[SynicalXpression]

I know the FAQ's but how long will it take me to do the engine and tranny swap so it be going on its way and what all will I exactly need??

thanx
AZN

 

[909rex]

first swap ever...??

 

[SynicalXpression]

No i have done some b18 swaps but only in my friends ride

 

[K20A-EK]

All depends on your skills and ingenuity. Some people it would take 20 minutes others 20 hours.... exagerations 8) , but.....

Are you skilled at swaps?

 

[909rex]

ya if your not realy skilled at it dont try it by yourself... or if your hard headed like me... go for it... trial and error my friend

 

[supafly]

I can help with most any ?'s and I have about 200 pics at my disposal also.

 

[Pete_SI]

The only thing scaring about this swap is the wiring in the engine bay...I think k20 offers a wirring that plug and play but i don't know if tghe whole swap is plug and play. Also all the coolent hoses how can I know where they go.

 

[supafly]

dont be afraid.

you can get PNP harness. Some wires here and there may have to be extended. NO biggie.

Hoses. Just get heater hose and run it straight.
Radiator hoses try 99si top for bottom and just try some til you like the fit for the top.

I pulled my dash to make sure wires hidden well lots of loom etc. Make it neat. I also ran all my engine harnesses through the fenders to hide them. Only harness is the actual engine.
EXTREMELY CLEAN.

 

[Pete_SI]

Does the engine bay wirring of a ek connect direct into the plug ins of a K20.

 

[supafly]

No it does not. you'll use the engine harness off the K20a. You have to run it inside and pull the EK harness engine harness out totally. Run the RSX harness in then the PNP jumper goes from the engine harness to the Tach, o2, cluster etc which plugs in stock plugs

 

[Pete_SI]

Thank you very much for clearing that up for me.

 

[00civicHB]

hey supafly, I know nothing about swaps, just to get that out in the open. What is the "PNP jumper" and where can I get one and how much is it? I am thinking about putting a K20 in my 00 hatch, well I am not doing it, I am probably going to pay someone to do it. Anyway, I am trying to get everything that the shop will need to get this swap done right. Could you maybe list everything thats needed? Any info you can give me will be great, thanks dude

 

[00civicHB]

Oh yeah, one more thing. I want to turbo charge the K20. Will there be room for a turbo manifold and sh*t? I know that there a few different K20's, which one would you suggest and why? Sorry for the butt-load of ?'s, thanks though, I am sure the info you post will be helpful not only for me but others as well.

 

[supafly]

My list of extras
Mounts, axles, clutch line, fuel line, FPR, heater hoses, radiator hoses, new clutch w/resurfaced flywheel, lots of loom, wire ties, kpro, primary air fuel ratio sensor O2, shift cables, shift box, 3M black tape, wires to extend some wires for harness power wires etc., B series engine coolant temp sensor, pins for cluster, all fluids, vaccuum hoses, prototype racing intake, extra tube needed to be welded to intake, brake booster hose, thin fan, 6spd gear shift knob, load leveler for putting motor in, new exhaust, header, make sure all sensors are good, fuel rail STR, STR alternator pulley, STR TB coming. have to relocate radiator to condensor position.
This is all I can think of right off the top of my head.

PNP harness was purchased from K20EG and I believe hasport may have one as well.

 

[supafly]

As far as turbo PLENTY of room. T3-T101 will fit.

SFP, Cybernation, Rev Hard, and Inline Pro (in progress making a kit)

Ive not done any research on these but only one I have not heard good things about is SFP.

As far as which motor.... That all depends on what your end goal will be.

Probably full out race etc Built K24 K20 head.

Just street K20a (my opinion) all motor with upgrades like I/H/E kpro.
A car capable of 13.2 on street tire is PLENTY, 12.5 with slicks. Very few cars of any kind can do that especially with a stock motor and few mods and is extremely reliable.

ANY ?'s that I can help with please let me know.

Later

 

[Pete_SI]

Why needed a new clutch and flywheel?

 

[supafly]

Its easier and cheaper to swap while motor is out.

I just resurfaced the stock type r and put new clutch in.

 

[92gsr]

3 quick k20 swap questions

how can i use the rsx-s cluster even though i didn't get the dash wiring?
if i can't use it i'll sell it...

any suggestions on cutting up the center console to fit that huge shifter box contraption?

i've heard that you can't have power steering. it looks like all i have to do is extend the ps pump hoses. what am i missing?

thanks

 

[drhonda]

Re: 3 quick k20 swap questions

how can i use the rsx-s cluster even though i didn't get the dash wiring?
if i can't use it i'll sell it...

any suggestions on cutting up the center console to fit that huge shifter box contraption?

i've heard that you can't have power steering. it looks like all i have to do is extend the ps pump hoses. what am i missing?

thanks

I was curious as to the power steering as well. It looks to me to be that simple, but it's probably not.

 

[92gsr]

search

i found most of my answers in the FAQ.