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Swift · 11-26-2007, 05:55 PM

hey guys,

Well my one bud has an Aveo...and well it seems both chevy and honda were in on putting one of a kind crap motors in these little cars.

What i mean by that is WTF is an L15?? So i my question is this...does it come in anything else(like a civic?) and if so does that mean there is a possibitilty of a relatively ease swap then?(minus electronics)

just thought i would bring it up..would be wicked for a k24turbo to fit..lol

swift

norcalgsr · 11-26-2007, 09:58 PM

Anything will fit with enough money, but it's not going to be easy.

BrutalB83 · 11-26-2007, 10:28 PM

Have you read any import magazines in the past year or so? They're always featuring K20-swapped Fits now.

So yes...it's definitely possible.

Swift · 11-27-2007, 01:32 PM

actually i dont read any import magazines now because of the misinformation written posted or lack of info.(mechanic by trade)

And as stated anything is possible with money but can it be done with OEM mounts being swapped around?Does Hasport make any mounts etc etc...

Sure a magazine can do it but at what cost?

thanks guys!

BrutalB83 · 11-27-2007, 06:14 PM

Why would you quit reading import magazines because of mistakes or a lack of tech info? If you're a mechanic then you should be able to recognize any misinformation and dismiss it. It's not a reason to quit looking at them altogether, because like I said, if you had picked up an issue or two of Honda Tuning you would know that both Mugen and Hasport have done K-Swapped Fits already.

Hasport is working on perfecting a mount kit, so I doubt you can do it with stock mounts. Also, from what I've read, the Fit's electronics are somewhat complicated, and as of yet, there isn't really a great tuning solution.

Just do a Google search for "K-Series Swap Fit". I did and I came up with a whole bunch of stuff on K20a.org.

Swift · 11-27-2007, 08:41 PM

thanks for the info!

and to be blunt most of the magazines are by the same publisher now(hence why some cars are refeatured). In one magazine i directed two emails to higher up writers etc for a special article in which they wanted unique swaps not done by shops etc and not sponsored. I wrote proper emails etc and got one response..now if you see my sig etc i think you will agree my swap is quite unique and the car is pretty decent looking. However most of these "ideas" they sprout are made up etc. At one point they were going to bolt on an m90 to an acura RL and the idea and most of the pics were stolen from a forum and can be simply googled. This was a year ago...and still no supercharger.

IMO.

ohsosikcivic · 11-27-2007, 09:25 PM

he said ECT 5 times... yaaaay

BrutalB83 · 11-27-2007, 11:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Swift

thanks for the info!

and to be blunt most of the magazines are by the same publisher now(hence why some cars are refeatured). In one magazine i directed two emails to higher up writers etc for a special article in which they wanted unique swaps not done by shops etc and not sponsored. I wrote proper emails etc and got one response..now if you see my sig etc i think you will agree my swap is quite unique and the car is pretty decent looking. However most of these "ideas" they sprout are made up etc. At one point they were going to bolt on an m90 to an acura RL and the idea and most of the pics were stolen from a forum and can be simply googled. This was a year ago...and still no supercharger.

IMO.

Ah yes, you're talking about Primedia. Yeah it's true, a lot of those magazines are from the same people, so you see a lot of the same cars featured. Kinda cheap yeah, but then again, the only one I really read regularly is Honda Tuning.

And yeah, I remember the proposed super charger install into the RL. I think they did an HID install and projector retrofit on that car too, and then it just kinda disappeared. They've done that before too. For a while they were building up a Civic station wagon and I thought it was an awesome project. One issue it was just gone though, and then it never came back. I suppose they have to pick and choose which projects they can realistically finish within their budget.

But anyway, yeah I definitely agree with you that a lot of the magazines often drop the ball. I still like to read them though, just so I can see what's new in the Honda tuning world, and I also like to check out the feature cars so I can get ideas for my own ride.

Swift · 11-28-2007, 07:24 PM

I agree with you 100%.

Some of the cars are well done, others are complete crap. Some of the models are hot...others....lol..

I am concertrating alot of my efforts etc into the J-series. Incredible engine block and very "hybrid" friendly

thanks

Calesta · 11-29-2007, 12:26 AM

The L series has been around for a while, just not in the US.

Bkkfarang · 06-30-2008, 04:03 AM

some dam fool in Thailand even swapped a b series in to a fit

11-26-2007, 05:55 PM	#1
Swift DIY god Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: northern WI Posts: 26 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: 92 acura legend coupe 5spd Type-S Rep Power: 0	engine swap possible? hey guys, Well my one bud has an Aveo...and well it seems both chevy and honda were in on putting one of a kind crap motors in these little cars. What i mean by that is WTF is an L15?? So i my question is this...does it come in anything else(like a civic?) and if so does that mean there is a possibitilty of a relatively ease swap then?(minus electronics) just thought i would bring it up..would be wicked for a k24turbo to fit..lol swift __________________ -Swift 92' acura legend Type-S http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2895072 *high compression C35 spec-r, custom pullies, custom manifold, custom exhaust, custom chip....etc etc 94' auto coupe

11-26-2007, 09:58 PM	#2
norcalgsr Honda Master Technician Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: NorCal Age: 26 Posts: 1,168 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: 88 Prelude Si and a CBR 600 Hurricane Rep Power: 18	Anything will fit with enough money, but it's not going to be easy. __________________ Do not PM with tech questions without providing a link to your topic on the forums. This way everyone has access to the information..

11-26-2007, 10:28 PM	#3
BrutalB83 Crusher of Noob Ambitions Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Oxford, MI Age: 25 Posts: 5,450 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: 97 Integra LS Coupe Rep Power: 97	Have you read any import magazines in the past year or so? They're always featuring K20-swapped Fits now. So yes...it's definitely possible. __________________ If you find anything I say helpful, please leave me some rep... 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) Please DO NOT PM me with tech questions! Ask your questions on the forum so we can all benefit from the answers...

11-27-2007, 01:32 PM	#4
Swift DIY god Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: northern WI Posts: 26 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: 92 acura legend coupe 5spd Type-S Rep Power: 0	actually i dont read any import magazines now because of the misinformation written posted or lack of info.(mechanic by trade) And as stated anything is possible with money but can it be done with OEM mounts being swapped around?Does Hasport make any mounts etc etc... Sure a magazine can do it but at what cost? thanks guys! __________________ -Swift 92' acura legend Type-S http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2895072 *high compression C35 spec-r, custom pullies, custom manifold, custom exhaust, custom chip....etc etc 94' auto coupe

11-27-2007, 06:14 PM	#5
BrutalB83 Crusher of Noob Ambitions Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Oxford, MI Age: 25 Posts: 5,450 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: 97 Integra LS Coupe Rep Power: 97	Why would you quit reading import magazines because of mistakes or a lack of tech info? If you're a mechanic then you should be able to recognize any misinformation and dismiss it. It's not a reason to quit looking at them altogether, because like I said, if you had picked up an issue or two of Honda Tuning you would know that both Mugen and Hasport have done K-Swapped Fits already. Hasport is working on perfecting a mount kit, so I doubt you can do it with stock mounts. Also, from what I've read, the Fit's electronics are somewhat complicated, and as of yet, there isn't really a great tuning solution. Just do a Google search for "K-Series Swap Fit". I did and I came up with a whole bunch of stuff on K20a.org. __________________ If you find anything I say helpful, please leave me some rep... 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) Please DO NOT PM me with tech questions! Ask your questions on the forum so we can all benefit from the answers...

11-27-2007, 08:41 PM	#6
Swift DIY god Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: northern WI Posts: 26 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: 92 acura legend coupe 5spd Type-S Rep Power: 0	thanks for the info! and to be blunt most of the magazines are by the same publisher now(hence why some cars are refeatured). In one magazine i directed two emails to higher up writers etc for a special article in which they wanted unique swaps not done by shops etc and not sponsored. I wrote proper emails etc and got one response..now if you see my sig etc i think you will agree my swap is quite unique and the car is pretty decent looking. However most of these "ideas" they sprout are made up etc. At one point they were going to bolt on an m90 to an acura RL and the idea and most of the pics were stolen from a forum and can be simply googled. This was a year ago...and still no supercharger. IMO. __________________ -Swift 92' acura legend Type-S http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2895072 *high compression C35 spec-r, custom pullies, custom manifold, custom exhaust, custom chip....etc etc 94' auto coupe

11-27-2007, 09:25 PM	#7
ohsosikcivic Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 58 iTrader: 0 / 0% Rep Power: 2	he said ECT 5 times... yaaaay

11-28-2007, 07:24 PM	#9
Swift DIY god Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: northern WI Posts: 26 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: 92 acura legend coupe 5spd Type-S Rep Power: 0	I agree with you 100%. Some of the cars are well done, others are complete crap. Some of the models are hot...others....lol.. I am concertrating alot of my efforts etc into the J-series. Incredible engine block and very "hybrid" friendly thanks __________________ -Swift 92' acura legend Type-S http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2895072 *high compression C35 spec-r, custom pullies, custom manifold, custom exhaust, custom chip....etc etc 94' auto coupe

11-29-2007, 12:26 AM	#10
Calesta Admin with a big stick Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Lufkin, TX Age: 30 Posts: 23,791 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: 2003 S2000 Rep Power: 263	The L series has been around for a while, just not in the US. __________________ DO NOT PM me with tech questions! Use the forums! Intercrew Auto Salon - (972) 485-8688

06-30-2008, 04:03 AM	#11
Bkkfarang Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Bangkok and Shenzhen Age: 37 Posts: 284 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: 95eg extreme single cam / 06jazz hks turbo soon/ Blog Entries: 1 Rep Power: 7	some dam fool in Thailand even swapped a b series in to a fit

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