K20 Engine Swap

K20 Engine Swap

Engine complete-swap Verified Modification Required

Compatibility Overview

Source Vehicle

Civic EP3

Generation: Seventh Generation

Years: 2001-2005

Target Vehicle

2 models

Civic EK

Generation: Sixth Generation

Years: 1996-2000

Also compatible with:

Civic EG (Fifth Generation)

Installation Difficulty

Easy Basic tools
Moderate Some experience
Advanced Skilled work
Expert Professional
One of the most popular engine swaps for EG Civic. K20A2 from EP3 Type R provides 200hp and VTEC.
Requires engine mounts, wiring harness, ECU, transmission, axles, and custom fabrication

Important Caveats

  • • Requires Hasport or similar engine mounts
  • • Custom wiring harness or adapter needed
  • • May require firewall modification
  • • Exhaust must be custom fabricated

DIY Installation Guides

2 guides available

How to Change Your Engine Oil

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Regular oil changes are essential for maintaining your engine's health and longevity. This guide will walk you through the process of changing your engine oil and filter, a fundamental maintenance tas...

Easy 30-45 minutes
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Honda Civic EK 5-Lug Conversion Using CRV Parts

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Converting your Honda Civic EK from 4x100 to 5x114.3 bolt pattern opens up a world of wheel options and allows you to use larger brake setups. This guide covers the popular CRV conversion method, whic...

Advanced 6-8 hours
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