Honda Engine Swap

i got a civic sir 2003 and i wanna get a k20a(type r ) swap in spring/summer.
the motor is here:http://www.hmotorsonline.com/shop/sc2000search.cgi?what=page&item=30014
how much do you think it will cost to have it installed? and where in Regina?

chungstachung wrote:

i got a civic sir 2003 and i wanna get a k20a(type r ) swap in spring/summer.
the motor is here:http://www.hmotorsonline.com/shop/sc2000search.cgi?what=page&item=30014
how much do you think it will cost to have it installed? and where in Regina?

D.I.Y!
Just get an engine lift. It wouldn't be too hard, mostly plug-and-play.
Your car should have a k20a3 in it already... literally all you do is drop your engine, drop in the new one, swap the ECU.
If you need an engine lift, someone on here has one for sure.
Hell, someone on here could even help you do it!

Shit, the words engine swap make me poop myself... How much would it total out to? like the engine is 5400usd? then how much is the other misc stuff thats needed? And how much do people normally charge to do swaps? like if i got someone on this site to help me or what not?

chungstachung wrote:

Shit, the words engine swap make me poop myself... How much would it total out to? like the engine is 5400usd? then how much is the other misc stuff thats needed? And how much do people normally charge to do swaps? like if i got someone on this site to help me or what not?

Misc stuff you need. Uhh... Timing belt, alternator belt, water pump, oil filter, fluids... those are all good to have.

Oh, and a case of beer for your helper.

well im a nobb at all things engine so would 7000 be enough to have a good reliable k20a in the car running?

here, this should help.
http://www.superhonda.com/forum/f93/ep-civic-k20a-swap-128237/

also, 7 grand should be good... just make sure shipping isn't stupid.

DIY... seriously i thought it was gonna be a huge thing but it wasnt all that at the end..... lots of ppl here have done engine swap and im sure someone can help you.... since its a honda i would give you a hand for sure.... when are you planing to do this and where are good questions? what tools you have? im sure kyle and i got more friend that might help to swap a K20a.... go for it... make sure you get it first then worry about who will do the swap... i heard some places advertise the k20a but very few actually have one in stock... you going from k tp k so no fav will be needed...

JHMED wrote:

also, 7 grand should be good... just make sure shipping isn't stupid.

depending where you get it from shipping varies alot... if from the states is not worthy...

when i got mine shipping was like 50bucks... not bad from calgary to here... even from toronto was like 75 or 100... states be ready to pay for dutties

well im planning to do it in the spring/summertime like if i do the swap i shouldnt run into problems in the future right? and the car wont be throwing codes ?

lu!$ wrote:

make sure you get it first then worry about who will do the swap

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Make sure you budget a lot of time for your swap. I would say the majority of the time you run into problems, or you need parts you didn't realize you needed and shipping takes time. If this is your only car, and you need it to go to work with it and you plan to do your swap in a weekend which is totally doable maybe make arrangements to get a ride to work just in case you can't finish your swap.


Also, spring/summer time gives you a lot of time to do research. It will go much smoother if you have a general idea of what your doing each step of the way, instead of trying to figure things out as you go. The internet is a huge database of knowledge and I'm sure through research you can put together a step by step guide to do your swap.

As luis said you already have a K20 so it should be relatively straightforward. "Engine Swap" Sounds very daunting but if you do lots of research, and move slowly and methodically you can do your swap your self, saving yourself lots of money. Another part of it is the whole pride thing. If you swap your own motor you have the pride of knowing that you did it yourself!


I know lots of people would be willing to help, myself included!

wow !!! your car has a k20 a3 spend the 6 g for engine and probly 3 more for swap and build your motor and it will have twice the power

jdm_itr wrote:

wow !!! your car has a k20 a3 spend the 6 g for engine and probly 3 more for swap and build your motor and it will have twice the power

Yeah if you have 7 g's to spend why dont you just beef up your motor?

BLACK wrote:

jdm_itr wrote:

wow !!! your car has a k20 a3 spend the 6 g for engine and probly 3 more for swap and build your motor and it will have twice the power

Yeah if you have 7 g's to spend why dont you just beef up your motor?

exactly especialy if you already have the k block swap heads if anything way easier then swaping engines

Why not BOOOOOOOST!!!! I would never spend money on a K20 especially when I can get the same amount of power easily out of an engine worth less than half that. You already have a K20, might as well swap a vtec head(f20c???? ) or just boost it.

well swapping a head/ engine swap are all things i can say ut probably cant do... Any shops that can swap a head(a2 head or something) btw the k20a3(what i have now) redlines at 6800, 5 gears and only vtec on intake...

chungstachung wrote:

well swapping a head/ engine swap are all things i can say ut probably cant do... Any shops that can swap a head(a2 head or something) btw the k20a3(what i have now) redlines at 6800, 5 gears and only vtec on intake...

k20a3 is the weakest k out there.
the type r is 6 gears, higher redline, better vtec setup.
if you are gonna swap heads, you better get the 6 speed tranny......

i posted a link to a swap guide, that tells you everything that needs to be done. did anyone actually look at it?

yeah depending on what you want i wouldnt stick aroudn that k that you have... you might beef it up but wont get you as far as a better tranny and better head... might as well get the k20a and rock it... you would be god... haha i havent seen one around here yet... i say look around and see how far you can get with that k20a3 after you do head work with that 7 g's or just buy the typeR

lu!$ wrote:

you would be god...

he'd be god if he swapped a f20c(s2k) head on it.

abs0Lut wrote:

lu!$ wrote:

you would be god...

he'd be god if he swapped a f20c(s2k) head on it.

He'd be God if he did a G swap.

what are your plans for this car what are you gunna use it for ?
that being said there isnt any legal activities here that require a 6th gear
i say you should just build what you got ! plus i dont think your willing to commit to a swap like this id say you would be looking at 7- 8 g for sure

i just want more power its my dd but i plan on tracking it next year, like somone told me i should turbo it or supercharge it bcus the k20a is too expensive

chungstachung wrote:

i just want more power its my dd but i plan on tracking it next year, like somone told me i should turbo it or supercharge it bcus the k20a is too expensive

both

chungstachung wrote:

i just want more power its my dd but i plan on tracking it next year, like somone told me i should turbo it or supercharge it bcus the k20a is too expensive

FI can really bring down reliability...
You called yourself a noob, so stay away from turbos... there is a lot involved with them.

You have the money for the K20a, so do it. Simple, straight-forward swap. Read the link I posted on the first page... very informative.