Question about 91 LX engine swap

[Tabris]

Have been thinking for a while of doing an engine swap in my LX sedan. Unable to give up my 4 doors (I'm lazy and don't like getting out when people get in) will a B16A1 engine fit into the engine bay with little/no problems? Also, I'm really attached to my power steering (call me wuss), can I keep it?

Also, would it make *that* much of a difference? I'm really looking for quicker acceleration, not necesarily top speed. The stock engine pulls me around fast enough, unless its more than me in the car :silly2:

Any help would be appreciated.


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Tabris

[GTA]

it'll take the same amount of work in a Hatch, 4 door, or crx. Doesnt matter...they all have the same size engine bay. from what i remember if you want to keep PS you have to get/use the b16 PS bracket...i think...or was that AC....hmm anybody else know?

[91civicDXdude]

Also, would it make *that* much of a difference? I'm really looking for quicker acceleration, not necesarily top speed. The stock engine pulls me around fast enough, unless its more than me in the car

oh you will notice a huge difference. you're going to gain about 70 horsepower. thats almost double the d15b2's horsepower. 92 vs. 160

plus, once you hear that DOHC VTEC kick in, you will have a smile on your face that wont go away. you will be very happy with a B16

[QuickSilverEF9]

Get a b18a/b you will get off the line alot quicker because of the amount of torque in the engine. I want to get a k20a (RSX type S engine) and put that in my car . It won't happen but that would be hella sweet. The K20A has been going for less than the H22a, b18c, b18c5, and the b16b.......... It is possible to swap it in you just need to find some1 to weld the motor mounts.

[Fishcat37]

Originally posted by QuickSilverEF9
Get a b18a/b you will get off the line alot quicker because of the amount of torque in the engine. I want to get a k20a (RSX type S engine) and put that in my car . It won't happen but that would be hella sweet. The K20A has been going for less than the H22a, b18c, b18c5, and the b16b.......... It is possible to swap it in you just need to find some1 to weld the motor mounts.

The USDM K20A is the base model RSX motor (160hp). The USDM K20C is the RSX Type-S motor (200hp)Here is an excellent article that talks about this very thing. If you were too lazy to click on the link and read everything, here is a quote from it:
"2002 ACURA RSX TYPE S
Estimated Price : TBA: Approx. $20,000-$25,000

Engine
Engine Code : K20C

Type : In-line four
aluminum block and head

Valvetrain : DOHC, four valves per cylinder, per cylinder, i-VTEC variable valve timing

Displacement : 1998cc

Bore & Stroke : 86.0mm x 86.0mm

Compression Ratio : 11.0:1

Horsepower : 200 hp @ 7400 rpm

Torque : 142 lb-ft @ 6000 rpm

Redline : 7900 rpm

2002 ACURA RSX
Estimated Price : TBA: Approx. $20,000-$25,000

Engine
Engine Code : K20A

Type : In-line four
aluminum block and head

Valvetrain : DOHC, four valves per cylinder, per cylinder, i-VTEC variable valve timing

Displacement : 1998cc

Bore & Stroke : 86.0mm x 86.0mm

Compression Ratio : 9.8:1

Horsepower : 160 hp @ 6500 rpm

Torque : 141 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm

Redline : 6800 rpm"

You can't argue with these specs. As far as JDM K series motors, goes- the K20A can be found 2 different cars. The first gen JDM K20A was found in the Honda Stream (the first car to have an i-VTEC motor). Here's the link to the Honda Stream article...the server hasn't been working lately, so if it doesn't work, try back later The other place that the JDM K20A is used is in the 2002+ JDM Honda Integra Type R. It has 220hp, and jdmhondaparts.com sells them.

Just thought I'd clear up the K series engine codes.......feel free to argue about this one....it's been done repeatedly in the past

[QuickSilverEF9]

Hehehe you bastard Yeah I know it is a JDM motor I just said the wrong things. I was looking at them on ebay last night and they are going for around $2k . The GSR and b16b have gone for anywhere between $2.5k and $4k. Why have a B-series when you can have a K series ?

[Fishcat37]

LMFAO :hehehe: Damn dude, $2k That's soooo fucken cheap for ANY K series motor. Fucken jdmhondaparts wants $8500 for the JDM K20A 02+ Honda Integra Type R motor (pic 2 posts above) Gotta love ebay