Nate's Build Thread

[nate_s89]

So my build is finally under way. I am using a 1996 honda accord 5 speed from the states (I live in Ontario, Canada). The plans are to do a turbo setup and all the work will be done by me and a couple buddys from my program at school. It is all being done at my grandpas farm.
First thing on the list is to get it insured and on the road (salvage title currently). It is going to the body shop this week for a structural safety then to CT next sunday or monday for regular certification. Then after that the turbo portion will begin. I am acquiring the parts as I can get them. My intercooler and flex pipe will hopefully be ready tomorrow for pickup and am getting the turbo off a friend.
This weekend I changed the oil and plugs and removed all the interior from the rear.

The current accord that will turn into a parts car


The project













And this is what my dads car just clocked last week - it is a 2001 honda accord V6

[NYKnick1015]

500k... WOW...is that for real??

[nate_s89]

^yeah it is. He drives an hour and a half to work (one way) everyday. And then he spends most of his day on the road going to clients.

[htekken]

^yeah it is. He drives an hour and a half to work (one way) everyday. And then he spends most of his day on the road going to clients.

wow and it still runs like a champ or what?

[1RUFFRYDER]

500k... WOW...is that for real??

km still alot either way

[PjkF]

310,685 miles That's alot! wow a testament to what a properly maintained car can do!

I like the plans!

Also. what exhaust do you have?

[nate_s89]

^^^Runs as well as the day he bought it, and it is in immaculate condition.

^I have a catback mangaflow exhaust, I love it.

[bedlam]

whats wrong with the parts car? why not save the cash and boost it??

[Skaterdudz02]

Seems like you're starting off the same way I did things. If you need any help along the way, just let me know!

[Hunta Wabbit!]

high miles ftw! i have close to 300k and have done nothing but maintenance

[nate_s89]

whats wrong with the parts car? why not save the cash and boost it??

The parts car is automatic and the tranny is almost done, and has 300K on it. It also needs body work. The white one is much cleaner.

Seems like you're starting off the same way I did things. If you need any help along the way, just let me know!

Sounds good. I will definitely need guidance at some point.

[jaron001]

nice to see people doing things own their own...

[ocdp]

I need the front bumper from that green accord!!!! Too bad shipping from Canada would kill any deal I would get on it.

[lilb_1979]

nice to see people doing things own their own...

x2!!! Please keep us updated!!

and Skaterdudz02 just did this and did a hell of a job!! He knows what he's talking about.


Good luck man!!

[nate_s89]

Looking to order slotted rotors for my car today. I look on TAS and only found cross drilled. Anyone know of a good set of slotted for our cars? Thanks.