Destroy it yourself..
OK I think I’ve come to a decision on which route to take.
Which engine, which kit?
Upgrade the K - I’m not convinced this is the best solution. Rover is no more, its pretty old technology and I just don’t feel comfortable about squeezing 190+ BHP out of it.
The new car route? Common sense tells me that I’m mad not to sell my S2, put £8K to it and buy a 111R. There are a number of these for sale around the £18K mark.
The engine conversion route is where I want to be. I’d dearly love to see that high revving iVTEC number in the back of my car.
During the course of my investigations into this subject I’ve spoken to all the major shops who fit these kits and I think £10K plus is a huge commitment to make. After all my car is only worth 11 thousand pounds to start with. But on the other hand a turn-key is a very stress free and easy solution.
I’m not that interested in the Audi conversion or the Duratec, no specific reason really. I just like that Honda engine.
So, what should I do…?
A decision had to be made and I’ve put my money where my mouth is and bought a 2004 Civic K20A iVTEC engine. The engine came complete with all the sensors attached and a 6 speed box, UK spec ECU, drive shafts (all 3), cat, wiring looms (engine and starter), air box and just about every other bit I got away with stripping off the car. The engine has covered less than 30k miles and looks complete apart from the intermediate shaft heat cover. I also had to buy a new thermostat housing which was broken during its removal.
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