Best Swap?
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Best Swap?
What are the advantages and disadvantages of swapping to a B compaired to a K? Like, basic specs, what cars the engines origanate from and what type of trans comes with it 5 or 6 speed, and other general information about what needs to be done to complete a swap to a B or a K....
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K-series motors still cost quite a bit. They also require more parts and effort.
You can swap a B-series into your car using entirely OEM parts--its as simple as can be. With the K, you'll need an aftermarket mount kit, custom axles, either a custom wiring harness or the know-how to wire it up yourself, a custom header and probably some other junk too.
The main advantage of doing a K-series at this point is that its cool... As K-series motors drop in price, and the aftermarket products necessary to use them become more available, it will be a more feasible option for the average enthusiast.
You can swap a B-series into your car using entirely OEM parts--its as simple as can be. With the K, you'll need an aftermarket mount kit, custom axles, either a custom wiring harness or the know-how to wire it up yourself, a custom header and probably some other junk too.
The main advantage of doing a K-series at this point is that its cool... As K-series motors drop in price, and the aftermarket products necessary to use them become more available, it will be a more feasible option for the average enthusiast.