ep3 engine too damaged for sears mechanics to fix help?

[deech22]

ok guys so i was racing over the weekend and i missed a gear as i was downshifting and over reved..... my sparkplugs were damaged so bad my car barely ran. seems to have lost a cylinder.... what do you think i should do? :(

[urthworm]

k24 the shit out yo car!

[jimmyjames]

I agree that a swap may be your best option at this point. Overreving may have spun a bearing. Damage to spark plugs doesn't happen unless there's serious problems. putting in a k24a1 from a crv would be a cheap way to replace the engine and get more torque. Part out the a3 and you will likely get to recoup some of the money.

[Silvercard]

One word, Swap! I have been trying to find a k20a3 replacement for mine but it seems that its not worth it. Awaits the k20a3 to give up so I can swap to one of them k24.

[BeaterEP]

I'm in the same boat as the rest; waiting for the A3 to grenade so I am "forced" to drop in a K24 :mbiggrin:
K24A1 is your best bet. Most cost-effective, friendly to later mods, instant power/torque increase. Go for it!

[Ba82Ep3]

Dont feel bad. Most Honda dealerships arent even capable of fixing your engine. They just take yours as a core engine and install a rebuilt one from the factory. Few dealerships actually allow their techs to crack open engines anymore.

[j0000stin]

whats your zip code? i'll help you find a motor!

[deech22]

i am in the 19454. but my buds who i do autocross with took her apart compleetly and were taking anything damaged out. so far its been 5 valves 2 cracked sparkplugs 4 coils. im now just waiting for the parts to get here now.

[j0000stin]

found a k24a2 for 1200 with 76k call (888) 396-2199

hoenstly for the money your going to spend your better off doing a swap.

unfortunately for you, your prices out there, from what i've found for a new k20a3 is the same as a k24a2

if you were out here in ca i could find you a k24a1 for 450 easy

[BeaterEP]

found a k24a2 for 1200 with 76k call (888) 396-2199

hoenstly for the money your going to spend your better off doing a swap.

unfortunately for you, your prices out there, from what i've found for a new k20a3 is the same as a k24a2

if you were out here in ca i could find you a k24a1 for 450 easy

Can you find ME a K24A1 for $450? :mwink:

[Nitrofaint]

Can you find ME a K24A1 for $450? :mwink:

I'm with him.

Hook a brotha up!

[RJEP]

Like he said if you guys were in the area....I'm looking to swap in a A1... Blew my A3 2 days ago....doin a search to what I need to get the swap done, what I can still use from the EP, etc. Hopefully I can get her up and running in e next couple weeks...


I'm with him.

Hook a brotha up!

[junevtec]

yooo dude i needz a k24a1 for $450 ALSO PM ME REAL RAP LOL

[Kis4KEN]

Can you find ME a K24A1 for $450? :mwink:


I'm with him.

Hook a brotha up!


Like he said if you guys were in the area....I'm looking to swap in a A1... Blew my A3 2 days ago....doin a search to what I need to get the swap done, what I can still use from the EP, etc. Hopefully I can get her up and running in e next couple weeks...


yooo dude i needz a k24a1 for $450 ALSO PM ME REAL RAP LOL

You guys should meet him up in Norcal.

[hkrayingboyz]

found a k24a2 for 1200 with 76k call (888) 396-2199

hoenstly for the money your going to spend your better off doing a swap.

unfortunately for you, your prices out there, from what i've found for a new k20a3 is the same as a k24a2

if you were out here in ca i could find you a k24a1 for 450 easy

Justin, find me a k20a2 or k24a2. Im going to swap my engine once i find a right price. Hook me up okay? You got my number

[sLiCk]

What is with people popping their motors lately.

[jgn6848]

What is with people popping their motors lately.

k20a3 don't do well after 100k miles ... unless you drive like an old lady

I remember losing mine at 110k after the chain tensioner failed and caused bent valves

[BeaterEP]

cough*BULLSHIT*cough

I'm running up on 218,000 miles on my original A3, have NEVER driven like an old lady, and that motor is still pulling strong.
Just added an ITR header to the mix in place of the Type S exhaust I was running, and will be reflashing shortly.

No reason a properly maintained K20A3 should be unreliable past 100k; that's just nonsense.

[Silvercard]

Approaching 138k and is still holding very strong. Transmission is giving in a bit but still beating the shit out of my engine wot, rev limiter at times, hard acceleration. All I do is run the usual premium gas, change the oil 3k with rp, and clean cai filter once in a while.

[BeaterEP]

Probably need a clutch pretty soon. I was able to run my OEM up to about 150k, even though I romper on it a lot. LOL when I finally pulled it though, that thing was another hard shift away from just letting go :D

[apexracing]

202k original clutch :) will be replacing it over the winter.

[BeaterEP]

202k original clutch :) will be replacing it over the winter.

:meek::meek::meek::meek::meek::meek:
HOLY CRAP!!!

That's crazy man!

Until yesterday, looked like I was going to hit 218k with my original alternator.
lulz, nope!