kinda off topic, but you mentioned a b-series swap, wouldnt the techincally be an "illegal" swap since if you do a swap it has to be from a car of equal or newer year and there is no b-series 2001+ model?? correct me if i am wrong...
Integras were still made in 2001, therefore if you can find a 2001 B18 and have a 2001 Civic it's legal, other wise its technically illegal.
I've seen older motors put in newer cars though, its a matter of getting caught really. Its not like you have to go to the state for inspection (at least in jersey).
has anyone ever swapped a base rsx automatic into a automatic civic? i'm sure a lot of you just thought "what would be the point of doing that?" but some of us (i.e. me) enjoy the ease of a AT.
My IE is going to crap, I can only reply. I can't post or pm so if anyone can answer this please help hehe. I have a k24 crv block. I want to mate it with the k20a2 head. Can this all be done? It is basically the same block as the TSX and Accord so that mounts and the mate should still work right? Thanks guys
Yea, youre gonna need those mounts, and also higher compression pistons and some other internal work done to make it work properly.
Hawk, youve done a great job on this post.
If anyone has any more detailed questions that you might not want to bother Hawk by asking, please feel free to drop me a line. Ive been getting a bunch of those PM's recently. I too, was a pioneer in the K20A2 swap just like Hawk. Im sure between the two of us, we can answer just about anything that has to do with this swap.
Keep up the good work Hawk. Is the motor still running strong? I miss mine so much. Im thinking about a K20A2 swap into an EG hatch with intake, header, exhaust, and Hondata I should be close to a high 12 on street tires. Thats not gonna happen for a little while, but I'll keep you posted.
if you put your a2 in a EG i'd be very jealous, i've always loved EG's. My car is running...well like a civic/rsx would. No problems to speak of at all, just nuthing but fun.
So that HaSport link that says whats need: Is that EVERYTHING?
Parts Needed
- K20A2 or K20A3 (from Civic Si) Engine With:
- AC compressor
- alternator
- P/S pump or idler pulley (from Civic Si)
- wiring harness
- exhaust manifold and catalytic converter
- ECU
- Transmission and starter
- intermediate shaft
- Axles from either 02 Civic Si or 94 up Integra GSR (we used 02 RSX with RSX knuckles and hubs)
- RSX or 02 Civic Si subframe
- Hasport ESK1 bolt in mount kit (as of this time the kit will not work with the K24)
- Hasport ESKWH conversion wiring harness
- RSX shifter assembly and cables
- 02 Civic Si radiator and fans (although the RSX will fit with some trimming around the radiator cap opening in the grill)
- 02 Civic Si upper and lower radiator hoses (RSX are longer and may kink)
- RSX throttle cable
- RSX fuel line, brake booster line and purge line
- RSX AC line from compressor to condensor
- RSX clutch lines from the master cylinder to the slave cylinder
- Custom AC line from compressor to evaporator (Hasport should have one available by April)
- 90 Accord negative battery cable
- If you want powersteering:
- RSX high pressure powersteering hose and return line
- 92 Civic P/S resevoir w/ bracket and a section of hydraulic hose to go from the pump to the resevoir
Did they leave anything out Hawk or that list is a great list to work off of?
You can use the stock RSX-S header and downpipe with cat. It fits just fine. If you want a Cold Air Intake, you will need something that fits the 02+ Si. Our engine bays are the same size as theirs. No customization...direct fit bolt on. The exhaust will have to be welded though.
I had my Type S motor with the stock header and an AEM CAI...it pulled very well.
Originally posted by ViNRoCk8 So that HaSport link that says whats need: Is that EVERYTHING?
Did they leave anything out Hawk or that list is a great list to work off of?
yea thats everything you need. As you can see it really is a advantage to have a doner car.
Music1st11: i'm using a Injen SRI intake, and the stock exhaust manifold right now, but i'll be getting the jackson racing header for the RSX this summer probably.
Ok I am really interested in this particular topic and I have many questions but I will start off with only a couple.
The thing I always wondered about is when buying aftermark parts espically a header-back exhaust which car are you buying it for?? For exapme I want to put the K20A2 in my 02 EX so would I buy the header for the rsx and the rest for EX?
I was also wondering, one of my friends who is a 1.8t puke (i really have nothing against them, we just heckle each other, no hard feelings 1.8ters) said that the engine would put too much stress on the shocks, is there any truth in that?
The last thing for now is about the flashing of the ecu. Can you actually drive the car to the dealership or you need to get it there by other means? If you use a Hondata ECU do you send in the RSX ECU? I would assume you would.
I am sorry if these are really newb questions but ... well i am newb when it comes to this, so any help is much appreciated.
