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Tyte-S · 10-27-2008, 02:41 PM

WTB" 92-95 4dr Civic...I got a kid on the way so I was thinking of swapping the K20 out os my Rsx into a 4dr Civic...Anyone know where I can get just a Civic shell or know anyone have one up for sale?

Second part of the question is...Is there a thread with a walkthroug of this swap. I plan to do as much as I can on my own. If I get stuck then I will bring it into shop and get the help I need. And also, what all will I have to harvest from the Rsx to bring over to the Civic?

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insidiousGOLDeg6 · 10-28-2008, 10:36 AM

how hard is it to swap a k in a hatch

AchillesDelSol · 10-28-2008, 10:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by insidiousGOLDeg6

how hard is it to swap a k in a hatch

it's called the search button yo!

Docta2002 · 10-29-2008, 02:04 PM

Ok. Some of you may already know I'm doing a d16y8 swap for the same shit.... And I know most of you disagree with me on this choice of spending my money... but anyways....

So the new/rebuilt d16y8 long block is on its way. I started to disassemble the engine bay:

*Flushed engine oil, coolant, transmission oil.
*Removed the radiator (the one on the left) but couldn't take out the hoses from the engine, yet.
*Unplugged everything I could unplug but I still can't take out the wiring harness. According to my instructions it says to unplug the wriring harness on the left side then on the right side but those babies are tricky. Should I just say '[freak] it' to all those tie-wrap things holding the cables, tear'em up and buy new ones once I install everything back on? Or should I just wait till the motor's out?
*Loosened the intake manifold and detached all hoses that are attached elsewhere (cause I plan on putting the same intake back on).
*Loosened the exhaust manifold (havent take it out cause the car's still on the floor)
*Emptied the A/c thing. (those lil 2 blue things 'right there' in the engine bay) Did I have to decompress (take out) the 'whatever is in there'? I think it's freeon or something like that...

Basically I did everything I could do by myself with the limited knowledge I have. Now I'm waiting for the engine to arrive so I can tow it to where my engine will be replaced and once there I'll have people with more knowledge than me to assist me in the swap... But I rather do most of the work myself so once there, the install will be fairly quick and less time to install it means less money I gotta pay out.

Of you people who have experience doing swaps, specially the same swap (y8), do you guys have any advice for me? Are there things I can still do before I take my car to the shop?

I decided to do the swap myself cause it seems pretty simple to take an engine out, take all the shit attached to it off, and intall everything back on a new/rebuilt engine that's the same as the one I'm taking out. For me, even thou I have no experience doing this, it's just like plug-n-play, but just many... maaaany hours of plug-n-play... Does anyone know of a tutorial on engine swaps, my engine in particular? So again, give me any advice you might have in regards to this... Thanks!!!!

jdmp00ky · 11-05-2008, 03:40 PM

tyte s, u gotta have money and patience to do a k series eg. i did a k series swap on a 4 door civic which it came out real good, i would recommend a k into a ek, eg's are too difficult, b series is perfect for eg's and if u willin to spend money on a eg to go fast make it a fully buitl b series. i did that once in a friends eg it ran better b series. k series is too expensive

BiggieBert · 11-05-2008, 04:10 PM

If you can get your hands on a Helm's Manual, it gives you a step by step how-to for your exact car. There are a few places that have this manual online without purchasing but you'll have to search.

Tyte-S · 11-06-2008, 07:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jdmp00ky

tyte s, u gotta have money and patience to do a k series eg. i did a k series swap on a 4 door civic which it came out real good, i would recommend a k into a ek, eg's are too difficult, b series is perfect for eg's and if u willin to spend money on a eg to go fast make it a fully buitl b series. i did that once in a friends eg it ran better b series. k series is too expensive

I plan on yanking the k20 out of my Rsx to put in 4 door, then selling the Rsx shell(or maybe garaging it)...I wouldn't mind either a 92-95 4 door Civic or a 96-00 4 door...but because of circumstances for now, I definately need something 4 door. Since I already have the motor, how much will I be looking at to make this swap happen considering I get a shell for $400-$1000?

jorge12879 · 11-06-2008, 10:07 AM

I have a 93 Del Sol S with the 1.5, 5 Speeds; My questions is I also have a B20A 5 speed can I do the Swap or is it to hard to do this swap please Advise
thank you

D17alltheway · 11-06-2008, 02:28 PM

hey guys im a 7th gen guy just wanted to know if anyone in the nj area are selling their si rims if so pm me. BTW... there was a guy on civiforum who used our d17 longblock to mate his y8 head in his eg..just a suggestion

HondaheadBigNick · 11-07-2008, 04:00 PM

i have a eg and k20z3 and what do i need for the swap? i know i need a new ecu shifter cable wire harness fuel line and rail mount kit intake header full/exhaust any thing else? i have a 99 gsr suspension is that strong enough for the k engine or how much more does the k engine weight than the b series?

Modified by HondaheadBigNick at 2:20 PM 11/8/2008

Modified by HondaheadBigNick at 2:21 PM 11/8/2008

smoney · 11-08-2008, 04:40 PM

I have a 92 civic lx with a 1.5 . I have a B18 out of a integra do you know what i will need to do the swap.( axles,moter mounts, tranny cables, wiring, etc...)http://www.honda-tech.com/zeropost?c...y&id=10266355#
http://www.honda-tech.com/zero...66355#

HondaheadBigNick · 11-08-2008, 08:06 PM

''I have a 92 civic lx with a 1.5 . I have a B18 out of a integra do you know what i will need to do the swap.( axles,moter mounts, tranny cables, wiring, etc...''

yes and no because if the tranny is on the engine than no you dont need 1 but the
d,b,h series are easy now.

HondaheadBigNick · 11-08-2008, 08:14 PM

go k you have the money

smoney · 11-08-2008, 09:17 PM

so do i need any extra parts to do the job ive never done this kind of thing ive rebuilt them but never swaped them

86Stomper96EK · 11-09-2008, 11:56 PM

Why change? You have a nice building platform already!!!

JDM'dinMD · 11-11-2008, 06:38 PM

Not all k20's are 6 speed the si ep3's only have 5 speed and aren't type s and they are turds really compared to a -s but they have pritty good torque I have to say for a no -s motor

jdmp00ky · 11-12-2008, 01:01 PM

the motor mounts for the ek and eg's to go k is really expensive, and so is the wire harness, axles, fuel lines, fuel pump and labor and sometimesu have to make modifications which is a pain in the butt u myte b looking around 3 grand if u got the motor, but u said u got everything in a rsx shoot i would mess an rsx or the rsx is crashed or wat? cuz u can get more money sellin a complete rsx or sellin it by parts my reccomendatons? get urself a great mechanic who have done a k series swap before, u have everything already, he just gonna charge u labor but u myte have to get certain parts get 3 grand just in case is not gonna cost u all 3 grand but just in case u myte need anything do it

HondaheadBigNick · 11-13-2008, 01:06 PM

and yes all k do have 6 speed the only 1s that does not are 5 speed AUTO.

HondaheadBigNick · 11-13-2008, 01:21 PM

LOL 3k on the drop i wish i have the dame k im just sitting on it to put in my car what ever comes 1st some 1 buys it or i get the money to put it in is what im going to do some of the things you need mounts $250-400 ecu the 1 you want hondata $900-1500
wire harness $150-300 suspension if your going to do it right $1000+ i have a 99 gsr suspension on mine and it still needs to b a lil bit stiffer. fule line and rail #? shifter cable $? so ma b u MIGHT can do for 3k but thats a BIG MIGHT...lol but you still going to pay for labor unless you done some k swaps your self
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4 sail k20z3 8 pic inside http://viewmorepics.myspace.co...36874

93 Eg Couper · 11-13-2008, 07:04 PM

who's done a h22 swap into an eg?
i know lots of you have
how was it?
i heard you need to do a few cuts, maybe welds?
and for saying it could cost about the same as a b18c5 after its all said and done is that true?

wanting only to swap an h22 and put pistons and cam in
NA for sure

srbgti · 11-15-2008, 08:30 AM

http://www.honda-tech.com/zerothread/650329

abadkevin · 11-17-2008, 12:03 AM

I was wondering where can you do a swap in the Bay Area? I have a 92 eg.

10-28-2008, 10:36 AM	#1077
insidiousGOLDeg6 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Gilroy, ca, united states Posts: 3	Re: What swaps are available for my Civic? (Ricey McRicerton) how hard is it to swap a k in a hatch

11-05-2008, 03:40 PM	#1080
jdmp00ky Junior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: lawrenceville, ga, usa Posts: 32	Re: del sol b18a1 swap questions. someone please help this noobie! (Tyte-S) tyte s, u gotta have money and patience to do a k series eg. i did a k series swap on a 4 door civic which it came out real good, i would recommend a k into a ek, eg's are too difficult, b series is perfect for eg's and if u willin to spend money on a eg to go fast make it a fully buitl b series. i did that once in a friends eg it ran better b series. k series is too expensive __________________ jdmpooky

11-05-2008, 04:10 PM	#1081
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11-06-2008, 10:07 AM	#1083
jorge12879 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Rio Rico, AZ, USA Posts: 1	Re: What swaps are available for my Civic? (Ricey McRicerton) I have a 93 Del Sol S with the 1.5, 5 Speeds; My questions is I also have a B20A 5 speed can I do the Swap or is it to hard to do this swap please Advise thank you

11-06-2008, 02:28 PM	#1084
D17alltheway Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Maplewood, NJ, USA Posts: 488	Re: What swaps are available for my Civic? (jorge12879) hey guys im a 7th gen guy just wanted to know if anyone in the nj area are selling their si rims if so pm me. BTW... there was a guy on civiforum who used our d17 longblock to mate his y8 head in his eg..just a suggestion

10-29-2008, 02:04 PM	#1079
Docta2002 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: miami, fl, usa Posts: 1	Ok. Some of you may already know I'm doing a d16y8 swap for the same shit.... And I know most of you disagree with me on this choice of spending my money... but anyways.... So the new/rebuilt d16y8 long block is on its way. I started to disassemble the engine bay: Flushed engine oil, coolant, transmission oil. Removed the radiator (the one on the left) but couldn't take out the hoses from the engine, yet. Unplugged everything I could unplug but I still can't take out the wiring harness. According to my instructions it says to unplug the wriring harness on the left side then on the right side but those babies are tricky. Should I just say '[freak] it' to all those tie-wrap things holding the cables, tear'em up and buy new ones once I install everything back on? Or should I just wait till the motor's out? Loosened the intake manifold and detached all hoses that are attached elsewhere (cause I plan on putting the same intake back on). Loosened the exhaust manifold (havent take it out cause the car's still on the floor) Emptied the A/c thing. (those lil 2 blue things 'right there' in the engine bay) Did I have to decompress (take out) the 'whatever is in there'? I think it's freeon or something like that... Basically I did everything I could do by myself with the limited knowledge I have. Now I'm waiting for the engine to arrive so I can tow it to where my engine will be replaced and once there I'll have people with more knowledge than me to assist me in the swap... But I rather do most of the work myself so once there, the install will be fairly quick and less time to install it means less money I gotta pay out. Of you people who have experience doing swaps, specially the same swap (y8), do you guys have any advice for me? Are there things I can still do before I take my car to the shop? I decided to do the swap myself cause it seems pretty simple to take an engine out, take all the shit attached to it off, and intall everything back on a new/rebuilt engine that's the same as the one I'm taking out. For me, even thou I have no experience doing this, it's just like plug-n-play, but just many... maaaany hours of plug-n-play... Does anyone know of a tutorial on engine swaps, my engine in particular? So again, give me any advice you might have in regards to this... Thanks!!!!

11-07-2008, 04:00 PM	#1085
HondaheadBigNick Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: ATLANTA GA Posts: 62	Re: del sol b18a1 swap questions. someone please help this noobie! (jdmp00ky) i have a eg and k20z3 and what do i need for the swap? i know i need a new ecu shifter cable wire harness fuel line and rail mount kit intake header full/exhaust any thing else? i have a 99 gsr suspension is that strong enough for the k engine or how much more does the k engine weight than the b series? Modified by HondaheadBigNick at 2:20 PM 11/8/2008 Modified by HondaheadBigNick at 2:21 PM 11/8/2008

11-08-2008, 04:40 PM	#1086
smoney Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: bristol, nh, usa Posts: 2	Re: What swaps are available for my Civic? (Jimmy) I have a 92 civic lx with a 1.5 . I have a B18 out of a integra do you know what i will need to do the swap.( axles,moter mounts, tranny cables, wiring, etc...)http://www.honda-tech.com/zeropost?c...y&id=10266355# http://www.honda-tech.com/zero...66355#

11-08-2008, 08:06 PM	#1087
HondaheadBigNick Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: ATLANTA GA Posts: 62	Re: What swaps are available for my Civic? (smoney) ''I have a 92 civic lx with a 1.5 . I have a B18 out of a integra do you know what i will need to do the swap.( axles,moter mounts, tranny cables, wiring, etc...'' yes and no because if the tranny is on the engine than no you dont need 1 but the d,b,h series are easy now.

11-08-2008, 08:14 PM	#1088
HondaheadBigNick Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: ATLANTA GA Posts: 62	Re: What swaps are available for my Civic? (Jimmy) go k you have the money

11-08-2008, 09:17 PM	#1089
smoney Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: bristol, nh, usa Posts: 2	Re: What swaps are available for my Civic? (HondaheadBigNick) so do i need any extra parts to do the job ive never done this kind of thing ive rebuilt them but never swaped them

11-09-2008, 11:56 PM	#1090
86Stomper96EK Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Greer, SC, US Posts: 0	Re: What swaps are available for my Civic? (arabtitalator(civic'si)) Why change? You have a nice building platform already!!!

11-11-2008, 06:38 PM	#1091
JDM'dinMD Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: HT, MD, U.S. Posts: 19	Re: What swaps are available for my Civic? (Ricey McRicerton) Not all k20's are 6 speed the si ep3's only have 5 speed and aren't type s and they are turds really compared to a -s but they have pritty good torque I have to say for a no -s motor

11-12-2008, 01:01 PM	#1092
jdmp00ky Junior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: lawrenceville, ga, usa Posts: 32	Re: What swaps are available for my Civic? (jorge12879) the motor mounts for the ek and eg's to go k is really expensive, and so is the wire harness, axles, fuel lines, fuel pump and labor and sometimesu have to make modifications which is a pain in the butt u myte b looking around 3 grand if u got the motor, but u said u got everything in a rsx shoot i would mess an rsx or the rsx is crashed or wat? cuz u can get more money sellin a complete rsx or sellin it by parts my reccomendatons? get urself a great mechanic who have done a k series swap before, u have everything already, he just gonna charge u labor but u myte have to get certain parts get 3 grand just in case is not gonna cost u all 3 grand but just in case u myte need anything do it __________________ jdmpooky

11-13-2008, 01:06 PM	#1093
HondaheadBigNick Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: ATLANTA GA Posts: 62	Re: What swaps are available for my Civic? (JDM'dinMD) and yes all k do have 6 speed the only 1s that does not are 5 speed AUTO.

11-13-2008, 01:21 PM	#1094
HondaheadBigNick Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: ATLANTA GA Posts: 62	Re: What swaps are available for my Civic? (jdmp00ky) LOL 3k on the drop i wish i have the dame k im just sitting on it to put in my car what ever comes 1st some 1 buys it or i get the money to put it in is what im going to do some of the things you need mounts $250-400 ecu the 1 you want hondata $900-1500 wire harness $150-300 suspension if your going to do it right $1000+ i have a 99 gsr suspension on mine and it still needs to b a lil bit stiffer. fule line and rail #? shifter cable $? so ma b u MIGHT can do for 3k but thats a BIG MIGHT...lol but you still going to pay for labor unless you done some k swaps your self --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4 sail k20z3 8 pic inside http://viewmorepics.myspace.co...36874

11-13-2008, 07:04 PM	#1095
93 Eg Couper Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 254	Re: What swaps are available for my Civic? (Ricey McRicerton) who's done a h22 swap into an eg? i know lots of you have how was it? i heard you need to do a few cuts, maybe welds? and for saying it could cost about the same as a b18c5 after its all said and done is that true? wanting only to swap an h22 and put pistons and cam in NA for sure

11-15-2008, 08:30 AM	#1096
srbgti Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: rochester hills, mi, USa Posts: 5	http://www.honda-tech.com/zerothread/650329

11-17-2008, 12:03 AM	#1097
abadkevin Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Bay Area Posts: 21	I was wondering where can you do a swap in the Bay Area? I have a 92 eg.

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