rsx swap cost
k20 swaps are not cheap for out cars ... the prices go as follows:
engine
k20a3 - ~1500-2000
k20a2 - 3000-4000
k20a - 4500-5500
then you need:
02/03 Si axles (4 lug) - ~200 (?)
Mounts - ~$500
labor - (?)$ ... probably 500-800
so you're lookin anywhere from 4000-8000
or you could go turbo for ~4000 .. ;P
engine
k20a3 - ~1500-2000
k20a2 - 3000-4000
k20a - 4500-5500
then you need:
02/03 Si axles (4 lug) - ~200 (?)
Mounts - ~$500
labor - (?)$ ... probably 500-800
so you're lookin anywhere from 4000-8000
or you could go turbo for ~4000 .. ;P
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rev-limiters don't work if you downshift into the wrong gear say 5th to 2nd instead of 4th at 6k. Thats how people with RSX's are blowing their motors.
And yes you can turbo charge a k20a3 in a Civic
And yes you can turbo charge a k20a3 in a Civic
im always so confused. Which cars are the K20's pulled from?(i know they are rsx and si and type r) but which engine code goes to each? and what is needed for the Si swap? do you need the subframe to mount it to?
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Rep Power: 304 I was wondering if was worth to swap a K20A3 into my car if given the opportunity.
Its much cheaper than a k20a2, is it possible to later upgrade the engine to perform like a k20a2?
Its much cheaper than a k20a2, is it possible to later upgrade the engine to perform like a k20a2?
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Originally Posted by HyaBoosta
im always so confused. Which cars are the K20's pulled from?(i know they are rsx and si and type r) but which engine code goes to each? and what is needed for the Si swap? do you need the subframe to mount it to?
K20A - ITR
K20A2 - RSX Type S
K20A3 - Civic SI/Base RSX
With any of the K-series motors you will need the following.
Motor
Tranny
ECU
Subframe
Hasports Mount Kit
HA Wiring Harness
SI 4 lug axels
SI Radiator and hoses
RSX PS reservoir and line(If PS is wanted)
Custom Clutchline
Custom AC Lines
And that should be it. Might be a couple of small things that you would need to go with it. But over all that the main things.
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Originally Posted by EternalBlue_Vic
Can you turbo a K20a3 after a swap?? I'm thinkin i'ma get a k20a3 since i reved my present engine (D17) past 8500RPMS! and i'm worried it won't hold with a turbo.
if you put a k20 and a turbo in a civic ..... its no longer a civic
Originally Posted by Jodster
With any of the K-series motors you will need the following.
Motor
Tranny
ECU
Subframe
Hasports Mount Kit
HA Wiring Harness
SI 4 lug axels
SI Radiator and hoses
RSX PS reservoir and line(If PS is wanted)
Custom Clutchline
Custom AC Lines
And that should be it. Might be a couple of small things that you would need to go with it. But over all that the main things.
where might those be found?
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Originally Posted by xproductionz
how da hell did u rev it past 8500 when limiter kicks in 6800 for dx.lx and 7200 for ex
Miss shifted like a **** into 5th at the top of 4th. That's the ONLY time i've ever miss shifted
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Originally Posted by ledbelly
if you put a k20 and a turbo in a civic ..... its no longer a civic
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Rep Power: 0 Anybody get discounts on their engine? I can get an engine for wholesale from anywhere, but I havent called around yet. Just curious of what a wholesale engine/parts would run?
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Originally Posted by nindoo
I was wondering if was worth to swap a K20A3 into my car if given the opportunity.
Its much cheaper than a k20a2, is it possible to later upgrade the engine to perform like a k20a2?
Its much cheaper than a k20a2, is it possible to later upgrade the engine to perform like a k20a2?
or a small amount of FI will make it PERFORM like a a2
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Rep Power: 374 An A2 head and ECU on a A3 Block at 8,000 rpms is pushing it. The stock A3 block will hold it, but not sure for how long. If you add Hondata to the A2 ECU and raise it to 8600, say good bye to your block.
