What up.

Im starting a new thread to show off my new project!
im starting a k24a2 engine swap on my 1984 2m4 (tired of dealing with a 40 yo engine)
I only know of maybe 2 or 3 other people whio have done this swap so i wont have much documentation to help me out on this one, so im going to document it to my best ability on this thread.

I have a low budget and not a whole lot of time so i wont be updating this thread super often but I will as much as I can.

engine shipped today so im excited to actually start working on this thing.









currently in the process of removing the old duke out of the car.

UPDATE 1 (9/28/24):TRANSMISSION

I managed to get my hands on a pretty decent transmission for the K series.

I ended up going with a 5 speed manual out of an 04' Honda RSX. I thought 6 speeds would be too much lmao. I'm hoping to get a stage 3 clutch and lightened flywheel for a snappier drive and I have my eyes on a few different kits.



My back seat is all stained now lol.

Currently I am working on getting the ECU and stuff wired up and hoping to get the engine running on a stand. I haven't actually worked on much, mostly just collecting parts for the build, I haven't done much assembly. Ill go more in-depth with pictures of parts and the set up I'm going with within the next week most likely.

One minor thing I have done was I did a little rust repair and repainted the engine bay. I was super lucky since most if not all of the rust was surface and I didint have to do much actual rust repair.

Before


After


If you have any questions let me know.

this is my first time legitimately attempting to document things so if you have any advice/criticism on my work, let me know please it would be greatly appreciated.

[This message has been edited by BruhMans06 (edited 09-28-2024).]

quote Originally posted by BruhMans06: currently in the process of removing the old duke out of the car.

Lol....neighbors are going to love you.

There is a Facebook page dedicated to fieo K-Swaps. Something I have been tossing around as myself.

If anything i will keep an eye on your build.

quote Originally posted by BruhMans06:

Do you have more pictures of that mid-century modern house in the background? It looks pretty cool... very 60s mod.

quote Originally posted by BruhMans06: What up. Im starting a new thread to show off my new project! im starting a k24a2 engine swap on my 1984 2m4 (tired of dealing with a 40 yo engine) I only know of maybe 2 or 3 other people whio have done this swap so i wont have much documentation to help me out on this one, so im going to document it to my best ability on this thread. I have a low budget and not a whole lot of time so i wont be updating this thread super often but I will as much as I can. engine shipped today so im excited to actually start working on this thing. currently in the process of removing the old duke out of the car.

not a huge fan of k swaps tbh. I wish you the best of luck and I will say this.
please address gaskets and any known defects with k series engines now (I know there is a few)

Why are you not a fan? They are a very popular motor that make proven power. All motors have some sort a issues for sure.

I would definitely echo what CarterCarbs said. Make sure you go through the engine to a degree, and change out all the gaskets that you suspect are a little tired. It'll be a lot easier to do it now, than it will be to do it later when the engine is installed (thinking timing cover, rear main seal, etc.).

quote Originally posted by Spadesluck: Why are you not a fan? They are a very popular motor that make proven power. All motors have some sort a issues for sure.

Don't worry about what they say here. Just look at what the rest of the world does with K24a2. Like someone said there is a facebook group specifically devoted to swapping this engine into a Fiero. Those engines are great and it is a popular swap.

quote Originally posted by cartercarbaficionado: not a huge fan of k swaps tbh. I wish you the best of luck and I will say this. please address gaskets and any known defects with k series engines now (I know there is a few)

yeah didnt think to much about that but ill definatly will be going through the engine before install.

the engine only has a little more then 45k on the clock so im not super worried about stuff like the head gasket.

im hoping to get it running on an engine stand to make sure every thing is good before final install.

[This message has been edited by BruhMans06 (edited 08-19-2024).]

quote Originally posted by Spadesluck: Why are you not a fan? They are a very popular motor that make proven power. All motors have some sort a issues for sure.

oh just don't like them honestly. nothing really against them but my favorite honda engine is an F22 or F23 but definitely a j30 to drive or even the j32 out of a acura tl. I'm actually doing a g-swap (h head onto f23 block) with a Buddy so there's that.
as for this case? just really enjoy both the iron dukes smooth crappy power and the v6 screaming at high revs upon downshifts and just hearing that beautiful sound of a 60 degree v6

[This message has been edited by cartercarbaficionado (edited 08-20-2024).]

quote Originally posted by cartercarbaficionado: oh just don't like them honestly. nothing really against them but my favorite honda engine is an F22 or F23 but definitely a j30 to drive or even the j32 out of a acura tl. I'm actually doing a g-swap (h head onto f23 block) with a Buddy so there's that. as for this case? just really enjoy both the iron dukes smooth crappy power and the v6 screaming at high revs upon downshifts and just hearing that beautiful sound of a 60 degree v6

No worries, I was just curious why is all. I will admit the stock v6 with the right exhaust does sound very good. With my modified V6 and an ocelot exhaust it sounded very healthy for sure. Sold it to another and he is enjoying it probably more than I did. ha

quote Originally posted by Spadesluck: No worries, I was just curious why is all. I will admit the stock v6 with the right exhaust does sound very good. With my modified V6 and an ocelot exhaust it sounded very healthy for sure. Sold it to another and he is enjoying it probably more than I did. ha

honestly the engine that would be lots of fun to get into a fiero would be a ford duratec. since a 2.0,2.3 and the custom built 2.5 all mount the exact same and turbo very well (or just make 180 hp with headers and a better intake for the 2.0) and are quite cheap currently. the Mazda varient should also mount right up

quote Originally posted by cartercarbaficionado: honestly the engine that would be lots of fun to get into a fiero would be a ford duratec. since a 2.0,2.3 and the custom built 2.5 all mount the exact same and turbo very well (or just make 180 hp with headers and a better intake for the 2.0) and are quite cheap currently. the Mazda varient should also mount right up

You must be talking about the ecoboost line of motors. My son has an ecoboost 2.3l mustang. I must say I have thought about what that would be like in a fiero. It is a 300hp motor and has a lot of potential to be stronger as well.

quote Originally posted by Spadesluck: You must be talking about the ecoboost line of motors. My son has an ecoboost 2.3l mustang. I must say I have thought about what that would be like in a fiero. It is a 300hp motor and has a lot of potential to be stronger as well.

nope. the duratec fwd motor. like 2005-2012 I think.
not a fan of ecoboosts after one snapped a belt on me within 2500 miles

I thought editing the thread would bump the post but I guess not.

should I edit the original post for updates, or should I make a new comment. please lmk thx

[This message has been edited by BruhMans06 (edited 09-28-2024).]

Just keep posting updates. That way it keeps it active.

I like seeing it on one thread. Some stuff gets lost I suppose, but I am definitely interested in your progress...