DIY: K20/K24 into 2001+ Civic **Updated 4/20/2008**

[NastyNunez]

lmao x you right. I just read the "parts you dont need, but hasport said you do need" a little to fast It says Shifter assembly. lol

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[Yaj00003]

Do you really need a brake booster line I thought our civic have it already...and what part of the throttle cable you need...thanks...trying to get all the info I need to do the swap...

[xproductionz]

not be mean.. and i really mean not to be mean or anything..

BUT....

those questions u just asked are answered in the DIY... lterally.. the first 20 seconds of reading the DIY will answer your questions

[EMK20a2]

As far as the front engine mount goes, I did buy an OEM type S front engine mount and install it, it fits perfectly. As far as do you need it I am not sure, but for $70 why not. I mean there is a place for it for a reason even the low hp D17 has 4 engine mounts. IMO the front engine mount should be installed, it just adds for that much more stability and less stress on the drive train, suspension, and many more parts of the car.

[xproductionz]

Originally Posted by EMK20a2

As far as the front engine mount goes, I did buy an OEM type S front engine mount and install it, it fits perfectly. As far as do you need it I am not sure, but for $70 why not. I mean there is a place for it for a reason even the low hp D17 has 4 engine mounts. IMO the front engine mount should be installed, it just adds for that much more stability and less stress on the drive train, suspension, and many more parts of the car.

if you go with a k24 then now that front mount is useless.. u have to take it out.. it binds together and makes the motor hit the frame and mount together... so now u have a pointless mount

reason you dont need the front mount is because the hasport mounts are solid rubber filled and motor has close to zero shift with there mount.

now if we were using stock mounts where they are not soild filled then yes using the front mount is required. thats why hasport only included 3 mounts with the kit....

yes there is 4 mounts and a place for everything.. but that only exists when its stock and direct from the factory... aftermarket upgrades have a difference otherwise

[EMK20a2]

I was not aware that it would not fit with the K24, good to know. Atleast with my setup, as much stress as constant autox/track days all with R-comps put on everything, my engine side bushings already need replaced on my hasport mounts. I am even going to throw urethane inserts in my front mount to stiffen things up even more. Maybe it is all in vain, I guess we will see if that engine side mount holds up this year.

[Yaj00003]

Guys well I was wondering what is the best brand radiator for our car...
Do you guys this this radiator is good...I think it cheap....but I was thinking about Koyo radiator...what would you guys perfer or just the stock...

http://www.autozconcept.com/product_...oducts_id=4254

[Nameless]

^ Never heard of that company in that URL but Koyo is good.

It all depends what you are doing with your car... Do you really need an aluminum radiator?

[xproductionz]

its up to you.. i went from stock rsx.. to a cheap aftermarket.. to ended up going koyo... so if you want to skip all that then go straight to koyo.. if you go tthe money for it

[Yaj00003]

Sup guys about the power steering, well the K20a3 use EPS (electrical power steering)...I was trying to find out...how do you get power steering....

[xproductionz]

Just updated the write-up again...


added/modified the following
-rbc fitment issue
-explanation of k20 or k24 mounts
-more details on the o2 sensor wiring
-air conditioning installation
-shifter box comaprison
-and a little preface message

[cinaibur]

very nice X. I've been looking for that shifter comparison for a while. I noticed that you said the revo is .75" shorter than the rsx shifters. Isn't there two different revo shifters. I have the revo for an 01 civic and it is .75" shorter than the OEM unit. Since the civic shifter is already shorter than the rsx shifter, wouldn't that make the revo for the civic 1.5" shorter than the rsx shifter?

[xproductionz]

u sure??.. cause my revo and my stock oem were same height when i pulled it out and had it side by side

[Havok2k1]

[paradoxblue]

so whats your take on this new franken motor i am hearing a bunch about as of late?