# New project EF hatch
**URL:** https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-project-ef-hatch/32407
**Category:** Builds
**Created:** [July 15, 2007, 5:35pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-project-ef-hatch/32407 "2007-07-15T17:35:08Z")
**Posts on this page:** 20
**Page:** 5
### Author:  [@AShort](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/AShort)
#### Post date: [August 30, 2007, 8:51am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-project-ef-hatch/32407/81 "2007-08-30T08:51:12Z")
[quote=“Shrek,post:80,topic:32407"”]
No thats not it. Just want a good seal!
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did you try a vice?
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### Author:  [@boardjnky4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/boardjnky4)
#### Post date: [August 30, 2007, 9:13am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-project-ef-hatch/32407/82 "2007-08-30T09:13:52Z")
i used an exacto knife to install my dsm injectors and im not leaking even a drop of fuel at all.
ur gonna get a good seal just from compression of the fuel rail pushing the injectors in towards the manifold
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### Author:  [@AShort](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/AShort)
#### Post date: [September 3, 2007, 7:09pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-project-ef-hatch/32407/83 "2007-09-03T19:09:57Z")
Well got alot accomplished today…
-Dash installed
-Gauges wired and working
-Clutch cable installed
-Shift linkage connected
-OBD-0 to OBD-1 conversion harness installed…just have to solder in a couple wires.
Tomorrows Agenda:
-Make OBD-0 to OBD-1 Dizzy harness
-Finish conversion harness
-Install Starter
-Finish installing Engine wiring harness
-Install Turbo Timer
…pretty much i’m going to finish all of the wiring tomorrow and then finish the mechanical things throughout the week. My basemap chip came in the mail so HOPFULLY it’ll be running by friday or saturday night. I still need an alternator but thats supposibly in the mail so we’ll see. I’d also like to get it registered and on the road but we’ll see what happens…pics coming soon!!
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### Author:  [@AShort](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/AShort)
#### Post date: [September 9, 2007, 9:32am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-project-ef-hatch/32407/84 "2007-09-09T09:32:08Z")
Here’s an update:
-Finally got a FMIC…(thanks Scott)
-Still have to finish the wiring…i’ve been putting it off ☹
-Ian and I are mounting the FMIC today and running all the charge piping…any idea where i can get some good bends?
:pics will be up today!:
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### Author:  [@AShort](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/AShort)
#### Post date: [September 9, 2007, 9:28pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-project-ef-hatch/32407/85 "2007-09-09T21:28:30Z")
well Ian and I accomplished alot today.
-Cut bumper to fit the FMIC
-mocked and ran the charge piping (need new clamps and couplers)
-Fixed the shifter play
-Bought tapped oil pan and gasket (removed old pan)
-Bought all fluids and spark plugs
Hopefully i can get plug wires and the stuff i need to finish the charge piping. Next on the list is to finish the wiring, mount the BOV, new brakes, install c/v’s and hopfully be good to go. Anyway on to some pics (sorry for the shitty cell phone pics)
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### Author:  [@IanK](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/IanK)
#### Post date: [September 9, 2007, 9:49pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-project-ef-hatch/32407/86 "2007-09-09T21:49:38Z")
Wow WTF was I doing in that last pic ? lol
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### Author:  [@AShort](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/AShort)
#### Post date: [September 9, 2007, 9:52pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-project-ef-hatch/32407/87 "2007-09-09T21:52:06Z")
haha who knows…but we have to get a front lip…the bumper looks so dirty.
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### Author:  [@IanK](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/IanK)
#### Post date: [September 9, 2007, 10:00pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-project-ef-hatch/32407/88 "2007-09-09T22:00:08Z")
Yes it does
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### Author:  [@justa4door](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/justa4door)
#### Post date: [September 10, 2007, 6:47am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-project-ef-hatch/32407/89 "2007-09-10T06:47:01Z")
is the fmic like 3in lower then the bumper???
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### Author:  [@9ONA3OOZX](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/9ONA3OOZX)
#### Post date: [September 10, 2007, 6:55am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-project-ef-hatch/32407/90 "2007-09-10T06:55:29Z")
:tup: looks good dude…making me jealous.
i can’t believe you’re compromising honda reliability with DSM parts, lol…makes me so jealous though…i want a new motor in mine so badly, i’d stay NA though…
and EF hatches \> \*
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### Author:  [@AShort](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/AShort)
#### Post date: [September 10, 2007, 7:41am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-project-ef-hatch/32407/91 "2007-09-10T07:41:06Z")
[quote=“90NA300ZX,post:90,topic:32407"”]
:tup: looks good dude…making me jealous.
i can’t believe you’re compromising honda reliability with DSM parts, lol…makes me so jealous though…i want a new motor in mine so badly, i’d stay NA though…
and EF hatches \> \*
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lol thanks bro…i can’t believe i’m using dsm parts either…or turboing it for that matter
[quote=“justa4door,post:89,topic:32407"”]
is the fmic like 3in lower then the bumper???
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yeah pretty much…it sucks…its hard to put it any higher with the backdoor inlet.
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### Author:  [@justa4door](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/justa4door)
#### Post date: [September 10, 2007, 8:00am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-project-ef-hatch/32407/92 "2007-09-10T08:00:31Z")
[quote=“JDMjunkie,post:91,topic:32407"”]
yeah pretty much…it sucks…its hard to put it any higher with the backdoor inlet.
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wow… that just says hey i have a fmic
in the pic i thought the bumper was off till i looked at it more
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### Author:  [@AShort](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/AShort)
#### Post date: [September 10, 2007, 8:02am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-project-ef-hatch/32407/93 "2007-09-10T08:02:09Z")
[quote=“justa4door,post:92,topic:32407"”]
wow… that just says hey i have a fmic
in the pic i thought the bumper was off till i looked at it more
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i know…im trying to figure out something to put it a bit higher up.
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### Author:  [@boardjnky4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/boardjnky4)
#### Post date: [September 10, 2007, 8:04am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-project-ef-hatch/32407/94 "2007-09-10T08:04:49Z")
u couldnt get the IC to fit behind the bumper, so you just cut a big chunk out of the bumper and plopped it right in there?
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### Author:  [@justa4door](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/justa4door)
#### Post date: [September 10, 2007, 8:05am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-project-ef-hatch/32407/95 "2007-09-10T08:05:10Z")
[quote=“JDMjunkie,post:93,topic:32407"”]
i know…im trying to figure out something to put it a bit higher up.
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what about no fmic and move to a sidemount… you might have to … but then youll have a big cut in that bumper… i dont think you could ever lower that car now… my bumper it about 2in from the ground … yes i have 3.5 drop on the springs but still
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### Author:  [@AShort](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/AShort)
#### Post date: [September 10, 2007, 8:06am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-project-ef-hatch/32407/96 "2007-09-10T08:06:42Z")
i have a sidemount but with the size of the turbo it wouldnt be efficient. i should be able to figure something out. i’m not too worried about the cut in the bumper a lip should hide it.
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### Author:  [@AShort](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/AShort)
#### Post date: [September 10, 2007, 10:57am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-project-ef-hatch/32407/97 "2007-09-10T10:57:23Z")
well after playing around for an hour i raised the FMIC about an inch to an inch and a half…so its about 1-1.5" below the bumper which is better than 3 i would say lol.
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### Author:  [@focusinprogress](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/focusinprogress)
#### Post date: [September 10, 2007, 11:39am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-project-ef-hatch/32407/98 "2007-09-10T11:39:39Z")
remove a section of the front bumper core support and get that intercooler up to level with the mottom of the bumper, then buy a 90-93 integra type R lip and mount it on the bumper and trim the overhang off at the wheelwells. you almost ruined that bumper. god let me fix it! lol
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### Author:  [@justa4door](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/justa4door)
#### Post date: [September 10, 2007, 12:02pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-project-ef-hatch/32407/99 "2007-09-10T12:02:09Z")
i have a da lip… 5 bucks
EDIT hell i have a whole front end… i have bumper and lights…
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### Author:  [@AShort](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/AShort)
#### Post date: [September 10, 2007, 12:28pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-project-ef-hatch/32407/100 "2007-09-10T12:28:52Z")
[quote=“focusinprogress,post:98,topic:32407"”]
remove a section of the front bumper core support and get that intercooler up to level with the mottom of the bumper, then buy a 90-93 integra type R lip and mount it on the bumper and trim the overhang off at the wheelwells. you almost ruined that bumper. god let me fix it! lol
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wanna help me? haha
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