The Kswap Thread

[CIV-18C]

Spark Plugs

Can everyone confirm what brand, type, and part number everyone is using in their K ?
Mainly K20A Type R

Just did a search and different results everywhere
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[Killa From Manila]

How bad is it without?

Economy and performance wise?

On K Swaps, can you just use the OEM O2 Sensor or do you have to use a different one?

i dont think economy and performance would be too bad if you spent a long time fine tuning part throttle conditions, but if u just removed the o2 sensor it would run crap.

for kswaps with kpro use an 02-04 primary sensor (because kpro uses 02-04 ecu).
i just bought a denso replacement 02-04 rsx type s o2 sensor 234-9005 this is the sensor used for all kswaps with kpro. alot cheaper than oem by a couple hundred

[CIV-18C]

i dont think economy and performance would be too bad if you spent a long time fine tuning part throttle conditions, but if u just removed the o2 sensor it would run crap.

for kswaps with kpro use an 02-04 primary sensor (because kpro uses 02-04 ecu).
i just bought a denso replacement 02-04 rsx type s o2 sensor 234-9005 this is the sensor used for all kswaps with kpro. alot cheaper than oem by a couple hundred

Thanks for that info.
Could you tell me where you got your sensor from?
Also, still wanting to confirm spark plug part numbers.
Any ideas?

[MEN15S]

Came across this dont know if its been posted in here yet but i looks like its everything you need just add motor gearbox and a car

http://www.ebay.com/itm/K-Tuned-Leve...4b8da6&vxp=mtr

can anyone see anything else you would need looks like a pretty good kit

If this is what I think doing a K20 into my brother DC2 next to nothing with reselling his old B18 and box to get some money back

[Vvvtec]

Came across this dont know if its been posted in here yet but i looks like its everything you need just add motor gearbox and a car

http://www.ebay.com/itm/K-Tuned-Leve...4b8da6&vxp=mtr

can anyone see anything else you would need looks like a pretty good kit

If this is what I think doing a K20 into my brother DC2 next to nothing with reselling his old B18 and box to get some money back

These kits are really good value, and they save alot of headaches.

However, they sort of rely on you having a full swap already, ie motor with harness, gearbox etc.

If your piecing bits together youre going to have to source alot of little bits and pieces like sensors etc.

[Vvvtec]

Guys, need your help/opinions.

Changing to a 50deg VTC in my K24, need advice on getting the crank pulley off. What do you guys recommend.

[newpaddy3]

Guys, need your help/opinions.

Changing to a 50deg VTC in my K24, need advice on getting the crank pulley off. What do you guys recommend.

Brute force. notsrs


http://www.k20a.org/forum/showthread.php?t=87911

[stocky]

Guys, need your help/opinions.

Changing to a 50deg VTC in my K24, need advice on getting the crank pulley off. What do you guys recommend.

You dont need to take the crank pulley off. Just undo the black chain tensioner cover, lock the tensioner and then proceed with taking off the cam and gear. You will need to keep tension on the chain though to stop it from moving.

[mocchi]

i think he wants to change timing chain too.

[Vvvtec]

Yes sorry, I'm putting on a fresh timing chain and K20 oil pump

[mnc]

Crazy rattle gun with enough torque to break your wrist.

That should do it.

[Vvvtec]

140kw with oem parts is pretty nice in lightweight chassis.
i just hope price in parts would go down

just to contribute:
Swapping Cams - Timing chain - K24
on the k24 you line up the dots on the cam gears between the two colored marks on the chain
on the k20 you line up the dots on the cam gears right on the colored marks on the chain

k20 chain has a total of 3 marks
k24 chain has a total of 5 marks

DO NOT LINE THE TIMING CHAIN DOTS ON ONE LINK...line the dots in between LINKS...this is for the k24 block only

1. Set the crankshaft to top dead center (TDC). Align the TDC mark (A) on the crankshaft sprocket with the pointer (B) on the engine block.


2. Set the camshafts to TDC. The punch mark (A) on the variable valve timing control (VTC) actuator and the punch mark (B) on the exhaust camshaft sprocket should be at the top. Align the TDC marks (C) on the VTC actuator and exhaust camshaft sprocket.


3. Install the cam chain on the crankshaft sprocket with the colored piece (A) aligned with the punch mark (B) on the crankshaft sprocket.


4. Install the cam chain on the VTC actuator and the exhaust camshaft sprocket with the punch marks (A) aligned with the center of the two colored pieces (B).

Quoted because this is awesome.