A2 swap info and how much......

[turbodreams02]

im debating on either the rev hard turbo kit on the A3 or do the A2 and 6 spd. Are there any qualified shops in florida that can do this and not for an arm and a leg...?

[mrfixit687]

you get what you pay for

[downhil]

the swap, or the turbo install and tune?

[bioevolve]

Any A2 swap info let me know, I can answer most of your Questions. Also, can do the swap for ya and not for an arm and a leg, maybe an eye. :D ;)

[skooba]

Originally posted by bioevolve
Any A2 swap info let me know, I can answer most of your Questions. Also, can do the swap for ya and not for an arm and a leg, maybe an eye. :D ;)

shooting for a ballpark range, how much is an eye worth to ya????? ;)

[turbodreams02]

well how much would the engine alone cost? also im not familiar with swaps and im not sure how much they cost

[bioevolve]

Originally posted by vbp si 03
shooting for a ballpark range, how much is an eye worth to ya????? ;)

I don't know $500-$1000 depending on how fast you want it done.;)

EDIT: that is just LABOR!

[SiRacer03]

Yea, around that price range if you want cheap. The cheapest would be the head swap and ECU but keeping your 5spd.

[turbodreams02]

where are you at in florida and how much would the head and ecu be and the install?

[bioevolve]

Head and ECU probably $300-$500 not including the computer flash at dealership.

EDIT: that is just LABOR!

[turbodreams02]

you said you could do the swap...have you done one before and could i just go hondata instead of the factory rsx ecu. where in florida are you?

[andy]

Not trying to answer for bio here, but I think he's done two
swaps IIRC. Maybe just one...

Anyway, if you're going A2, any reason why you want the RSX 6spd?
Just b/c it would come with it? Just curious (most say on a road/autoX
course, it would be better to keep the 5spd).

A couple guys have finagled (Adam, you bastard! ;)) a complete swap
for as little as under $2K. Others have paid almost that much for
just the head swap. I think Hondata can reflash your ECU for you, but
not if you want the 6pd - that requires the RSX-S ECU. Double check
that by going to hondata.com...

[bioevolve]

Thanks Andy :D

Yes, I done a swap and many other things.

click here for some info (http://www.ephatch.com/forum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=8133)

You can use the A3 ECU reflashed by Hondata for head setup.
5sp tranny can be reused, but many have slower times and mph in the 1/4 with A2 w/ 5sp tranny.
6sp tranny is best for A or A2 setup.
A2 ECU then flash Hondata is what I used to use, now I'm using the JDM ECU (smoother vtech change, no power dip, and no CEL ;) )

Cape Coral/ Fort Myers area.

[anjapower]

can the EP3 harness be used on the RSX-S ECU? Some places say you need the harnesses, but some places don't mention anything about needing the RSX-S harness.

[bioevolve]

I've heard the same thing. I guess beacause of the Pin Out configuration, ground wires at different points to the ECU. I'll have to check my manuals.

[TunerSi]

I have the manuals, the pinouts seem to be very similar. I also wonder if you can run the type-S controller in the EP without a problem.