[513steve]

Great writeup, I am hitting the junkyard tomorrow ot start buying part for the swap.

[keepItJDM]

bump!

[EMK20a2]

Just giving some of you guys who are debating a swap a heads up. I have a K20 EM2 for sale for a great price http://www.civicforums.com/forums/19...-new-pics.html

Do not post any replies in this thread, either PM me or post them in the linked thread.

[Deepa]

I've read this thread and a few others but I've still got a question.

Basically I have an ES1, and a chance to buy an RSX with a lot of body damage. Now if I wanted to swap both front and rear subframes complete w/all suspension (incl 5 lug swap/brakes, axles) could it be done?

I did search, and I know I can use the front subframe, which means the front suspension (along with the K20) will swap in, but the only info on the rear is that RSX lower control arms won't work with the Civic subframe, but if the DC5 rear subframe bolts in the control arms will too. I'd be grabbing as much of the interior as possible as well (seats, console, dash, gauges, etc.)

Anyone know if the DC5 rear subframe will bolt into an ES1 chassis?

[Deepa]

Originally Posted by Deepa

I've read this thread and a few others but I've still got a question.

Basically I have an ES1, and a chance to buy an RSX with a lot of body damage. Now if I wanted to swap both front and rear subframes complete w/all suspension (incl 5 lug swap/brakes, axles) could it be done?

I did search, and I know I can use the front subframe, which means the front suspension (along with the K20) will swap in, but the only info on the rear is that RSX lower control arms won't work with the Civic subframe, but if the DC5 rear subframe bolts in the control arms will too. I'd be grabbing as much of the interior as possible as well (seats, console, dash, gauges, etc.)

Anyone know if the DC5 rear subframe will bolt into an ES1 chassis?

I'll paypal $20 to whoever can answer this one, if it matters, the donor is an 05 RSX Type S and the recipient is a 2002 LX Sedan.

[Deepa]

Figured it out, will post pics in a few weeks

[EMK20a2]

Not trying to jack the thread, but I have a EM2/Kswap header exhuast setup that has been proffessionally modified to fit, just bolt it on and go. This is a great part for you Kswappers that will save some time and $:

Kswap exhaust/race header setup for an EM2