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do you absolutely have to use the k member out of an ep3 or dc5 when swapping into an em2 or can you get away with my the em2 k member?

 
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what on earth are you talking about?

 
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the k member you know the cradle on the bottom of the car i wanted to know if i had to use the rsx or civic si k member or am i allowed to use the em2 k member. i am about to k20 swap and wanted to know if i had to pick one of these up as well

 
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Do you mean the subframe? If so, yes you need one from an RSX or SI.

 
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ohhhhh i know wut you're saying. No you can't use the EM2's...

 
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k member lol thats a new one

 
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answer: read the swap faq.

 
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he means the subframe aka crossmember, i used an 03 si subframe if u dont wanna waste that much money, go to a junk yard or sumthing, i never heard of any1 using the em/es frame but i heard u have to like cut and weld, but yea,

 
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from the swap faq

Parts Needed
- K20A2 or K20A3 (from Civic Si) Engine With:
- AC compressor
- alternator
- P/S pump or idler pulley (from Civic Si)
- wiring harness
- exhaust manifold and catalytic converter
- ECU
- Transmission and starter
- intermediate shaft
- Axles from either 02 Civic Si or 94 up Integra GSR (we used 02 RSX with RSX knuckles and hubs)
- RSX or 02 Civic Si subframe
- Hasport ESK1 bolt in mount kit (as of this time the kit will not work with the K24)
- Hasport ESKWH conversion wiring harness
- RSX shifter assembly and cables
- 02 Civic Si radiator and fans (although the RSX will fit with some trimming around the radiator cap opening in the grill)
- 02 Civic Si upper and lower radiator hoses (RSX are longer and may kink)
- RSX throttle cable
- RSX fuel line, brake booster line and purge line
- RSX AC line from compressor to condensor
- RSX clutch lines from the master cylinder to the slave cylinder
- Custom AC line from compressor to evaporator (Hasport should have one available by April)
- 90 Accord negative battery cable

Can't use EM sub
PS. I know them as K members too so don't think you're crazy....

 
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DIY: K20 Swap into 2001+ Civic(EM2): http://www.xproductionz.com/k20swap/k20swap.html

 
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thanks guys

 
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Do you have a mustang background? Just asking, because in mustangs they are called k members as well, and its the same thing as a subframe in honda's.

 
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yea he lost me when he said k member!! lol

 
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ha ha yeah i do have a mustang background my dad and i have been building a 98 mustang cobra which is currently running low 11's and is fully streetable...and we built another track 5.0 which dynoed over 1100 hp...so yes mustangs come natural to me however i love my honda

 
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LOL, yea i figured, since not too many cars call that a k member. Any pics of the track 5.0, and more details?

 
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its a 427 with an strim vortech dry sump oil system full roll cage an experimental rear end and the list goes on and on and on...i'll snap shots sometime soon i just never posted on here in fright of getting disowned for being a mustang builder as well ha