Just wondering if anyone has done this swap and what it cost? I might have the opportunity to get this engine as well as do an auto>manual at the same time.

 

I'm not a huge fan of frankenstein motors. Lots of time and modification involved, thus costing you $$$. You could use your stock LS crank, and bore it out to a 2.0L if you wanted I guess. Re-sleeve it, new rods, pistons etc

I say get a newer B18 motor (they are fairly inexpensive) and have a custom turbo made for it.

The change from auto to manual may be a headache for your mechanic though.

 

its gonna cost you an assload, thats for sure.

check out www.k20.org -- tons of usefull information in there.