alright, i really wanted 2 drop in a new engine into my 03 civic but, the only 1 that i can drop in is a k20a, which costs $6000 just for the parts.... i dont really kno if it would be smart of me to put bout $2000 into a normal civic engine... any1 have any ideas?

 

do u have the si or just normal Civic?

 

normal 2003 ex civic

 

If you don't care about warrenty then go for it. You might be able to sell your engine on Ebay or somthing. Good luck

 

how bout a k20a3 engine out of an Si...
they're half the price...
i'd sell mine for $2900 for the swap...

InfiniteParts77@aol.com

 

Well bro, why don't you just get the RSX type S motor( k20a2) or you can do a frankenstien motor with a k24 bottom with a type S head.
Look around and you kind find some pretty sweet deals on a type S motor, or a frank motor. Good luck.

 

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This isn't a direct drop in, is it? I remember some guy on 7thgencivic.com did it, and a lot had to be fabricated. Unless some company's come out with a kit?

 

It should just drop right in. But I think you have to put it in from underneath instead of dropping from the top.

 

how much do rsx type s engines cost?

 

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You mean like this one? http://www.hasport.com/Product...1.htm

HaSport is all over that like stink on poo.

 

let me give you my opinion since you want it. that would be one hell of a stupid thing to do. first off your car is still practically brand new.
why spend that much money for a engine that might have more miles then yours, it could be around the same it could be less.
if you want speed why not just put 50 shot of nos, have your basic bolt ons dyno tune and you still looking at only a couple thousand for all of that brand new.

or the last thing which i think would be smart, if you have 6000 dollers to spend on a engine swap trade your car in with that 6000 dollers and get a faster car, since it seems like your not happy with your car's speed.

 

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That's because his was one of the first swaps. It was done by Import Builders in LA.

Otherwise, like one guy said... the motor mounts are out by Hasport and they are making motor mounts for the K24 motor as we speak.

You could find Si motors for 2-3 grand if you don't want to spend a lot of money. 4-5 grand for an RSX-S motor or otherwise the R motor for a little more if you don't mind running 93 or higher octane.

EDIT: Personally, I wouldn't dump 2 grand in the D17A2 although by now the issues of issues with bolt-ons responding has been solved and more parts for the engine are being released slowly but surely. Turboing the D17s has become a lot more common than before. But still I would rather start with a more powerful block with tons of aftermarket support than a less powerful engine with less popularity and lesser support. That's just me.

In the end, I'd just ask myself how fast I'd want to go and then how exactly do I want to go fast.


Modified by SlammedBlueEM2 at 3:43 AM 6/4/2003

 

ok, swapping engines is out the picture by now anyway, but what will give me good output on the engine i have? what mods should i make? headers, intake, exhaust.... what else?

 

There was one at our NW houston meet last night.. I got pic of his engine bay.. its a tight fight..

car sounded like *** because he ran open exhaust.
prob low 15's or high 14s.. my guess

 

8-9grand for the swap.. worth it? i say no!

 

... can any1 help me and tell me what i could/should do to make my civic fast? besides headers, intake, exhaust, turbo, and nos?

 

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Strip the interior? You pretty much covered it all right there, if you are not wanting to do any of the things you listed then I don't really know.

 

what bout pistons, rods, and crankshafts? cam shaft? and do they have hondata for stock honda engines?

 

i think turbo will be ur easiest route for power. I'm not even sure if they make cams for the 7th gen ex civic.

 

I will sell you my complete 02 si swap for 2700 plus shipping if your interested... it is strong running and onlly has 11k miles on it. i went 15.0@91 with intake and a testpipe. let me know either way...

 

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I think a company just released some pistons for the D17. But like I said, if you want to build up the engine you have, you're gonna either have to wait for more parts or get creative.

 

dont waste your money trying to build that engine all motor... just spend the money and get a good turbo setup... Even then, you won't be satisfied, unless you build the engine to handle boost.

 

I'm just wondering... how "fast" do you want to go if you don't want to buy some bolt ons, f/i, etc.? At first it sounded like you wanted to be on the level of the higher model Hondas... Si/RSX-S but what do you expect to gain with only 2 grand for a new car that's an inline-4? Perhaps you bought the wrong car for your budget and expectations?

BTW: You could get some lightweight/forged 15 inch rims.