K20z3 vs L15a7.......when do we get a K20 swap?
#1
K20z3 vs L15a7.......when do we get a K20 swap?
Ok Fitfreaks, How many are contimplating just stickin with the L15a7 and giving it a little build, I just seen a L15a fit laying the pipe to a overpowerd NSX through some turns on a video. and there really isn't any "Tracks" arround here besides the "Dragon" aka Deals Gap. but i am thinking you could probly go balls to the walls w/ a L15a7 w/ I/H/E and lsd and be pretty peppy and responsive. BUT... we all know how bad we will get raped on a interstate race vs. almost anything. I went head to head w/ a Nissan Stanza the other day lol and it was dead even. Something has got to be done.
So who thinks it would be a waste to build a L15a7? vs wainting on a k20 swap
So who thinks it would be a waste to build a L15a7? vs wainting on a k20 swap
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I'm not really looking at how much hp i would gain, I am looking at response and the ablility to hall Balls through touge's and autocross tracks. but I also wander the capablility of L15a7, low displacment means safer HIGH RPM ranges. so a high compression, nicley tunned, short geared, L15 sounds pretty fun!
#8
I'm not really looking at how much hp i would gain, I am looking at response and the ablility to hall Balls through touge's and autocross tracks. but I also wander the capablility of L15a7, low displacment means safer HIGH RPM ranges. so a high compression, nicley tunned, short geared, L15 sounds pretty fun!
#9
FI+Blitz throttle controller for the win! but if you wana drag it at the track than go K20. I always thought that a K20 for a fit is a little overkill. You'd have to spend serious cash not only for the swap, but swap out other components to accomodate for the swap, ie axle suspension and what not.
#10
FI+Blitz throttle controller for the win! but if you wana drag it at the track than go K20. I always thought that a K20 for a fit is a little overkill. You'd have to spend serious cash not only for the swap, but swap out other components to accomodate for the swap, ie axle suspension and what not.
#12
I'm not really looking at how much hp i would gain, I am looking at response and the ablility to hall Balls through touge's and autocross tracks. but I also wander the capablility of L15a7, low displacment means safer HIGH RPM ranges. so a high compression, nicley tunned, short geared, L15 sounds pretty fun!
the best bolt on is FI on the L15
#13
True... But having more power doesn't always lead to suffering MPG. I know this guy who has a boosted AP2. He gets 40MPG on the highway. It's all in the tune and how you drive.
#14
yeah thats true. ive read the k20 Fits get just as good MPG as L15 fits, im sure the K20 is used to powering heavier cars than the Fit. But i mean if you have purpose or just the money to swap a K20 in there, go for it. But it would be a little overboard for my DD. The most I'd do is turbo. But still, nothing beats running 87 octane. LOL
#15
yeah thats true. ive read the k20 Fits get just as good MPG as L15 fits, im sure the K20 is used to powering heavier cars than the Fit. But i mean if you have purpose or just the money to swap a K20 in there, go for it. But it would be a little overboard for my DD. The most I'd do is turbo. But still, nothing beats running 87 octane. LOL
who says you cant get 87 octane on a base model rsz/ep3
#18
LOL. yeah. isnt there an additive out there to make race gas? im not too sure, i beleive my friend uses this stuff for his boat. correct me if im wrong
#19
No, you're right. There is octane booster, but I'm a little iffy about using additives. Some stations do sell race gas (100 octane). But it would be useless unless your fuel system is tuned to run it.
#20
Go to Google and type in "Fit engine swaps". Some pretty interesting articles on swapping K20 and what have you into the Fit. Evidently you can't use an A/C with this swap, and it was a M/T, not an auto trans, cuz of space. The K20 is physically larger than current Fit engine, so that does pose some problems. But, mileage was just as good or better. Got some extra $$ that you wanna burn?