Putting in new parts like the diaphragm, valve seat, actuator, flapper, flapper arm, bushing, and clips.

You should definitely do your timing and pumps as often as is recommended. I'd start with either a profile of the car or rebuild the wastegate, not port it.

Measure how far apart your mounting holes are then buy one that fits that width off ebay or wherever.

OEM is best unless your power is through the roof.

Vandalized to death: totalled by insurance. Got a new shell to put the k24 into. Stay tuned for more heartbreak as my DSM continues to collect dust. 💔

Check the suspension mounts and under body for rust. My first DSM was a non turbo and I had a lot of fun. Don't expect an easy time making it quick or turbo charged. I'd pay as much as $3k or walk away: FWD NA DSMs are a dime a dozen.

She's all better! The parts took forever but the builders did an awesome job fixing her up.

Got the suspension all done. Put in an Optima battery too. Next up is replacing the ball joints and bushings. Also, while switching the bulbs I found the back of the housing was melted and the bulbs had been switched to 9006 . So new headlights are in the mail.

RWD? Cool. How did you go about doing that?

Here is one that is done: Thread '97 AWD Swapped Spyder' https://www.dsmtuners.com/threads/97-awd-swapped-spyder.534623/

Nice. I like a good 7bolt myself. You will need to fabricate motor and transmission mounts as no one makes them. They go in kinda close as far as the 420a original location(s). The drivers side moves to in front of the suspension. The rear moves a bit to the passenger side. The passenger side...

Got the Hondata parts installed.Swapping out the coilovers for OEM suspension today. Some dummy switched the rear bolts for the camber and suspension retention. Also, there are no gaskets throughout the run of the exhaust .🙄 Oh Honda bois... lol