want to swap a k24 into my ep3!! what do i need??

[gripNslip]

im planning to swap a k24 into my 02 ep3. im guessing the motor will drop rite in other then a mount bracket. if anyone has any experience with the swap or know of any parts i will need id be grateful for any help/information. thnx guys

[BarracksSi]

Here's what I'm expecting to need if/when I get my own K24:

CR-V passenger side mount bracket (not the whole mount, just the part that bolts directly to the motor).

K-Pro

Decide what to do about the coolant port that goes into the K24's intake manifold (possibly K24A2 specific, but I'm not sure). There's a thread on ephatch in the swap/hybrid section.

I think that's it. There are plenty of things that I could add by choice (LSD, stiffer mounts, RBC IM, VTC gear mod, and the usual cams/etc.), but as far as what's necessary to run a K24 in an EP, there really isn't a lot to do. Except for the coolant port, it's supposed to be as simple as any K20 swap.

[swifty4u]

Originally Posted by BarracksSi

Decide what to do about the coolant port that goes into the K24's intake manifold (possibly K24A2 specific, but I'm not sure). There's a thread on ephatch in the swap/hybrid section.

I'm not 100% sure..but I think that gets blocked off. My friend bought a ep3 with a k24/stock 5 speed trans without even knowing. On his head there is a AN fitting blocking something off..looks like a coolant passage.

It was weird...we went to check the ecu for some reason and see Hondata written on it..were like wtf ok thats cool the car had i/rh/e so were like its just hondata.. but then when putting in a clutch we see the block code k24a something haha it was pretty wild.

[HBK_DAVIDDD]

also look into either esmm inserts, innovative motor mounts, or an engine dampener

[BarracksSi]

Originally Posted by swifty4u

... but then when putting in a clutch we see the block code k24a something haha it was pretty wild.

Weren't you guys thinking, "Hmm, this car isn't as slow as everybody says they are..."?

Originally Posted by WAGOM4N

also look into either esmm inserts, innovative motor mounts, or an engine dampener

Thankfully, Innovative has just updated the design of the front mount for easier installation, so they're a better choice than they were a few weeks ago. I'm probably going to go with Mugen instead; more stiff than stock, but more durable and vibration-absorbing than urethane -- more "passenger-friendly", I'd say.

[swifty4u]

Originally Posted by BarracksSi

Weren't you guys thinking, "Hmm, this car isn't as slow as everybody says they are..."?

hah honstly i dont think it was as quick as my bros type s.. but the friend who bought it isnt into racing or anything like that. I think the 5 speed trans slows it down a lot though. We just figured the i/rh/e pepped it up a lil.

[MyK20Rips!]

one of my buddies has an 03 white ep3 with a k24 turbo setup. it is FUCKINGGGG BADASSSSS! i dont personally know all of the components you will need to persue this project, just thought i would let you know your going towards the light (ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh)

[JCL]

k20.org has all the info you need.

[BarracksSi]

Originally Posted by JCL

k20.org has all the info you need.

Yes, but it's scattered all over the place, too. Took me a lot of reading to come up with what I posted earlier.

I'm waiting for a step-by-step tech article to show up, too. If there isn't one by the time I get my own swap, and if I can get it documented well enough, then I'll just put together my own.