Honda EK Engine Bay Prep: How to Strip, Prime, and Paint It Right
From pulling the motor to blocking primer coats, here’s a practical guide to prepping and painting a Honda EK Civic engine bay for a clean JDM build.
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How to Do a Leakdown Test on a 3S-GTE: Step-by-Step Procedure
Step-by-step leakdown test guide for the Toyota 3S-GTE engine — covering TDC setup, cam confirmation, acceptable leak percentages, and how to pinpoint where air escapes.
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Why Aftermarket Idler Pulleys Fail: Bearing Speed Ratings and the High-RPM Trap
Aftermarket idler pulleys often fail early on high-revving engines because the pressed-in bearing was never rated for actual operating speed. Here’s how to diagnose the issue and choose a proper replacement.
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EK Civic Engine Bay Respray: Full Prep Guide for a Clean JDM Build
From sound deadening removal to primer staging, here’s the full engine bay prep process for an EK Honda Civic respray — and where most builds go wrong.
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How to Prep and Paint an EK Honda Civic Engine Bay: Sound Deadening, Primer, and VSM
Strip the sound deadening, shave the firewall, and get primer right the first time — a complete guide to prepping a Honda EK Civic engine bay for a proper respray.
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GRB Subaru STI JDM Steering Wheel Controls: What’s Pre-Wired and What Isn’t
Adding steering wheel controls to a JDM GRB STI? The main harness is usually more complete than you’d expect — here’s exactly what to check before buying anything.
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How to Build a 99-00 Honda Civic EK Hatch: B18C Swap, Manual Conversion, and the JDM Parts That Define the Build
A clean 99-00 Honda Civic EK hatchback is worth building. Full breakdown of the B18C swap, auto-to-manual conversion, Koni/GC suspension, and JDM parts like Seeker and SSR Type C.
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EK Civic Hatch JDM Build: B18C Swap, Suspension, and Getting Period-Correct Details Right
A full breakdown of building a JDM EK Civic hatch — covering the B18C rebuild, auto-to-manual swap, Koni/GC suspension setup, SSR wheels, and the 96-98 front end conversion.
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G35 with Q50 Front and R35 GT-R Rear: Breaking Down a Wild Body Conversion
A Frankenstein Infiniti G35 with a Q50 nose and R35 GT-R tail surfaced with almost no documentation. Here’s how a build like this actually comes together.
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Building a JDM EK Honda Civic Hatchback: B18C Swap, Front End Conversion, and Period-Correct Parts
A deep look at building a sixth-gen Civic hatch right — B18C engine swap, Koni/GC suspension, SSR Type C wheels, J’s Racing flares, and the 96-98 front end conversion explained.