I own a USDM ep3 with a JDM type r swap. I have owned the car for 16 years. I swapped the JDM engine in over ten years ago. Here are a few things i have learned. Suspension: Don't go to low. It is very easy to throw off your geometry in this car. It is very hard to get it back. After going through the nightmare of coil over bump steer, i decided to go with the Bilstein B8 mono. I matched that with a Tanabe race spring. Dropped the car 2" and made it possible to get the geometry back. I have found this to be a good street / track set up. I'm not sure if the euro got a lsd tranny, but i had to put one in mine. It made a big difference in the handling. Engine: Oil? Losing it? I did too. I tried 20 different oils. In the end there was a clear winner. AMSOIL is by far the best synthetic oil you can use for this engine. I drive my car spirited and it ate other oils. It barely, and i mean BARELY eats Amsoil at all. Purrs like a kitten. Roars like a lion. I run SAE 5W-30 full synthetic. Mods: Kpro. Your mods are worthless if you can't tune your engine. RBC intake. 4-2-1 header Enclosed air intake. I made mine myself. I used silicon tube and a K&N Apollo filter. I tried Bosch spark plugs but quickly learned that NGK work best with this engine. Transmission: Third gear grind? Me too. So i had a company called Synchrotec build me a better transmission. Carbon syncros and lsd. I tried a fancy racing fluid and quickly learned that Honda Manual Trans Fluid works the best. Shifts like butter at redline. Weight reduction: Goes a long way in this car. I took out my backseats and spare. Probably lost close to 80 pounds. After many years this is the final set up. I still get 28 mpg hwy. I don't drive it as much but everytime i do, i smile.

Take note of what Olly says about rust around the wheel arches and sills. I spent lockdown cutting and welding the full length of the inner sills on both sides and the wheel arches especially at the front side. Olly has done a vid on where to check behind the rear passenger speakers. Integra's are the same and I believe the FN2 isn't great for rust protection neither. Do it now.

Olly, that was brilliant! Engaging and informative - thanks fella 😃

Just picked up my EP3... Useful video and perfect timing 😂 Edit - the difference in the spoilers... The EP3 spoilers have little bits on the back side that rest against the glass well technically sit around the glass. The glass I believe is the but that is differently shaped so if you get an EP3 spoiler for an EP2 you'll need to trim 2 little bits off the back side of the spoiler else it will just be bashing against the glass of the window and won't sit flush down. If you have an EP3 and want to fit an spoiler of an EP2 I believe they are a straight fit with no issues 😄 And there is quite a few differences between the ECUS especially if you are planning on boost. I'm not a tuner but I know the Haltech has more options on it which is ideal for when running boost 😃 If you NA then really it doesn't matter though

Ive owned 5 ep3s through the years and still learned a few things👌 great vid

Velcro tape on grill sounds good, great idea 👌

Props for all the insight 👌🏾dope video as usual 👊🏾

Good videos man! Love your ep3. Just bought my self a preface lift completely standard.

cheers Olly great vid again! 👍🏻

Great video... not modded mine yet,really appreciated this information thank you

Thank you for the tips.

I run 2004 acura tl wheels on my si with 225/45/17 slightly stretched. Got them for $60 with little curb rash.

The OEM tensioners are good till 9000 rpm. Just like the stock oil pump. If you want to rev higher, you have to keep this in mind. You can also use a Doctronic ecu. Cheaper than a Hondata and works fine :-) Verry nice car. Thanks for the vid. Greets from Holland!

I wish there was a FN2 video this good. Hats off, very informative and well presented.

decent notes dude! thanks for the insight. personal notes, i'm running 17x215x45 Kuhmo PS71s and i rate them heavily. Syvecs S6Plus PNP (i work there it makes sense XD) - My EP3 was the first full standalone with all gauges and AC working. Having a standalone does have it's benefits, such as launch control and zero ceiling on future engine mods.

Firestone Firehawks are a good performance street tire.

Super Ep3👍

If your EP3 has a puddle of water in the boot it usually leaks in from the roof rail,a bit of sealant under the roof rail stops it

I have a pre face lift and my friend a face lift ep3 type R and they both have the k20 sneeze on start up and both also have rear caliper problems where it seems the caliper pistons don’t go back properly causing the brake pads to rub on the disc causing the pads to run out really quick !

You don’t need coilovers for a fast road setup Ollie. In fact you can do it with stock springs and shocks. All you need is front camber bolts (I’d recommend eibach ones) and then the adjustable rear toe arms.

anyone know if the s2000 disk trick works for the Si model?

Does anyone know the size of the UK standard front anti roll bar bushes?

knew all of this already

I just picked up a 2002 ep3 SIR (Canadian spec), I would love to build it out like yours.

Hi olly quick question did you ever change your water sprouts on your hood to the ones for the Honda Fit ? If so what year Honda Fit was it

Looking into getting one of these, after my mates recently boosted his I've fell in love..

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Do these exhaust changes do away with the original cat? I don't see sports cats ever mentioned with ep3s. Thanks!

One question, I recently bought a civic si and was wondering if it's safe to use a tegiwa CAI for daily driving. I love it but scared of hydrolocking

Mountings are different due to the ep3 having completely redesigned dimensions if only subtle.

Steering Rack slider😁

nice man! have you done an alignment on your ep3? theres no videos on aligning your ep3 even at a shop where ill be going to have it done. but i would like to know how its done on these cars as well as rsx

Where did you get the Hondavert from? I keep looking but can't find any for sale. Thank you

what about coolant ? oem honda coolant is better to use or doesnt really matter ?

Id avoid the hybrid tensioner very prone to fail ive had one split in half if it were not for my circuit hero chain guide i would kiss the motor goodbye

Could you do a video on the differences between an ep2 and ep3, not just the obvious engine and interior. Would help ep2 owners like myself with finding compatible parts :)

I’ve been told by a big Honda specialist up here in scotland to get the clearances done every 25k

Hi dude. Where did you get your Hondavert from?

What bumper kit do you have?

I think if you are going to spend that much money for a 23 BHP gain then you might as well add boost as well.

what sort of mpg do you get

Will the central locking work with the ECU ?

Picked up an EP3 2 days ago. Just had to buy another engine as it started knocking after 130 miles👍🏻

What body kit is on there

What mileage would you say to try and buy one at ?

Can you please post a link to buy the Hondavert ECU for EP3?

Hi Olly, I've had my ep3 just shy of nine years now, previous owner did an AC delete, just wondering if you or anyone in the comments know the part numbers for the AC components, all the best.

Just a quick one what would win a tuned civic with 240bhp or a bmw 330d e92 stage 1 roughly 300bhp ??

Bruh you got air bubbles on your rear windshield tint The car looks sick tho

my friend dom linked me this video

🔝🔝🙌🏻🙌🏻

Your engine must be thrashed pretty badly if it burns a lot of oil. Mine hasn't burned any noticeable amount in the past 2 years that I've owned it.

Tip 1: Dont modify it

Skip the ep3 and buy an fn2 as its a much better car