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Originally Posted by Mr08FiT
Why do this, this sounds like a waste IMO, if you're going to do a swap swap for something decent like a k20... no?
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Yes and no. The K20A is connected with a lot of modifications, tranny swap, wiring, different axle - at least this is what I read on the forums. Such modifications will never be allowed over here.
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Originally Posted by Fat Ping Cat
Well I am guessing that since Germany is so strict about the cars they allow on the roads that it wouldn't be street legal.
As far as what you gain by doing this it would not be very much and is definitely not worth your money. You would also have to swap out the transmission as well.
A k20 swap costs an outrageous amount of money. I've got to tell you to just be practical. Make your car unique, make it yours but don't get carried away. Save up for the longer run for a better car and one that has a better platform for tuning.
edit.. just checked out your pictures posted from April, the car is looking good! I would suggest getting the jdm led tails though. keep up the nice work
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Well, there may be a slight chance due to the fact that the engine can be used in the car, but I'm working on it. Nevertheless, in order to make progress concerning legal things, I must collect details about the modifications needed in order to present it to our authorities.
I thought about the L15A swap due to the fact that the transmission should be identical, isn't it? I also searched on eBay for used engines just to get an impression concerning prices. They're listed for approx. 1.500 USD with tranny so that sounds quite okay to me.
If you see the facts, the Fit will never be a race car. But I really love the concept of the car (lots of space, great design, cool parts) and it definitely has potential. I don't have plans for a better car in the near future, I just want to have some extra HP that can be legally achieved.
Thank you for viewing the pictures.
I'd love to get the JDM tails but they don't have a rear fog light and it's a must in Europe. I think I could remove one light for reverse gear but I don't know if it will work properly. They tails are really expensive and I think it's too much money to test out modifications.