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03CivicEXx · 08-31-2008, 02:02 PM

I have a 2003 Honda Civic Ex 4dr and I need more horse power. I was thinking about swapping the engine and then getting a turbo kit. What engine would you guys recommend?

George777 · 08-31-2008, 02:15 PM

Why not just get a turbo kit?

03CivicEXx · 08-31-2008, 04:03 PM

Because my engine has a lot of miles on it and it wouldn't be able to hold a lot of pressure.

BrutalB83 · 08-31-2008, 10:52 PM

The K-series is really your only option for a swap. B-series or H-series engines won't work in your car...

03CivicEXx · 09-01-2008, 09:31 PM

where could i research that engine? cuz i'm clueless lol

George777 · 09-01-2008, 09:49 PM

Specializing in JDM-USDM Engines & Parts...hmotorsonline.com
TorontoJDM.com - Total Japanese Domestic Motor

Look for the K20 or K24

If you want to swap, be ready to drop several shiny pennies.

BrutalB83 · 09-03-2008, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by 03CivicEXx

where could i research that engine? cuz i'm clueless lol

Try Wikipedia for a good overview. And yeah, it definitely won't be cheap, so I hope you've got a fat wallet. I'd still consider boosting your stock engine. The mileage isn't a huge deal as long as the engine's in good shape. Or, alternatively, source another D17 with fewer miles and boost on that...

creeepysound · 09-24-2008, 03:01 AM

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Originally Posted by 03CivicEXx

I have a 2003 Honda Civic Ex 4dr and I need more horse power. I was thinking about swapping the engine and then getting a turbo kit. What engine would you guys recommend?

I'm currently in the process of doing a K20a2 Type S swap in my 2004 Civic LX 4 door. Getting it converted down from auto to manual etc etc.. Its a HUGE Amount of work. The K20a2 is a incredibly large motor and leaves very little room under the hood.
Just from what i can remember from the top of my head a few things that i had to go through:
-The battery has to be mounted in the trunk because of no more room under the hood
-You cant use your stock radiator, has to be the one out of the RSX
-You need the RSX Subframe
-One of the radiator fans in my swap is new, because One of my stock fans would not work due to that fact that it protruded out too far in the way of the engine
-The wireharness for the Temp sensor off of the radiator as well as the Wireharness for the O2 sensor have to be custom made. My installer had to send some components over to Hasport in AZ to have this done. Infact i am currently waiting on that process right now.
-you will also need a different set of axels and ofcourse the hasport Engine Mounts.
I got my motor from this place http://www.hmotorsonline.com/shop/sc...age&item=30015

Dont be fooled though..there are some other things (as mentioned above) that you need besides what is listed on that site. Its still a Good deal though. I wish i could remember more but man its been a process. Not allot of guys have done a K20a2 in a civic yet, due to the price cost..but yeah us 7th Gen civic guys dont have much of a choice if you wanna pass smog lol.

08-31-2008, 02:02 PM	#1
03CivicEXx Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Age: 20 Posts: 3 iTrader: 0 / 0% Rep Power: 0	Help with engine swap! I have a 2003 Honda Civic Ex 4dr and I need more horse power. I was thinking about swapping the engine and then getting a turbo kit. What engine would you guys recommend?

08-31-2008, 10:52 PM	#4
BrutalB83 Crusher of Noob Ambitions Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Oxford, MI Age: 25 Posts: 6,475 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: 97 Integra LS Coupe Rep Power: 147	The K-series is really your only option for a swap. B-series or H-series engines won't work in your car... __________________ If you find something I say helpful, please rep it up! 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... 97 Integra LS Coupe: AEM Intake/Megan Header/Magnaflow Exhaust Tokico Shocks & Springs Megan Strut Braces & H-Brace 98-01 Conversion (Front/Rear Bumpers & "Mesh" Alloys)

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03CivicEXx Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Age: 20 Posts: 3 iTrader: 0 / 0% Rep Power: 0	Because my engine has a lot of miles on it and it wouldn't be able to hold a lot of pressure.

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