is this possible or is the Kmotor the only onethat can be swapped in?

 

that would be retarded. /thread

 

why would that be retarded?

 

why would you want to do all the custom fabrication to get that motor in a fit, when you could spend the same amount of money and get a k motor in a fit.

 

i dont know. i was just askin jeez. im a noob remember

 

You can find some pretty good deals on B motors around here. Not so much on the Ks

 

LOL. not to flame a new member, but seriously.

 

ugh, man. you need to think before you talk sometimes.

the B18 is a good engine for the fit. someone did it in the philipines and it was pretty badass. it is a lighter engine than the k20a with just as much (if not more) aftermarket support. remember though, any engine swap is illegal in the usa unless the engine is out of a newer car than you are putting it into.

 

if i did a B18, id get this engine

http://www.evasivemotorsports.com/Me...&Store_Code=EM

 

So get an '09 Civic engine and put it in your '08 haha

Loophole FTW

 

you can totally do that and everything would be legit.

but good luck finding an engine out of a brand new honda for cheap.

 

b18?

 

thats what im saying.

dude, im gonna put a steam engine in my mustang. badass huh?!

 

haha i know right.

i mean hey.. its 'unique'.. PROPS. but lets be f'real here. why would you want to swap a older motor for your brand new one?

 

oh yea, an engine swap that retains the handling of the fit and still has the same potential as a k series is retarded.

 

Varies by state. Legal in GA and FL, I know that.

 

B18C is a good engine, and a lot cheaper than a K20A/K20A2. But it's not CA legal to swap into a new Fit. The only "legal" B18 Fit in CA would have to be an imported 2001 Fit with a USDM 2001 ITR motor. But that is a lot more trouble than it's worth.

 

The B18 would be great. It is a good motor, but there would be more custom fabrication. The B18 was ahead of it's time, so it's not at all like putting a steam engine in a Mustang, more like putting a last gen celica motor in an Elise. (Oh, they do that already?!?) I'd actually like the R18 from the current Civic. We could have an additional 30 ish HP and more torque, while keeping or improving the mileage.

 

Wow, you work for and advertise for SPE and this is how you treat people on forums? Whether you feel the question was valid or not, that's a surefire way of guaranteeing that you never get their business (and other who are put off by your attitude). Might sound harsh, but it's sad to see retail reps act this way.

-Mike

 

First of all.. where I work shouldn't even matter. Just because of where I work means I cant have my own thoughts? Everyone is entitled to his or her own opinion. And if you would of read earlier.... I give the guy props...but ME, as a Fit owner, would never swap out a new advanced motor for an older one. Thats MY own opinion. Sorry if I came off wrong to anyone..but for crying out loud.. this is a forum . Sorry I have my own opinions.