Nooob Chat 101...Got questions, get in here

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drhonda

Discussion Starter · Jan 4, 2009

Got a quick question, ask away. I'm not going to tell you how to do a kswap. This way if its been asked 4million times, you won't get scarred for it. I'm trying to make that the point of this chat.

Now if I get one person that says search. I will give you a temporary ban. The whole point of this is to point the noobs in the right direction. But please read the DIY faq first, which is stickied at the top of the thread.

That is all, chat away!

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drhonda

Discussion Starter · #21 · Jan 7, 2009

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the171 said:
hm. I didn't know they offered this. I'll try this thanks.

I don't know if they still do. But our sponsors usually have pretty good deals on all the parts you will need. Thats what they are here for; supporting us :up:

But contact them and see what they can do for you.

the171

· #22 · Jan 7, 2009

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Cool I emailed HR. Maybe I just need to get bothering people about deals... To be honest I haven't really done this at all i've just been spooked after manually adding up the advertised prices. Thanks again.:up:

drhonda

Discussion Starter · #23 · Jan 7, 2009

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the171 said:
Cool I emailed HR. Maybe I just need to get bothering people about deals... To be honest I haven't really done this at all i've just been spooked after manually adding up the advertised prices. Thanks again.:up:

Its not a cheap swap. But if you keep on the look out you can find deals on used parts.

72chevel

· #24 · Jan 7, 2009

Re: Nooob Chat I...Got questions, get in here

So I would like your opinion on different K24A2 options I am pondering: I Have an ep3 with the K20a3 and I would like to swap in the some kind of K24. I found a 06 K24A2 with 108000 miles near my area for $2000 Nikos has one with like 2k miles on it for 3000 plus shipping. So should I be hesitant about higher miles and just keep saving for a lower mileage or somewhere inbetween?

KOOCHYOLOGIST

· #25 · Jan 7, 2009

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72chevel said:
So I would like your opinion on different K24A2 options I am pondering: I Have an ep3 with the K20a3 and I would like to swap in the some kind of K24. I found a 06 K24A2 with 108000 miles near my area for $2000 Nikos has one with like 2k miles on it for 3000 plus shipping. So should I be hesitant about higher miles and just keep saving for a lower mileage or somewhere inbetween?

did you add one more zero cuz damn thats alot of miles for an 06 but search around and youll find a cheap k24a2 long block with low miles

rbsjnh

· #26 · Jan 7, 2009

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KOOCHYOLOGIST said:
did you add one more zero cuz damn thats alot of miles for an 06 but search around and youll find a cheap k24a2 long block with low miles

absolutely...patience is the key to saving....I believe civic5133[/B has one for $2400...with descent miles...

there are also alot of "mild/wild" engines on here complete for a good price...this is becoming a buyers market...I love it....for 3,000 you can get a very nice motor.....if your patient....

KOOCHYOLOGIST

· #27 · Jan 7, 2009

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rbsjnh said:
absolutely...patience is the key to saving....I believe civic5133[/B has one for $2400...with descent miles...

there are also alot of "mild/wild" engines on here complete for a good price...this is becoming a buyers market...I love it....for 3,000 you can get a very nice motor.....if your patient....

fo sho:silly:

rbsjnh

· #28 · Jan 7, 2009

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http://k20a.org/forum/showthread.php?t=53591

$1800...dont know the guy....

there is an inline pro 90mm engine fs...getting a great deal...no where near cheap...but it makes me tingly

72chevel

· #29 · Jan 7, 2009

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KOOCHYOLOGIST said:
did you add one more zero cuz damn thats alot of miles for an 06 but search around and youll find a cheap k24a2 long block with low miles

rbsjnh said:
absolutely...patience is the key to saving....I believe civic5133[/B has one for $2400...with descent miles...

there are also alot of "mild/wild" engines on here complete for a good price...this is becoming a buyers market...I love it....for 3,000 you can get a very nice motor.....if your patient....

Yea I have been searching closer to home so I can go check it out and pick it up but there is not much near me Here is my search from car-part and most of these salvage dealers want $400 core fees on top of that!!

2006
Engine
Acura TSX 2.4,AT,Runs Good 104,000 B 080274 $2000 Jacks Auto Parts USA-MN(Sauk-Centre) E-mail 1-800-397-6212 52
2006
Engine
Acura TSX 2.4L,MT,28K,NEEDS INTAKE 28,349 A J499 $2700 Pam's Auto - ARAPro USA-MN(St-Cloud) Request_Quote 1-800-560-7336 Request_Insurance_Quote
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2007
Engine
Acura TSX 220-225,HC-NA,ETC 8E5434 $2700 AAA Auto Salvage - QRP Partner, ARAPro USA-MN(Rosemount) E-mail 1-800-238-6664 124
2006
Engine
Acura TSX k24a2 3025742 25,000 3731-06 $2195 S and M Import Auto USA-NE(Omaha) Request_Quote 1-800-571-4504 1-402 571-4504 Request_Insurance_Quote
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2006
Engine
Acura TSX 2.4,A.T,NR-BRAD,ELEC TRICAL PRO 22,000 8C0239 $2430 Morrison's Auto Inc - QRP Partner USA-WI(Edgerton) Request_Quote 1-800-866-2277 Request_Insurance_Quote
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I was thinking of building up from the 24a1 but since I have the A3 motor I would need to buy the block and the head to get anywhere. So I thought it would be better just to go with the 24a2

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rbsjnh

· #30 · Jan 7, 2009

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72chevel said:
So I thought it would be better just to go with the 24a2

you are correct

72chevel

· #31 · Jan 7, 2009

Re: Nooob Chat I...Got questions, get in here

rbsjnh said:
http://k20a.org/forum/showthread.php?t=53591

$1800...dont know the guy....

there is an inline pro 90mm engine fs...getting a great deal...no where near cheap...but it makes me tingly

Nothing against that guy buy I would have a bad feeling about sending him $1800 you know what I mean...?

The last one I checked out here seriously was from new york and the serial number was ground off

KOOCHYOLOGIST

· #32 · Jan 7, 2009

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go to craigslist.com i seen some cheap stuff there

72chevel

· #33 · Jan 7, 2009

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KOOCHYOLOGIST said:
go to craigslist.com i seen some cheap stuff there

I checkout craigslist every day

You ever tried this http://www.craigshelper.com/
it great you can search with in 250 miles of your zip code.

KOOCHYOLOGIST

· #34 · Jan 7, 2009

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72chevel said:
I checkout craigslist every day
You ever tried this http://www.craigshelper.com/
it great you can search with in 250 miles of your zip code.

nah ill check that out right now :up:

KidnKorner

· #35 · Jan 7, 2009

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the171 said:
Why is there no such thing as a K series swap kit?

Contact Hybrid-Racing they can put together a turn key swap package for you.

drhonda

Discussion Starter · #36 · Jan 7, 2009

Re: Nooob Chat I...Got questions, get in here

72chevel said:
So I would like your opinion on different K24A2 options I am pondering: I Have an ep3 with the K20a3 and I would like to swap in the some kind of K24. I found a 06 K24A2 with 108000 miles near my area for $2000 Nikos has one with like 2k miles on it for 3000 plus shipping. So should I be hesitant about higher miles and just keep saving for a lower mileage or somewhere inbetween?

I would keep an eye out. There is definitely something better you can find for the same price with decent miles. I would contact Cody Civic5133 I think is his sn. He always has swaps and is a trustworthy source.

madeinjapan2

· #37 · Jan 8, 2009

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<-- noob - I know that there is an engine code somewhere on my block but where is it? I'm having a hard time locating it. Any help would be great!

Thanks!

drhonda

Discussion Starter · #38 · Jan 8, 2009

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madeinjapan2 said:
<-- noob - I know that there is an engine code somewhere on my block but where is it? I'm having a hard time locating it. Any help would be great!

Thanks!

Its stamped right above the starter right before the trans and motor meet.

72chevel

· #39 · Jan 9, 2009

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drhonda said:
I would keep an eye out. There is definitely something better you can find for the same price with decent miles. I would contact Cody Civic5133 I think is his sn. He always has swaps and is a trustworthy source.

Thanks for the input everyone!
another question how high can you go with compression on E85 as a rule of thumb for something streetable?

signalpuke

· #40 · Jan 9, 2009

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72chevel said:
Thanks for the input everyone!
another question how high can you go with compression on E85 as a rule of thumb for something streetable?

13.5:1 on a K24. Cold weather start will suck. Not recommended.

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