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07civicakasonic · 04-14-2008, 09:18 PM

I have a 07 Civic LX 5-speed, bone stock. I'm looking to do a swap for a k20a1 so i can turbocharge it because i realize the r18a1 im running now couldnt handle a turbo. any idea on how much this would cost (everything else needed for a turbo included)?

BrutalB83 · 04-15-2008, 01:46 AM

Once everything was said and done (K-series swap and a decent turbo setup) it would probably cost you somewhere near $10,000. Also keep in mind that your warranty is going to be voided as soon as you start messing with it.

Should have just bought an Si in the first place...

92civicb18b1 · 04-15-2008, 06:54 AM

You can turbo the R series, I'm gonna turbo mine eventually and people have does it already.

BrutalB83 · 04-15-2008, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by 92civicb18b1

You can turbo the R series, I'm gonna turbo mine eventually and people have does it already.

You don't necessarily need to swap. The R18 can handle forced induction. Just FYI...

92civicb18b1 · 04-15-2008, 02:47 PM

It's not going to be your typical setup since the R series has some abnormal parts (like the exhaust manifold, plastic intake manifold, etc), it's also going to be rather expensive since the motor is fairly new.

If you do your own research and piece together a kit and build custom parts like I plan on doing, it can be done for an acceptable price.

BrutalB83 · 04-15-2008, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by 92civicb18b1

If you do your own research and piece together a kit and build custom parts like I plan on doing, it can be done for an acceptable price.

And certainly for less than a full K-series swap plus turbo kit I would assume?

LS_VTEC · 04-15-2008, 03:36 PM

I would just swap in a K20A and be happy. It will be quick enough all motor and you will love to drive it.

92civicb18b1 · 04-15-2008, 03:37 PM

MUCH cheaper.

But I don't think the K swap would be 10k, probably 4-5k for the swap then 3k or so for the turbo.

BrutalB83 · 04-15-2008, 03:44 PM

Well, it depends somewhat on which motor you're talking about, plus then figure in stuff like mounts, tuning software (probably K-Pro), and other miscellaneous things. You're right, it probably wouldn't total 10 grand, but it would definitely be up there...

07civicakasonic · 04-15-2008, 05:19 PM

alright i appreciate it guys

BrutalB83 · 04-15-2008, 05:21 PM

No problem man.

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Honda20000 · 04-27-2009, 01:17 PM

Other than a turbo, is there anything that can help this R18A1 performance wise? Mine is leased so I cand do anything drastic.

BrutalB83 · 04-27-2009, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Honda20000

Other than a turbo, is there anything that can help this R18A1 performance wise? Mine is leased so I cand do anything drastic.

The first thing I'd do is check your lease agreement and see if any type of after-market modification is allowed at all. If it's a lease, then engine swapping and turbo is out of the question for sure. Other then that, I'm sure you can probably get intake and exhaust for it. That won't help much, but it should help free up a few ponies and at least make the car sound sportier...

Honda20000 · 04-27-2009, 07:15 PM

Yeah, the stock civic coupe (DX-G) sounds and looks pretty docile, but for a great price at the time, it was a good choice.

BrutalB83 · 04-27-2009, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Honda20000

Yeah, the stock civic coupe (DX-G) sounds and looks pretty docile, but for a great price at the time, it was a good choice.

Yeah, no doubt. You can't really go wrong with a Honda. If anything, they're reliable as hell...

04-14-2008, 09:18 PM	#1
07civicakasonic Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Clemmons, NC Posts: 6 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: 2007 Civic LX Sedan Rep Power: 0	07 Civic Engine Swap I have a 07 Civic LX 5-speed, bone stock. I'm looking to do a swap for a k20a1 so i can turbocharge it because i realize the r18a1 im running now couldnt handle a turbo. any idea on how much this would cost (everything else needed for a turbo included)?

04-15-2008, 01:46 AM	#2
BrutalB83 Brutal Moderator Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Rochester Hills, MI Age: 26 Posts: 7,830 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: 97 Integra LS Coupe Rep Power: 191	Once everything was said and done (K-series swap and a decent turbo setup) it would probably cost you somewhere near $10,000. Also keep in mind that your warranty is going to be voided as soon as you start messing with it. Should have just bought an Si in the first place... __________________ If you find something I say helpful, please send some rep my way! Also, DO NOT PM me with tech questions! Use the forums so we can all benefit from the answers. I will NOT respond to tech-related PMs... PSN Network ID: BrutalB83

04-15-2008, 06:54 AM	#3
92civicb18b1 The Trisexual Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: The asshole of the USA, New Jersey Age: 22 Posts: 8,874 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: 2007 Civic, 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee Rep Power: 122	You can turbo the R series, I'm gonna turbo mine eventually and people have does it already. __________________ DO NOT PM ME WITH TECH QUESTIONS!!! Current Rides 1992 Chevy S-10 Ext. Cab Previous 1992 Civic DX Hatch = 1994 B18B1 Turbo Rebuilt Garrett .60/.48 T3, log style mani and DIY downpipe, DSM 440's, kteller IC piping, JRC Intercooler, Home Depot style oil lines, HKS BOV, Crome Tuned, 253whp 1994 Civic VX Hatch, 1992 b18a1 swap 1993 Civic CX Hatch, 2000 B18b1

04-15-2008, 02:47 PM	#5
92civicb18b1 The Trisexual Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: The asshole of the USA, New Jersey Age: 22 Posts: 8,874 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: 2007 Civic, 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee Rep Power: 122	It's not going to be your typical setup since the R series has some abnormal parts (like the exhaust manifold, plastic intake manifold, etc), it's also going to be rather expensive since the motor is fairly new. If you do your own research and piece together a kit and build custom parts like I plan on doing, it can be done for an acceptable price. __________________ DO NOT PM ME WITH TECH QUESTIONS!!! Current Rides 1992 Chevy S-10 Ext. Cab Previous 1992 Civic DX Hatch = 1994 B18B1 Turbo Rebuilt Garrett .60/.48 T3, log style mani and DIY downpipe, DSM 440's, kteller IC piping, JRC Intercooler, Home Depot style oil lines, HKS BOV, Crome Tuned, 253whp 1994 Civic VX Hatch, 1992 b18a1 swap 1993 Civic CX Hatch, 2000 B18b1

04-15-2008, 03:36 PM	#7
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04-15-2008, 03:37 PM	#8
92civicb18b1 The Trisexual Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: The asshole of the USA, New Jersey Age: 22 Posts: 8,874 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: 2007 Civic, 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee Rep Power: 122	MUCH cheaper. But I don't think the K swap would be 10k, probably 4-5k for the swap then 3k or so for the turbo. __________________ DO NOT PM ME WITH TECH QUESTIONS!!! Current Rides 1992 Chevy S-10 Ext. Cab Previous 1992 Civic DX Hatch = 1994 B18B1 Turbo Rebuilt Garrett .60/.48 T3, log style mani and DIY downpipe, DSM 440's, kteller IC piping, JRC Intercooler, Home Depot style oil lines, HKS BOV, Crome Tuned, 253whp 1994 Civic VX Hatch, 1992 b18a1 swap 1993 Civic CX Hatch, 2000 B18b1

04-15-2008, 03:44 PM	#9
BrutalB83 Brutal Moderator Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Rochester Hills, MI Age: 26 Posts: 7,830 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: 97 Integra LS Coupe Rep Power: 191	Well, it depends somewhat on which motor you're talking about, plus then figure in stuff like mounts, tuning software (probably K-Pro), and other miscellaneous things. You're right, it probably wouldn't total 10 grand, but it would definitely be up there... __________________ If you find something I say helpful, please send some rep my way! Also, DO NOT PM me with tech questions! Use the forums so we can all benefit from the answers. I will NOT respond to tech-related PMs... PSN Network ID: BrutalB83

04-15-2008, 05:19 PM	#10
07civicakasonic Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Clemmons, NC Posts: 6 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: 2007 Civic LX Sedan Rep Power: 0	alright i appreciate it guys

04-15-2008, 05:21 PM	#11
BrutalB83 Brutal Moderator Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Rochester Hills, MI Age: 26 Posts: 7,830 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: 97 Integra LS Coupe Rep Power: 191	No problem man. __________________ If you find something I say helpful, please send some rep my way! Also, DO NOT PM me with tech questions! Use the forums so we can all benefit from the answers. I will NOT respond to tech-related PMs... PSN Network ID: BrutalB83

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04-27-2009, 01:17 PM	#13
Honda20000 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Canada, West Coast Posts: 124 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: 2000 civic hb special edition, 2008 Honda civic dx-g coupe, 2007 Kawasaki ZZR600. Rep Power: 3	Other than a turbo, is there anything that can help this R18A1 performance wise? Mine is leased so I cand do anything drastic.

04-27-2009, 07:15 PM	#15
Honda20000 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Canada, West Coast Posts: 124 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: 2000 civic hb special edition, 2008 Honda civic dx-g coupe, 2007 Kawasaki ZZR600. Rep Power: 3	Yeah, the stock civic coupe (DX-G) sounds and looks pretty docile, but for a great price at the time, it was a good choice.

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