1 week and I still can't decide

[JITB]

get the ebay kit, and dont get extreme with it.. and u will be ok. My old car had ebay manifold/ turbo.. and the manifold welds cracked, but it was expected b/c it was stainless steel. but it was reinforced, and hasnt had a problem. And the turbo hasnt leaked a day in its 14lbs life... uget the ebay kit, the rest wouldnt cost u that much you would probrbaly spend most on getting the motor to handle the boost more than anything. i think u shold keep saving for a k swap..and be alot more reliable

[©hris]

.... hold that thought. Talking to some1 about a K20a2 swap right now.

How much do you think it would cost to get the pipes bent to fit right on the ebay kit??? and who could do that without needing to keep the car??

[JITB]

you cando that all yourself. You can use those intercooler piping kits on ebay or u can or u can order custom piping bends. oil lines arent exepnive either. just gonna take alot of time to get it all together, but its truly not that hard. only thing that might make u carless for a few days is getting the exhaust work done..

FT: 93 Mx3 GS turbo
this kit on this car was pretty much all ebay, (bov/turbo/piping/manifold/intercooler) all under 1500$. you work with what u have tho if u have the funds for soemthing better than go for it. and plus u drive a honda...u always have options..

[Mi6o]

good luck with the turbo , sounds like a big headache....

[©hris]

good luck with the turbo , sounds like a big headache....

headache... lol im about to go on a rampage here. I just wish that i held off on the megan coilovers and just ordered a nice kit next week.... o well

it will be a nice setup eventually... i was just really hoping to have either a Kseries or boost before tunerfest

[©hris]

K20A2 IN 6 DAYS BITCHES!!!!!! THANK YOU BLOWN_SS!!!!!

Id kiss you if i could.... no not really lol

[©hris]

... sorry.... just got a little excited. actually im about to go do a little dance around my office lol

[scttydb411]

contact mainstream to drop in the k20 if you're going to get a shop to do it. they were the first in the southeast to drop a k20 in your chassis.

[Mi6o]

awesome dude..i had a friend of mine that got a k20 engine dropped in by mainstream into his 01 civic...they did a good job...it should be fast when u get it all done, i can't wait to see it

[SoLJames95]

yah and he just sold his car too.

[95alty]

Yo chris you got some comp i just built a KA-T that can withstand up to 20psi of boost... shit is going to be sick... hopefully i can get mine done by the time you do... Good Luck on your swap and turbo... Go with the ebay kit and tune it for low boost... then when your money is straight change out the manifold and turbo for like 1k and youll be alright

[Retro]

Buy one and do it yourself.

That went well for casey, lol.

^^^^read the whole thread before posting....did you not see a few posts up where in says he's getting a K20 in 6 days? he's not going boost and more....for now.

[Kyle]

^^^^read the whole thread before posting....did you not see a few posts up where in says he's getting a K20 in 6 days? he's not going boost and more....for now.

Damnit. Deleted.

[Mi6o]

i saw that he was selling it on importatlanta, i gave him few bumps...how much did he get out of it? what he drives now?

[AnthonyF]

good luck man! N/a is great but cant beat the sound of a blow off valve...

[©hris]

good luck man! N/a is great but cant beat the sound of a blow off valve...

guess i'll have to boost the K20 then

[Mi6o]

hey chris, check this out....u r gonna be speechless...

http://www.7thgenhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?t=2166

[AnthonyF]

guess i'll have to boost the K20 then

interesting. i cannot wait u rich ass

[©hris]

lol not rich... just drop every spare penny i have into the car. Im paying for everything in cash that way I own whatever I buy. If something were to ever happen (car gets stolen, totaled, etc..) I won't have any debt to go with it. I don't do anything in terms of going out on the weekends. I have not been to a bar or out to eat in a long time. I spend my weekends working on the car or chillin at a friends house. I pay my bills w/ my salary checks and my car parts w/ my once a mon. commission check.

Trust me If i had a Credit card w/ a $10000 limit on it.... all $10000 woulda been dropped into a Boosted K20a.

[©hris]

hey chris, check this out....u r gonna be speechless...

http://www.7thgenhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?t=2166

i'd rather pay the little extra cash to get a new kit rather than a used one... he has that priced a little high imo. good find though appreciate ya posting that

[changaroo]

siince day one, i told you k20 all along, but noooo you didnt listen to me.

[Kevykev]

Sounds like your budget is tight - give yourself more time to purchase when you're more comfortable.

Murphy's Law applies to most builds- 9/10 you will end up paying more for 'odds and ends' so just make sure you can fully afford it.

[Kevykev]

^ That's exactly why i don't reply to large threads with usable information - by the third page your well formulated info will be copletely usless.


Prime Example!

[Da_unknown]

should be fun chris..

[IndianStig]

k20 FTW, don't drop it in yet! BUILD IT, BOOST IT, DROP IT IN FOR NEXT SEASON! Whats the point it being ready for the END of the season when you can come in with a high caliber car next season instead of just another swapped civic at the END of this one?

[©hris]

well... here is the thing. BlownSS is selling the motor. I still have not seen a VIN or a photo of the motor... something doesnt feel right about that. I have figured out a much more cost effective way to exceed the HP i am looking to be at for alot less money. and If i destroy my motor i can get a new one for $600.

So Edlee and I have priced out a Custom turbo kit using a T25 from a 300z. i can get everything i need for less than $1000. leaving me room to get new tires, EVO2 Exhaust, and some other goodies. Once the Turbo kit is on I will just finish getting the car ready for Tunerfest and Nopi. (paint, dents, dings, etc..)

We are installing the kit next weekend.

After Nopi I will then park the car for alittle while and drive my DD. Right after nopi I will then upgrade to a GT28R Disco Potato Turbo and P&P head w/ Custom I/M and should be looking at 250whp w/ a turbo that spools around 2000rpms.... Singlecam turbo ftw!!!

Thats the plan... final answer lol

[blacknightteg]

damn....you went from your car not really havin shit to nice as fuck. lol.

[japan4racing]

t25...booooooo

[Mi6o]

good choice...t25 has a quick spool and will give u enough power..i want one too now....peace

[Da_unknown]

hell just do da dam thing then

[©hris]

T25 im getting for $50 from a friend. has a little shaft play. I just need it boosted for the time being. I'll run the T25 for a month and then upgrade the Turbo, EMS, build the bottom end, P&P Head, Custom I/M, 75mm Throttle Body, 3in Exhaust, =Length Custom Tubular Exhaust manifold, etc...

This is what im getting on Wednesday....

- Dezod.com Force Fed Concepts D17 Intercooler Pipe Kit w/ Intercooler (Flanged for TiAL BOV which I will be replacing w/ HKS) = $618
- HKS BOV Flange = FREE
- HKS BOV (Whichever is the Loudest BOV there is lol)
- Custom Downpipe = $100-200
- Iridium Plugs - $30
- 330cc Injectors
- Oil Lines - $100-200
- HKS Manifold - $50
- (2) GT25 Turbos (1 w/ little shaft play $50, 1 almost new no shaft play $150)
- Couplers, fittings, etc...

OPTIONALS -
- HKS Boost Controller
- Boost Gauge
- A/F Gauge
- Turbo Timer
- Nitto Neo Gen Tires 215/40/17 - REAL Soon
- AEM Powerslotted Rotors - Soon



----- Off Season -----
- GT28rs Disco Potato Turbo
- Greddy E-Manage Ultimate
- Walbro 255 Fuel Pump
- Exedy Stage 2 Clutch w/ 8 lbs Flywheel
- Crower Rods
- Wiseco Piston Kit-Civic 01-05 SOHC D17 (75mm Bore/8.8:1 Compression ratio)
- ARP Head Studs
- Force Fed Concepts Port-N-Polished Head-Civic 01-05 D17 (Forced Induction Purposes Only; 44whp & 69wtq gain @ 5 PSI)
- Crower Valve Train Upgrade-Civic 01-05 EX (Used with stages 2 & 3 Crower Cams)
- Crower Stage 2 Turbo Camshaft
- B&M Short Shifter


------Body/Suspension/Chassis------
- CF Hood
- CF Trunk
- Skunk2 LCAs
- Progress Front/Rear Sway Bar
- DC Carbon Steel Strut Tower Bars
- Retrofit HIDs
- Grillcraft Upper Grill


----- Interior -----
- JDM ITR Steering Wheel
- Sparco C/F Pedals
- Leather BRIDE PRO Seats w/ Harness/Harness bar
- Custom Carputer w/ 8in Touch Screen LCD
- Rear seat delete



...... sometime between now and next season hopefully all that shit will be done.

Somewhere in that list of shit will be a 99 Civic EK hatch that i will build and D/D.

[Da_unknown]

sweet...i like

[mocha latte cupcake]

hey man if you need a wahlbro i'll sell ya mine cheap check your PMs

[Black4DrEK]

Just do it.

[Julio]

The best advice was the one KevyKev told you.......

What a waste...

[blacknightteg]

chris how the fuck are you getting all this money....i mean i know you still live with your parents and everything but god damn! how'd you go from not being able to put shit on your car to completely redoing it

[JITB]

thats all yours

F/S 07 K20Z3 SWAP

[Bruce Leroy]

thats all yours

F/S 07 K20Z3 SWAP

BUY IT!!!!!!


this is what could happen when you use the crap tsi fuel system.
http://honda-tech.com/zerothread/2069496

[JITB]

BUY IT!!!!!!


this is what could happen when you use the crap tsi fuel system.
http://honda-tech.com/zerothread/2069496

i dont know man that looks like that is a tuning issue, or him footing the car, or maybe buying the wrong plugs (too hot).