Damaged L15A Engine (sorry not 56k friendly)

[Tony]

Here's some photo of my dead L15A :( R.I.P.

http://www.snc.com.au/jazz/jazz_engine1.jpg

http://www.snc.com.au/jazz/jazz_engine2.jpg

http://www.snc.com.au/jazz/jazz_engine3.jpg

http://www.snc.com.au/jazz/jazz_engine4.jpg

http://www.snc.com.au/jazz/jazz_engine5.jpg

http://www.snc.com.au/jazz/jazz_engine6.jpg

and some photos of my new project, K24/K20 frankenstein motor :p K24 is the one on the left hand side

http://www.snc.com.au/jazz/K24_1.jpg

http://www.snc.com.au/jazz/K24_2.jpg

http://www.snc.com.au/jazz/K24_3.jpg

http://www.snc.com.au/jazz/K20_1.jpg

[SiReal]

hahha...whoa man..thats overwhelming! 2 hits in one go. a stuffed up new looking engine, and a K20 going into a jazz

[strepto]

Wow! What happened? The first thing I can think of when I see that is hydrolock, or a valve dropping into the cylinder. Of course, many other things may have cause that. Is this your engine, or will you be getting a new one? If so, would you be interested in selling me your head? Ive heard rumors of people swapping the VTEC head. Also, it would be REALLY kickass if you could strip the engine down and take a bunch of pictures of it. That way we could learn a great deal from it :)

[cameltree]

dont forget to keep us upto date as you go aloing with the project.

[Tony]

Yes, that's my car.. I'm going to strip the engine tomorrow to find out exactly what happened.. Basically the connecting rod broke into pieces and made 2 big holes on the lower block.

[strepto]

Make sure you take LOTS of pics! :) A broken valve could cause that. If the rod actually snapped, its because something stopped the piston from reaching TDC.

[devil]

whoa....big hole. keep us up to date with the K20A engine transplant. by the way, did u check out in Hot4's mag a few months back, they featured a malaysian jazz with DC5 type R engine, 6spd gearbox, brembo brakes, dashboard and steering? that was wicked...jus like a DC5R in a jazz package :D :thumbsup:

[Tony]

Make sure you take LOTS of pics! :) A broken valve could cause that. If the rod actually snapped, its because something stopped the piston from reaching TDC.

I'm pretty sure the valvetrain is ok because the engine died when it was doing 3000rpm, no mis-shift, no over-rev.. anyway, I will be able to find out more when i strip the motor tomorrow.

[FB008]

that was one nasty hole in the engine... oh well that k20/24 is looking like i migthy beast :D can't wait to see the project go underway tony! hope it all goes well :)

[strepto]

Sure would like that head... :) Parting out, are we?

[Zimp13]

water water water.....

[Dreams]

k20 engine?? wow.

[Jus-10]

No way that is water....

Can't wait to see the upgrade...that should be insane!

[Zimp13]

water water water..... heheheheh

[asiansquad]

how much was the k20 engine?

[MRFIT]

K20A.............. nice!!!

come on Tony, u gotta do a full write up for the K20A upgrade.....!!! :D

[spoon fit]

big hole O

[asiansquad]

K20A.............. nice!!!

come on Tony, u gotta do a full write up for the K20A upgrade.....!!! :D

yeah and prices tooo

[TypeG]

u cant compare with his price anyway as he got some backup
roughly parts alone cost like 10k

[Tony]

Sorry to disappoint everyone, the K24/K20 engine is not going into the Jazz.

the K20A2 costs around $3000 - $4000 depends on condition, K24A is about half the price, that does not include gearbox, manifolds, throttle body, fuel rail, injectors, loom. the price is only for the longblock.

I've done alot of research about putting K20A into the Jazz in the last 2 months, but at the end I've decided to buy a new L15A engine and use the K20A and K24A for another project. The main reason is because there's not enough room for A/C after the swap :( Also, this swap is very pricy, expect to spend $15000+

For those who are interested in doing this swap, you don't need to cut the firewall to put a K20A engine into the engine bay, but only if you are using a re-fabricated aftermarket Accuro Euro header. You will need custom mounts and custom axles, however if you are doing a DC5 brake swap, you can use the stock DC5 axles(depends on the mount position too). Jazz dash will work with the DC5 ECU, but expect to spend alot of time in wiring.

[Tony]

Also, K20A in Jazz can clear the hood, need to cut a bit of webbing under the hood though.. no need to buy expensive Mugen bonnet..

[Tony]

Sure would like that head... :) Parting out, are we?

Are you located in Norway? It would be very expensive to post a cylinder head overseas.

[spoon fit]

I've decided to buy a new L15A engine and use the K20A and K24A for another project. The main reason is because there's not enough room for A/C after the swap :( Also, this swap is very pricy, expect to spend $15000+




so after u sell ur one and get the new jazz?

[Tony]

so after u sell ur one and get the new jazz?

It's going to be either an EK or DC chassis, still deciding.. depends on what car is available really..

[TypeG]

still a beast
lol
time to kick EGK20A a$$
lol

[strepto]

Are you located in Norway? It would be very expensive to post a cylinder head overseas.

Nah, its not that bad. The head isnt really that big or heavy. Like 15 to 20 kilos? Nevertheless, we cant get those heads over here, so if it can be used on top of the L14A block, its worth it :)

[panda]

It's going to be either an EK or DC chassis, still deciding.. depends on what car is available really..

go ek you wont regret it, best handling chasis for that price range plus k20 will be unstoppable :p

btw how the L15 screw up? did it just die during driving, no accident? :confused:

[spoon fit]

still a beast
lol
time to kick EGK20A a$$
lol

i think danny will kick ur a$$ (haha...ot)

[Zimp13]

y me??? dun get me involved.... my car cant even outrun xr6... hahahah

[spoon fit]

y me??? dun get me involved.... my car cant even outrun xr6... hahahah

wing mate :D

[Zimp13]

wing mate :D

he is gonna come to my place on monday.. hehehe

[spoon fit]

he is gonna come to my place on monday.. hehehe


tomolo?

[Zimp13]

tomolo?

yes man... of cos 2molo.....

[spoon fit]

yes man... of cos 2molo.....

then what u guys doing after?

[Zimp13]

then what u guys doing after?

nothing man... just hi and bye.... hehehe........... Y??? wanna make me more sushi sushi-man????? heheheh

[ahcash]

PLEASE USE PM .... before someone make a big sting. :thumbsup:

[ACTI0NMAN-1]

place a pillow on the top of that L15A and you will have the coolest bar stool ever!

[air23box]

too bad to hear you are you putting the k20a in the fit......sounds hot though.....

[krasyvy]

damn wish those pics worked still!!!