I'm looking to get rid of my a3 and go with the a2... how hard of a swap is it? what all would i need to do the swap?
where in bama are you?
From what I understand the swap is pretty much straightforward, but people that have done this swap will be able to help out a great deal, just give it some time. Most of the knowledgeable members are busy trying to restore all the info that was lost in the crash.
Cullman/Tuscaloosa
okay, way up there. One of the moderators is from the Muscle Shoals area I believe.
It is very easy. Just follow the Helms manual for engine replacement.
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Helms manual is indeed a lifesaver...Originally Posted by talonXracer
i used this guide
http://www.sportcompactcarweb.com/te...e_r/index.html
the swap is straightforward. same mounting points are used. any bolt ons you had before will just go on the k20a2.
its a direct swap, direct bolt in, no need to change anything
The only thing that is different from the Helms manual engine replacement procedure, is the removal of the K20A2's power steering pump and then bolting the K20A3's idler pulley in it's place.
The 6spd trans has a reverse lockout, the 5spd does not. The connector for this is on the A2's engine harness only. This is not required to have a functioning and safe vehicle. It is almost impossible to hit reverse accidentally on our shift pattern(unless you are on the pipe).
Last edited by talonXracer; 04-20-2008 at 03:38 PM.
ALL advice issued with this "Disclaimer"
Tim "the Toolman" Taylor is my HERO ! ! !
"Labor Unions are Domestic Terrorist orgainizations"
like everyone says, its a straight forward swap. trust me dude, u will LOVE IT! i love mine!
x2...very str8 fwd...i ran my 5spd tranny so no worry about the reverse lockout but just plug everything abck up as it was on the a3
listen to this guy here.. lol, he is the man for your questions...
yo, shadow. z3 cams is better than z1 in a k20a2 motors..?? how much power diff in between both cams.?
SWAP!!! Love my A2!
Super easy...
gracias lol...um well im actually thinkin about pickin up a k20z1 exhaust cam. the z3 intake cam in the most aggressive intake cam honda makes so thats stayin lol....but the z3 exhaust cam is the same as the a2. so the z1 exhaust cam should help a lil bit. with my new setup im lookin to make 228whp and 163-ish-wtqlisten to this guy here
yo, shadow. z3 cams is better than z1 in a k20a2 motors..?? how much power diff in between both cams.?
Easy swap. These are made with the A2 overseas for every market but ours.Dunno why we can't get the Type R. Oh well I'll just settle for the next best.
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