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Old 11-22-2012, 10:48 AM
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Largest motor that will fit under the hood

I love my 2008 Fit very much and have plans on tricking "him" out. I would like to know the largest Honda engine that can be accommodated in my 2008 Fit Sport.

If only the original power-plant can stay what are some ways (radical mod or not) I can make my Henry a fierce and fun accelerator?

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Old 11-22-2012, 11:29 AM
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save your money and get another car if you're after straight line performance.

or get a motorcycle
 
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Old 11-22-2012, 11:51 AM
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The biggest, that has been swapped is the Honda K series.
 
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Old 11-22-2012, 12:03 PM
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My idea is to go with a K. i also want it AWD but that is going to be a huge mod. If you want to go with strait line exel. swap a K in it. i have spoken to a shop and the lead tech said they sell a swap kit for the ge8, I am sure i have sean swaps all over youtube on 07 and 08 fits so it should not be a problem. All i know is that the J will not fit but why would you want it. the K is i4 and it beats the ish out of the v6 J lol
 
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From what I hear an SBC is a pretty easy swap.
 
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Thanks for the replies gentleman.
 
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Old 11-22-2012, 12:23 PM
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BTW here is a motor I am considering, feel free to leave your own thoughts regarding it:

K20Z1
Found in:
2005-06 Acura RSX Type-S
2005-06 Honda Integra Type-S (Australia)
Displacement: 1,998 cc (121.9 cu in)
Compression: 11.0:1
Power: 201 hp (154 kW) @ 7800 rpm
SAE BHP Measurement changes from 2005 to 2006. Thus, reducing the 2006 Type-S rating from 210hp to 201hp on paper.
Torque: 143 lb·ft (194 Nm) @ 7000 rpm
Redline: 7900 rpm
Cutoff: 8200 rpm
i-VTEC Engagement Window:5800 rpm
 
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Old 11-22-2012, 12:28 PM
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Unless you have $10,000 to spend on your $10,000 car; you're better off selling the Fit and just buying an RSX-S.
 
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K20/k24 is the way to go if your thinking of a swap or get a complete k24a2
 
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^How so?

Torque steer sucks.

9k RPM is fun.
 
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Old 11-22-2012, 01:30 PM
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Largest engine? 1.5L :P

I'm being sarcastic, obviously, although there's an element of truth - more than that you will be cutting some subframe members.
 
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2.6L K series lol
 
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Old 11-22-2012, 03:09 PM
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Meh, K20 is small times go the K24 or go home . Who needs traction in the first three gears any ways
 
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