EF Civic K Swap Build: Footwell Intrusion Bars, First Welding Experience, and Interior Progress

Footwell Intrusion Complete

Footwell intrusion complete!

I did my first ever welds!

Fabrication Process

I really enjoyed the iterative process to get these bars cut and coped to fit. They were obviously too long as delivered and were pre-coped square on one end.

Once I got the angle correct on the plate/wheelwell side, I did most of the fine tuning and last millimeter shortening on the cope side. Super satisfying work. Took about 6 hours all-in.

Cage Fitment Notes

There is some assymetry in the cage, with an X no the passenger side and the double NASCAR bar on the driver's side, and the door bars land in the A pillar at different heights.

I also wanted to maximize room for a dead pedal on the drivers side, so that footwell bar is higher.

What’s Next

Now I can paint the interior and get the cable to hydro clutch and the Honed booster delete brake pedal pivot mods done on the pedal assembly. Then brake lines..