Ht: You guys did your K-swap relatively early in the motor series' history. Were there any complications? Would you say it was any harder then the B or H swaps you were doing before the K's existed?
Ew: We ended up using Hasport's mount kit right when it came out. We actually had to put a hold on the project until the kit was finished. We had done other K-swaps but the B-series were much easier because we knew so much about them already. The only challenging part was the wiring. We ended up modifying a DC5 harness to work because aftermarket harnesses didn't exist yet. It took us a while to make it clean. It was a pain to tuck all the wires and hide everything. But clean is most important to us, so it was worth it.
Ht: Would you say that is your favorite part of your car?
Ew: The engine bay is definitely my favorite part of the car for me. It is really clean. The car is spotless and neat, and it's done properly. Everyone that sees it is just like, "Damn! That's clean!"
Ht: After all that work, how does it do at the track?
Ew: It runs 12.20's on the strip but it keeps breaking axles because we're using OEM ones. I think it should be in the High 11's or so. Drag racing is cool and all, but Civics can really shine at the track with a good suspension setup and, especially, a good driver. That is why the car is primarily built for road racing.
Ht: Who painted the car? How did you decide on the color?
Ew: We painted the car at Smoothlinez. We have a full-sized booth here. The color is Lexus Blue. It is similar to Honda's dark blue, but it is different enough that [real enthusiasts] will notice. If you're into these cars like we are, you'll know there is something different about it. If you're not into them, the outside looks like a stock hatch, dropped and on wheels. We like our cars clean, not flashy. We're all about building sleepers.
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