Engine Swaps Post information/questions about Engine Swaps here!

K20a3 turbo or k20a2 swap

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Aug 13, 2006
  #1  
hondaudio's Avatar
Thread Starter
Registered!!
 
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 16
Likes: 0
Rep Power: 0
hondaudio is an unknown quantity at this point
K20a3 turbo or k20a2 swap

Hi, first off all a study the possibily to put a turbo on my d17 an a not very sure of it. I'm sure the d17 will be efficient a long term.

It's for this reason that a not sure because de k20a3 is cheaper thant k20a2. But maybe it will return at the same this because turbo kit is not give $$$

Give your opinion on this.
Thank
Alex
Reply
Old Aug 13, 2006
  #2  
BigE19's Avatar
Registered!!
iTrader: (5)
 
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 602
Likes: 0
From: Caledon
Rep Power: 267
BigE19 has a spectacular aura aboutBigE19 has a spectacular aura about
Turbo cuts reliability on any motor. I would spend the money and just get the Type-S do the basic bolt ons i/h/e
Reply
Old Aug 13, 2006
  #3  
RHCP0801's Avatar
Red Hot Chili Peppers....bitch
iTrader: (3)
 
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 20,839
Likes: 0
From: Long Island, New York
Rep Power: 475
RHCP0801 has a reputation beyond reputeRHCP0801 has a reputation beyond reputeRHCP0801 has a reputation beyond reputeRHCP0801 has a reputation beyond reputeRHCP0801 has a reputation beyond reputeRHCP0801 has a reputation beyond reputeRHCP0801 has a reputation beyond reputeRHCP0801 has a reputation beyond reputeRHCP0801 has a reputation beyond reputeRHCP0801 has a reputation beyond reputeRHCP0801 has a reputation beyond repute
search
Reply
Old Aug 13, 2006
  #4  
D5cIvIc's Avatar
Registered!!
iTrader: (18)
 
Joined: Mar 2003
Posts: 2,934
Likes: 0
Rep Power: 311
D5cIvIc is a glorious beacon of lightD5cIvIc is a glorious beacon of lightD5cIvIc is a glorious beacon of lightD5cIvIc is a glorious beacon of lightD5cIvIc is a glorious beacon of lightD5cIvIc is a glorious beacon of light
what the heck did you just write? Seriously, either you're drunk or staying up late to write that. someone close this thread just bc he writes like a 5 yr old. Pisses me off just reading crap like that.

and SEARCH. This topic has been beaten to death

Last edited by D5cIvIc; Aug 13, 2006 at 02:19 AM.
Reply
Old Aug 13, 2006
  #5  
jbrown59's Avatar
CIVIC USER
iTrader: (3)
 
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 370
Likes: 0
Rep Power: 0
jbrown59 should not be trustedjbrown59 should not be trustedjbrown59 should not be trustedjbrown59 should not be trustedjbrown59 should not be trusted
Originally Posted by hondaudio
Hi, first off all a study the possibily to put a turbo on my d17 an a not very sure of it. I'm sure the d17 will be efficient a long term.

It's for this reason that a not sure because de k20a3 is cheaper thant k20a2. But maybe it will return at the same this because turbo kit is not give $$$

Give your opinion on this.
Thank
Alex
How old are u kid?Did you ask Santa Claus little buddy? Write him at the North Pole, he lives on Candy Cane Lane.
Reply
Old Aug 13, 2006
  #6  
D5cIvIc's Avatar
Registered!!
iTrader: (18)
 
Joined: Mar 2003
Posts: 2,934
Likes: 0
Rep Power: 311
D5cIvIc is a glorious beacon of lightD5cIvIc is a glorious beacon of lightD5cIvIc is a glorious beacon of lightD5cIvIc is a glorious beacon of lightD5cIvIc is a glorious beacon of lightD5cIvIc is a glorious beacon of light
Originally Posted by hondaudio
put a turbo on my d17 an a not very sure of it. d17 will be efficient a long term.

for this reason that a not sure But maybe it will return at the same this because turbo kit is not give $$$

Give your opinion on this.
Thank
Alex

Reply
Old Aug 13, 2006
  #7  
Michalo187's Avatar
Abortion Survivor
iTrader: (33)
 
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 2,967
Likes: 0
From: Az
Rep Power: 293
Michalo187 is a glorious beacon of lightMichalo187 is a glorious beacon of lightMichalo187 is a glorious beacon of lightMichalo187 is a glorious beacon of lightMichalo187 is a glorious beacon of light
D17 turbo- better run low boost and get good fuel system and management like ems
k20a3 turbo- handle more but still may have problems
k20a2-- Reliable daily driver that is gonna be fun to drive.

there is a lot of options. Go with a k24 block and k20 head for a n/a setup...thats what i would do.
Reply
Old Aug 13, 2006
  #8  
hondaudio's Avatar
Thread Starter
Registered!!
 
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 16
Likes: 0
Rep Power: 0
hondaudio is an unknown quantity at this point
Sorry but am speak in english i'm came from quebec in canada. I found a k20a3 for 1100$ on ebay. and a found a place in montreal where they swap k20a2 for 5000 $ +/-.

No i'm not drunk just poor in english

Thanks
alex
Reply
Old Aug 13, 2006
  #9  
03-Acura-1.7-EL's Avatar
Registered!!
iTrader: (14)
 
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 1,864
Likes: 0
From: Toronto, Canada
Rep Power: 280
03-Acura-1.7-EL is a glorious beacon of light03-Acura-1.7-EL is a glorious beacon of light03-Acura-1.7-EL is a glorious beacon of light03-Acura-1.7-EL is a glorious beacon of light03-Acura-1.7-EL is a glorious beacon of light03-Acura-1.7-EL is a glorious beacon of light
J'ai d17 turbo et j'aime it.Before que vous faites n'importe quoi, m'assure vous réglé vos goaels. Nuber des dollars que vous pouvez dépenser et des puissances en chevaux vous avez besoin. Je me monte pour mon moteur que j'ai dépensé $4000 CDN, icluding l'embrayage de marché des accessoires. J'ai le whp environ 175.

I hope it helped!

Reply
Old Aug 13, 2006
  #10  
hondaudio's Avatar
Thread Starter
Registered!!
 
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 16
Likes: 0
Rep Power: 0
hondaudio is an unknown quantity at this point
Merci s'est gentil de se forcer pour parler français au lieux de m'insulter. In your turbo setup 03-acura 1.7 el what is your fuel management? do you put internal parts inside your D17 before put a turbo. turbo kit increase torque and is't good.
Reply
Old Aug 13, 2006
  #11  
Michalo187's Avatar
Abortion Survivor
iTrader: (33)
 
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 2,967
Likes: 0
From: Az
Rep Power: 293
Michalo187 is a glorious beacon of lightMichalo187 is a glorious beacon of lightMichalo187 is a glorious beacon of lightMichalo187 is a glorious beacon of lightMichalo187 is a glorious beacon of light
On my d17 turbo i run Aem Ems and right now i am building the block because i blew the motor.
Reply
Old Aug 13, 2006
  #12  
TransformedBG's Avatar
I Hunt Goats, Rams, And Mustangs.
iTrader: (6)
 
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 2,360
Likes: 1
From: CenTex
Rep Power: 279
TransformedBG is a glorious beacon of lightTransformedBG is a glorious beacon of lightTransformedBG is a glorious beacon of lightTransformedBG is a glorious beacon of lightTransformedBG is a glorious beacon of lightTransformedBG is a glorious beacon of light
k20a2 just because it comes with a 6spd vs a 5spd and you can still boost it if you want. Besides i whoop on my buddies k20a3 *boosted 300whp* even though i have no traction lol.
Reply
Old Aug 13, 2006
  #13  
03-Acura-1.7-EL's Avatar
Registered!!
iTrader: (14)
 
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 1,864
Likes: 0
From: Toronto, Canada
Rep Power: 280
03-Acura-1.7-EL is a glorious beacon of light03-Acura-1.7-EL is a glorious beacon of light03-Acura-1.7-EL is a glorious beacon of light03-Acura-1.7-EL is a glorious beacon of light03-Acura-1.7-EL is a glorious beacon of light03-Acura-1.7-EL is a glorious beacon of light
I have TSI kit with TSI fuel system. If you search "Forced induction" forums you'll get to know what it is.
My motor is stock and I have aftermarket clutch.
Reply
Old Aug 13, 2006
  #14  
hondaudio's Avatar
Thread Starter
Registered!!
 
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 16
Likes: 0
Rep Power: 0
hondaudio is an unknown quantity at this point
thanks a will do few research
Reply
Old Aug 13, 2006
  #15  
jackburton's Avatar
Registered!!
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Apr 2004
Posts: 1,305
Likes: 0
From: HOCO MARYLAND
Rep Power: 281
jackburton will become famous soon enoughjackburton will become famous soon enough
Turbo the d17 and save some money. You will get better gas mileage too.
If you have a lot of money swap the k20a2 and s/c it.
Reply
Old Aug 13, 2006
  #16  
kasimmmmm's Avatar
Registered!!
iTrader: (13)
 
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 2,239
Likes: 0
From: Canada
Rep Power: 287
kasimmmmm has a spectacular aura aboutkasimmmmm has a spectacular aura aboutkasimmmmm has a spectacular aura about
nothing gives you power like forced induction!!!

k20a3 turbo is done by a few members, they're putting out insane numbers on the dyno!

K20a3+turbo>k20 swap in terms of power
Reply
Old Aug 14, 2006
  #17  
TransformedBG's Avatar
I Hunt Goats, Rams, And Mustangs.
iTrader: (6)
 
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 2,360
Likes: 1
From: CenTex
Rep Power: 279
TransformedBG is a glorious beacon of lightTransformedBG is a glorious beacon of lightTransformedBG is a glorious beacon of lightTransformedBG is a glorious beacon of lightTransformedBG is a glorious beacon of lightTransformedBG is a glorious beacon of light
Originally Posted by kasimmmmm
K20a3+turbo>k20 swap in terms of power
yeah but if k20a2+sc or turbo>k20a3 any day of the week.!!! even pushing 300=
Reply
Old Aug 15, 2006
  #18  
kornsined's Avatar
Registered!!
iTrader: (7)
 
Joined: May 2004
Posts: 3,435
Likes: 0
From: Kanada
Rep Power: 301
kornsined is a jewel in the roughkornsined is a jewel in the roughkornsined is a jewel in the rough
Originally Posted by BigE19
Turbo cuts reliability on any motor. I would spend the money and just get the Type-S do the basic bolt ons i/h/e
that's a matter of opinion. If installed and tuned right as well as knowing how to maintain a turbo, it'll be reliable. Common misconception because IMO 85% don't have proper tuning or cut corners to save money.
Reply
Old Aug 15, 2006
  #19  
blackicekswap's Avatar
Registered!!
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 37
Likes: 0
Rep Power: 0
blackicekswap is an unknown quantity at this point
Yeah but the power is there when your boosted.
Reply
Old Aug 16, 2006
  #20  
TransformedBG's Avatar
I Hunt Goats, Rams, And Mustangs.
iTrader: (6)
 
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 2,360
Likes: 1
From: CenTex
Rep Power: 279
TransformedBG is a glorious beacon of lightTransformedBG is a glorious beacon of lightTransformedBG is a glorious beacon of lightTransformedBG is a glorious beacon of lightTransformedBG is a glorious beacon of lightTransformedBG is a glorious beacon of light
Originally Posted by blackicekswap
Yeah but the power is there when your boosted.
Lol, alo = turbo lag and bad gears ;-) lol.
Reply
Old Aug 18, 2006
  #21  
hondaudio's Avatar
Thread Starter
Registered!!
 
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 16
Likes: 0
Rep Power: 0
hondaudio is an unknown quantity at this point
Why you about gear i dont understand. are taking about the tranny.

thanks
Reply
Old Sep 25, 2006
  #22  
blackicekswap's Avatar
Registered!!
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 37
Likes: 0
Rep Power: 0
blackicekswap is an unknown quantity at this point
heres a pic of my boosted a3 in my em2
Reply
Old Sep 25, 2006
  #23  
ohioex's Avatar
Registered!!
 
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 66
Likes: 0
From: Cincy
Rep Power: 0
ohioex is an unknown quantity at this point
IMO I would go with the k20a3, but go a different route and slap on a jackson racing s/c. Compared to the a2 or a swap it is still cheaper and with the supercharger you'll have more power and longer reliability. Its what I have been looking into doing just $$ is holding me back
Reply
Old Sep 29, 2006
  #24  
HondaLuver's Avatar
Its a celebration bitches!
iTrader: (17)
 
Joined: Aug 2001
Posts: 10,216
Likes: 1
From: LA, CALi
Rep Power: 403
HondaLuver will become famous soon enough
k24...
Reply
Old Oct 3, 2006
  #25  
kasimmmmm's Avatar
Registered!!
iTrader: (13)
 
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 2,239
Likes: 0
From: Canada
Rep Power: 287
kasimmmmm has a spectacular aura aboutkasimmmmm has a spectacular aura aboutkasimmmmm has a spectacular aura about
nothing is better than forced induction for power. You'll get the most out of a turbo setup. But if you give a **** about relaibility and all... obviously a stock k20a2 swap. I'd go for turbo though, it would rape a k20a2.
Reply
Old Oct 5, 2006
  #26  
TheSmuggler's Avatar
Smuggling bananas and mexicans all for one low price...
Hey! Look At Me!! I'm a Supporting Member!!
iTrader: (11)
 
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 9,996
Likes: 0
From: Langley AFB, VA
Rep Power: 396
TheSmuggler has a reputation beyond reputeTheSmuggler has a reputation beyond reputeTheSmuggler has a reputation beyond reputeTheSmuggler has a reputation beyond reputeTheSmuggler has a reputation beyond reputeTheSmuggler has a reputation beyond reputeTheSmuggler has a reputation beyond reputeTheSmuggler has a reputation beyond reputeTheSmuggler has a reputation beyond reputeTheSmuggler has a reputation beyond reputeTheSmuggler has a reputation beyond repute
LOL, poor superchargers get no love
Reply
Old Oct 5, 2006
  #27  
kasimmmmm's Avatar
Registered!!
iTrader: (13)
 
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 2,239
Likes: 0
From: Canada
Rep Power: 287
kasimmmmm has a spectacular aura aboutkasimmmmm has a spectacular aura aboutkasimmmmm has a spectacular aura about
^^ no love for boost as well, i had a boosted celica drove it for 4 years with no problems what so ever. If you build and tune it right, it will be able to handle the boost and put out out the hp. Look at BLACKICESWAP's #s, can't touch that.

Last edited by kasimmmmm; Oct 5, 2006 at 09:54 AM.
Reply
Old Oct 5, 2006
  #28  
kasimmmmm's Avatar
Registered!!
iTrader: (13)
 
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 2,239
Likes: 0
From: Canada
Rep Power: 287
kasimmmmm has a spectacular aura aboutkasimmmmm has a spectacular aura aboutkasimmmmm has a spectacular aura about
Originally Posted by TransformedBG
yeah but if k20a2+sc or turbo>k20a3 any day of the week.!!! even pushing 300=
i agree but the question is a2 or a3 turbo.
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Honda Civic Forum
Replies
Last Post
runawaykinms
Engine
15
Mar 22, 2019 10:32 AM
Jaryn
Engine Performance Modifications
9
May 17, 2016 02:52 AM
Rodrigo Pizarro
Forced Induction
9
Sep 6, 2015 03:48 AM
DatGuy_Robb
Mechanical Problems/Vehicle Issues and Fix-it Forum
1
Sep 3, 2015 08:08 AM
justcruzin125
Engine Performance Modifications
2
Aug 11, 2015 09:09 PM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 09:33 PM.