# 96 ek coupe to si clone swap.. **URL:** \ **Category:** Builds\ **Created:** [July 14, 2011, 11:47am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/96-ek-coupe-to-si-clone-swap/259412 "2011-07-14T11:47:36Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![hondarat09](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/hondarat09/32/6640_2.png) [@hondarat09](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/hondarat09)\ **Post date:** [July 14, 2011, 11:47am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/96-ek-coupe-to-si-clone-swap/259412/1 "2011-07-14T11:47:36Z")
Ok here she is…i have a 96 4dr sedan with a fresh b16a in it and its just not my style…so i picked up a 96 2dr ex today with a god awful bodykit on it that im going to put my swap in…The good news is the coupe is clean bondo and rust free with a nice interior…Im taking the kit off asap and replacing it with oem bumpers and side skirts…then ill tear the b16 out the 4dr and drop it in the 2dr…progress will go quickly as i dont sit around on projects…so keep a eye and let me know what you think… [![http://img220.imageshack.us/img220/6291/ekrearbumper.png](http://img220.imageshack.us/img220/6291/ekrearbumper.png)](http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/220/ekrearbumper.png/) [![http://img233.imageshack.us/img233/3262/frontek.png](http://img233.imageshack.us/img233/3262/frontek.png)](http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/233/frontek.png/) Uploaded with [ImageShack.us](http://imageshack.us) Uploaded with [ImageShack.us](http://imageshack.us) [![http://img94.imageshack.us/img94/539/eksidesskirts.png](http://img94.imageshack.us/img94/539/eksidesskirts.png)](http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/94/eksidesskirts.png/) Uploaded with [ImageShack.us](http://imageshack.us) [![http://img62.imageshack.us/img62/3379/ekfsf.jpg](http://img62.imageshack.us/img62/3379/ekfsf.jpg)](http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/62/ekfsf.jpg/) Uploaded with [ImageShack.us](http://imageshack.us) [![http://img219.imageshack.us/img219/1323/ekmotor.png](http://img219.imageshack.us/img219/1323/ekmotor.png)](http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/219/ekmotor.png/) Uploaded with [ImageShack.us](http://imageshack.us) ---
**Author:** ![RBAmiller](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/rbamiller/32/6712_2.png) [@RBAmiller](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/RBAmiller)\ **Post date:** [July 14, 2011, 1:05pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/96-ek-coupe-to-si-clone-swap/259412/2 "2011-07-14T13:05:12Z")
hey, good luck with that it will be a good swap choice for the 2dr ---
**Author:** ![Built\_Not\_Bought](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/f08c70/32.png) [@Built\_Not\_Bought](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Built_Not_Bought)\ **Post date:** [July 14, 2011, 4:45pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/96-ek-coupe-to-si-clone-swap/259412/3 "2011-07-14T16:45:49Z")
Word I like the sound of this build thread Come get these skirts and red front bumper I have waiting for you. I rode by this the otherday on dump rd and thought “wtf is wrong wit people” ---
**Author:** ![Reckone](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/reckone/32/6324_2.png) [@Reckone](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Reckone)\ **Post date:** [July 15, 2011, 12:59am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/96-ek-coupe-to-si-clone-swap/259412/4 "2011-07-15T00:59:55Z")
This things gonna look to much like my car. I have a mugen lip that you need! ---
**Author:** ![hondarat09](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/hondarat09/32/6640_2.png) [@hondarat09](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/hondarat09)\ **Post date:** [July 15, 2011, 9:45am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/96-ek-coupe-to-si-clone-swap/259412/5 "2011-07-15T09:45:12Z")
> [@Reckone"](#): > > This things gonna look to much like my car. > > I have a mugen lip that you need! Yea down the road i will need a lip…as of now i need bumpers side skirts ect… but dont worrie we can be ek buddies :hug haha ---
**Author:** ![Built\_Not\_Bought](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/f08c70/32.png) [@Built\_Not\_Bought](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Built_Not_Bought)\ **Post date:** [July 15, 2011, 9:51am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/96-ek-coupe-to-si-clone-swap/259412/6 "2011-07-15T09:51:58Z")
Eks are taken over Take better pics back away from the vehicle lol ---
**Author:** ![hondarat09](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/hondarat09/32/6640_2.png) [@hondarat09](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/hondarat09)\ **Post date:** [July 15, 2011, 7:37pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/96-ek-coupe-to-si-clone-swap/259412/7 "2011-07-15T19:37:52Z")
[![http://img708.imageshack.us/img708/3833/ekbay.png](http://img708.imageshack.us/img708/3833/ekbay.png)](http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/708/ekbay.png/) Uploaded with [ImageShack.us](http://imageshack.us) engine is out… [![http://img840.imageshack.us/img840/4229/ek4dr.png](http://img840.imageshack.us/img840/4229/ek4dr.png)](http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/840/ek4dr.png/) Uploaded with [ImageShack.us](http://imageshack.us) 2dr motor into the 4dr back to a daily driver… ---
**Author:** ![Built\_Not\_Bought](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/f08c70/32.png) [@Built\_Not\_Bought](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Built_Not_Bought)\ **Post date:** [July 20, 2011, 11:44am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/96-ek-coupe-to-si-clone-swap/259412/8 "2011-07-20T11:44:05Z")
Get that b16 in that thing yet? ---
**Author:** ![hondarat09](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/hondarat09/32/6640_2.png) [@hondarat09](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/hondarat09)\ **Post date:** [July 20, 2011, 4:30pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/96-ek-coupe-to-si-clone-swap/259412/9 "2011-07-20T16:30:41Z")
> [@Official NHL Trade deadline thread](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-nhl-trade-deadline-thread/43281/212): > > Get that b16 in that thing yet? not yet im dropping obd2 b20 in it for a short period of time so i can build the b16a up to hold the boost i want…ordering 99-00 front end and rear bumper this week… ---
**Author:** ![hondarat09](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/hondarat09/32/6640_2.png) [@hondarat09](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/hondarat09)\ **Post date:** [July 23, 2011, 8:36pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/96-ek-coupe-to-si-clone-swap/259412/10 "2011-07-23T20:36:24Z")
d to b series ps line… [![http://img26.imageshack.us/img26/1320/ekpsline.png](http://img26.imageshack.us/img26/1320/ekpsline.png)](http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/26/ekpsline.png/) Uploaded with [ImageShack.us](http://imageshack.us) b20 bolted in…waiting on headers and ecu… [![http://img146.imageshack.us/img146/2581/ekb20.png](http://img146.imageshack.us/img146/2581/ekb20.png)](http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/146/ekb20.png/) Uploaded with [ImageShack.us](http://imageshack.us) ---
**Author:** ![hondarat09](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/hondarat09/32/6640_2.png) [@hondarat09](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/hondarat09)\ **Post date:** [July 30, 2011, 3:17pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/96-ek-coupe-to-si-clone-swap/259412/11 "2011-07-30T15:17:23Z")
Ok so b20 is installed and purring like a kitten…stock fenders and bumpers are getting installed tommorow…Now just need to get the whole car painted…Anyone on here paint? i can take what ever needed off and even tape her off…painting it the original red it is now so no need for door jams or bays…if so please pm me your asking price for a 2 stage paint job…need done in a week or two… ---
**Author:** ![vonzs6](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/vonzs6/32/6515_2.png) [@vonzs6](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/vonzs6)\ **Post date:** [July 30, 2011, 3:32pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/96-ek-coupe-to-si-clone-swap/259412/12 "2011-07-30T15:32:33Z")
> [@FS:WoW Account 62 Hunter](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-wow-account-62-hunter/44321/5): > > Ok so b20 is installed and purring like a kitten…stock fenders and bumpers are getting installed tommorow…Now just need to get the whole car painted…Anyone on here paint? i can take what ever needed off and even tape her off…painting it the original red it is now so no need for door jams or bays…if so please pm me your asking price for a 2 stage paint job…need done in a week or two… northeast motorsports paints…they did gearheads bmw and loveforboost lsb 5 series ---
**Author:** ![Built\_Not\_Bought](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/f08c70/32.png) [@Built\_Not\_Bought](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Built_Not_Bought)\ **Post date:** [July 30, 2011, 6:10pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/96-ek-coupe-to-si-clone-swap/259412/13 "2011-07-30T18:10:14Z")
> [@FS:WoW Account 62 Hunter](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-wow-account-62-hunter/44321/5): > > Ok so b20 is installed and purring like a kitten…stock fenders and bumpers are getting installed tommorow…Now just need to get the whole car painted…Anyone on here paint? i can take what ever needed off and even tape her off…painting it the original red it is now so no need for door jams or bays…if so please pm me your asking price for a 2 stage paint job…need done in a week or two… Fresh Paint ek photo shoot? lol ---
**Author:** ![hondarat09](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/hondarat09/32/6640_2.png) [@hondarat09](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/hondarat09)\ **Post date:** [July 30, 2011, 10:37pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/96-ek-coupe-to-si-clone-swap/259412/14 "2011-07-30T22:37:46Z")
> [@Help my parents pick an SUV. (big pic)](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/help-my-parents-pick-an-suv-big-pic/44256/51): > > northeast motorsports paints…they did gearheads bmw and loveforboost lsb 5 series yea ricky is my homeboy now hes not around i wont get my friendly discount…lol not trying to spend a fortune but dont want a halfass maco job either ---
**Author:** ![hondarat09](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/hondarat09/32/6640_2.png) [@hondarat09](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/hondarat09)\ **Post date:** [July 30, 2011, 10:38pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/96-ek-coupe-to-si-clone-swap/259412/15 "2011-07-30T22:38:34Z")
> [@very VERY creepy childrens cartoon](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/very-very-creepy-childrens-cartoon/44287/14): > > Fresh Paint ek photo shoot? lol for sure just need eric to join haha… ---
**Author:** ![vonzs6](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/vonzs6/32/6515_2.png) [@vonzs6](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/vonzs6)\ **Post date:** [July 31, 2011, 10:33am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/96-ek-coupe-to-si-clone-swap/259412/16 "2011-07-31T10:33:35Z")
> [@in the words of MR.(2) Joe..](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/in-the-words-of-mr-2-joe/44326/6): > > yea ricky is my homeboy now hes not around i wont get my friendly discount…lol not trying to spend a fortune but dont want a halfass maco job either I speak with him daily. You want the whole car re-sprayed? Is it ready to paint? Ill talk to him tomrrow and pm you a price. ---
**Author:** ![hondarat09](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/hondarat09/32/6640_2.png) [@hondarat09](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/hondarat09)\ **Post date:** [July 31, 2011, 12:25pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/96-ek-coupe-to-si-clone-swap/259412/17 "2011-07-31T12:25:34Z")
i will have it ready in a day or two its got good paint on it now but being i replaced the bumpers/fender with new i want the whole car resprayed…i dont want mismatching parts and the original paint is over 10yrs old so would be hard to color match…talk to rick tell em i need my friendly discount… 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![vonzs6](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/vonzs6/32/6515_2.png) [@vonzs6](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/vonzs6)\ **Post date:** [July 31, 2011, 5:59pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/96-ek-coupe-to-si-clone-swap/259412/18 "2011-07-31T17:59:58Z")
> [@Buffett says US in recession + new manufacturing report!](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/buffett-says-us-in-recession-new-manufacturing-report/44331/6): > > i will have it ready in a day or two its got good paint on it now but being i replaced the bumpers/fender with new i want the whole car resprayed…i dont want mismatching parts and the original paint is over 10yrs old so would be hard to color match…talk to rick tell em i need my friendly discount… 🙂 ill let you know tomrrow ---
**Author:** ![97cavy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/9/c5a1d2/32.png) [@97cavy](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/97cavy)\ **Post date:** [July 31, 2011, 6:29pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/96-ek-coupe-to-si-clone-swap/259412/19 "2011-07-31T18:29:58Z")
How the bumpers and Fenders work out for ya? ---
**Author:** ![hondarat09](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/hondarat09/32/6640_2.png) [@hondarat09](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/hondarat09)\ **Post date:** [July 31, 2011, 7:56pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/96-ek-coupe-to-si-clone-swap/259412/20 "2011-07-31T19:56:50Z")
> [@new wheels + vw + jdm yo'](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-wheels-vw-jdm-yo/44332/15): > > ill let you know tomrrow Thanks [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/96-ek-coupe-to-si-clone-swap/259412.md?page=2)