The Transformation of a 1999 Honda Civic EK into a Rear-Wheel Drive Beast

TLDRFollow the incredible journey of transforming a 1999 Honda Civic EK into a rear-wheel drive masterpiece. Witness the process of swapping the engine and transmission, stripping out stock components, and building a custom subframe. The car receives a satin black paint job and a vintage Air air conditioning system. The Turbocharged K20 engine is tuned remotely, and the finished car makes its debut at SEMA.

Key insights

🚗A 1999 Honda Civic EK undergoes a complete transformation into a rear-wheel drive beast.

⚙️The car's stock components are stripped out to make way for a new engine and transmission.

🎨The car receives a stunning satin black paint job and a carbon fiber roof panel.

🔧A custom subframe is built to accommodate the rear-wheel drive setup.

🌬️A vintage Air air conditioning system is added to the car for ultimate comfort.

Q&A

How long did it take to transform the Honda Civic EK?

The transformation process took over two years to complete.

What engine and transmission were chosen for the rear-wheel drive setup?

The car is equipped with a K20 engine and an AP1 S2000 transmission.

What color was the car painted?

The car received a stunning satin black paint job.

What modifications were made to the car's chassis?

A custom subframe was built to accommodate the rear-wheel drive setup.

Is the car street legal?

Yes, the car is street legal and ready to turn heads.

Timestamped Summary

00:00Follow the incredible transformation of a 1999 Honda Civic EK into a rear-wheel drive beast.

02:32The car's stock components are stripped out to make way for a new engine and transmission.

07:58The car receives a stunning satin black paint job and a carbon fiber roof panel.

12:43A custom subframe is built to accommodate the rear-wheel drive setup.

16:19A vintage Air air conditioning system is added for ultimate comfort.