Good idea to get a civic then swap?

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Dec 17, 2004

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Good idea to get a civic then swap?

Sorry to touch this subject again butI got a 2003 auto that I mean is wortha round 13K and am looking for somethign faster (I know I'm not the only one). Wouldn't it be wise to sell for a 2001/2002 manual civic (around $6 or 7k) with high mileage on it but still in good shape and then use some of the money + add a bit more to buy a k20a2 and swap it in?

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Dec 17, 2004

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If you car is already paid off and you can get 13k for it than definitly do it. Because you can't beat that engine.

Dec 17, 2004

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If you do end up getting a 2001 and the engine here is a good site to go to and get the engine. they have the k20a2 j-spec engine for the same price as any other k20a2. it's base hp is 230. http://www.japanstarmotor.com/k20a.html

Dec 17, 2004

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^^^ you mean a k20a (DC5/Type-R) engine as same price as a k20a2 (RSX-S)

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My car is for sale and I have everything installed, emanage new in box, tt in box, and its only got 39,000 miles, 2001 ex manual...interested? let me know Winnerpl.

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Dec 17, 2004

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I'd say go for it. Get one a little older and do the swap. Once you are done, you'll find out it was well worth it.

Dec 17, 2004

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why buy a 7th gen for the swap? get a hatch...

Dec 18, 2004

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Well atm I'm looking for input about the process.

Dec 18, 2004

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well, personally........if i sold my car, i would not be buying a 7thgen, even if i had money to swap. I would be buying a brand new car that is already fast (evo or sti)

but that is just me