When you say civic, 93 hatches & 99 Si’s come to mind; maybe an EP3 or an FG2 if you’re a new school guy. The EM2 has traditionally been Honda’s “black sheep” since it was packing an anemic bastard D series, and styling that left something to be desired. That was until Sim Ohal Of Tampa FL got his hands on it, admittedly he was a little lost at first “I had the ricey stage at first like everybody else…..It consisted of CF altezza tails and lambo doors when they were HOT.” The exterior of the EM2 already had a full Kaminari fascia kit, with carbon fiber replacements for the trunk & hood plus a fresh coat of Imola orange off an NSX so a heart transplant was next on the list!
Once he saw the light in regards to the “show” stuff the “go” stuff got started with a K20A2 held in with a set of Hasport engine mounts. Hybrid Racing’s wiring harness conversion got the K swap firing right, and stainless steel fuel lines mated to a Hybrid Racing fuel rail keeps the K series thirst quenched. Greddy supplied an Evo2 cat back exhaust paired with a Buddy Club exhaust manifold to get the spent gasses out. The standard 15” wheels on the EM2 got switched out for a set of 18 inch Volk Racing GTN’s and “moar low”got accomplished with a full set of Tein coilovers.
The roots of this unloved little chassis are firmly planted in the early 2000′s, Sim said “As for as Honda’s, after I saw Fast & Furious I started to look online for forums was just hooked on that car and what people were doing to their Honda’s in general.” Even though he’s had it since new this civic won’t be leaving his driveway anytime soon, initially common a modified EM2 that has power to back it up is a rare site anywhere! -Brian
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Engine:
K20A2 Engine Swap
Hondata Intake manifold gasket
Hondata KPro ECU
Stainless steel fuel lines
Hybrid Racing fuel rail
Hybrid Racing wiring conversion harness
Hasports motor mounts
Samco radiator hoses
OEM EP3 Idler Pulley
OEM JDM Valve Cover
OEM JDM Dip Stick
Battery relocated
ARC titanium spark plug cover
ARC DC5 super induction box
ARC radiator cap
ARC oil cap
Greddy Evo2 cat back exhaust
Greddy raidatior overflow tank
Buddy Club race header
Brakes/Suspension:
Progress sway bars FR & RR
Dezod Motorsports sway bar end links
Tein SSP coilovers
Function7 lower control arms
SPC camber kit
Brembo big brake kits
ARP extended wheel studs
Project Kics lug nuts
JDM DC5 Cusco Front Upper Strut Bar
JDM DC5 Cusco Rear Upper Strut Bar
Wheels/Tires:
FR: 18” Volk Racing GT-N’s, Toyo FZ4 215/35/18
RR: 18” Volk Racing GT-N’s, Toyo FZ4 215/35/18
Interior/Exterior:
Kaminari full fascia kit
MimoUSA carbon fiber door pillars
Cusco exhaust hanger bushings
JDM EP3 emblems
Seibon OEM carbon fiber hood
VIS Racing carbon fiber trunk
Bomex Aero side mirrors
Bride Ergo II Seats
Bride custom door panel inserts
Bride custom shift boot
Bride seat brackets
Takata harnesses
Takata pads
Mugen shift knob
Buddy Club short shifter
carbon fiber fuel pump cover
Mugen ECU stand
JDM radio cover