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Old Mar 24, 2003 | 10:40 PM
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Default Whats needed for a k20a swap in a ep3??

I am just seeing what I would all need in a k20a swap in a ep3. I see they have a engine package at hmo for 5800. it includes Motor
- 6-speed LSD Tranny 4.7 Final Drive (Y2M3)
- ECU (PRC)
- Stock Motor Mounts
- Alternator
- Starter
- Clutch
- Flywheel
- Intake Manifold
- Exhaust Manifold
- Fuel Rail
- Injectors
- Distributor
- Engine Harness
- Comes With All Sensors Needed

that about sums it up doesnt it? Why dont I need axles in this swap???Thanks for the help

Troy
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Old Mar 25, 2003 | 06:54 AM
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Default Re: Whats needed for a k20a swap in a ep3?? (HalvieCuw)

You do not necessarily need the computer.

Hondata can reflash your existing computer with a program that is better then the stock ITR program.

See http://www.hondata.com/k20arelease.html for details
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Old Mar 26, 2003 | 12:35 AM
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Default Re: Whats needed for a k20a swap in a ep3?? (Hondata)

but would the part I listed be all I would need for the swap?
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Old Mar 26, 2003 | 08:09 AM
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Default Re: Whats needed for a k20a swap in a ep3?? (HalvieCuw)

you'll also need the cat-converter assembly...
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Old Mar 26, 2003 | 06:04 PM
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anyone know where to get one of these and how much?
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Old Mar 27, 2003 | 01:18 PM
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for $5800 i would hope it comes with everything you need...
i know most junkyards don't sell exhaust pieces...
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Old Jan 24, 2005 | 02:33 AM
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back from the dead..

anyone else have info on this? could the stock ep3 axles be used? so what all is needed for the swap?
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Old Jan 24, 2005 | 05:50 AM
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You should be able to retain the stock axles.

Would it be cheaper to put a k20a head on the a3, upgrade the pistons, swap for a type r tranny?
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Old Jan 24, 2005 | 05:50 AM
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And oh course the itr int. mani. and exhaust mani.
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Old Jan 24, 2005 | 01:00 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by S-fiend &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">And oh course the itr int. mani. and exhaust mani.</TD></TR></TABLE>

it would be cheaper, but wouldn't necessarily be comparable. the k20R head revs much higher than what the a3 block could safely support. this topic has actually been beaten to hell on this board if u search a little bit. redstone motors in mountain view, ca had a couple k20a's for sale with everything you need for a great price... i'd reccomend them, good peoples too. if you don't want to spend the money to get the k20a, don't half step it, just get a k20a2 or even a k24a2 and you'll be much happier than you would be if you added all those parts to the a3 block.
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Old Jan 24, 2005 | 02:51 PM
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how high does the k20-R motor rev?
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Old Jan 25, 2005 | 12:46 PM
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PM'd you !!
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Old Jan 25, 2005 | 04:47 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by starbuc &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">how high does the k20-R motor rev?</TD></TR></TABLE>

stock is 8400
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Old Jan 27, 2005 | 07:42 AM
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Default Re: Whats needed for a k20a swap in a ep3?? (isnbrg9)

So you get the motor yet........????
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Old Jan 28, 2005 | 04:54 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by johnkimble &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote"> redstone motors in mountain view, ca had a couple k20a's for sale with everything you need for a great price... i'd reccomend them, good peoples too.</TD></TR></TABLE>

$5500 is a great price? not that bad, but great?

I'm lookin for a $5000
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Old Jan 28, 2005 | 06:42 AM
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Default Re: Whats needed for a k20a swap in a ep3?? (HalvieCuw)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by HalvieCuw &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">but would the part I listed be all I would need for the swap?</TD></TR></TABLE>

You might actually be going overboard. Your USDM EP3 already has the Type R axle ratio and good gear ratios in the transmission.

Maybe you should just get an LSD and forget the six speed.
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Old Jan 28, 2005 | 06:45 AM
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damn $5k is allot of feddy for a damn motor
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Old Jan 28, 2005 | 06:47 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Halo &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">damn $5k is allot of feddy for a damn motor </TD></TR></TABLE>

how much do you think it owuld cost to have an all motor B series build hit 200whp?
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Old Jan 28, 2005 | 07:16 AM
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thats true
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