Car is a 1992 Civic Si that I have owned since '96
Had stock D16Z6, B18B1, B16A w/CTR cams, and now I am K-swapping.
2010
Put stock stuff back on and parted that stuff out on CL and H-T.
As many know....it can be a pain in the a$$ to deal with that stuff but I made my way to a little over $3k
Just want to say I know this is expensive and there are so many other possibilities for the car or.....
life in general with the money I spent but I have wanted this swap for a very long time. :violin:
This swap takes a lot to absorb and make educated decisions. There are so many options and companies.
I researched for a very long time....lots of reading.
And, thanks to the K20A.org and their knowledgeable minions, I have left K-series nOOb status.....finally.
So.....just as food for thought.....Extra super nOOb questions can be found with Google and time....I did it and so can you!
Got a K20A complete swap from HMO (including PRC ECU, Shift box/cables, USDM Type S axles).
It was wrapped/padded/strapped/padded and took 10 minutes to get the swap ready for the picker lol
Put a RBC Intake Manifold on (nice deal BNIB from Honda dealership online)
Karcepts TB adapter and Hondata IMG.
Hybrid Racing Fuel Rail (bought by my woman for our anniversary )
Black Fuel Lines and FPR ready to go on
K20Z3 Idler Pulley and a 7 rib Napa 51in belt (easy way to run without PS and AC) Easiest thing I have done on it yet lol
Greasy dirty jobs in hot weather so I did not take any pics of the Clutch install but I used a OEM Throw Out Bearing and Competition Clutch stg4 clutch kit. Did it like I own a Helm's Manual
Engine Bay after 3 Different motors in and out....each time was unique. Times were with friends who know whats up...to a friend that was a paper wieght...to me by myself.
...Sweating , getting frustrated and becoming more gorilla than calm/collected
So I took the old Trans mount off with some drilling of the 12 spot welds and took it to a local
PPG store where they matched the color into a rattle can for less than $10 OTD. I didn't really care
that much and just wanted something cheap (b/c I don't wanna save anymore) I will take after pics once
I've buffed out the old paint to blend but I am stoked with the results for $13 (got two grades of wet sandpaper and the rattle can)
I was able to get the motor/trans in last night. Had two friends to help (yes, please)
Hasport Mounts installation was really easy (didn't like the Standard Size bolts it came with but they're much cleaner than what I had).
Used my cherry picker and engine leveler (Harbor Freight = Shadetree Mechanics Win). Painter's Tape was placed around for some damage control
Motor went in as easy as any B-series in my chassis. Just tried to be smart and slow....for once (don't wanna mess up the rattle can job....yo).
Nothing hooked up.......just mounted
I will add more later. Its hot....like hot and humid for CA right now so I am being a lazy bum for today.
Charge Harness/Grounds will most likely be next.
As of now (especially b/c of funds) its gonna be rolling the Virgin PRC ECU (easy mod to make it work).
Its fine with H/I/E on the motor it was meant for
(even with vodoo differences between Japanese octane and elevation vs. the weak a$$ 91 octane and the valley)
And.....I PROMISE K-Pro will be happening so lets just leave it at that
Had stock D16Z6, B18B1, B16A w/CTR cams, and now I am K-swapping.
2010
Put stock stuff back on and parted that stuff out on CL and H-T.
As many know....it can be a pain in the a$$ to deal with that stuff but I made my way to a little over $3k
Just want to say I know this is expensive and there are so many other possibilities for the car or.....
life in general with the money I spent but I have wanted this swap for a very long time. :violin:
This swap takes a lot to absorb and make educated decisions. There are so many options and companies.
I researched for a very long time....lots of reading.
And, thanks to the K20A.org and their knowledgeable minions, I have left K-series nOOb status.....finally.
So.....just as food for thought.....Extra super nOOb questions can be found with Google and time....I did it and so can you!
Got a K20A complete swap from HMO (including PRC ECU, Shift box/cables, USDM Type S axles).
It was wrapped/padded/strapped/padded and took 10 minutes to get the swap ready for the picker lol
Put a RBC Intake Manifold on (nice deal BNIB from Honda dealership online)
Karcepts TB adapter and Hondata IMG.
Hybrid Racing Fuel Rail (bought by my woman for our anniversary )
Black Fuel Lines and FPR ready to go on
K20Z3 Idler Pulley and a 7 rib Napa 51in belt (easy way to run without PS and AC) Easiest thing I have done on it yet lol
Greasy dirty jobs in hot weather so I did not take any pics of the Clutch install but I used a OEM Throw Out Bearing and Competition Clutch stg4 clutch kit. Did it like I own a Helm's Manual
Engine Bay after 3 Different motors in and out....each time was unique. Times were with friends who know whats up...to a friend that was a paper wieght...to me by myself.
...Sweating , getting frustrated and becoming more gorilla than calm/collected
So I took the old Trans mount off with some drilling of the 12 spot welds and took it to a local
PPG store where they matched the color into a rattle can for less than $10 OTD. I didn't really care
that much and just wanted something cheap (b/c I don't wanna save anymore) I will take after pics once
I've buffed out the old paint to blend but I am stoked with the results for $13 (got two grades of wet sandpaper and the rattle can)
I was able to get the motor/trans in last night. Had two friends to help (yes, please)
Hasport Mounts installation was really easy (didn't like the Standard Size bolts it came with but they're much cleaner than what I had).
Used my cherry picker and engine leveler (Harbor Freight = Shadetree Mechanics Win). Painter's Tape was placed around for some damage control
Motor went in as easy as any B-series in my chassis. Just tried to be smart and slow....for once (don't wanna mess up the rattle can job....yo).
Nothing hooked up.......just mounted
I will add more later. Its hot....like hot and humid for CA right now so I am being a lazy bum for today.
Charge Harness/Grounds will most likely be next.
As of now (especially b/c of funds) its gonna be rolling the Virgin PRC ECU (easy mod to make it work).
Its fine with H/I/E on the motor it was meant for
(even with vodoo differences between Japanese octane and elevation vs. the weak a$$ 91 octane and the valley)
And.....I PROMISE K-Pro will be happening so lets just leave it at that
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