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Old Dec 21, 2005 | 09:47 PM
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how much does the k20a swap usually cost when swapping it into a 96 ek. And does anyone know where i can do it
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Old Dec 21, 2005 | 09:53 PM
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Depends on how you're gonna go about doing it. You gonna try and install it yourself or have a shop do it? I can cost anywhere from $5,000 all the way up to $10,000. Do some searching, this has been talked about many times.
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Old Dec 21, 2005 | 09:54 PM
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k20a2 ? cuh it could be a bitch load unless u find some ppl that r gettting rid of their motors basiclly heres a quick overview:

500 for engine
800 for transmisson
600 for hasport motor mounts
300 for axels
bitch load for ecu if u wanna go k-pro idk about stock maybe a few hundred
lotta time and effort but it is worth it in the end so go for it man
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Old Dec 21, 2005 | 11:23 PM
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just built a b20 or a ls vtec
is more simple and you get great power
the k20a is a pain.
everything is reversed
exhaust manifold and more ****
i would go for a b20 cr vtec in my opinion
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Old Dec 21, 2005 | 11:36 PM
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power gains are unbelivalbe tho
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Old Dec 22, 2005 | 10:30 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 1993civicex &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">power gains are unbelivalbe tho</TD></TR></TABLE>

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Old Dec 22, 2005 | 10:48 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 1993civicex &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">k20a2 ? cuh it could be a bitch load unless u find some ppl that r gettting rid of their motors basiclly heres a quick overview:

500 for engine
800 for transmisson
600 for hasport motor mounts
300 for axels
bitch load for ecu if u wanna go k-pro idk about stock maybe a few hundred
lotta time and effort but it is worth it in the end so go for it man </TD></TR></TABLE>


wow. so where can i find a k20a for $500. point me the way. at that price, i guess i wouldn't mind paying more for motor mounts, than the motor itself
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Old Dec 22, 2005 | 11:29 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 1993civicex &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">k20a2 ? cuh it could be a bitch load unless u find some ppl that r gettting rid of their motors basiclly heres a quick overview:

500 for engine
800 for transmisson
600 for hasport motor mounts
300 for axels
bitch load for ecu if u wanna go k-pro idk about stock maybe a few hundred
lotta time and effort but it is worth it in the end so go for it man </TD></TR></TABLE>

haha.. 500 for a k20a2.. suure. and hes going to need a bit more than engine tranny mounts and axles..
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Old Dec 22, 2005 | 11:32 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Ruben19 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">just built a b20 or a ls vtec
is more simple and you get great power
the k20a is a pain.
everything is reversed
exhaust manifold and more ****
i would go for a b20 cr vtec in my opinion</TD></TR></TABLE>


LS Vtec is simpler? Yeah right. That is a pain in the *** in and of it self. (If you do it right) Besides how long will the engine last? Not nearly as long as a k20.

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 93CX &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">haha.. 500 for a k20a2.. suure. and hes going to need a bit more than engine tranny mounts and axles..</TD></TR></TABLE>

Hell, hasport mounts for my stock y8 cost almost $600 for all 3. You're prices are WAY off buddy.
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Old Dec 22, 2005 | 11:36 AM
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A decent k swap will cost AT LEAST $8000 in an EF/EG/EK/DC chassis.
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Old Dec 22, 2005 | 12:00 PM
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i WILL get a k20 swap when i win the lottery
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Old Dec 22, 2005 | 01:26 PM
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just nameing how muh its going to cost me tranny 800 locally and go on here u will find some ppl loking to get rid of there ks for cheap also im getting a dc2 chasis for it shell for only 300 so i may be better off but im damn sure no one pays 8000 for a k20a2 ive seen k20a2 egs for that much
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Old Dec 22, 2005 | 01:27 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by litterbox &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">A decent k swap will cost AT LEAST $8000 in an EF/EG/EK/DC chassis.</TD></TR></TABLE>

this guy knows alot but i know u didnt pay that much for ur ek k24 did u ?
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Old Dec 22, 2005 | 01:34 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 1993civicex &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">this guy knows alot but i know u didnt pay that much for ur ek k24 did u ?</TD></TR></TABLE>

Why don't you shut the hell up and stop spreading false information. If you can find a killer deal like Litterbox did, you can knock maybe $1500 off the $8000 sticker, but don't expect to have a good-running, no-codes swap for under $6500 in "realistic land."

expletive you with your $500 K20A2. LOL, who the expletive do you think you are?
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Old Dec 22, 2005 | 01:36 PM
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someone that paid under 6500 for his k series motor
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Old Dec 22, 2005 | 01:49 PM
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mines so cheap cuh its a k20a3 long block theres a mojor difference about 40 hp but the monts are around 600 ill go to ******* hasport and show u goddamn kids wanna start fights over the internet man that **** pisses me off saying what im doing right now is impossible.... also this guy here sold his k20a2 with tranny for 3500 hey dick wad learn to count that 3000 off the damn price tag im just trying to give this kid ******* advice not get into a ******* argument but there ya go start dissing me over the ******* internet.....thats all ******* honda tech is turning out to be just a buch of 20 year old kids talking **** ******* help this kid not try to diss me u ******* pieace of little ****...goddamn ******* learn to help ppl instead of talking **** to them and saying its impossible and ur stupid for thinking so now go pay the local honda/acura dealership 8000 for a motor and tranny cuh ur gunna get ripped off......why would u buy an engine from a place that chargers 5 dollars a clip for the inner fender mudell
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Old Dec 22, 2005 | 01:53 PM
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they're not saying the motor is 8,000$ or 6,500$ alone...they are saying for the whole swap to be done with...
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Old Dec 22, 2005 | 02:08 PM
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expletive you with your $500 K20A2. LOL, who the expletive do you think you are?


thats what it has to do with motor prices alone
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Old Dec 22, 2005 | 02:16 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 1993civicex &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">mines so cheap cuh its a k20a3 long block theres a mojor difference about 40 hp but the monts are around 600 ill go to ******* hasport and show u goddamn kids wanna start fights over the internet man that **** pisses me off saying what im doing right now is impossible.... also this guy here sold his k20a2 with tranny for 3500 hey dick wad learn to count that 3000 off the damn price tag im just trying to give this kid ******* advice not get into a ******* argument but there ya go start dissing me over the ******* internet.....thats all ******* honda tech is turning out to be just a buch of 20 year old kids talking **** ******* help this kid not try to diss me u ******* pieace of little ****...goddamn ******* learn to help ppl instead of talking **** to them and saying its impossible and ur stupid for thinking so now go pay the local honda/acura dealership 8000 for a motor and tranny cuh ur gunna get ripped off......why would u buy an engine from a place that chargers 5 dollars a clip for the inner fender mudell</TD></TR></TABLE>

Dumbass...by "swap" they mean the entire process, not just the engine
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Old Dec 22, 2005 | 02:31 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by TonyTouch &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i WILL get a k20 swap when i win the lottery</TD></TR></TABLE>

I will no longer be wasting my money on swapped hondas when I win the lottery......

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Old Dec 22, 2005 | 02:35 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by SuperSlow &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I will no longer be wasting my money on swapped hondas when I win the lottery......</TD></TR></TABLE>

Hahahah So true.
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Old Dec 22, 2005 | 02:36 PM
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a buddy of mine just raced a k20 in a ek civic ,and my buddy won,ls vtec is all it takes and go shopping to honda dealership parts dep.Thats all u need to beat a k20/
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Old Dec 22, 2005 | 02:40 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by roycivic92 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">a buddy of mine just raced a k20 in a ek civic ,and my buddy won,ls vtec is all it takes and go shopping to honda dealership parts dep.Thats all u need to beat a k20/</TD></TR></TABLE>

Yeah, that's ALL you need. You don't need to know how to feather a clutch so you can put the power to the floor. You don't need to know how to shift the car right to go as fast as possible. All you need is an engine and a car that it goes in.

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Old Dec 22, 2005 | 02:46 PM
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well you know what i mean,2 good drivers ,ls vtec versus k20 .dont get me wrong,k20 is fast but my buddies can is faster. thereis faster k20 out there.
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Old Dec 22, 2005 | 03:09 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by whal3_p3nis &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">


wow. so where can i find a k20a for $500. point me the way. at that price, i guess i wouldn't mind paying more for motor mounts, than the motor itself</TD></TR></TABLE>

yes k20s are cheap. its cheaper if u get it now than in the future. go to k-series.com there's a guy on there that will sell for a good deal shipped.. i forgot his name but yeah, u can get like a k24 crv longblock for like 1200 shipped or something. and oh yeah, i rather get a b20vtec than a k20.. but i'd pick a k24 over anything.
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