J swapping?
J swapping?
this month's honda tuning was really interesting with an ek that had a j32 swap in it.
anyone want to try mashing it in a fit? doesnt look that huge except that it stands taller.
anyone want to try mashing it in a fit? doesnt look that huge except that it stands taller.
i thought there were already a few that had that motor in a ek chassis?
seems like it would stick out of the hood more than the civic/integra chassis or close to the plastic trim under the window.
seems like it would stick out of the hood more than the civic/integra chassis or close to the plastic trim under the window.
the honda fit has more hood clearance then eg/ek/dc. my only concern would be the width of the engine compartment.
i wish i had some measurements so i could test that out.
i wish i had some measurements so i could test that out.
yeah i saw that guys thread on k20a.org
there is also a guy who did probably the first j swap into an ef civic. sticks way out of the hood. custom metal work will have to be done.
i think it weighs 200lbs more than a k series.
there is also a guy who did probably the first j swap into an ef civic. sticks way out of the hood. custom metal work will have to be done.
i think it weighs 200lbs more than a k series.
f20c has too much negative lean toward the firewall. doesnt look like i would be able to do it.
my new plan is to get a dc2 type r from japan and drop the f20c into that and swap a k20a into the fit. if both engine bays are open at the same time i will attempt to put the f20c in but i have strong doubts.
im just bored and considering the j32a.
anyone else have any input?
my new plan is to get a dc2 type r from japan and drop the f20c into that and swap a k20a into the fit. if both engine bays are open at the same time i will attempt to put the f20c in but i have strong doubts.
im just bored and considering the j32a.
anyone else have any input?
There is a local guy that has a J swapped Type-R. I think he bought the Type-R after it had been stripped, so there was no engine in it. I won't bother posting the link, because you have to be a registered member of STLHondas to see it.
He does have a hood on it too, it needed some of the under-hood webbing cut out to fit.
He does have a hood on it too, it needed some of the under-hood webbing cut out to fit.
Last edited by Padraic; Jan 9, 2010 at 11:25 AM.
are you sure he didnt cut the hood out too?
i took a pic of this at Import alliance
the manifold doesnt even clear the hood skeleton even if it was lifted in the rear
i took a pic of this at Import alliance
the manifold doesnt even clear the hood skeleton even if it was lifted in the rear
Last edited by redrumm; Jan 8, 2010 at 08:19 PM.
StlHondas
From the thread: I cut the webbing, swapped manifolds and lowered everything down 1.5in. The oil pan wont scrape. There is PLENTY of clearance...
I spaced down the mounts and subframe equally to keep the engine/ axle angles the same. It sits about 1.5in lower than before. I plan on compensating the height differences through the coilovers.
He is using a 09 TL 3.7 manifold so that there is more clearance. The engine is from a CL Type-S.
I like what he did as I am not a fan of the exposed engine look. This car looks stock from the outside.
I wouldn't want to see a perfectly good car messed up with a swap and there aren't many cars around that aren't a mess of problems after an engine swap..... It is very difficult to do one right without spending a lot more than intended...... It is just a matter of opinion from an old guy that has done a few swaps and ridden in and driven a few more...... Pick up trucks are a breeze though.