got price for k20a swap, and manual conversion went to a shop this weekend in chicago to get a price to swap in a k20a into my automatic ex. the price for ALL parts and labor needed was $7,500. i thought that was a pretty good price considering the engine alone is about $5,500 and they will have to install the pedal assembly, shifter assembly etc. to convert it to 6 speed. i should have this done by the end of the year if everything goes as planned. what do you guys think? |
sounds good to me! engine swap and tranny swap? for 7500? go for it! ^_^ it usually costs bout 7 grand just to swap the engine. This is the JDM k20 right? i'm assuming that since you said k20a. |
sounds like a good price for a auto to manual conversion too. btw...........is it a jdm k20 ? |
yes it is the jdm k20a. when he told me the price i was like :damn: im saving all my pennies now! :D |
swap, mounts, all that shit he's gonna be doing it for free labor in the end. damn... what're you doing for the wheels/suspension? |
all you would need is a wrecked donor car and just pay for the labor. but that is a good ass price for a swap/tranny conversion. |
they must have a good engine/drivetrain hookup!! good luck! |
Originally Posted by DoubleDeuce2k2 swap, mounts, all that shit he's gonna be doing it for free labor in the end. damn... what're you doing for the wheels/suspension? |
hopefully everything goes through alright, im sooo anxious to get it done! who on this site has the k20a (jdm) in there 7thgen? id like to talk to someone that has done it to see how they like it, even though i imagine its fast as hell! |
There are several, you just have to seek them out. |
for 7500 you could build your engine right, and turbo it. that is insane. basically the price of another car. |
Originally Posted by Mike4831 for 7500 you could build your engine right, and turbo it. that is insane. basically the price of another car. |
Originally Posted by civicdude04 i already have that taken care of. i have 17" adr m-sport's with nitto nt450 215/40/17's. for suspension i have hayame v2's dropped 3" in front AND back (by the way have had no problems with them at all), and dc sports front strut bar. and as for a wrecked donor car, have fun finding a wrecked Honda Integra, and then paying to have it shipped to this country, for under $7500. unless you find a wrecked RSX that did the swapp, it's not gonna happen. i would get a signed contract for that $7500 price, it seems too good to be true. |
yes i would use the si axles, and i would not even bother looking for a donor car because yes, that would be impossible. |
would it be smarter to just build my little d17, turbo it, and convert it to 5 speed? i want it to still be reliable though |
turbo means maintanance. engine swap is a lot more reliable. i say do it for that price. |
Car means maintance. As long as you keep good care of your parts, you'll be fine. I know of some people that have a b18 swaped and turboed as a daily driver. They keep good care of their cars and the cars last a long time. A honda motor is reliable. Period. |
would it even be worth it to turbo my auto? |
I think so... Your auto tranny should be able to handle like 5-6 PSI which will allow your car to run well at around 170-180whp... with some mods, like a tranny cooler you could handle up to 8 which would put you near 200whp if tuned well... not too shabby for only about 4 grand invested vs at LEAST 8grand for a swap+manual conversion and still have less horsepower than the turbo... |
Im An Auto running a turbo w/ a B&M Tranny Cooler. I am waiting for my BOV flange and Alcohol Injection should be here Wednesday. I will hit up the track Friday and let you all know what I run. |
Originally Posted by ImportRacer2123 Im An Auto running a turbo w/ a B&M Tranny Cooler. I am waiting for my BOV flange and Alcohol Injection should be here Wednesday. I will hit up the track Friday and let you all know what I run. |
Not a problem... |
Is B&M reliable.. I've known a few people to have a problem with it.. |
No problems as long as you install it correctly. |
^^ Thats always the kicker. :D |
anyone rebuilt the auto? seems to me like it would be pretty fast with a torque converter, and strengthen it. |
a motor swap is a lot closer to idiot proof than a turbo. but most people on forum love the turbo. so... turbo is def. more easily upgradable per $ i don't hear stories of people who did motor swaps blowing their motors up. but then again, d17's aren't that pricey. whatever knocks your rocks |
Originally Posted by civicdude04 would it be smarter to just build my little d17, turbo it, and convert it to 5 speed? i want it to still be reliable though |
Originally Posted by Mike4831 for 7500 you could build your engine right, and turbo it. that is insane. basically the price of another car. |
^lol. thats kind of the way im leaning toward. if u have seen my other thread, im thinking of going with a custon kit |
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