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Old Jul 26, 2010 | 05:30 AM
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wanna do a b20 to replace my mini me single cam, h motors has it for 750, then after a while i could do boost or vtec. but my question is would this be worth it?
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Old Jul 26, 2010 | 05:32 AM
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Well, I've always heard H motors is the best place to get motors. B20s can be found pretty cheap in the marketplace or on craigs. Is that the swap price, or just the long block?
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Old Jul 26, 2010 | 05:43 AM
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just the long block(b20b) and i would most likely put a ls tranny behind it, there not too pricey and easy to find
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Old Jul 26, 2010 | 05:45 AM
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Originally Posted by 89prelude069
just the long block(b20b) and i would most likely put a ls tranny behind it, there not too pricey and easy to find
Gears would be long as hell, You know k swaps are relatively cheap to pull off nowadays, been out there for more than half a decade now
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Old Jul 26, 2010 | 06:05 AM
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yes a k swap would be sick but definitely not cheap lol. thats alot of work. it would be nice to say i can drop 5th . i know a ls would be long but i wouldnt be racing not until i did a actual build too it. just stock b20 or now and after a while a built b20. but i dont know im open to opinions give me some ideas lol
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Old Jul 26, 2010 | 06:12 AM
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The LS transmission is fine. Alot of people always say its sooooo long. Geez its like people never drove a base D series transmission ( the CX, now thats longggg ).

Anyways, if you get the LS transmission, its shorter than the EX transmission ( shortest D series ), so don't worry about that.

I had a b20 with LS transmission and absolutly loved it.

car drives great, gets great gas mileage ( with 87 octane too ),

Remember when doing the swap though, you need lots of extra parts.

first is to decide will you run obd2 with a integra ecu and SAFC for added fuel up top ? or run obd1 with a tuned ecu ( better option ).

then when choosing the b20, some come with the giraffe neck, so you need to source out b18b intake manifolds.

but all in all, definitely worth it.
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Old Jul 26, 2010 | 06:19 AM
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well the car is obd2 right now. and i have drove 3 different integras all ls and the tranny really isnt that bad, my buddy had a ek hatch with a built b20vtec and when vtec cracked on dry it would spin em through third. i used to think hondas couldnt be fast until i drove that car and fell in love ahah. i have alot of friends who have done these swaps and will help me out with it too. here is the link for the motor http://www.hmotorsonline.com/shop/sc...age&item=30028
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Old Jul 26, 2010 | 06:34 AM
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Originally Posted by 89prelude069
yes a k swap would be sick but definitely not cheap lol. thats alot of work. it would be nice to say i can drop 5th . i know a ls would be long but i wouldnt be racing not until i did a actual build too it. just stock b20 or now and after a while a built b20. but i dont know im open to opinions give me some ideas lol
Well if you're interested im about to part out mine so i can move out, and pay fo school.

k24 5th gen, had the mounts when the swap was brand new, so much money back then. but was alot of fun
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Old Jul 26, 2010 | 06:40 AM
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would be nice but i dont know if i can get the money for it lol how much? pics?
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