K20 in a EF9

[tsumo]

Hi guys,

I currently have a genuine EF9 and plan to work it from the ground up. My plan was originally to go for the easy route of a B18C however with K20 swap becoming so popular with the eg's and ek's I am willing to give a K20 a shot in my EF9.

I understand that the work/cost involved is much more than the B18C.

I was wondering if anyone out there has tried the K swap into a EF8/9? If anyone knows of a Melbourne garage that has done this before that would great as I would like to give the work to someone that has done it before.

Thanks guys and look forward to any replies

[dougie_504]

Only seen one K20 EF8 which was up in Sydney. In Melb I've seen a K20 ED9 but it's been a long and arduous/costly process which isn't finished yet but will probably be the bees knees when it's done.

So yeah, very doable if you have the coin (probably at least $15-20,000) but I haven't seen any in Melbourne as of yet.

[henrygiang]

Looking at atleast $15k minimum for a shop to do it. Better start saving those pennies!

[tsumo]

Thanks guys, I have a budget of 12k so it looks like a worked B18C then. cheers for the info.

[dougie_504]

Dont bother bro. Waste of money.

You have an EF9. Put the b16a head on a b20 block. More peak power, superior torque, less money spent on sourcing parts by avoiding the new b18c.

[Cartoon]

K24 is a lot cheaper than a k20

[stndrd]

With $12k I would just turbo the b16 with a twin scroll turbo. You will have good torque everywhere in the rev range and mind blowing top end.

[tiksie]

With $12k I would just turbo the b16 with a twin scroll turbo. You will have good torque everywhere in the rev range and mind blowing top end.

!!!!!!!!!!!

[Benson]

K-swap are fair superior than any built B-series

[fatboyz39]

140-150kw B series will suit it nicely.

K20a isnt much more dearer then k24.

[Cartoon]

140-150kw B series will suit it nicely.

K20a isnt much more dearer then k24.

Wouldn't that come down to what gear box you run? I k24 and euro box has to be a few k cheaper than a k20 and type r box

[fatboyz39]

Few K? well not really esp with the K20a has a LSD box, different ratios + wiring harness + ECU + midshaft + sensors + etc etc list goes on and on!

Yes k24 has more potential to make power...... stock for stock ... k20a still come out ontop.