vtec controller for FD1

[blasdf]

The K20Z3 is the one used in the DC5 Type S. So you get proper VTEC head and lightweight components in the block, plus your usually high RPM intake manifold and exhaust headers. Also, that runs 95 RON minimum instead of the 91 RON that the K20Z2 requires. If you want to change it, do an engine swap. But you'll have to research on your ECU options.

so is the block the same size with the 20z2? could you get someone to modify the engine with the components of the other, or are there too many parts and missing parts on the block for this to happen?

[aaronng]

so is the block the same size with the 20z2? could you get someone to modify the engine with the components of the other, or are there too many parts and missing parts on the block for this to happen?

Costs more to swap components. You're better off replacing the whole engine. Downside is you have to register the new engine with the motor registry.

[blasdf]

why would that be a downside? because of warranty?
i could always do that as my car is a little on the high side of k's so i could use it as a perfect excuse to why i changed the engine.
but what sort of price are we thinking of for a full engine replacement, $10k ? heaps more, less?

[JOhnnyFD]

i know that the guys at Proconcept have got a F2DR K20A Engine from SPOON.



Might give em a buzz about it

[blasdf]

what do you think an engine would be worth? i have no idea about costs etc, but being a spoon fd2r i would imagine it's not too cheap.

[ej20i]

im thinking of doing the conversion for my car

[blasdf]

let us know how you get on and circa costs involved. i would interested in knowing what it costs and what parts are compatible, ie, can the engine and gear box be fitted first, and use same flywheel, clutch etc, or do heaps of parts need to change.
if the cost was getting quite high, it would be better to sell car and import an FD2R I think, although not sure what tax is set over here on cars.

[curtis265]

A K20A engine would be insanely expensive... but imagine having 165 kW NA... i'm drooling

[blasdf]

i owned an 02 DC5R in NZ, so I know what the power is like to drive on this, if it's the same as my old one.

I've had a few fast vtecs before, so having a FD2 is a bit different. But it was between this or an older Accord Euro. Sure they are nice, have capability from k24 engine, but I wanted something a bit newer, and don't like the new Accords or City's but i like Hondas.

But grrrr, 165kw in this civic would really be a lot of fun as I definitely miss reving out to 8000 and having a nice howling sound from the intake in the engine. hence why i was surpised when i felt a power kick at 6000rpm yesterday, oh i will be out again tonight testing it to see if i can make it happen again.
it seems this engine has a mind of it's own, sometimes feels sluggish, sometimes races along.

[aaronng]

why would that be a downside? because of warranty?

No, because you will have to get the engine number registered with your VIN number, and you might or might not need engineering depending on the extent of other mods needed to make the engine run.

[FallenAngel]

im thinking of doing the conversion for my car

I thought u were selling ur car :P

[JOhnnyFD]

the SPOON FD2R K20A can easily rev past 9000rpm and the stock engine is a new upgrade from the older K20A's from integras.

ive got no idea how much its gonna cost in getting this SPOON engine over here.. the proconcept guys have got 2 i think or in the process of getting another one over.

better off getting someone in NZ to import a stock FD2R.. cant believe NZ has got those FD2R beauties ><