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Old 01-14-2014, 09:34 PM
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I'd like to save up for a k swap. I understand it's pretty expensive compared to a b swap. I already have a b series motor in my em1. I can't decide whether to swap for an itr or a k series. I'm thinking I wanna do a k series swap since they have much more potential and I don't wanna go boost I really wanna stay NA.

What is the cheapest way to get this done what exactly do I need to get it running? K series harness, motor mounts, k pro?, will the axles that come with the swap work?

I'm looking at the k24a2 it's 3800.00 for the complete swap. Comes with everything etc.

How about a k24a2 block and a k20 type r head? Is That worth it?

Like I said before I'm looking for cheapest best reliable swap and parts for this build. I'm open to all ideas.

How much would be a good amount? Roughly 8k? Nothing less?
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you don't need a complete k24a2 swap. only the longblock. you can't use the trans anyway. good one's go for 1500-2000 all day. another 600-700 for a good trans.

both hybrid racing and k-tuned off complete swap packages with just about everything you need.
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I did my k20a2 swap for 10 grand, if you cut every corner in the book you could get away with doing it for 4 grand if you found the right motor. You don't need a k pro you can use a immobilizer bypass on the old k20a2 ecu. You'll need obx motor mounts at the very least, header, throttle cable depending on what it's being put into, axles, I wouldn't cut a corner on the shifter, I enjoy my hybrid racing one. Then buy a harness from k tuned, and you'll need a pulley delete kit from karcepts or equivalent. Depending if you want to keep a/c or p.s.
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you don't need a complete k24a2 swap. only the longblock. you can't use the trans anyway. good one's go for 1500-2000 all day. another 600-700 for a good trans. both hybrid racing and k-tuned off complete swap packages with just about everything you need.
Ok so I could use the k24a2 long block how about the trans what trans is good?

and what head, K20R?
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What's a good setup for this swap? I was thinking a k24a2 block k20r head and what trans?

Or just the k24a2 head and block and what trans?
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Default Re: Whats the cheapest possible reliable k swap?

is it better to just buy the whole k24a2 swap? cant find a site that just sells the motor and trans or can i not use the k24a2 trans?

i looked on k tuned and found the swap packages and saw stage 4, that looks like the one i would get. what do you guys think? is it worth it?

comes with everything k tuned nothing cheap quality with them.

i would even get the billet shifter from them

looks like id be spending about 7 to 8k
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Stock k24a2 longblock. Keep it simple. K20a2 tranny. Drops right in. They pop up all the time in the classifieds on k20a.org

Don't try to get crazy with your first swap.
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Originally Posted by doood
Stock k24a2 longblock. Keep it simple. K20a2 tranny. Drops right in. They pop up all the time in the classifieds on k20a.org Don't try to get crazy with your first swap.
Where could I get the whole k24a2 motor for the cheapest I don't need a whole k swap that ones with axels and shyt

Where do u recommend I get this motor?
Now the k24a2 tranny won't fit for my car? What's the reason for the k20a2 tranny

I wanna do the cheapest swap possible but reliable
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check the classifieds at k20a.org constantly. honda-tech sucks when it comes to anything k related.
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Try car-part.com, very cheap there found a few in my area 1200. If you need k tuned parts hit up Jeremy from streetmasters gave me a great deal. Good customer service as well.
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^^ thx bro
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