I'm looking at buying a 2006 rsx runs and drives then I wanna swap that into my 90 da integra.... how hard is this process am I better off doing a b swap or worth the trouble? The rsx is a complete car so ill be able to steal motor trans ecu engine bay harness and all the goods I can from that. I know I'll need the k series mounts axles and possibly a chassis jumper harness is it worth the efforts or just do a b18c1?
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K20 swap to 1990 da integra
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I'm looking at buying a 2006 rsx runs and drives then I wanna swap that into my 90 da integra.... how hard is this process am I better off doing a b swap or worth the trouble? The rsx is a complete car so ill be able to steal motor trans ecu engine bay harness and all the goods I can from that. I know I'll need the k series mounts axles and possibly a chassis jumper harness is it worth the efforts or just do a b18c1?
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I think that's up to you to decide. I think B series still has quite a bit of aftermarket support and is probably a little easier swap. K series is a great platform with lots of aftermarket support and will probably make a bit more power. You can also get a 6 speed with K series.
What do you plan on doing with the car? Based on its stance I’m guessing you just cruise around with it and go to shows. If that’s the case stay B series. Will be much cheaper and give you plenty of power.
Mainly cruise and hang out but thought about possibly doing time attacks with it. And might be able to get the 2006 rsx for a steal so I'd be able to get most of what I need for about the same price of a b18.
if your looking at getting started with time attack or track events a motor swap would be last on my list, unless there was a problem with it. Suspension, tires, and seat time will make you faster than more hp will. I have run lower lap times in my 150hp powered cars than cars with far more hp.
With that said B series engines and transmissions have been getting more and more expensive. A B series will be easier in your car, if you plan on doing it all yourself, but finding B series that won’t need to be rebuilt can be a challenge as well. A K series can be as easy but you will need to spend more money on premade harnesses and parts to make it more plug and play.
Welcome to K20a.org @Slammedndbroke.
I have some liking for the B-series engine, especially for the B16B. That idea of Honda having a high rod-stroke-ratio in favor of a 116 hp/Liter high engine speed engine amazes me. I see quite a few GM and VW 1.6 Liter approaches in the hill climb racing scene, running Kawasaki, Suzuki or BMW RR heads to approach 230-240 hp. With the VTEC system and the right head 260 hp should be possible. The B18C still is a upgrade, but has less of that high engine speed flair and suffer the same issue like the K24, the ports are not adequate for the displacement. Anyway, getting into 150 hp/Liter with a B18 is challenging.
That said, the K20 has both and more of both of them, it has the revving capacity of B16B (redline 8400 rpm/fuel cut 9000 rpm), the torque capacity of any of the B-series NA versions, the weight of a B-series and amazing tuning options with an well supporting aftermarket. I've tuned stock longblock's with bolts on to 250 flwhp and 175 flwftlb. Still a OE operational range (< 8500 rpm), still OE quality parts on the longblock and IM, still more powerful then any stock I4 2-Liter NA longblock out there.
For me the K-series, especially the K20, has everything what a good NA needs. Worth every penny. So now I would be interested what is on your list regarding the character for the drive around and time attack @Slammedndbroke?
I have some liking for the B-series engine, especially for the B16B. That idea of Honda having a high rod-stroke-ratio in favor of a 116 hp/Liter high engine speed engine amazes me. I see quite a few GM and VW 1.6 Liter approaches in the hill climb racing scene, running Kawasaki, Suzuki or BMW RR heads to approach 230-240 hp. With the VTEC system and the right head 260 hp should be possible. The B18C still is a upgrade, but has less of that high engine speed flair and suffer the same issue like the K24, the ports are not adequate for the displacement. Anyway, getting into 150 hp/Liter with a B18 is challenging.
That said, the K20 has both and more of both of them, it has the revving capacity of B16B (redline 8400 rpm/fuel cut 9000 rpm), the torque capacity of any of the B-series NA versions, the weight of a B-series and amazing tuning options with an well supporting aftermarket. I've tuned stock longblock's with bolts on to 250 flwhp and 175 flwftlb. Still a OE operational range (< 8500 rpm), still OE quality parts on the longblock and IM, still more powerful then any stock I4 2-Liter NA longblock out there.
For me the K-series, especially the K20, has everything what a good NA needs. Worth every penny. So now I would be interested what is on your list regarding the character for the drive around and time attack @Slammedndbroke?
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