RSX base?

[phatmastaflip]

i just bought an ep3 with a blown motor. i would like to do a quick swap just to get it running.

i found a base rsx motor with an automatic transmission. i want to know if this will be a direct replacement to my ep3 with manual transmission.

other than this forum where are other good retailers for used replacement engines?

[jaeguyoon]

it should be a direct swap. But switch out the intake manifold, tb with the ep3 one.

[phatmastaflip]

so there is no issue with transmission (flywheel, etc..)?

[talonXracer]

You will also need a EP3 ECU, engine harness and a flywheel(get a typeS as most aftermarket clutchs use that pin pattern).

I think you would be further ahead to find a K24A1 and swap that in, alot more torque and a much better daily driver(probably cheaper as well). You will still need a ep3 mani, TB, and engine harness.

[phatmastaflip]

im only swapping out the engine and will retain all of the ep3 stuff. i can just use the ep3's regular harness, ecu, and flywheel right?

k24a1 is definitely plausible... but i would like something more direct if possible

[talonXracer]

im only swapping out the engine and will retain all of the ep3 stuff. i can just use the ep3's regular harness, ecu, and flywheel right?

k24a1 is definitely plausible... but i would like something more direct if possible


That will work fine, just slip the DC5base engine in there with all the EP3 ancillarys and you will be good to go.

[phatmastaflip]

awesome! i really appreciate the help.

[Gilmour]

don't for get to use the EPs flywheel bolts, along with the flywheel. AT flywheel bolts are no good.