I'm currently searching around for all information for a RSX-S motor to be swapped in my 03 Si. I have found that motors are going for roughly 3-4k w/o shipping. What I can't really find information on is where would I find places to do the swap for me...

I don't have the knowledge nor the tools to do such a swap and would probably hire someone to do it. I have been quoted up to $2000 to do this swap, so I was wondering if you guys could give me some average numbers to expect.

Also, if an experienced mechanic were to do the swap for me, how long would it take? A couple days? A couple hours?

Finally, I hear that modifying the shifter housing for the 6spd tranny is the hardest part of the install....is it really that hard?! What gears do I lose if I don't do the modification temporarily?

 

Talk to B18CXr he knows alot about swaps and may be able to help you.

 

i feel like i bug him all the time, so i wanted to try other people first

 

ttt

 

It is not much harder than swapping out the A3 for another A3. The hardest part is notching the shifter for the extra gear.

A good mechanic should be able to do it in 10-12 hrs. You would also need to rekey the immobilizer to the type-s ECU, or send your stock ECU/type-s ecu to Hondata to match them and flash the ECU program.

 

Call the shop in my sig. They did the swap for me in a day.

 

5 hours to be exact and Tom Payne no notching required in the shift mech. needed. Works fine....

 

you'll be able to get some money for your stock motor. try selling it to some b-series guys.