Does K20C2 have VTEC?
Both camshafts use i-VTEC technology but the K20C2 uses VTEC to change valve lift, timing and duration of the intake valves while the K20C1 only uses VTEC on the exhaust valves, hence the different cam profiles between the two.
Is the K20C2 direct injection?
The K20C2 version is a 2.0-liter naturally aspirated and direct-injected gasoline engine.
Is a K20 engine good?
It’s a part of the popular K-series engines and remains in production today. The success of the engine is no secret as many look to the K20 for engine swaps. Honda’s K20 is a potent engine for its size and offers exceptional reliability. However no engine is perfect and there are no exceptions here.
How much HP does a K20A have?
K20A
| Engine | Application | Power |
|---|---|---|
| K20A (High Performance) | 2007–2011 Honda Civic Type R (JDM) | 221 hp (165 kW) @ 8000 RPM |
| K20A (Eco) | 2000–2006 Honda Stream (JDM) (RN3, FWD) | 154 hp (115 kW) @ 6500 RPM |
| 2000–2006 Honda Stream (JDM) (RN4, AWD) | 156 hp (116 kW) @ 6500 RPM | |
| 2001–2004 Honda CR-V (JDM) | 150 hp (112 kW) @ 6500 RPM |
Are K series engines reliable?
How reliable is the K-series engine? Overall, any K-series engine, whether it’s a K20 or K24, should be dead-on reliable for at least 200,000 miles. There are plenty of Acura RSXs and Honda Accord from the early 2000s driving around without much issue nowadays.
Is K24A same as K24A2?
From what I understand, it’s completely different. Your K24A2 has 3-lobe VTEC while the K24A is just intake side. With that being said, you’d at least need a new wiring harness, and probably a different ECU. K24A2’s aren’t that expensive anyway.
How much HP can K24 handle?
The max flow on a K24 is rated around 37lbs/minute. You can expect about 370 hp at the crank (give or take) when the K24 is pushed to the limit. Of course you can try to push past this limit, but you will hit the point where you run into diminishing returns.
What kind of engine does a Honda k20c2 have?
The K20C2 version is a 2.0-liter naturally aspirated and direct-injected gasoline engine. The start of production began in 2016 (when the K20Z2 was discontinued), and it’s still a relatively new power unit on the market.
What’s the compression ratio on a Honda k20c2?
The K20C2 has a 10.8:1 compression ratio while the K20C1 runs lower at 9.8:1. Honda discontinued the Civic Type R crankshaft while the NA 2.0 one is still available. Both pistons and rods have different part numbers between the two engines.
Is the Honda K20 good for engine swaps?
The success of the engine is no secret as many look to the K20 for engine swaps. Honda’s K20 is a potent engine for its size and offers exceptional reliability. However no engine is perfect and there are no exceptions here.
How is the Honda K20A engine block removed?
The JDM K20A type-R engine block would be removed from production assembly line by an experienced Honda engine technician to torque the connecting rod bolts to factory specification by hand using micrometer to measure connecting rod bolt stretching.