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Old 02-28-2003, 01:56 PM
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has anyone done a type s swap on their tl. found a engine cheap and just wondering what steps i need to take before i jump on it.
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Old 02-28-2003, 02:08 PM
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never heard anyone do that before. it would be interesting to see it done.
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Old 02-28-2003, 02:26 PM
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Just curious...
How old/miles on your engine presently..??
what are the reasons you think you need an engine switch..??
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Old 02-28-2003, 03:08 PM
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i am sure it could be done, but there are other components, including electrical ones, that would have to be changed also, including the ECU. I dont know how you would get a list of all the parts you'd need.
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Old 02-28-2003, 03:12 PM
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what kind of swap? tl to tl-s ? tl to nsx?
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Old 02-28-2003, 06:10 PM
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go for it! ud be the first!
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I think this swap would be the most easiest one.

Your basically swapping from a J32A1 engine to J32A2.

Good luck.
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isn't it basically just the intake manifold and ecu that are different? displacement is the same..and im pretty sure compression is also the same..
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Originally posted by spyder5786
isn't it basically just the intake manifold and ecu that are different? displacement is the same..and im pretty sure compression is also the same..
It's true, most likely a head swap/ECU. The block is the same. But the compression ratio is NOT the same.

J32A1 - 9.8:1
J32A2 - 10.5:1
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if its a whole engine then about the only thing you would need would be a ecu,
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also wondering if the tranny and mounts are correct plus the wiring.
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Originally posted by TLFROGY
also wondering if the tranny and mounts are correct plus the wiring.
Tranny and mounts are the same. Transmission is the same on both TL-P and S.

Remember, both engines are essentially the same.
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yup...just some higher compression domed pistons, to my understanding...
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