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Old 01-30-2005, 07:14 PM
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I have a 94 hatch with a h22a swap on it, and I'm pretty happy with it and it's decently fast but I will be swaping a k20a on it next week and I just want to know if you guys think it's worth it and if it's better and if you can install power steering with it.
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Default Re: Question for Hatch owners with k20 swaps (smokyingu)

h22a = old school power

k20 = new power

there more or less the same power levels.

h22 = 200 hp
h22a = 220 jdm blue top

k20a2 = 200 hp
k20a = 220 jdm R motor
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Default Re: Question for Hatch owners with k20 swaps (eK9aT10pSi)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by eK9aT10pSi &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">h22a = old school power

k20 = new power

there more or less the same power levels.

h22 = 200 hp
h22a = 220 jdm blue top

k20a2 = 200 hp
k20a = 220 jdm R motor</TD></TR></TABLE>

They are about the same power, but the k20 is a superior engine by far. You will get a lot more power out of it than the h22 with the same amount of money.

Put a turbo on the h22 and you'll see a good power gain. Take that same turbo and put it on the k20, you will see a GREAT power gain. Same with bolt-ons. The k20 will respond to bolt-ons much more than any h22. IMHO, the k20 is worth the little more to swap.

Also, the k20 is much lighter than the h22.

As far as the power steering question. You will have to PM user nikos, he is a k20 expert. He'll tell you everything you know about the k20 and then some. I have seen a teg that kept power steering but I'm not sure about a civic.
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Default Re: Question for Hatch owners with k20 swaps (smokyingu)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by smokyingu &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I have a 94 hatch with a h22a swap on it, and I'm pretty happy with it and it's decently fast but I will be swaping a k20a on it next week and I just want to know if you guys think it's worth it and if it's better and if you can install power steering with it.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Power steering can be retained. You do realise that if you decide to add power steering in your civic, you are also going to have to replace the steering rack? Big pain in the *** if you ask me. No need for it in a civic.. Just get a membership to the YMCA

If you like all motor and want someday to have a 250whp+ all motor street car then yes.

I am about to make a post in the all motor forum , follow me there
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Default Re: Question for Hatch owners with k20 swaps (Nikos)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Nikos &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Power steering can be retained. You do realise that if you decide to add power steering in your civic, you are also going to have to replace the steering rack? Big pain in the *** if you ask me. No need for it in a civic.. Just get a membership to the YMCA </TD></TR></TABLE>

Why do you say this? his car doesn't have PS stock?
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by SOHC4life 96 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">They are about the same power, but the k20 is a superior engine by far. You will get a lot more power out of it than the h22 with the same amount of money.

Put a turbo on the h22 and you'll see a good power gain. Take that same turbo and put it on the k20, you will see a GREAT power gain. Same with bolt-ons. The k20 will respond to bolt-ons much more than any h22. IMHO, the k20 is worth the little more to swap.

Also, the k20 is much lighter than the h22.

As far as the power steering question. You will have to PM user nikos, he is a k20 expert. He'll tell you everything you know about the k20 and then some. I have seen a teg that kept power steering but I'm not sure about a civic. </TD></TR></TABLE>


Go for the K20a..... you can make some sick power with just boltons.... the H22's are heavy and old school now days..... dont worry you will be happy with your k20. just check out Pacman's crx. It is in the 11's with a k20. Good luck with the swap...
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Jon V &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

Why do you say this? his car doesn't have PS stock?</TD></TR></TABLE>

He never told us.
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