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I wouldn't know. I would assume its not worth it compared to a used engine or a jdm engine. But you would get peace of mind that it wouldn't burn oil any more.
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That's what a few people on facebook are saying. Might pop by a couple shops in town and see what it would cost to repair it or swap in another engine.
I do have a hook up for a "free" 9thgen engine but its a whole ordeal.....
I wouldn't be able to do anything on the engine till 2024 anyways but having a "free" engine would be nice but I don't have space to stash a car till late 2023 when the new house is done.
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If I had to swap my engine I'd probably look into a k24a swap.
https://jdmsource.ca/products/jdm-honda-k24a-engine-rbb-04-08-acura-tsx-k24a2-3-lobe-vtec
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Just trying to keep it stock. Eventually I want this car to be a daily so I can get into another R, a weekend car or some kind of project.
If I has a spare engine....that could be the beginning of a build.
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But real VTEC.
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Looky what I found….
I changed the pcv valve since some people said it could be clogged and could cause some of the oil burning. $30 and 5 min swap was worth trying.
I changed the pcv valve since some people said it could be clogged and could cause some of the oil burning. $30 and 5 min swap was worth trying.
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But VTEC in in the head….correct?
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it would have 4 exhaust ports instead of the single collection to downpipe. vtec crossover like the 8th had
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What webby said, has vtec on intake and exhaust. more aftermarket support for engine mods.
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Again….isn’t that all in the head? Meaning the block is good then just do a head swap?
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Another R? Ewwww
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oh, yeah, but you need piston rings? thought it would be easier to swap a jdm k24a to solve the oil burning issue and gain some hp with cams and header, get an rbc intake while you're at it.
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Still all theoretical but if I do an engine “build” in a project car, prob would involve a snail.oh, yeah, but you need piston rings? thought it would be easier to swap a jdm k24a to solve the oil burning issue and gain some hp with cams and header, get an rbc intake while you're at it.
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K or bust!
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AH, then integrated exhaust port might be better.
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Ok....so I popped by a local Honda shop to see what it would cost to "fix" the motor and what options I have.
Rebuild.....could be $2,000 to $4,000 depending on condition and what items to replace/refresh.
Swap....14-15 hours at $95 an hour, so $1500 or so.
Thicker oil....guys said to run 5-30w oil and see what it does. Maybe even 10-30w. Guy gave me a whole theory behind it and seemed pretty genuine.
Here is the kicker after I gave him more info. So since I could get the "free" engine from a friend I would still need to get it out of the car. So the Honda shop guy said if I can get the car/motor down here to him, he would take out the motor and keep the trans and would pull that motor out for free. So essentially it would cost me $1500 plus towing the car/motor down here.
I'm going to try the thicker motor oil for a bit and se what that does but won't happen till after Turkey day.
Your thoughts???
Rebuild.....could be $2,000 to $4,000 depending on condition and what items to replace/refresh.
Swap....14-15 hours at $95 an hour, so $1500 or so.
Thicker oil....guys said to run 5-30w oil and see what it does. Maybe even 10-30w. Guy gave me a whole theory behind it and seemed pretty genuine.
Here is the kicker after I gave him more info. So since I could get the "free" engine from a friend I would still need to get it out of the car. So the Honda shop guy said if I can get the car/motor down here to him, he would take out the motor and keep the trans and would pull that motor out for free. So essentially it would cost me $1500 plus towing the car/motor down here.
I'm going to try the thicker motor oil for a bit and se what that does but won't happen till after Turkey day.
Your thoughts???
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2-4k is a big difference. if it was 2k id refresh the engine you got. probably new rings and a hone. swapping a used engine that could potentially burn oil as well scares me. you could refresh the used one first though.