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This is the final part of the build, by this stage you should be well versed in the world of Lotus and Honda - you’re Type-R iVTEC K20A engine is purring and you really want to drive it.

Torque the drive shaft nuts (its important)

Torque up the drive shaft nuts as per the Lotus manual.
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Ok, the engine running and its all smiles. Let get the cables and controls sorted in preparation to getting the car back on its wheels.

The clutch line

In the Sun kit you will get a 90 degree elbow to fit to the clutch line.

Cut the Lotus fitment off and tidy up the end - a good quality ’sharp’ pair of side cutters are ideal here. Slide over the fixing nut.

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Coolant

This is a big section of the build and requires patience, but its also very exciting to get the car running again.

Take the original Elise hose and chop it as seen above.

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This is probably one of the most contentious issues with this conversion. To be honest I was a little worried about this part, but after completing this section I’m happy that the strength of the car has not been compromised. It also means that the conversion is not reversible unless you have a spare rear sub-frame.

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Gear mechanism install

Before you install the engine, you need to fit the fuel pressure regulator and install the gear linkage mechanism.

Some sand paper (glass paper, emory paper) will be needed here to rub down the linkage shafts before the rose joints will fit snuggly.

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Before I start this, a word of warning…

DISCLAIMER

If you don’t have access to a suitable garage, tools and you don’t have the experience/competence, please go to the links page and pick out one of the turn-key installs give them a call and get your credit card out.

Start as you mean to go on, take your time and make good any issues you may have before continuing. Prepare well and be safe. Don’t cut corners and make a snagging list for issues. Use Loctite where possible and double check every bolt. Use a torque wrench as prescribed in the service manuals. Mark bolts across the top and over there contact points for visual inspection.

Things will go wrong, so be prepared.

This is only a guide, I accept no responsibility if you injure or kill yourself (or anyone else) whilst doing the work or using the vehicle after the install.

A good job well done will pay dividends with safety, reliability and when you come to sell - so document your progress.

Enjoy the project - its fun and the results are well worth the hard work.

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