More S Swap Questions

[next2_0]

Hey guys. Just recently picked up an 89 S-high miles with ZERO rust: the body is immaculate. The head, however, is pretty well shot and needs to be replaced should I stay with this motor. I would like some advice on what my options are in terms of replacing:

a) the head only, and
b) the entire motor.
My thought is this: a replacement head costs about $3-400, a JDM motor and head about $600, and repairing this head is close to $300.

The way I see it is I have 3 options: replace the head, replace the entire gig with a jdm motor, or drop an Si or stronger motor in. I'm not interetsted in dumping 4 or 5 grand in this. What I would like in the end is a strong, reliable motor. Not too concerened with a 12 seconds 1/4 mile-yet. I'd like to use this as an introduction and maybe next year consider doing something more performance-oriented.

Thanks in advance.

[dbiggss]

what engine do you have? is it the B20A3(carb) or a B20A5(FI) if i remember correctly the S model is the SOHC 12V Carb engine(B20A3). It might be too much of a bitch for you to switch to fuel injection but if not drop a JDM B20A in and you wont be dissapointed. I just had one put in my car a week ago and it is sweet. and i went from the B21A1 to the B20A.

Just my advice from what ive experienced:bandit:

[next2_0]

Hey-thanks for your response. I have the B20A3 (SOHC). The car as it sits is completely stock and-although it would be nice-I don't have the time or ability to build this up to 200+ hp. When I saw the $70 price difference between the A3 and A5, it got me thinking...If/when I do the swap, what other peripherals should I count on replacing (i.e., ECU, fuel lines/pump, can I use my tranny or should I count on replacing that as well?). I see a lot of references on doing this swap, but I have yet to find any real specific information.

Thanks.

[dbiggss]

Im not too sure on how involved it would be for your car to swap over to the DOHC FI engine. the swap was a direct replacement for my old engine. I had to do it because a rod was knocking. if you call an engine distributor they might be able to help you out. I got my engine from rising sun engine http://risingsunengines.com/ they charged me 795$ for a JDM B20A and like 115$ for shipping to Florida. Ive heard people getting better prices, but I researched this company a little and they seemed to be on the up and up. Anyways, they were pretty knowledgeable about the particular engine and swap when I called them so i recommend you give them a shout and see if they can help you.

Peace:smoka: