I've searched and searched. And used google as well, however no luck. I know its been done, Ive seen people talk and post about it, however I can't find a build thread or any good pictures or video of it being done. Help me find some inspiration!

 

Very little documented info. Mostly because the cost of swapping to a K is a lot more than building the H22 you've already got

 

Not too sure about that. I've already got 3k+ in motor parts, tuning, and other things. I'm barely pushing 200. I'm tired of the H series transmission too. What's the average cost of a K swap anyways?

 

More than the value of your car.

 

lol RPM MOTORSPORTS IN NYC DID ONE LAST YEAR , ALOOTTT OF FABRICATION NEEDED

 

Hasport did one in a 4th gen I think, very similar.

 

I want to see evidence.



Yeah, Hasport did one in the 4th gen. They have the mounts for sale for the K series. They dont make 5th gen K mounts yet however.

 

A friend of mine did k swap in his EG back in 03 cost him 10Gs..

 

That was seven years ago. Whats the cost difference now?

 

proble 12k. Have you heard "K series are for Kids with $." Its because their newer Acura motors, Acura is more expensive than honda. (I know honda makes acura so don't make any stupid comments) Its there Luxury motors.

 

k swaps have come dowm they arent far as expensive as they were. the expensive part is custom parts.id say wait for hasport to make a kit. buy hey if you wanna do it i say go ahead.

 

Be sure NOT to get the K20a3. 160hp,140tq. Used in 02-05 civic 3dr and RSX ls. Its anemic to say the least and a super sorry 5 speed. The K20a2 RSX type S, 06 and up civic Si Has more power and a 6 speed with decent gear ratios.

 

Ks are also in Civics, Accords, CR-Vs, and Elements. It's not just an Acura motor.

 

Finally someone who actually knows what their talking about.

 

From hmotorsonline.com, the K20 from a DC5 Type R is $5300+shipping, and the Type S is $4000+shipping. The TSX K24A2 is $3800+shipping. All of these include 6 speed transmissions. From HASport, the 4th gen mounts are $550 and axles are $300. No idea if you can easily adapt them to a 5th gen

 

your looking at about 5 g's and that just for the swap parts. fabrication and wiring which is a bitch for these swaps will run you more. its not worth it for one extra gear. the motors are comparable in power.

 

Motivation?


Notice it says Andres in the bottom corner, that guy might still be active on here and know some stuff about the swap.. worth a shot. It's "Andres-eh2", but I don't think it was his car. I don't know..

 

Buy a 4th gen and do the swap!!!!

 

its pretty but thats about it. you put a heavy engine in a light car not a heavy engine in a heavy car

 

Awesome good information, thank you. I know I wish hasport came out with some 5th gen mounts. I would love it. HR doesnt even have them yet either.

Its not just for "one extra gear" and no, my H series is pretty much pushing its block limits without sleeveng/turbo. And I'm not going to do that.


YES! Thank you. Good god dude, I haven't even seen a picture of one done before. This makes me so stoked. I'm so excited. It probably wont be for another year, but the more time=less cost. This is awesome I wish I could see more pictures of it. I'll be looking to talk to Andres for sure. Thanks a bunch man

 

Any time an RSX guy blows his engine or what ever they almost always elect to "upgrade" to a K24. removing a 2.2 liter engine and instaling a 2.0 is a waste. you guys gotta think big for your pigs..And many a TSX engine can be had for about 3k. Much cheaper than "S" or "R" engines.

 

Agreed

 

lmao well id hate to tell u but ur doing something extremely wrong then...wrong combo or parts or really really bad tuner!! i have about 2k into my h23a1 including labor at the local machine shop and i should b around 200hp i i made less power from the starting point then u did...something wrong with that

 

I agree. If you're not above 200hp with your H and you say you're pushing your limits before you have to sleeve it you are definitely doing something wrong.

 

I know a guy that made like 250 on a h22 without sleeving. The k-swap in the prelude is pointless. For the price of a k-swap you can have a turbo h22 making twice the hp of a k-swap.