Found a k20a3, off a Civic Si "EP3", long-block for a really good price, the motor would be going into my RSX Type S.

Would this be a straight and easy swap ?
What do I need?

You might ask yourself, why would I downgrade. Simple, I'm on a budget and need a motor.

 

I have a virgin ecu if you need.

 

if your on a budget why not get the k24 long block for $800 thru hmotors?

 

that would be a good alternative!

 

Damn man id rather ride my bike than put a A3 in my type-s and i drive a Ep3

I third the k24 idea.

 

K24 definitely. I'd love to do a K24 hybrid in my ep3 just to feel better about it, but given your situation, it might be a great idea!

 

hmmm..

I can get an ep3 motor for 400$, that would be doubling what i have, but would it be worth it in the long run , like maybe perhaps swap the head later on ?
Would a k24 bolt up without any kits of any kind, and also a k24 off what car.
The accord or tsx or crv ?

Before I get spoon-fed, let me try to find some of those answers..

hmmm.. x2

hmmm.. x3

hmmm.. x4

 

tsx..then put the cams from your old s motor

 

Don't people get the k20a2 head and put tsx cams in there ?

 

no they get a k24 head and put a2 or z1 or z3 cams in

 

tsx or newer crv motor will work...the one thru hmotors i believe is from a crv...all your mounts/axels/type-s trans/whatnot will stay the same!

 

Correct!

 

yea i would go with the 24 for more torque

 

What is the difference between a2, z1, z3 cams which one is better? .. im building my k24 head which one is a better pick for my ep3 ??