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hey guys,

i'm looking to drop a k20a or a k20a2 in my car. I'm looking for a shop that will do that for me...

do you guys know of any reliable shops in the area?

thanks in advance.

-kasim

 
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wassup dude

i did my swap at Defcon Racing in Pickering.

Their work is excellent.

I haven't had any problems with my car since the swap in july 2004

They actually fixed a wiring issue with Gusto's car as well.

call Dave 416.803.3589

 
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Yeahh man. Defcon is awsome..I havnt been there, but their rep is good, and i've heard they are pretty good guys. so. go there !

 
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what does a Kswap usually cost

 
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You will probably get quotes between $10000 to $13000 in Canada.

here a site with a complete parts listing:
http://www.xproductionz.com/k20swap/k20swap.html

 
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Wow thats a tonne of cash.

 
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how much for the swap if you have the motor and everything needed

 
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just labour? At Defcon you would have to call and ask dave 416.803.3589

 
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That's a bit out of topic..how much for a manul tranny swap for 2k1 at defcon...??

 
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again u would have to call dave for pricing 416.803.3589

i heard that u need to change a tranny mount as well.

 
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damn $10000-13000 for the swap?
too rich for my blood

 
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its all perspective if you think about it...

RSX type S is $33,400.00CAD + tax and freight
7thgencivic was around $20000 + tax and freight

For less than an RSX you get more HP in a lighter car.

I can understand the normal person just getting the RSX because of warranty etc...

but if you do like your civic and want the power the price is high but in comparison to buying an RSX then its roughly the same price.

and can an RSX beat:
- Honda s2000
- Infiniti g35
- EG and EK Civics with Type R swaps
- Acura 3.2 TL
etc...etc...etc

not to say that the RSX is not a great car....

its an amazing car...its all personal preference

do u want to be that sleeper that makes $40000 car owners mouths drop?

 
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^^
haha..i love how you put it that way..
i'm so jelous man..and yeah, nobody expects a civic 4 door to leave them in the dust..but i'll wait about another 3-4 years then i'll really consider it, if i want to do the swap on my car..

 
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Good way of putting it, but the only bad thing about riding around with a k20a2 under your hood without RSX badges is the fact that our cars are still worth insuring two ways. This being said your basically driving around with $10,000 - $12,000 dollars infront of you. Get in a crash and dont expect your insurance company to pay you for your K20, in fact they may even try and blame the k20 on the accident.

Sweet, but still to rich for my blood.

 
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i agree with 1llmatic's post.
I do want the speed but not on the 7thGen because it is the car we share at home. I got myself into another car and i mod the way I want.

 
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very true about insurance...however if you really wanted to you can find an insurance company to insure the motor.

there are those out there if you are that worried...but again...it will cost even more money for insurance as well.