The 7thGen: Should I Swap or Turbo?? FAQ

[2ME_EM2]

so can anyone answer this...???thanks if you could

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[BIGGODLO]

I know that when i was in high school that when my shop teacher was swapping a mustang engine into a volvo that it had to be approved by the "referee", but that was also 8 years ago...Don't know if it helps but thought I would share what i know.

[DUDEitsMATTx]

LOL wow DOHC are you an idiot and the disc/disc breaks, u must be thinking for th Si. and my 03 civic ex is 2,530 LBS just rember they give you the weight of your car in the side when u open ur door and its add around 1,000 LBS cuz it gives you the max load capasity. so 3,530LBS - 1,000LBS= 2,530LBS. so your both kinda wrong on weight

Originally Posted by xkimsungminx

i dont think that's right, unless those are the specs of the civic DX. here's a link to the correct one bro. http://car-reviews.automobile.com/Ho...road-test/799/

2004 Honda Civic EX Coupe Road Test
Honda Civic Specifications

* Price Range (MSRP): $16,860 - $17,910
* Body Type: 2-door coupe
* Layout: front engine, FWD
* Engine: 127 hp, 114 lb-ft of torque, 1.7-L, 16-valve, DOHC I-4
* Transmission: 5-spd manual (opt 4-spd auto)
* Brakes (front/rear): disc/disc, ABS
* Curb Weight: 2,606 lbs
* Seating Capacity: 4
* Cargo Volume: 12.9 cu ft
* Fuel Economy (city/hwy): 31 / 45 mpg
* Warranty (mo/miles): 36/36,000 comprehensive - 60/60,000 powertrain
* Direct Competitors: Chevrolet Cavalier / Cobalt, Dodge Neon, Ford Focus, Hyundai Elantra / Tiburon, Kia Spectra / Spectra5, Mazda3, Mitsubishi Lancer, Nissan Sentra, Saturn ION Quad Coupe, Subaru Impreza, Toyota Corolla, VW Golf / Jetta
* Web Site: www.hondacars.com

and see how it says it's taken off of honda's official website?

and for the 2001 civic EX curb weight is 2590 according to edmunds.com from their test. http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do...05/pageId=4089

[goodtimes]

i have some questions i can keep my 4 lug setup when i do a k20a2 swap i just half to get 02 si axles.

[Nick]

If anyone wants to do a swap here is alink that migh help u out a bit.

http://forums.importatlanta.com/showthread.php?t=59526

$5810 for a swap out the door seems pressy good to me, and this shop always sticks to its quotes.

[xproductionz]

Originally Posted by goodtimes

i have some questions i can keep my 4 lug setup when i do a k20a2 swap i just half to get 02 si axles.

well. in the first place who said you had to change your 4 lug setup??? lol... unless you want to convert to 5 lug then thats a different story

[2ME_EM2]

well can anyone answer my first question i asked?? when you guys swapped isnt it illegal in cali and to make it "not illegal" dont you have to take it to a referee to get it approved to drive around?? thanks for any info again please dont get mad im just trying to get informed.

[xproductionz]

lol.. wish i could answer that.. but of the 2 states i have lived in (hawaii and las vegas) we dont have anything like that and/or never heard of it.. i know cali has stricter laws on emission than the 2 states i have been in but cant answer that for you

[2ME_EM2]

thanks anyways man i guess i should just move to hawaii or vegas haha well im pretty sure that a swap in cali is illegal but hopefully someone can answer this for me

[CIVIC X3]

well...wut i heard is that you have to get the same year k20 engines with the same car model or newer...for ex: if you have a 03 civic, you must get a 03 k20 engine or newer. but if you get an 02 k20 engine for your 03 civic, it will become illegal. (correct me if i'm wrong).

[2ME_EM2]

so your saying if i get the same year you still wont have to go through the ref .. bcuz wut i heard is even if you have the same year engine and same year car you still have to take it to the ref bcuz its different piping and it would give different emissions(iono if im right though).

[xproductionz]

well if you want to go based on what is heard...then technically someone told me that it has to be the same generation of motor... here is an example.. what if you drive an 05 ex with a d17...and blow yor motor... so you go to the junk yard and they only got a 03 ex D17 motor... there exactly the same with the same emissions control... the only real difference between the 2 is the amount of mileage on the motor...

[oi2325]

i think its like what he said, same or newer year to be legal. if you put in an older d17, who would know

[Korbius Maximus]

I beg to differ that civics cant be fast. My 01' EX is boosting 11 PSI and, with a few other bolt-ons, I have run neck and neck with every V-8 I have gone up against. That is also including VERY heavy 18 inch rims.

[knight_321]

HI ppl im from Australia and have a 2005 EX & was wondering wat would be better in teh long run a turbo or a k swap?