In Progress: DC2 Type-R w/ Turbo K20 swap

blueboost · #1 10-23-2005, 12:22 PM

Since hearing there was a whole 1:25 K20 engine available, I've been itching to swap one. The plans on this project are to take a revell DC2 type-R, and swap in the Revell super street RSX K20 drivetrain, and turbocharge it.

Here are the kits needed for this build

the beginning-

The goal is to put this-

into this-

Wish it could be a SR20DET going into a curbside S14. Maybe one day.

If you see the thread bump to the top, check for the updates if your interested.

mugenhb · #2 10-23-2005, 01:38 PM

looks like a cool project I've been wanting to do this swap into a civic EG6

SupaMan89T · #3 10-23-2005, 01:49 PM

i have a friend davon with a turbo rsx if you need detail pics lemmie know and ill try to get in touch with him and take some!

675datsun · #4 10-23-2005, 02:57 PM

Alright it's about time! You'll be the first here?

I never understood why one would take a Type-R(B-series) engine out and replace it with a K20R...but here's a pic of one at a local show:
http://community.webshots.com/photo/...58299654pJRsWj

Look forward to the progress!

nitro8king · #5 10-23-2005, 05:22 PM

i had a kit like that but i change eveything

willimo · #6 10-23-2005, 05:31 PM

Great! This will be a blast to watch. I also wanted to swap it, probably into an EG but I might do better to stick with another Revell kit for scale's sake. I can't wait to see what you do here.

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Originally Posted by 675datsun

I never understood why one would take a Type-R(B-series) engine out and replace it with a K20R.

K is the new B. There are a lot of funny things about the K20's, but they're growing a pretty strong following and show as much potential as the Bs did but with even more to start with. Trick things like i-Vtec and the fact that the intake is in the front and the exhaust in the back make it an obvious move forward from the B series, and they're not much bigger of heavier. Plus, they react better to the popular turbocharging.

blueboost · #7 10-23-2005, 05:33 PM

Supaman- I think I have pretty good reference material to work with, but if he has anything already up and hosted i'd love to see it. thanks man.

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Originally Posted by 675datsun

I never understood why one would take a Type-R(B-series) engine out and replace it with a K20R

well, you just keep your hands covering that can of worms you opened.

I haven't seen a white US market front with the swap in person, pics (until just now), or done as a model on the board, in any color. Thanks for the inspiration 675datsun.

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675datsun · #8 10-23-2005, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by blueboost

Supaman- I think I have pretty good reference material to work with, but if he has anything already up and hosted i'd love to see it. thanks man.

well, you just keep your hands covering that can of worms you opened.

I haven't seen a white US market front with the swap in person, pics (until just now), or done as a model on the board, in any color. Thanks for the inspiration 675datsun.

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Hey I knew you'd appreciate that! I think the K-series engines are the bomb but what I didn't get is why this particular person would take a REAL ITR and swap out the original engine(no slouch) for a K20, isn't that sacrilige amongst the Honda crowd?. A K20 in a stock EG or something else would make sense...end rant!

rx7king · #9 10-24-2005, 11:56 AM

sweet project, looking forward to seeing how it will turn out

AstroRide44 · #10 10-24-2005, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by willimo

Plus, they react better to the popular turbocharging.

I think you are wrong on this one. They have 11.5:1 compression ratio which is not turbo friendly at all. you would be better off spraying that motor then using a turbo on stock internals.

rsxse240 · #11 10-24-2005, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by blueboost

Wish it could be a SR20DET going into a curbside S14. Maybe one day.

I am still working on that, sorry for the delays, but that's life...sorry that's death..in the family

this teggie is gonn a be sweet though. I wish I were into hondas a bit more, but I like my nissans.

ImolaEK · #12 10-24-2005, 03:34 PM

Awesome

Very nice. I'm still putting pieces together to build my k20 Civic Hatchback (EK). It would be awesome to see how yours turns out

Mine will be done NA though with a little twist

Keep up the awesomenesss.

chyknees · #13 10-24-2005, 06:28 PM

nice job so far! i'm working on my k20 ek coupe stilll....just need paint

eph2 · #14 10-25-2005, 10:03 AM

This project is gonna be cool. Nice Start!

blueboost · #15 10-31-2005, 11:18 AM

The KA swap would not fit with the stock fan and radiator from the DC2. You can sand the fans down a good bit and still retain detail. Here is a shot showing the sanded down fans, next to the engine. In this shot, the interior is still wet with a coat of flat black.

Let her dry and voila, here's a shot from the test fit. Engine isn't mounted so it looks cocked in the bay, but she fits!

First problem is making the RSX's valve cover look more like the Type-R.

I sanded and scored lines with an xacto and dental tools to change the shape

Then I began the paint detail

I need to thin some black paint and get it between the plug cover and valve cover (between the silver and red parts) using capillary action. I got really tired at the stage you see it at, and stopped for the night. There is plenty more to do, as it needs plenty of touching up. I think it is shaping up ok so far though.

Also, I will be using the beautiful RSX-S seats instead of the crap that comes with the type-r. I snapped a quick pic for you to show the difference.

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