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k20a2 swap into an ep3 - keeping the 5 speed - worth it?

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Old 10-04-2014, 09:32 AM
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Default k20a2 swap into an ep3 - keeping the 5 speed - worth it?

So I have a good deal on a k20a2 engine. I could swap it and kpro for a steal. Would it be ok to keep my 5 speed manual for the k20a2? Or would that totally kill the swap?

thanks for the help guys... this is a totally new platform to me.
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no the 5 speed sucks you drop out of the power band every shift
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I would keep the 5 spd. First off its free and secondly you have kpro so you can manipulate the crossover to keep yourself in the power-band.
If you find that you need a different ratio on your gearing, you can always get your 5 spd's final drive changed and get a lsd while you have the tranny open.
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go for a dc5 gearbox, the best bang for the buck. you get very good ratios, 6spd and lsd with that choice.
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Default Re: k20a2 swap into an ep3 - keeping the 5 speed - worth it?

PM How much for the 5 speed and location if your going a 6 speed route .
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