10th Gen Civic 1.5t Swap?
#5
If you had a complete intact donor with all the wiring it should be almost a bolt in swap.
I have been pestering our honda corporate rep about this swap since the 1.5T got announced.
I have talked to some of the staff at one of the regional offices about it. They have all the pieces to make a factory version of a turbo fit with almost entirely off the shelf parts. Could you imagine if they did a limited run of 1 per dealer with the RS trim kit from japan and 180 HP turbo with 6 speed manual from the factory. The car would have a sticker around 22k and would suffer from dealer price gouging.
I have been pestering our honda corporate rep about this swap since the 1.5T got announced.
I have talked to some of the staff at one of the regional offices about it. They have all the pieces to make a factory version of a turbo fit with almost entirely off the shelf parts. Could you imagine if they did a limited run of 1 per dealer with the RS trim kit from japan and 180 HP turbo with 6 speed manual from the factory. The car would have a sticker around 22k and would suffer from dealer price gouging.
#6
I didn't catch everything in the video, but I believe the fellow indicated that the 1.5T takes a beefier transmission so it wouldn't bolt up to the Fit's existing six speed.
Even the two liter Civic drivetrain would seem a substantial improvement at little additional cost.
#10
The L1.5 turbo should fit with little effort. The biggest hassle would be intercooler pipe routing and intercooler fitment.
#11
You are of course correct that the 2.0 engine in the civics is a K series engine. Of course if this thread were asking about the 1.5L turbo engine the thread starter would have made the title something easy such as "10th gen civic 1.5T swap." You know something that tells you all the info he is requesting.
The L1.5 turbo should fit with little effort. The biggest hassle would be intercooler pipe routing and intercooler fitment.
The L1.5 turbo should fit with little effort. The biggest hassle would be intercooler pipe routing and intercooler fitment.
Lurkers trying to call me out on my reading comprehension. BOI. SIT DOWN.
Real talk: Why would you want to swap the Civic 1.5T into the Fit? GK costs 17k. Civic hatch is 19k. This swap will cost more than 2k. The Civic has a better chassis. The Civic is a better car. Buy the Civic.
Last edited by mike410b; 04-07-2017 at 05:18 PM.
#12
Aesthetics aside, if you need or want a smaller car than the Civic, the Fit can still be the better car despite some deficiencies.
#15
To that I would add:
-better rear passenger entry and legroom.
-more headroom front and back
-better visibility
-less traumatically ugly
The last is admittedly a subjective element.
-better rear passenger entry and legroom.
-more headroom front and back
-better visibility
-less traumatically ugly
The last is admittedly a subjective element.
Last edited by nobdy; 04-08-2017 at 10:26 AM.
#16
The motor that comes stock in the Fit is pretty bad-ass. Simple intake, exhaust and lightweight wheels will have it run as quick as some sportier force induction cars (Ex: Ford Focus ST, Fiesta ST, Fiat Abarth, Mini Cooper S, etc).
#17
L15b7
I would definitely agree with the last statement. The Civic's IRS does offer a greater amount of adjustability for those looking to eke out the last few 1/10ths at the track. However, for those of us who have already purchased a Fit, are happy with ownership, but looking for more performance the L15B7 swap would be a excellent option. Let see keep our fingers crossed that HaSport will have a mount kit available for our chassis soon.
#18
One hates to argue taste, but the prior Civic Type R in the UK was almost pretty and a bit feminine in appearance.
The new one looks like JC Whitney designed it.
The new one looks like JC Whitney designed it.
#19
I think you'd have to be an idiot not to consider the performance potential per dollar of a L15B7 Fit. A "fit type R" build, if you will.