K20 swap

Prophecy · All-Acura Enthusiast Joined: Apr 15, 2004 Posts: 12

I was in school today, and I overheard someone in my auto mechanics class ask if it was possible to put and RSX engine in a newer integra. Then the guy said probably because the RSX is just a newer integra. So someone please clear this info to me.. thanks//

AcuraImport · Site Admin Joined: Mar 11, 2003 Posts: 360

so what exactly is your question? The RSX is the next generation Integra in America. It is still called the Honda Integra over in Japan (I think). Someone clarify that for me... I'm not 100% sure about that

When it comes to building Hybrids, ANYTHING is possible, its just a matter of 'is it a good idea or not'.
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Prophecy · All-Acura Enthusiast Joined: Apr 15, 2004 Posts: 12

My question excately is... Can the RSX engine (6speed im assuming he was talking about) fit into a newer Integra...?

AcuraImport · Site Admin Joined: Mar 11, 2003 Posts: 360

Like I said anything is possible!

Most B series motors rotate counter-clockwise, and the K series motors rotate clockwise. So, to make it work you'll need to mirror all your components so you have space to mount your new block. So you would have to spend a lot of work, time and money to make it work.

As always it boils down to how much money are u willing to spend.
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JohnnyDingills · Posted: Wed May 12, 2004 10:20 pm Post subject:

The integra had a 1.8L engine the RSX has a 2.0L engine. Physically putting the RSX's 2.0 liter engine into the integra is possible. the room is there. but then you gotta change trannys also and i doubt the tranny for the rsx fits into the integra because they are different frames.
It's probably possible for a complete swap but a lot of work.
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HIDDENDEMONS · Obsessed Joined: May 13, 2004 Posts: 155 Location: WA

It is possible and Hybrid Racing makes a conversion kit for it. Here's a link to the website!
http://www.hybrid-racing.com/

And yes the RSX is still the honda integra in Japan.

Prophecy · All-Acura Enthusiast Joined: Apr 15, 2004 Posts: 12

Where on this hybrid racing site has the conversion kit ????

Prophecy · All-Acura Enthusiast Joined: Apr 15, 2004 Posts: 12

HIDDENDEMONS · Obsessed Joined: May 13, 2004 Posts: 155 Location: WA

90-2001 integra's are B's and 2002+ integra's (RSX) are K's. The kit is located under fabrications http://www.hybrid-racing.com/?page=hybrid, the cost is through the roof! And anything that you currently have, well you might still be able to get the exhaust to work, would be useless on a K engine.
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Prophecy · All-Acura Enthusiast Joined: Apr 15, 2004 Posts: 12

Well i dont even have my Integra yet. So your sayin i wont be able to use performance upgrades for the Integra? and that i would have to purchase RSX performace upgrades if i were to put tha RSX engine into the Integra?

AcuraImport · Site Admin Joined: Mar 11, 2003 Posts: 360

When i say mirror your components, I mean when you take out the engine you'd have to move the battery (and a bunch of other thing) to the opposite side of your engine bay; b/c the k-series motor has its pulleys and what not on the opposite side from the B series. (the 2 motors rotate in a different directions)
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Prophecy · All-Acura Enthusiast Joined: Apr 15, 2004 Posts: 12

OK, Yes I understand that mirror stuff. So how much am i looking at ($) to mirror my components? and ALSO!! someone told me that the RSX is 5 Lug and the Integra is 4 Lug..THEREFORE i will be needing to change my axles or something? Someone tell me about this...

HIDDENDEMONS · Obsessed Joined: May 13, 2004 Posts: 155 Location: WA

As for mirroring the components, and how much it would cost, that is a question of who is doing it? If you and some other friends are doing it, it won't cost much if it's done right, but if you have a shop do it..... you'd have to ask around. IRT the 5 or 4 lug... I dunno, log onto the forums at hybrid-racing and ask???
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Prophecy · All-Acura Enthusiast Joined: Apr 15, 2004 Posts: 12

Aight then.. Thanks everyone for tha info and all.. If i ever accomplish this task ill let ya know how it goes and all that good stuff..lol...

HIDDENDEMONS · Obsessed Joined: May 13, 2004 Posts: 155 Location: WA

For sure let us know if you ever save up $10K to do this. Where you at again?? I may have to visit your car in the middle of the night!!

J/K!!!

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DC4's are the shizzle!!
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