K20A2 engine and 6-speed transmission (K-swap)
into Civic del Sol (from RSX Type-S)
Yes: the K20A2 engine and 6-speed transmission (K-swap) from the RSX Type-S (2002-2004) fits the Civic del Sol (1993-1997) — difficult difficulty, modifications required.
Installation notes
Required modifications
Engine mounts: Hasport EGK, sold for the 92-95 Civic, 94-01 Integra and 93-97 del Sol, in transmission-specific versions (EGK2 for RSX and 02-11 Civic Si manual gearboxes, EGK4 for 03-07 Accord and 04-08 TSX, EGK5 for 08-13 Accord, 09-14 TSX and 12-15 Civic Si, EGKAWD for K-series CR-V and Element manual gearboxes). Hasport says the stock transmission bracket has to be cut off the frame rail first. Innovative Mounts also lists its EG/DC K-series conversion kit in its del Sol category. Wiring: Hybrid Racing sells a K-swap electronics package (tucked K20A2-based engine harness, conversion harness and ground kit) listed for the EG Civic, del Sol and DC Integra. Fuel: JBTuned sells a Level 2 K-swap feed/return fuel kit listed for the EG/EK Civic, DC Integra and del Sol. JBTuned says it is meant to be used with a compatible aftermarket K-series fuel rail and an external adjustable fuel pressure regulator, which are separate parts. You also need K-swap axles, a shifter setup and an ECU the conversion harness supports.
Important caveats
- The stock transmission bracket must be cut off the frame rail before the Hasport EGK kit bolts in, so this is not reversible without welding.
- Mount kit version must match the gearbox (EGK2, EGK4, EGK5 or EGKAWD); buy the gearbox first.
- The Hybrid Racing harness in the electronics package is built around 2002-2004 RSX / K20A2 wiring; other K engines need a matching ECU and harness plan.
- The del Sol roof and trunk layout differ from the Civic, so intake, battery and exhaust routing may differ from EG Civic K-swap parts lists; confirm per part.
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Sources
5 refs- 01 https://hasportperformance.com/products/egk-k-series-mount-kit/
- 02 https://hybrid-racing.com/products/hybrid-racing-k-swap-electronics-package-92-95-civic-93-97-del-sol-94-01-integra
- 03 https://www.jbtuned.com/products/jbtuned-eg-ek-civic-dc-integra-del-sol-k-swap-oem-filter-feed-return-kit-k20-k24-level-2.html
- 04 https://innovativemounts.com/collections/93-97-honda-del-sol
- 05 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honda_CR-X_del_Sol
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