I have this DC2 that could be had for a great deal right now. It would be my main source of transportation. The current engine has TOO many miles on it and is problematic anyways. I was thinking of swapping in a K20a or an H22. I would like the job to be done at a shop and I was wondering how long would an average swap take. I need this car for school and work so I want to know how long I would be car-less. Another question, what are the best ways to go about obtaining a engine I want for the swap? Thanks!

 

if a shop is doing all the work then i would recommend you ask the shop how long its going to take. Not us. And the engine question can be answered by them too. More then likely you'd get a package deal anyway if you had the shop order the motor for you.

 

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Those two things tells me why not just replace it with the engine you have originaly in the car? Less headaches, less down time, and a whole less money. If you want to experiment with the K20 be prepared to have a back up car because this swap is still in it's infancy. Work smarter not harder.

 

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Best words I've heard all day...

 

You can switch out a B18B/C yourself in a day. **** a shop.

It will be very simple to replace the stock motor. If the tranny is good too, you can save money by getting just the longblock.

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Think smarter too.

Do you really want/need a H22/K20 if this how you get around? I daily drive a H22, but you never know what a shop will do.

It will take them longer to do either swap though, they aren't a daily event for most shops.

Also, do it yourself and just replace the B!