vyxx-ct

besides the differences in the transmissions........ which of the two engines would be the more durable and easiest to install?

wicivic

as far as being more durable i have no idea but shouldnt install be about the same?

fventura03

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install same, reliability same. depends on where you want to go with the engine when the reliability goes down the drain. (i.e fi not done right)

funz0rzies

http://www.k20a.org

Curiouz_G

also depends on how much your budget is and what you want to do. if you want a cheap swap and FI, go a k20a3. if you want a NA beast, go a k20a2. its all about compression ratios.

Vantage

k20a2 = better engine = more $$
k20a3 ( IMO BAD ENGINE) = decent engine, = less $$

if ur on a budget and u cant afford a k20a2, and ur looking at a k20a3. Try looking at a k24a1/3/4.

Ive seen them for LESS than k20a3's, and they have the same 160hp and a BUNCH more torque, almost 20lbs more

Also, the k24a1/3/4 dyno a LOT higher in stock form than a k20a3.

Most k20a3's ive seen stock dyno around 135-140whp

most k24a1/3/4 are around 150-155 stock, thats more around 170-175hp at the crank.

The only kicker with the k24a1/3/4 is **I BELIEVE** you cannot use a stock k24 tranny yet, u need k20a2 or k20a3 tranny.

I might be wrong about the tranny's tho check out hasports websight and see if a k24 tranny will work.

Curiouz_G

lol you suck. always hatin on the k20a3 well, opinions are ours to share so lets not get into it again

fventura03

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once i finish my swap, i want to k24a1 my em2 . i poor though

Curiouz_G

i poor too

Vantage

Curiouz_G I love u, but hate your K20a3 love:-|

ALL MOTOR EM2

I have a k20a3 swapped EM2. I blew up my auto d17a2 with a turbo kit. I found a k20a3 Engine Transmission and ECU for $900 with 17k on it. I really needed my daily driver to get back on the road ASAP. I recently got my K-pro Tuned and put down 161whp and 131trq... Im done with the K20a3 now. Its time to build my K24

fventura03

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if you don't mind, could you post a price of almost how much your swap cost? it'll answer the question most people have about saying that a k20a3 swap will cost them like 3k-4k.

i feel this will confirm it.

Vantage

$900 for an engine/tranny is a STEAL tho man, u RARELY find them for that cheap.

Integra_indisguised

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by fventura03 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">if you don't mind, could you post a price of almost how much your swap cost? it'll answer the question most people have about saying that a k20a3 swap will cost them like 3k-4k.

i feel this will confirm it.</TD></TR></TABLE>


Im into my swap with TEIN basic Dampers, and K-pro and everything else needed for the swap $2600

Integra_indisguised

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yeah tell me about it...

ALL MOTOR EM2

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Im into my swap with TEIN basic Dampers, and K-pro and everything else needed for the swap $2600</TD></TR></TABLE>

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Integra_indisguised &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">yeah tell me about it...</TD></TR></TABLE>

Sorry I was under my friends name and not even knowing..haha

Vantage

I guess $900 isnt to rare. A local friend of mine is selling his K20a3/tranny/ecu/axels/harness for $2100 Canadian, so like $1500 USD which is still damn cheap.

ALL MOTOR EM2

ywAH I GOT MY K-PRO for 750 total...got hooked up

mrtrinh

in your opinion which is better, boosted k20a3 or all motor k20a2

Vantage

K20a2 is better. its just a stronger all round engine, the only differnce is that since it has a lot igher compression than the k20a3, you will need to make sure u get it tuned correctly.

but whats better than a k20a2/k20a3 for boost, is the K24a2!!! just think of a 2.4L i-Vtec turbo, try 300+ whp at like 6psi, with a BUTTLOAD of torque.

MMM

even a k24a1/3/4 turbo would be sex.

mrtrinh

hahahaha yeah I have taken the k24 into consideration. Only reason i would get an a3 is for its price. I find them for about 1200 with tranny and ecu

Vantage

try searching for a k24a1/3/4 , they are going for damn near the same price as a k20a3, and have buttloads more trq, just a thought.

mrtrinh

where is a good place to look for a k24, ive tried ebay and local junkyards but no luck

toyomatt84

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http://www.hmotorsonline.com/s...it=25

bgoetz

both engines have their issues. I Love my A2, but I bet that no one knows about the main bearing oiling problems or the tranny issues that they are know to have. I have swapped with the mindset of rebuilding it for massive NA power someday. K20a3 engines are great if you want to boost because of the low engine cost and the cheap turbos that are out there.