The Kswap Thread

[EKVTIR-T]

Theyre designed to operate at variable angles...

what causes the loss you say occurs?

[CIV-18C]

Theyre designed to operate at variable angles...

what causes the loss you say occurs?

Is that right ? Or is Chris right? Or both to a degree? lol
Sorry for the confusion, but it is an interesting point.

And imagine that. Kswapped cars not running to full potential yet being able to run how they do... NICE! hehehe

Also, on the driveshaft issue.
It does seem that the EKK2 mounts and EG/DC rack will help in fixing the angle problem.
But thicker shafts will also go a long way too.
Time for me to save up some coin for them
=)

[Vvvtec]

Is that right ? Or is Chris right? Or both to a degree? lol
Sorry for the confusion, but it is an interesting point.

And imagine that. Kswapped cars not running to full potential yet being able to run how they do... NICE! hehehe

Also, on the driveshaft issue.
It does seem that the EKK2 mounts and EG/DC rack will help in fixing the angle problem.
But thicker shafts will also go a long way too.
Time for me to save up some coin for them
=)

Both are right haha.

Before you get new shafts, make sure you weigh up the costs for each option. It might even be better to spend a little more and get the new EKK2's and eg/dc rack + new shafts. What is your budget?

[CIV-18C]

Both are right haha.

Before you get new shafts, make sure you weigh up the costs for each option. It might even be better to spend a little more and get the new EKK2's and eg/dc rack + new shafts. What is your budget?

Ultimately the whole package is ideal of course. EKK2, subframe, shafts and inner hub.
The only thing i'm not sure on is the price of the DC2R subframe? Do you/anybody know how much they go roughly?

In terms of budget (and timing). I really don't see the need for me to throw money at this side of the equation any time soon. With other things in my personal life closer and meaning more to me then my car on the horizon, it'll be in the new year until I purchase these things. So i'll be gradually putting the pennies away until the budget caters for the whole purchase.

[Vvvtec]

Ultimately the whole package is ideal of course. EKK2, subframe, shafts and inner hub.
The only thing i'm not sure on is the price of the DC2R subframe? Do you/anybody know how much they go roughly?

In terms of budget (and timing). I really don't see the need for me to throw money at this side of the equation any time soon. With other things in my personal life closer and meaning more to me then my car on the horizon, it'll be in the new year until I purchase these things. So i'll be gradually putting the pennies away until the budget caters for the whole purchase.

Good way to be man.

Can't comment on prices regarding parts for this swap, never looked into the EK Kswap much, been fixated on the DC/EG swap haha

Here's some reading if you havn't seen it yet

http://www.k20a.org/forum/showthread.php?t=35426

[89lude]

dc2r subframe is cheap. I got one here if you're keen. pm if interested

[CIV-18C]

Good way to be man.

Can't comment on prices regarding parts for this swap, never looked into the EK Kswap much, been fixated on the DC/EG swap haha

Here's some reading if you havn't seen it yet

http://www.k20a.org/forum/showthread.php?t=35426

Thanks matey.
=)

lol - understandably from your point though. If I ever drive up i'll be sure to hit you and the other QLD honda boys up.

Thanks for the link too.
Appreciate it.
Wish I saw this out of the office though.... LOL

dc2r subframe is cheap. I got one here if you're keen. pm if interested

Great!
no harm in collecting cheap parts for now..... right guys? LOL
Will do.

[EG5]

EKK2 + dc2/eg subframe will fix the problem

[CIV-18C]

EKK2 + dc2/eg subframe will fix the problem

Seems the way to go.

Apologies for sounding like a broken record guys.

Thank you to all those who shared their input.
Extra thanks to "mullens" who shared his experience in my car diary thread too.

Thus ends the chapter in this thread re; EK, Kswaps and driveshafts lol
Until I, or someone else, actually put new mounts in and documents it in here of course.
=)

It might get confusing. But maybe a reference / index page can be made at the start of the thread?
Although it might be a bit hard for VVVtec to monitor.

Anyway, carry on. lol

[Chr1s]

Theyre designed to operate at variable angles...

what causes the loss you say occurs?

They are designed to work at a certain range of angles, and each design (there are many) has different maximum operating angles that are able to sustain a certain load, otherwise they fail. It is pretty hard to transmit a fair amount of force through a coupler to change direction, this is why we use gearboxes - obviously we can't do this with driveshafts

The loss essentially comes from frictional losses. It gets worse as the operation angle increases. Each joint is unique in it's characteristic so it's not as simple as putting a number on it but it is known to be a loss operating at an angle. I don't have data on these shafts to spit numbers out otherwise I would

[Slow.ek1]

kswap almost complete so hard atm

[Cartoon]

kswap almost complete so hard atm

Know exactly how u feel