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been looking around and k swaps and was wondering if paying the extra money for a K20 ITR motor instead of just getting the k20a2/k20z3?

i know the ITR motor has the LSD and more power.

here are the 2 i was looking at

k20R
http://www.hmotorsonline.com/shop/sc...age&item=30014

K20a2
http://www.hmotorsonline.com/shop/sc...age&item=30015

**heres the twist. if i buy the k20a2, i dont get that left over money to mod the car per the wife. she would just want an engine in and thast it so there another reason to go with the R engine**

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i guess i wouldnt look at the z3 model since k-pro isnt available

KJ

I'd get the R, you get the diff, the cams, and the extra compression. With that bottom end you could make good power with only having to do work in the head, you won't have to worry about pulling the tranny in the future to put a diff in, ect.

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so the R would be worth it especially since i plan to stay NA. it seems like the perfect setup and worth the extra money.

Eluzzionz

me personally id get the k20a2..the hp difference isnt enough imo ..that 1500 could easily buy u a diff to put in before u install the motor and give u about 800 to use toward building the head and for the same money spent have a more power k20a2..thats just what id do though..i dont care if its says type r on it or not..price/performance is my concern..

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it would be nice not to have to bother with having the LSD installed. after i buy the diff and pay for the install, that will be most of that $1500 plus the extra downtime. also the better cams and higher compresion motor.

Bry

I go with the K20a2 as well. That extra money could go towards mounts, axles, etc.. If your staying NA you should be looking to upgrade to a 2.4 bottom end so the K20R block would just be sold. As the other post stated you could buy a better diff. To me 1500 dollars is alot of money that can be better spent getting the car running.

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im still thinking about it. i dont want to do the k24 bottom end. id like to leave the motor pretty much stock and i dont want to mod it much thats why im thinking the R may be the best for what im looking for.

Eluzzionz

im not saying that i would buy the diff..but it could be done..with the extra money..me personally id fully build the head and call it a day...or like u mentioned put towards installing the motor....i just dont see an extra 13whp and an lsd being worth 1500...idk..just me

PooN_Lude

H22/H2b leaves alot of money to play with