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DUDEitsMATTx 12-31-2005 05:47 PM

What motor should I go with? Help Plz
 
Im looking to get a new motor in my 03 civic ex and I dont really have a money problem so I was j/w what would be my best bet.. I want something that is going to be fast, good Tq, and one that would be easy to put in.. Im just very confused about all these motors, I like the k20 but whats all this about a k20a, k20a1, and then i herd something about a F20 or something.. Plz let me know thx alot......

Curiouz_G 12-31-2005 06:05 PM

the k series is what your talking about. k20a2 is the US rsx-s motor and k20a3 is the base model rsx and 7thgen SI motor. well if money isnt a problem for you, get a k20a2 swap and turbo that bitch. end of story. of btw, tq on a import doesnt exist unless your going N/A

PunkingCivic 12-31-2005 06:08 PM

The series will not fit unless your pockets are deep.

Get the type r

Engine code: K20A R
Valve Train DOHC, VTEC, 16 Valve
CC/Type 2157cc (DOHC)
Horsepower 220hp @ 7400rpm
Torque 142lbs-ft @ 6000rpm
Compression 11.5:1
Redline 7900 rpm

Go Here for K20 research: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honda_K_engine

Yoshiemaster 12-31-2005 06:12 PM

your current engine is excellent! why would you want to change it?

DUDEitsMATTx 12-31-2005 06:23 PM

I want more HP and a TURBO so I would like 2 get a DOHC insted of tryin 2 build up my SOCH to 220hp on all motor.. DOHC is so much easyer.. Will anything fix w/o haveing to spend aton of $.. like B18? B20? H20? Cuz I mean I dont wanna have to spend lots on $ on getting custom work 2 make it if.. cuz if thats the case Ill keep the D17 and build it up cuz I dont wanna have all that work done if it wont just go in with new motor mounts...

Curiouz_G 12-31-2005 06:32 PM

wait, your trying to hit 220hp all motor? good luck with that. id give u my car for free if you can do it w/ dyno slips and video proof.

ragingSPAM 12-31-2005 06:33 PM

you cant put a b series into ur car cuz its not a 2001 and and H22 is out of the question cuz ur car is not a 2001...k series is the only option other than ur stock

plus it will give u the best performance for a good a lot of money

DUDEitsMATTx 12-31-2005 06:40 PM

Ok then..... What would I need to get so I can have around 220hp all motor if its even posable with a D17 SOCH, I dont know much about cars so... Yeah Im just lookin for info so I can find it and get it.. Thxx

MisterFrankieJ 12-31-2005 06:41 PM


Originally Posted by varner88
what does it have to do with a 2001 i have a 2001 and nothing will fit with our custom mounts except the k series and hassport mounts where is everyone getting there info from?????

You're not suppose to swap in a motor that is older than the car itself (technically it's illegal)

MisterFrankieJ 12-31-2005 06:46 PM


Originally Posted by DUDEitsMATTx
Ok then..... What would I need to get so I can have around 220hp all motor if its even posable with a D17 SOCH, I dont know much about cars so... Yeah Im just lookin for info so I can find it and get it.. Thxx

talk to kezay and check out his threads.

MisterFrankieJ 12-31-2005 06:54 PM

Yea that was icebergslim. He was on slicks aswell.

White0nGold 12-31-2005 06:56 PM

if anything i got dibs on ur tranny if its a 5spd, or maybe ur engine w/ the tranny, let me know whats up

DUDEitsMATTx 12-31-2005 07:00 PM

Yeah its 5spd, but not they are talkin me into keepin the D17. I mean motor swaps arent easy I dont like being w/o my car and Ive been told it takes sometime 2 get the K swap so.. Im thinkin of buildin the internals and stuff

Eeeeeeh 12-31-2005 07:18 PM

F20 won't fit. I've seen it done on the 86 and s13 though.

K24 block with k20a head would be sweet

DUDEitsMATTx 12-31-2005 07:21 PM

Ight now theres a K24 what is that?? and with that set up whats the hp and stuff

Eeeeeeh 12-31-2005 07:24 PM

k24 is from the TSX and some accords but don't know which...

DUDEitsMATTx 12-31-2005 07:28 PM

oh.. ok well I dont think I will get a swap then.. Ill go with buildin my D17, proably get a Zex kit cuz ifk about a turbo.. so

DUDEitsMATTx 12-31-2005 07:53 PM

yah.....ok ill look into that stuff.. and ill talk 2 andyman

Yoshiemaster 12-31-2005 08:04 PM

i agree with varner 100%

Yoshiemaster 12-31-2005 08:24 PM

yea. i have a quesiton though and i don't want to start a thread on it and since we're talking about more power here, i'll ask it now.

can you turbo and supercharge your car at the same time? it's just a thought i had.

Yoshiemaster 12-31-2005 08:30 PM

oh, well i just thought of it off the top of my head. i was like... more power more power.... turbo..... supercharger.... hmm

blackdragon 12-31-2005 08:31 PM

:_bow: :rtfm:

Originally Posted by varner88
uhm.. lol nope i beleive a supercharger has its own intake mani and throttle body mounted under the supercharger and no way to get turbo charge piping to it besides why? and lets jus say no no one in thererite mind would attempt it not to mention a S/c doesnt exist for a d17


MisterFrankieJ 12-31-2005 08:36 PM

Acctually a turbo and supercharged motor has been done before.
http://www.7thgencivic.com/forums/sh...ti+turbo+super

tuner04civic 12-31-2005 08:37 PM


Originally Posted by varner88
what does it have to do with a 2001 i have a 2001 and nothing will fit with our custom mounts except the k series and hassport mounts where is everyone getting there info from?????

i think hes talking about emissions, you can get a 2001 integra motor (but you need custom mounts and hardware). due to many states strict emission laws, you will have to put in an engine of your year or newer. if not it is illegal. it will have to be custom but since your car is an 03 (so its illegal) i would do a k20a or the k20a2. both will do good

also n/a over 200whp is possible its not just turbo and ur set you need many other parts to have it run properly and correct to last

good luck with it

tuner04civic 12-31-2005 08:41 PM

yeah i know just posting so people would know, and in the world of aftermarket rule #1 is that nothing will fit 100% will always have to be perfected

MisterFrankieJ 12-31-2005 08:48 PM

I don't know if your talking about what i said about the 2001 topic but all I was saying was if you put a older motor into a newer car (ie 2001 b18 into a 2002 civic) it will just be illegal. Of course it will work you'll just be breaking the law. Not that anyone doing the swap would acctually care.

tuner04civic 12-31-2005 09:22 PM

h22a4 is for the 2001 prelude usdm or h22a for jdm 2001 prelude(but 2001 civic only, but cost will be big so you can, but i doubt anyone did, none the less use the search button, many have done swaps, close the thread


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