turbo or swap?
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turbo or swap?
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I'm going to be having to make a decision on what I want to do with my car (2k2 civic LX coupe). I can either go for a k20a2 swap, or boost my d17. I haven't been on this board for a while so, could someone update me on the new turbo kits and their power ratings? The only problem I have with boosting my d17, is that my speed governor will still limit me at 117mph. Do any of the kits out now, have an ECU reflash or anything?
How much would a k20a2 swap cost for our cars? I mean, I know the engine will be ranging from around $3500+, but will I need axles? header? etc.
thanks in advance
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I'm going to be having to make a decision on what I want to do with my car (2k2 civic LX coupe). I can either go for a k20a2 swap, or boost my d17. I haven't been on this board for a while so, could someone update me on the new turbo kits and their power ratings? The only problem I have with boosting my d17, is that my speed governor will still limit me at 117mph. Do any of the kits out now, have an ECU reflash or anything?
How much would a k20a2 swap cost for our cars? I mean, I know the engine will be ranging from around $3500+, but will I need axles? header? etc.
thanks in advance
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Rep Power: 343 i swap will cost you alot more money than a turbo. If your looking to make your car quicker for cheap swapping is not for you. I put $7800 bucks into my car. Mine was cheaper than normal because my doner car had everything i needed, and me and my friend did it DIY style. If you buy just a a motor and have a shop do the swap expect to pay about 10g's.
The reason i did the swap is because i beleave the k20 has alot more potential than the d17...well thats my $.02 anyway.
The reason i did the swap is because i beleave the k20 has alot more potential than the d17...well thats my $.02 anyway.
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Originally Posted by Mr.Modify
oh wow you helped a lot!
hawk, thanks for the info. How long did it take you to do the swap when you DIY?
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Originally Posted by iLLuMiNaTi
also, is there anything I can do about the top speed of our cars (speed governor)?
oh yea that's easy....
check this out
Removing the Governor!!!!!!
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Originally Posted by iLLuMiNaTi
oh wow you helped a lot!
hawk, thanks for the info. How long did it take you to do the swap when you DIY?
hawk, thanks for the info. How long did it take you to do the swap when you DIY?
your question is in here to.
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Originally Posted by iLLuMiNaTi
hawk, thanks for the info. How long did it take you to do the swap when you DIY?
If you check out the swap faq i made i'm sure it'll answer alot of your questions
http://7thgencivic.com/forums/showthread.php?t=141122
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