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Common Problems when swapping in a K20a2 into an EP3

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Old Aug 6, 2007 | 07:08 PM
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i'm interested in buying a swapped ep3. anyone have any common problems with this swap? TIA
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Old Aug 6, 2007 | 07:09 PM
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this is the car i'm interested in
http://orangecounty.craigslist....html
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Old Aug 7, 2007 | 06:57 AM
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anyone?
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Old Aug 7, 2007 | 07:52 AM
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member 'reebs' did this swap into his ep3 a little while ago, and there arent any problems with the swap
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Old Aug 7, 2007 | 01:42 PM
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That car is exactly how I want mine, well aside from the suspension setup. But it's white and all.
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Old Aug 7, 2007 | 02:56 PM
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thanks for the replies. but i want to hear some dirt. what are common problems people see on their RSX's?
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Old Aug 8, 2007 | 07:06 PM
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Synchro problems
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Old Aug 8, 2007 | 09:22 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by WhiteOnRice &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Synchro problems</TD></TR></TABLE>

synchro problems on the RSX- Type S tranny? or the regular 5 speed from the K20a3?
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Old Aug 9, 2007 | 09:35 AM
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K-seried tranny...6 or 5 speed...check it out...
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Old Aug 9, 2007 | 08:08 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by T_Virus &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">K-seried tranny...6 or 5 speed...check it out...</TD></TR></TABLE>

have any links?
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Old Aug 9, 2007 | 09:02 PM
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There was a long thread in here but I think it's gone now. Rev match as much as possible
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