Fd1 Automatic conversion R18a to K24a Manual Worth doing ?

[KuanRR]

Hey guys,

so i have recently thought of doing an engine and transmission conversion with my FD1, however it is an automatic R18a :o ... I'm thinking of K24a, anyone done something similar to this or know if it is worth doing?

Let me know what you guys think !

[curtis265]

i'd buy a civic sport and swap that. that way you haev the FD2 chassis which is more capable of taking the kseries

[stndrd]

You can use the fd1 chassis to begin with. You will need to get a fd2 subframe, fd2 mounts and a few other things but it can be done. Just depends on how much money you have. I would expect to charge between 10-15k if someone came thru the shop and wanted to swap

[EKVTIR-T]

just buy a new car mate

[Grayfox]

You will need certificate to say it is fine which may be hard to get.

And is the FD1 even capable of having the K24 installed in its engine bay which is made to fit the R18 with some room to spare?

[stndrd]

Fd1 engine bay is no different to the fd2 engine bay.

Also because the chassis came out with a k series in it from factory as a higher trim level, it will be easier to get engineered

[Grayfox]

I am thinking about the sheer size of the 2.4 V6.
Not to mention weight.

Cars weight distribution will be way different.

More weight on the front on a FF may be a good thing though.

[Jasemas]

I am thinking about the sheer size of the 2.4 i4.
Not to mention weight.

Cars weight distribution will be way different.

More weight on the front on a FF may be a good thing though.

Fixed

[Grayfox]

It is an inline 4?

Thought it was a V6 with a displacement of that size.

[curtis265]

I am thinking about the sheer size of the 2.4 V6.
Not to mention weight.

Cars weight distribution will be way different.

More weight on the front on a FF may be a good thing though.

umm....

[Jasemas]

Honda's v6 series is the J series
Honda's i4 is the K series (K20, K24) and is Honda's relatively new B, F and H series

[lolmclol]

Nah mate the k24 v6 u-vtec (ultra series) engine is unique to the RWD fd1. Its the fastest car over the speed bumps at your local KFC carpark.





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[KuanRR]

Thanks for the replies guys, will look into it. Might continue with idea if i get the funding for it :)

[Grayfox]

With the money it will cost it may be better to put it a side and wait for the new type r that will be coming.

[curtis265]

it wouldn't cost 45k

[Grayfox]

15K or roundabouts there for the swap and all work to make it legal.

Start saving since knowing Honda AU

The type R will be 50K+

[jprak]

r18 is where its at

[Stevil]

Hell yeah R18a is the mutha fukka bomb, King of the Honda engine's, the undisputed fuel economy champion !! Lol

[Grayfox]

1.8 when having fun
1.5 when driving like a grandama

[butter]

just buy a new car mate

Agree with this comment. Don't do it. Just get a turbo car.

[kikimushroom]

Not worth the money in my opinion, unless you really like the looks of an fd and got deep pockets, go for it.

Rather just buy a type R since the chassis itself is designed to go fast