Is THIS Civic the MOST Slept On? 7th Gen Civic Meets K24 Power!

Project Black and Blue K24 7th Gen Civic
By Aaron Gaghagen and Brian Gillespie

Let's keep it 100, the 7th generation Civic was a letdown. Coming off of the 6th gen with the future classic EM1, Honda's Civic was doing big numbers. And they were looking to go even bigger, so they evolved the 7th gen Civic for the masses with a flat rear floor and bumping the base model power by a whopping 9 horsepower. The general public ate it up. But, you know we aren't the general public so when enthusiasts saw power not increase for the EX and Si trim levels and the loss of the super capable and familiar double wishbone suspension, how could we not feel forsaken?


Luckily for 7th generation owners, people like Brian exist. He dove right in back in the early 2000s to take his ES1 far beyond what people thought was possible. A turbo K20 swap along thoughtful suspension mods turned the sleepy sedan into a track ripper and a magazine cover car. This is the car that Brian used to develop Hasport's K swap kit. By the time I got ride in and drive it, the Civic had received a facelift, a K24 from an Accord mated to a 5 speed manual and the black and blue paint job which it still sports today. It was completely different from my personal 2003 Civic sedan that I hated to drive. It was raw and fun to take around corners, but that was a loooong time ago.


Hit the links below for the unique tools we found most helpful.

Flywheel ring gear holder Honda part number 07LAB-PV00100
Stud remover https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01GKEBG9I/...

Knipex parallel pliers https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000X4OG94/...

Belt length for K24 with AC and EP3 idler? We're still looking for the correct belt length!

If you're thinking of doing this swap, here are the correct mount kits for each engine and transmission combination:
K-series with RSX or 02-11 Civic Si transmission - Hasport ESK3 mount kit
K-series with 04-08 TSX or 03-07 Accord manual transmission - Hasport ESK4 mount kit
K-series with 09-13 TSX, 08-12 Accord, or 12-15 Civic Si manual transmission - Hasport ESK5 mount kit
K-series with CRV AWD transmission - ESKAWD mount kit.

Here are the fuel line part numbers to build your own quick disconnect fuel line:
The fuel line is Dorman 800-074 5/16 In. Nylon Fuel Line
Although I use a straight and a right angle fuel fitting two right angle fitting like those in this 2 pack would work even better.
Dorman 800-081 Fuel Line Quick Connector That Adapts 5/16 in. Steel to 5/16 in. Nylon Tubing

Here is a list of the parts we've used:

3 inch 90 degree bends - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000E3ZNE6/...

Vibrant 3" air filter - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000E3ZNCS?...

Silicone reducer - https://www.siliconeintakes.com/bendi...


Adhesive line shrink tube - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07FPDBGYH/...


EPAUTO Spill Proof Radiator Coolant Filling Funnel Kit - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01I40ZQWE?...




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VTEC Academy videos are for educational and entertainment purposes. We can not guarantee the modifications performed in the video are legal in your locality. Do not do any modifications to your vehicle that will void your warranty or in any way violate your local laws. We assume no liability for property damage or injury as a result of any of the information contained in this video. Use the information provided at your own risk. It's on you, dog.