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Old Aug 2, 2009 | 11:30 AM
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i have a stock 03' ep3 what is the best swap you can do, ive heard the k20a type s swap is the best but is costly. Im looking to spend 5-7grand.
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Old Aug 2, 2009 | 11:34 AM
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you already have a k20 why not just build it and boost it
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Old Aug 2, 2009 | 11:36 AM
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Originally Posted by udechukwu
you already have a k20 why not just build it and boost it
i would leave it alone and work on what you got ... if u still had to swap the only motor i would do is the rsx type r swap ... but honestly for the money you can build your motor up
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Old Aug 2, 2009 | 12:23 PM
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Originally Posted by udechukwu
you already have a k20 why not just build it and boost it
yeah but by the time i build it to with stand a turbo, its practically will be as strong as k20a from a type s. Because the k20a3 is hella weak and has no patential. I just dont know what to do because a full swap is roughly 8800 running, and building it would be cheaper but more work.
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Old Aug 2, 2009 | 02:14 PM
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I think a Frankenstein K will turn out nice in a EP3. A K24a2 block and a K20a head? From what I hear it still pulls the same HP with a few more torque from the TSX block.
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Old Aug 2, 2009 | 02:19 PM
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hell id buy another ep3 if i had 5-7 grand laying around.....

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u can get an a2 from a wrecked type-s pretty cheap. You can make 200hp for around $2000 after u sell your a3. U should be able to get about 1500 for it so itd definetly help. Use the rest of your money to build it or turbo? I wouldnt mind having 200hp tho, use the rest for a down payment on a house!
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Old Aug 2, 2009 | 02:33 PM
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why not use that money for something more productive than building a motor in a cheap car?
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Old Aug 2, 2009 | 02:39 PM
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Originally Posted by projectd815
i have a stock 03' ep3 what is the best swap you can do, ive heard the k20a type s swap is the best but is costly. Im looking to spend 5-7grand.
a d15
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Old Aug 2, 2009 | 02:40 PM
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Originally Posted by sicky
why not use that money for something more productive than building a motor in a cheap car?
because going fast is better than being financially stable and productive!









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Old Aug 2, 2009 | 03:04 PM
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haha **** yeah uve obviously havent felt the power of a built honda engine
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Old Aug 2, 2009 | 03:07 PM
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Originally Posted by 02_Si_FTW
hell id buy another ep3 if i had 5-7 grand laying around.....

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u can get an a2 from a wrecked type-s pretty cheap. You can make 200hp for around $2000 after u sell your a3. U should be able to get about 1500 for it so itd definetly help. Use the rest of your money to build it or turbo? I wouldnt mind having 200hp tho, use the rest for a down payment on a house!
Yeah thats a good idea, but i would think it would be hard to find an a2 thats wrecked laying around at a junk yard that hasnt already been striped. I live in seattle and people will do anything for a2 an a1 engine parts haha
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Old Aug 2, 2009 | 03:11 PM
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Originally Posted by projectd815
Yeah thats a good idea, but i would think it would be hard to find an a2 thats wrecked laying around at a junk yard that hasnt already been striped. I live in seattle and people will do anything for a2 an a1 engine parts haha
Even so, look online. I saw a full a2 swap on here not too long ago. Ill keep an eye out for u. look on Hondamarketplace too.

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Old Aug 2, 2009 | 03:12 PM
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Even so, look online. I saw a full a2 swap on here not too long ago. Ill keep an eye out for u. look pm Hondamarketplace too.
right on good looking out.
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