Swapping K series into 03 EX
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Swapping K series into 03 EX
Hello, 1st post, 1st Honda, 1st everything performance wise.
I want to swap the engine to a K series...current stock engine has more $$$ worth of repairs then value.
I'm not rich and would like to work on my Honda at the current economy's pace....my question is:
If I purchase and have a K(K20A vs K20A3) series engine put in, with corresponding brakes, can I use the stock 5 speed that's in my car now(until I can afford a 6 speed)?
Model: 2003 Honda Civic Coupe EX 5 speed Manual
Thanks in advance.
I want to swap the engine to a K series...current stock engine has more $$$ worth of repairs then value.
I'm not rich and would like to work on my Honda at the current economy's pace....my question is:
If I purchase and have a K(K20A vs K20A3) series engine put in, with corresponding brakes, can I use the stock 5 speed that's in my car now(until I can afford a 6 speed)?
Model: 2003 Honda Civic Coupe EX 5 speed Manual
Thanks in advance.
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Re: Swapping K series into 03 EX
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Search around, you might find more helpful information from people that have done similar swaps.
I believe that's a no, because of different bellhousing bolt patterns.
EDIT: I should have stopped here, but I didn't......
Add up what you think it might cost, then double or triple it. Seriously. You will pay pay pay if you plan to have a shop do the work.
I think that if you thought you could afford a swap, then you can easily afford to fix the engine in there now.
You can probably buy a decent used engine for $500 and drop it right in.
(I really didn't intend to sound pessimistic. Repower swaps are doable, just not very cheap.)
JMHO, YMMV.
Search around, you might find more helpful information from people that have done similar swaps.
EDIT: I should have stopped here, but I didn't......
I'm not rich and ....
I want to swap the engine to a K series...
If I purchase and have a K(K20A vs K20A3) series engine put in, with corresponding brakes....
I want to swap the engine to a K series...
If I purchase and have a K(K20A vs K20A3) series engine put in, with corresponding brakes....
current stock engine has more $$$ worth of repairs then value.
You can probably buy a decent used engine for $500 and drop it right in.
(I really didn't intend to sound pessimistic. Repower swaps are doable, just not very cheap.)
JMHO, YMMV.
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The D series tranny will not work with a K series engine. Seeing as your on a budget, and you want a K, then look for a whole engine/tranny from either a base RSX or an EP3. But you will also have to do a lot more than buy the engine.
- subframe
- wiring
- exhaust
etc etc
Your probably best to just look for a lower mileage D series, and drop that in. (like was previously stated)
- subframe
- wiring
- exhaust
etc etc
Your probably best to just look for a lower mileage D series, and drop that in. (like was previously stated)
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An estimate for a K swap into an EM2 used to be around $6k
Prices haven't dropped too much for all the stuff you need, but if you shop around, you can prolly pull it off for $3-4000
However, I'm hopping on the bandwagon and gonna say you can find another D17 for prolly $5-700.
That said, what exactly is wrong with your current engine?
Prices haven't dropped too much for all the stuff you need, but if you shop around, you can prolly pull it off for $3-4000
However, I'm hopping on the bandwagon and gonna say you can find another D17 for prolly $5-700.
That said, what exactly is wrong with your current engine?
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Hello, 1st post, 1st Honda, 1st everything performance wise.
I want to swap the engine to a K series...current stock engine has more $$$ worth of repairs then value.
I'm not rich and would like to work on my Honda at the current economy's pace....my question is:
If I purchase and have a K(K20A vs K20A3) series engine put in, with corresponding brakes, can I use the stock 5 speed that's in my car now(until I can afford a 6 speed)?
Model: 2003 Honda Civic Coupe EX 5 speed Manual
Thanks in advance.
I want to swap the engine to a K series...current stock engine has more $$$ worth of repairs then value.
I'm not rich and would like to work on my Honda at the current economy's pace....my question is:
If I purchase and have a K(K20A vs K20A3) series engine put in, with corresponding brakes, can I use the stock 5 speed that's in my car now(until I can afford a 6 speed)?
Model: 2003 Honda Civic Coupe EX 5 speed Manual
Thanks in advance.
The 5 speed trans will NOT, in any way fit a K20
Nor will the shifter cables, radiator, ECU, subframe, axles, throttle cable, PS, AC exhaust, header, motor mounts, clutch cable, fuel pump, fuel lines
Other than that - the swap is piece of cake....
And yeah..., it is well worth it
My suggestion, save yer $ up and make it happen - guarantee you'll like the results
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is it possible to do k-swap with in a $3000 budget? Considering if you do the labor yourself? What is the avg time the car has to be in the garage until ur done (i know some people r better mechanics than others)
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