What you need to kswap your em2/es1 TUTORIAL

[@lscivic23]

Bro, I appreciate your knowledge on the 7th Gen K Swap. I've been sitting on my swap because I couldn't get this type of content and information on 7th Gen to continue. Keep the content coming, definitely looking forward for more on this topic!! Got my motivation back seeing your EM2 in the back.

[@PAUL4DR]

Glad the video could help

[@lexuspod]

Did you end up building it? Im doing one now

[@PAUL4DR]

Yes i did

[@primo799]

Best informative video I’ve seen for K swapping 7th Gens

[@PAUL4DR]

Thank you appreciate it

[@SpudEater]

After taking all of the parts I needed off of an RSX, I parted it out and hauled it off to the scrapyard, I made a bit but that’s where my “money-making” had ended with my project lol. That small margin in the green was pretty much gone once I purchased rods in anticipation for the build. If you can buy an RSX for cheap with/without a title, do it. You can save a ton of money and even after refurbishing a lot of parts you can save a ton but don’t skimp on electronics because that’s where you’ll get screwed.

[@eddie_dc2526]

Awesome video man .. ive been looking online for about 2 weeks now for a detailed video of whats needed and could not find it till i came accross yours ... Good to know we have someone that took their time out to help ppl out ...

[@PAUL4DR]

Im glad to hear eduardo thank you for ur feed back

[@eddie_dc2526]

@@PAUL4DR no problem man .. at the moment im just getting the parts all together and once i do im going to start my build ...

[@ratboyiscool]

Incredible video thanks for taking the time to go into detail instead of just showing us a completed swap. Took some really good notes thanks brother!

[@PAUL4DR]

Your welcome bro im glad im able to help u

[@dannenmanzanillo4135]

Got me a 7th gen and I will be looking to modifying, this gave me a lot of ideas. Thank you

[@PAUL4DR]

Glad i can help

[@dochvtech22]

Look up Robert breaker

[@proobuio]

Pen and paper. Preach kswap. Writing notes. Kseries just feels nice

[@gandstactical]

I love this video and I will be doing my ES1 K20z4 swop soon in South Africa. One of the first done in South Africa as we need to import most of the products. Thanks a million Paul.

[@PAUL4DR]

Glad to hear and thats amazing if u need help with parts email rick @garage16 they ship world wide and he would deffinetly be glad to hwlp u out

[@progressiveauto7693]

Yo fuck yeah nice see some Canadian guys out here

[@PAUL4DR]

Thank u 🙏🏼

[@kashhout_th7837]

Great video it was very helpful

[@Deemossi]

Awesome video , lots of great info

[@thomasmoorman6427]

Hell yeah this was awesome!!! Much thanks

[@thetreblerebel]

I have a ES2, and my plan is to KSwap a K20A3, I'm not racing, but itll be fast enough with a turbo and bolt ons for me

[@tdgxtoxix]

U do it?

[@Otjmore]

Working on a ES1 to K trying to keep A/c thanks for the vid

[@slowazzes1972]

Do you got any vids or anything on the build? I got an es1 i wanna k swap

[@Otjmore]

@@slowazzes1972 I don’t but @TexasHondaChannel has 1 for the eM2 same chassis just 2 dr

[@ahmednabil964]

Hey what changes needs to be made with the ECU from an auto to auto K-Swap

[@carlow9224]

bro this is very serious thankyou for the info

[@PAUL4DR]

Not a problem

[@carlow9224]

Where u located i wana build my em2

[@PAUL4DR]

North york in toronto

[@Mr.nooooo]

Did you need to weld anything for the motor mounts ?

[@PAUL4DR]

No they make a bolt up mount kit

[@pistolpete7280]

Very informative video!

[@PAUL4DR]

Thank u pete appreciate ur feed back jus trying to give back to everyone

[@marcordz5923]

Great video cheers from México low budget over hear but y hope this dream puls true and no not new México thanks 👍

[@propertarian485]

Do you have a video on rear disc conversions and/or front big brakes?

[@PAUL4DR]

I recently did a video on wilwood brakes on the mugen es3 on the rear no i havent

[@minineji7050]

I have the 2.4 from the tsx, but it uses drive by wire and the 7th gen civics has a standard TB cable, how do I work around this issue been researching this for months and haven't been able to find any info

[@scarea2691]

I have no knowledge but have you tried researching if you can use the stock rsx pedals and ecu/wiring

[@duweydang]

Change throttle body to cable type.

[@gabrielrodriguez9026]

Bro, your video was the hype that got me going for the kswap for my em2. I have k24a2 TSX, but right now I’m stuck cause I would like to put a 6 speed but I want to keep my 4 lug, can I use a base model rsx axles instead of the type s

[@PAUL4DR]

Yesir u can use base axles and keep 4 lug

[@gabrielrodriguez9026]

@@PAUL4DR thank you bro I’ve searched for answers but they weren’t a straight forward

[@stevoej8204]

Nice thanks for the info 💯 rsx subframe bolts right in?

[@PAUL4DR]

Yesir

[@samueltaladay8890]

I have a 2003 civic ex and a 2004 tsx. Should I put the type-s head on my k24

[@PAUL4DR]

You deffinetly can i did on mine

[@samueltaladay8890]

@@PAUL4DR My civic is a 4 door. My ultimate plan is to make a very fast sleeper

[@tomasmiquere2634]

Hi, the subframe is only for the mounts?? Can i modify the stock subframe to mount the engine?? Sorry for my english, Speak spanish??

[@PAUL4DR]

No u can not u have to use dc5 or ep3 subframe

[@HCR_Anthony]

This was a really helpful video, does the stock fuel system limit your tuning, and which in your opinion is a better budget option for the track a k20a3 or k24a1/a4?

[@joeblunts1411]

I don't know if you said it I might have missed it can you use stock rack and pinion or do you need RSX rack to go with the subframe

[@PAUL4DR]

Hey joe rack and pinion is the same you dont have to change it u can either loop it to eliminate the p/s or u can use all the components for the rsx p/s or swap the whole system to electronic from hybrid civic or ep3 hope this helps thanks for watching 👍

[@euynhx]

Have a question about the return line. Since the d17 doesnt have a return line how does that route up?

[@PAUL4DR]

I converted to a return system. Im running a aem fuel pump in tank, 8an feed line with a inline filter, 6an return line with a ktuned FPR.

[@jacobanaya8224]

Just bought an 01 em2. thinking of just doing a k20a1. Do you need to change the transmission?

[@ben10bro22]

Yes i belive so i think it may be a 6speed rather then 5 speed manual

[@naggingmanity1739]

Which k would you go with if you’d go AWD? Very helpful vid btw 👌🏼👌🏼

[@ericgoda9774]

i believe you’d go the crv 5spd trans, that’s the one with awd

[@StreetKing374]

Hi sorry to ask. I recently got an uth gen es1 and wanting to do a kswap. What engine and transmission is recommended on swapping k20s or k24s ? Will a k24a2 fit? It is a complete engine with transmission.

[@PAUL4DR]

K20a2 or k24a2 are the ideal engines everyone goes for

[@davidgreen4257]

If I had all the running gear and wireing harness and ecu and ignition from a ep3 would everything bolt up?

[@yerrrrrr]

I need help with a return fuel setup i need a parts list im losing my mind im running a k20z1 with a rbc itm. Should i get a center or side feed fuel rail? If i already have a fpr so i need a second gauge for the fuel rail? What fittings do i need? Do they have a full kit where i dont need to source the parts individually? Anything will help thanksss

[@PAUL4DR]

Email me [e-mail]

[@yerrrrrr]

I emailed yoy

[@davidgreen4257]

Could I use the sub frame from a ep3

[@PAUL4DR]

Yes u can

[@pedrofarias9]

Do you need to get a transmission as well or does the manual d17 trans work on the k20

[@bicboi46]

Can anybody answer this?

[@ProxityProductions]

Pretty sure k series with kseries only

[@jsshield5181]

Look at a d17 and look at his kswap it's pretty obvious

[@salvadorcarrera1629]

Hey Paul, one question only, do you suggest that I change my transmission to a k series one or OEM?

[@briansuderman5597]

How does it work swapping in a drive by wire k24 in the 7th Gen?

[@PAUL4DR]

Gotta run cable throttle body

[@tyc4037]

Thankyou my g 🙂

[@cedriccope178]

So pretty much everything from an rsx bolts right up

[@PAUL4DR]

Pretty much in a sense brother

[@cedriccope178]

You got me looking at these cars for sale now lol.

[@AlexisGarcia-lo3hr]

Do any of yall know if this legal in California. I bought a 2002 civic for 1500 . I'm trying pimp this whip out lol.

[@AlexisGarcia-lo3hr]

Make it a sleeper lol for show and for fun .

[@eddie_dc2526]

What engine harness is needed if your running a k24a2 ???

[@PAUL4DR]

Im useing a custom rywire harness but if ur goin oem then use the k24a2 harness

[@eddie_dc2526]

@@PAUL4DR so if i use the k24a2 harness would it be like plug and play with the conversion harness or would i have to de pin anything ???

[@AruKun]

Paul! Sorry if I missed it, but what about the clutch situation? Did you use your stock clutch slave and just extended lines?

[@PAUL4DR]

Used rsx clutch slave and rsx lines

[@PAUL4DR]

For the intial swap

[@RattlingLalo]

can you still swap if your 7th gen is an automatic?

[@PAUL4DR]

Yes u can im in the process of doing it

[@slowazzes1972]

What about a b-swap? Lol i just dont wanna swap the sub frame

[@PAUL4DR]

Ive seen images of ppl who have done bswaps but i have no idea tbh

[@charleskennedyhilario7834]

Is there an available super cheap enginr mounts for kswaping 7th gens?

[@PAUL4DR]

Not that im aware of

[@aegan8329]

Apparently you can cut out rsx/ ep3 mounts and weld them in to the em2/es1 but I can’t find a lot of info about it. That’s what I’m going to try to do because I’m not tryna spend what the swap mounts cost. If anyone who’s ever done that reads this let me know all you know about it haha

[@albertsalazar2633]

So is the wiring harness from the es1 good for the k swap?

[@PAUL4DR]

U need to use the engine harness of the motor u are swaping

[@suzyneel5009]

Hey man you didn’t have to “relocate” the motor mounts? A lot of people tell me I have to reword mounts and relocate... it’s all bolt on essentially?

[@PAUL4DR]

No i didnt have to relocate the mounts

[@alexjp7916]

like the hoodie bro keep🔫🔫🔫

[@PAUL4DR]

Thanks my dude 🔫🔫🔫

[@hondaprelude8000]

Now this swap is valid for 02 civic lx bro? Appropriate the video

[@PAUL4DR]

Yes sir it is my civic is an 02 lx

[@hondaprelude8000]

Awesome bro how much do you think everything cost at the end. I just wanna keep the 7th gen and do the swap

[@AlexIsYurMum777]

@@PAUL4DR all together how much are we talking? like 5 grand for a decent setup? Got an 01 civic coupe lx

[@PAUL4DR]

@@AlexIsYurMum777 at the time of the inital swap back then it was closer to 10k but now ur able to do it 6k/7k

[@jdmkidd1263]

🔫🌎🔫🌎