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Old Sep 28, 2006 | 11:13 AM
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hey whats up yall..i just baught a 2002 Honda civic EX coupe manual...and i want to do an engine swap but i dont kbnow what engine to go with...i was told go to with the RSX type-s motor...but then again i was told to go with the s2000 motor...i know the s2000 has like 20 more hp than the type s...but if it has too much power i dont just wanna have to peel out for like 5 seconds everytime i take off...and then again the engine could be heavier than my stock engine..which i think is worth it if im gonna get a 240 HP engine...soo any suggestions plz?...any help i would appreciate...thanks!
 
Old Sep 28, 2006 | 11:16 AM
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k20
 
Old Sep 28, 2006 | 12:52 PM
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Get out your check book.
 
Old Sep 28, 2006 | 02:26 PM
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K20 fo sho, only $10,000 swapped...have fun
 
Old Sep 28, 2006 | 03:54 PM
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i wouldnt go with the k20 my friend did a k20 swap and put 10 grand into it and he is having bad trouble now. go with h22 N/A or gsr turbo.
 
Old Sep 28, 2006 | 03:57 PM
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^^ good luck putting either of those in a 2002
 
Old Sep 28, 2006 | 04:00 PM
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cant anyone be proud of the engine they were given anymore? jeez
 
Old Sep 28, 2006 | 04:15 PM
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not when its a d17





just kidding man
 
Old Sep 28, 2006 | 06:30 PM
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An s2k motor!? Lol. Thats a $20,000 swap easily
 
Old Sep 28, 2006 | 07:30 PM
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There's nothing wrong with a D17. Its a decent engine if well kept... better spend your money on a turbo, then when you're ready go for the swap. Swaps are time consuming and expensive.
 



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