2004 dx to 2004 civic vtec engine
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2004 dx to 2004 civic vtec engine
im new to this site did a lot of searching and reading but could not find the info im looking for. I have a 2004 civic dx and i want to know what do i have to do to swap in a 2004 civic si vtec engine. Is it just the motor and ecu and wiring or is it more to it .I have done engine swaps before just not on hondas the car fell into my lap for 400.
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Re: 2004 dx to 2004 civic vtec engine
I'm definitely not an expert and I've never dealt with any engine mods, but I believe it's just a v-tec head and a modified ECU. Anyone care to elabortae? 
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depends.. are you in Canada or USA?
In Canada, the Si has a D17A2 1.7L SOHC VTEC engine
In the US, the Si has the K20A3 2.0L DOHC i-VTEC engine
In Canada, the Si has a D17A2 1.7L SOHC VTEC engine
In the US, the Si has the K20A3 2.0L DOHC i-VTEC engine
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[quote=xRiCeBoYx;4610316]depends.. are you in Canada or USA?
In Canada, the Si has a D17A2 1.7L SOHC VTEC engine
In the US, the Si has the K20A3 2.0L DOHC i-VTEC engine[/quo Im in US southern california
In Canada, the Si has a D17A2 1.7L SOHC VTEC engine
In the US, the Si has the K20A3 2.0L DOHC i-VTEC engine[/quo Im in US southern california
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then you have the D17 engine.
heres a word of advise, we dont have the kinda of vtec that is in the fast and the furious (thats ivtec). our vtec is technically an e-vtec and is for economical reasons.
and its not worth swapping. because there are a LOT more things you have to do to you car... like the ABS system/sensors/knuckles, exhaust, 02 sensors, headers, wiring harness, ECU... those are just a FEW things you have to change out or else your civic will be throwing engine error codes like theres no tomorrow.
its not worth it for a few extra ponies. you are better off spending that kind of money on a stage 1 cam and a good tune.
heres a word of advise, we dont have the kinda of vtec that is in the fast and the furious (thats ivtec). our vtec is technically an e-vtec and is for economical reasons.
and its not worth swapping. because there are a LOT more things you have to do to you car... like the ABS system/sensors/knuckles, exhaust, 02 sensors, headers, wiring harness, ECU... those are just a FEW things you have to change out or else your civic will be throwing engine error codes like theres no tomorrow.
its not worth it for a few extra ponies. you are better off spending that kind of money on a stage 1 cam and a good tune.
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James. He's asking about a k20 swap
Back on topic. It's a little more intensive. Most people go for k-pro for engine management: pretty much a chipped k-series ECU (~$1100). You also need motor mounts which can run ~$600. Then there's fitment, rsx sub frame, and the motor itself, which can average $4-6000. You also have to make sure you get the engine and transmission. A k swap can easily run you upwards of 8 grand, depends on how patient you are while shopping for parts
Back on topic. It's a little more intensive. Most people go for k-pro for engine management: pretty much a chipped k-series ECU (~$1100). You also need motor mounts which can run ~$600. Then there's fitment, rsx sub frame, and the motor itself, which can average $4-6000. You also have to make sure you get the engine and transmission. A k swap can easily run you upwards of 8 grand, depends on how patient you are while shopping for parts
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