premium Stripper stuff works great cleaned my whole engine bay in 2 coats and extra tip at the end you could use a wheel brush might make a mess but I had plastic up!! 👍

[@ryanrdiy]

Any powder coat shop would be able to strip that valve cover super easy for you. For powder coating most places use a chemical called b17. Super nasty stuff and you don’t want to get it on your skin but for removing coatings, b17 is where it’s at and most powder coating places will have it or some other form of liquid stripper on hand.

[@dmckiwi]

Just put a couple of lines off the rack to a power steering tank, looping doesn't address all the pressure in the line. With a tank and a couple of short lines the rack is more than light enough when driving without having to pump up power steering again.

[@BigMike86]

Ive got a 9th gen si (car in my profile pic) that i wish had a k20 head. Ive got the k24z7 already and a lsd 6 speed with full bolt ons and dyno tuned on hondata. I would love if you guys did an all motor build series on my car and did a k20 head swap and maybe a different clutch to hold the power. Man a guy can wish right??? I would give u guys full rights to do what ever u wanted and all the time you needed. You guys rock!!

[@Kr8zyVids]

Great work!! It’s about all of it, the build, how they look and how they perform. We all strive for the show and go just maybe without all the chrome lol

[@siccamade5150]

Just bought some "aircraft remover" from autozone down here in california. Stripped paint off all my old diesel engine parts in minutes.

[@charliehennigar2654]

aircraft paint stripper is still available for retail customers, you just need to know where to look.

[@2JDeez]

Napa in canada sells the real paint stripper that actually works. Usually we are stricter than the usa on safety because we dont believe in freedom, so id be shocked if you cant get it. No retail stores will sell it due to liability, but you can buy it at napa as a professional... even if youre not lol. Fair warning, it will kill you very quick without proper ventilation. It evaporates extremely quick into a death cloud. I paint it on and wrap in plastic so it has time to work.