UltimX

everyone says no, but why? I think it is a great motor.

shady visions

That's why.

UltimX

Haha, is that it? You could say the same thing with the B series swap but the same things apply. I'm looking for a better explenation then just get a new car.

Fire

one very easy way to explain this would be that the price to power difference and the pain in the ass to do the job to the power difference simply is not worth it.

UltimX

true. but i'm sure there are ways to cut the cost down. You don't need to use the k20a specificly. you can use others. Plus, other people spend money on b18c swaps with the same amount of money. So, are there any other reasons as to why?

qtiger

It's not just the cost of the engine, the cost of the swap is a factor too. The B series swap will be cheaper and easier.

shady visions

If you put a b16a in a CRX/EF, you're not putting a brand new engine in a car, and you're getting decent bang for your buck. LS/VTEC, and regular LS swaps if done right, could be a little more effecient than a B16a, yeah, but when you're going to pay 5,000$ for the K-engine alone, why even BOTHER? Use that money on another car. I know it's a Honda/Acura passion, but most people look at the cost-analysis.
If you put a type r motor in a CRX/EF, you might as well have saved up for a Type R.

I researched the K Series engines before i even started looking at this board or thinking about putting a B series engine. I was dead set on it, had money saved up and everything, then I started reading about people having problems, too much conversion, not being able to find knowledgeable people for the swaps, etc. The swap seems to be more of a hassle than actually buying an engine.

In my opinion, though I haven't swapped a B in my CRX yet, I think it would be a lot easier, effecient, and cost-friendly in my case, and probably most peoples' cases as well.

PS. In the future I plan on getting rid of one of my cars for a RSX-S or Ford Focus SVT.

UltimX

Aside from these reasons, i was looking for more of a technical reason like r/s factor. K20a head out flows the b16 by a lot. I wasn't concerned about the cost or difficulty factor because thos can always be delt with. Besides, the b series type r engine is about 5k, another 11k and then you got yourself a type r. To each his own. If you don't want

DiAbLo3785

totally true. if u really got the desire for power then go with a k20 head and k24 block. its the new "ls/vtec" thing to do. heard its rated at about 300 hp
be warned though, itll run you beaucoup money for putting it the crx

qtiger

For the price of installing a K series engine in your car you could build a B series to fly you to the moon. The ONLY reasons to put a K series in your car are to be "super cool" or because you will be building the engine to the absolute bleeding edge for drag purposes.