Photographer: Grant Cox
White body, shaved engine bay, K-swap... Like an
unofficial user guide, these same three steps seem to pop up time and
time again for modern-day Honda builds, all with varying degrees of
success. Much of said success is based on the builder's skill level,
depth of his pockets and the level of dedication. Of course, with so
many similar versions being pieced together, the number of high-quality
builds is often outnumbered by the mediocre ones and can end up lost in
the shuffle. Building a standout in today's ever-booming Honda community
is a tall order and one that Daniel Stoicescu of Rogers, Arkansas, took
very seriously with his 2000 Honda Civic hatch.
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| Shaved K-Series bay—gets us every time!
On paper, Daniel's EJ hatch may not sound like a
standout. It relies on many of the same ingredients that enthusiasts
base their builds upon. The difference here is the execution and minute
attention to detail that help set his sixth-gen apart from a massive
crowd. Having purchased his '00 Civic the same day that his first son
was born, Daniel's poured more money and man-hours into his hatch than
he can possibly recall. He adds, "It's a never-ending project and has
gone from the track, to shows, and was all built in my garage."
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| 2000 Honda Civic - A Special Kind of EJ Hatch
Having devised a plan for the build and
envisioning the finished product, figuring out the power equation was
high on his to-do list. Rather than working with the factory SOHC heart,
Daniel opted for a K24 as his weapon of choice—a fairly common yet
pricey swap that can be done at home over a single weekend. But this
wasn't going to be a 48-hour project. He wanted it done right, so he set
aside enough time to de-clutter the engine bay.
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| 2000 Honda Civic - A Special Kind of EJ Hatch
Any non-essentials under the hood were ditched
and a number of factory holes welded shut and smoothed over for a
seamless look. The shock towers were boxed and welded to avoid the
inevitable cracking that comes with road time. Rather than opting for a
brake booster delete to allow for more space, Daniel chose to keep his
braking system as Honda intended but with bent custom hard lines in
place. A set of Wilwood calipers replaced the anemic stock brakes that
were intended to control far less power.
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| 2000 Honda Civic Type R Front Lip 07
With the engine bay complete and prepped for
paint, Daniel sprayed the entire car in factory Honda Taffeta White. The
freshly sprayed exterior included a number of Civic Type R body pieces
that maintain the car's factory-fresh appearance and steer away from
gaudy changes that he might regret in a few years. To complement the
OEM-supplied variants are Devsport winglets, carbon bumper ducts and a
CCC Racing carbon rear wing that add contrast to the stark white body,
as do the Enkei RPF1 rollers that sit comfortably in the wheel wells
thanks to custom PIC coilovers.
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| How do we turn on XM radio?
Once the paint had cured properly, the engine
was carefully lowered into place and secured with Hasport mounts, then
outfitted with a custom header and 3-inch V-band exhaust system. The
same piping diameter and hardware were used on the custom intake that
leads to a BDL throttle body and port-matched RBC intake manifold. The
combination, controlled via Hondata K-Pro management, is good for 227hp
and more than 180 lb-ft of torque, all packed into a feather-light
chassis.
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| 2000 Honda Civic Enkei RPF1 Wheel 09
While the exterior carries a rather low profile,
the interior is the exact opposite. Bright yellow and black Recaro
Tomcat seats laced with Crow harnesses are flanked by CTR door panel
inserts. A Key!s steering wheel is joined by a K-Tuned shift knob and
staging brake, while a CTR cluster and HKS gauges keep tabs on the
vitals. The rear seats were replaced with Type R counterparts and
surrounded by Top Fuel pillar bars.
Having reconditioned, replaced or upgraded just
about every piece of this hatchback, Daniel is certainly content, if
only for a brief period. Plans to boost the engine in search of 600+hp
are already in the works. Plus, with a growing family, the purpose of
the build now has more meaning than ever as it combines his faith with
future weekends that will no doubt be spent under the hood with his
kids. He adds, "I want this to continue to be something I can do with my
boys—pass it on to them. It's our goal to hopefully inspire others and
use this as a tool to share the gospel. Our motto is 'race to win'
(Corinthians 9:24). So in all I do, I aim for excellence to make sure
the glory goes to the only one who really deserves it."
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| 2000 Honda Civic - A Special Kind of EJ Hatch
EJ6 hatch?! Dude, it's an EK!
Actually, it's not. Honda enthusiasts have been using chassis codes for years when referring to specific models, but more often than not, they're not used correctly. The sixth-generation Civic hatchback in the U.S. carries an EJ chassis code on its nameplate just like its non-Si coupe counterpart. In Japan and other parts of the world, the EK designation is applied. That includes the coveted CTR (EK9), which unfortunately, the U.S. never received.
Actually, it's not. Honda enthusiasts have been using chassis codes for years when referring to specific models, but more often than not, they're not used correctly. The sixth-generation Civic hatchback in the U.S. carries an EJ chassis code on its nameplate just like its non-Si coupe counterpart. In Japan and other parts of the world, the EK designation is applied. That includes the coveted CTR (EK9), which unfortunately, the U.S. never received.
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| 2000 Honda Civic Enkei RPF1 Wheels 08
source:http://www.superstreetonline.com/features/1501-2000-honda-civic/
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