K23A1 swap

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Feb 4, 2012 | 10:32 PM

Shoalin R

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K23A1 swap

I was thinking about this swap has anyone done it? Its a factory turbo engine but its auto. Is there another trans that is manual that will bolt to this motor?
This would be a good project to take on let me know if anyone out there knows if this is possible, well anything is possible but has it been done?

Feb 5, 2012 | 05:01 AM

grumblemarc

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Re: K23A1 swap

If it hasn't then you can be the first.

Feb 5, 2012 | 04:33 PM

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Re: K23A1 swap

That will cost you lots of money, mainly because of the awd conversion.

Mar 27, 2020 | 11:43 AM

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Re: K23A1 swap

Has it been done yet?

Mar 30, 2020 | 09:18 AM

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Has it been done yet?

No point.
K20A2 and K24A7 engines can easily take low boost on stock blocks and make 350-400 hp to the wheels.

Mar 30, 2020 | 10:21 PM

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Has it been done yet?

The bell housing of the K23A is different on purpose... so that every single RDX didn't get stolen and have the engine removed so it could be used in Civics with a 5 or 6 speed manual. This means you MUST use the entire engine/auto trans swap from the RDX... and as stated above, not worth it at all.