For owners of k20a1, k20a3, k20a4, k20a6 and k20z2, it makes no sense to make performance tuning of their engines. Much like vtec, the camshaft gear is electronically controlled and. Honda kseries engine swaps by aaron bonk book read online. Honda acura k series k20, k24 arp engine fasteners now you can use premium quality, arp stainless steel fasteners to install most anything on your honda acura. The honda kseries engine was introduced in 2001, replacing the bseries as the engine of choice for honda enthusiasts. Fast fuel injection 30227kit ezefi selftuning fuel injection system. Wilson and his gang at 4piston have been building the k24 honda engine platform for multiple years, aiming at that goal. If you have an interchangeable engine, it may fit a ford, gm, or chevy of similar styles.
From essentials, like mounts, axles, headers and conversion wiring to more detail. You can learn almost anything about building cars with sa design automotive books. Tuning the tsx the acura tsx has an excellent pedigree. The k series is hondas mass produced version of the roller rocker valve train assembly found in the s2000. Weve adjusted ignition timing, cam angle, airfuel ratios, and lowered the vtec crossover to optimize power and fuel economy. The bc stg2 cams would work better with his rbc and either a k20a2 or k24a1 head. The valvetrain for this 4 cylinder engine is dual overhead cam, with 2 intake and 2 exhaust valves per cylinder. Kmod stage 1 k24 crate engine 220whp kmod performance. The chapters are well planned and contain a wealth of detail, tables, and calculation methods. Loads of equations, fairly modern information, and an easy enough read for the mechanics out there who just now how to make there engines run, rather then how to make them better then when they came out of the factory.
Find the resources you need for chevrolet, chrysler, dodge, ford and honda engines. Read honda kseries engine swaps by aaron bonk for free with a 30 day free trial. The alternative is a ktuned immobilizer bypass which is much more affordable than hondata but you dont have any tuning options so there is a tradeoff. Kseries engine family breakdown honda tuning magazine. I dont usually push products but i have to on this book. Honda engine swap guide book k20, k24 series engines book. The k24a2 head flows less than the k20a2 head, and the k24a1 head flows the best up to 7krpm. Honda k20ak20c engine tuning k20k24 frankenstein build. Honda k24s make awesome project cars and with a few sensible tuning upgrades. Modern engine tuning achieves this end, and presents engine tuning as an art as well as a science. Top engine builders share their hardearned knowledge building and tuning winning race engines.
The k20 engine series proved to be a big step up in hondas continuous improvement of their engine lines. The sa design library includes manufacturerspecific topics, painting, engine swaps, suspension tuning, transmission conversions, and more. First honda type r engine to be built in the us at the honda anna engine plant in anna, ohio. The definitive manual on tuning for performance or economy. Photo 516 acura tsx k24a2 engine playing catchup according to macmillan, the biggest gift honda has given to tuners of the k series is the variable timing control mechanism, or vtc. If i use an element harness and 2005 accord ecu, can that accord ecu be reflashed to properly run a basically stock k24a2. K24a2 swapped rsx dyno numbers honda acura k20a k24a. Installation, dyno tuning and custom fabrication is also available.
Gain fundamental knowledge and then a practical step by step process for getting any tuning job done. The specially alloyed arp 300 stainless steel is rated at 180,000 psi tensile strength to provide a substantial extra margin of safety over grade 8 hardware. Hondas new 4cylinder marked the end of highperformance honda tuning. K20k24 hybrid engine build guide tech articles and more. The motor also comes with a 5 speed transmission instead of the 6 speed and has no lsd. The car is away now running the engine in, and will return to us for tuning and servicing in due course. Feb, 2014 if so then check out our kseries engine family breakdown to make sure you buy the right engine. Oct 26, 2009 what car comes stock with a k24 in it. Here we will explain engine tuning, from light to hard, as simply as possible. These engines are a great option if you plan on tuning up your car and increasing its performance. These are excellent resources on the basics of ecu operation and general engine tuning operation. First, we did a baseline tune with the stock k24a2, our street header the.
Less friction, more rpm potential, faster action cam profiles. How to design, build, modify, and tune efi and ecu systems. Here are some people discussing what it may take to make 300 whp from a k24a2, the answer is about 15 grand thrown into the engine. Or, is it possible to have the 2006 tsx automatic ecu reflashed or would it not work with element harness. I have a basicly stock k24a2 map tunned put down like 195165. Read unlimited books and audiobooks on the web, ipad, iphone and android. Heads of k24a2 acura tsx or k24a3 are almost the same as in k20a2, but they have inferior camshafts, valve springs, etc. They featured new technology such as a roller rocker valvetrain, better flowing heads, and advanced variable cam timing technology that made these engines suddenly the thing to. The k24a2 head works best with its longer runner manifold to produce tq and midrange. Jeff gives you some of the most important details to be aware of before taking your honda kseries based setup in for a dyno tune. These new kseries engines are the most powerful stock 4cylinder hondaacura engines you can get. K24a2 into ep3 questions honda acura k20a k24a engine.
Toda timing chain tensioner kseries k20az,k24a jhpusa. Apr 29, 2012 and, just as the bikes themselves have changed, so have the tools with which we tune them. The 500 horsepower naturally aspirated k24 engine by 4piston. Japanesespec kseries engines, the k20a2, k20z1, k20z3, k24a2, k20a. How to tune and modify motorcycle engine management systems addresses all of a modern motorcycle s engine control systems and tells you how to get the most out of today s bikes. Find a used tsx engine fast cheap used motors for acura cars. Jan 01, 2006 acura tsx k24a2 engine playing catchup after two years on the market, hondata spends a year cracking the nut that is the tsx ecu to find the motors true grit. I like this book but i read it after i had already read 4 stroke performance tuning by the same author maybe thats why modern engine tuning seems to be just ok. So, eventually, might go turbo, but thats way out therein the short term, im wondering what i could do to bump performance from the barely over 200whp im seeing now. Current setup 06 k24a2 wrbb 50vtcnot in right now, will be soon custom short intake plmkrrh header, 2. All you need to know about tuning the honda k24 engine. Knowledge is power and whether you are tuning your car yourself, wanting to start a career as a professional tuner or even if you are just wanting to choose and communicate effectively with a professional tuner having a.
Jdm k20a acura rsx typer engine y2m3 6 speed transmission. Honda acura k series k20, k24 arp engine fasteners. Acura k20 performance engine parts no limit motorsport. Great book for those of us who like to really get nitty gritty with their engine tuning. This allows full control over critical parameters in the engine and will maximize your engines power potential after having it tuned.
Learn how to tune efi electronic fuel injected engines the right way. It is a musthave for tuners and calibrators and a valuable resource for anyone who wants to. Based on an engine we tested last year, i think a simple k20 head. Taking a few pages from the book on rsxs tuning we guessed that the. The definitive manual on tuning for performance or economy vizard, david on. Greg banish is a mechanical engineer that works as an oem calibrator. Performance in motion, augustseptember 2007 if you are willing to spend the time learning the technology this will be a great book for your library. This factfilled guide covers all aspects of engine tuning in detail, including filters, carburation, intake manifolds, cylinder heads, exhaust systems, camshafts, valve trains, blocks, cranks, con rods and pistons, plus lubrication systems and oils, ignition systems, and nitrous oxide injection. Buy fuel rail setup k series engines k20 k24 fits honda civic acura rsx tsx. The krace kit is designed to mount on the honda kseries engine where the ac compressor was previously mounted. Youll also notice the baseline dyno isnt just over 200. Tractuff k20z3 k24a2 billet water bypass adapter kseries tractuffs infamous and highly reliable k20z3 k24a2 water bypass adapter allows raa, rbc, rbb, and rsp cylinder head owners to run the more popular aftermarket intake manifold options that were designed for the earlier prb prc cylinder head style flange. The k24a2 engine used in the tsx was related to the engine used in the honda accord 7th generation, the honda crv, the honda element, and to a smaller version in the acura rsx and rsx types.
Help with tuning ignition with kpro base map honda acura. Weve adjusted ignition timing, cam angle, airfuel ratios, and lowered the vtec crossover to optimize power and fuel. Book also includes engine swaps for hot rods, trucks, and other ford muscle cars. Acura tsx k24a2 engine performance parts and tuning. It is the first one i have read that actually explains what the tables do, what you should put in them and what the changes will do for hp tuners. Toda timing chain tensioner kseries k20az,k24a the k20a engine uses a camshaft timing chain tensioner that is operated via oil pressure with an internal ratchet system which keeps the correct chain tension, and correct valve timing. Tuning engines can be a mysterious art, all engines need a precise balance of fuel, air, and timing in order to reach their true performance potential. We hope you enjoyed reading about this honda k20 engine build. So today i got my book in after ordering it and read through most of it. Jdm k20a acura rsx type r dc5 and k24a motors honda jdm. This book explains how the efi system determines engine operation and how the calibrator can change the controlling parameters to optimize actual engine performance. If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above.
The b series was available with and without hondas vtec. The mill you see in the photo above is a k20a2 from an 03 acura rsx types. With 4 packages available, we have done the work for you, laying out all the parts youll need to get your swap done right. King motorsports has designed modified vtc cam gears to limit advance to 30, 35, 40 or 45 degrees. The goal was to show off what can be done with a stock k24a2 engine 20042008 tsx in the miata chassis, as well as te. So his books are written with a good foundation and lots of experience to back it up. Last week we did a full day of independent dyno testing that i want to share. Advanced tuning takes engine tuning techniques to the next level. Building honda kseries book honda acura k20a k24a engine. The engines with vtec are, even in oem form, the most desirable, as the variable valve timing allows for better tuning and ultimately more torque. Youll find chapters detailing upgrades to the intake, exhaust, cylinder heads, camshafts, and tuning, plus turbochargers, superchargers, and nitrous oxide. Honda jdm k20a acura rsx type r dc5 and k24a motors. This gives a total of 16 valves on this engine family.
May 30, 2018 designing and tuning highperformance fuel injection system by greg banish and performance fuel injection systems hp1557. Knowledge is power and whether you are tuning your car yourself, wanting to start a career as a professional tuner or even if you are just wanting to choose and communicate. Honda kseries k20, k24 swap guide part 1 speed academy. Used k24a2 longblock the k24a2 tsx engine is the perfect starter engine for any kseries build. Building honda kseries engine performance cartech books.
Advanced tuning, author and calibration engineer greg banish provides the reader with the insight required to understand and tune modern efi systems. I want the immobilizer disabled and most importantly, this is a budget. I just recently swapped in a 08 tsx k24a2 into my 03 rsxs and got tuned on thursday. In stock motor hydraulic tranny ecu prb axles with half shaft shift cables and shift box stock motor mounts alte. Overall performance puts safety first whilst improving the three basics of.
Any k24 engine has a head worse than that in k20a2, or jdm k20a type r, or jdm k20a euro r. Jdm k24a engine honda accord, cl9 acura tsx motor, k24a2 k24a4 20042008 82365 km51479 miles. Acura tsx k24a2 engine performance parts and tuning honda. K20 uses the short block with a deck height of 212mm where k23 and k24 block.
What are some good books on tuning engines for performance. If you have any leads on one or a 0608 tsx donor sitting in a junk yard, please let me know. Honda k20a engine k20z, k20c specs, problems, tuning. Oct 31, 1999 increase the power output of your aseries. May 02, 2017 wilson and his gang at 4piston have been building the k24 honda engine platform for multiple years, aiming at that goal. The goal was to show off what can be done with a stock k24a2 engine 20042008 tsx in. We provide a guide to k24 tuning and highlight the ultimate modifications. Honda tuning has a great article documenting each and every kseries engine. Master efi tuner gm efi i am in no way affiliated with author or business, just thought i would share a good find. His writing style is very easy to read and the book is filled with pictures too.
Engines in the book include k20a2, k20a, k20a3, k20z3, k24a1, k24a2. The honda kseries engine is a line of fourcylinder fourstroke car engine introduced in 2001. I decided to go with the k20 over the k24 since i wanted the extra revs for the track versus more torque that the k24 provides. The honda engine also weighs a fair bit more than the k series, an. The k24a2 featured intelligent variable valve timing ivtec and produced 200 horsepower 150 kw in this version.
Hi ty, tuning the ignition timing is something which even challenge oems when tuning ignition timing with incylinder pressure indication measurement as knocking relates to soooo much parameters like mat, map, pa, elevation, fuel quality, moisture in air, wear of engine, blowby droplet size and distribution closed cycle for blowby and a lot of other parameters. The k24 is another member of the honda k engines family. Introduction to engine tuning march 4, 2015 by muscle car diy before this book even begins, i wish to make it perfectly clear that this is not an engine design or combustion theory text. Modular engine swaps specialist dave stribling guides you through each crucial step of the engine transplant process with insightful tips and detailed instructions, making this book a vital component to upgrading the performance of your classic mustang. Jdm used performance engines come with a 30 day block and head warranty, sensors, gaskets, and any electrical parts are not under warranty and sold as is. Oct 24, 2011 the honda k20 engine build is installed and running. The 3rd generation acura rdx 2019present uses the k20c4 motor found in the 10th generation honda accord, but with different tuning and other small modifications compared to that of the accord. I asked about about dropping a k24a2, but he said to go with a b18c because its a straight drop and everything will work 100%. The race kit includes 3 supercharger brackets and a rotrex.
Engine block internals 16 k series bearings 8 k series connecting rods 14 k series gaskets and hardware 24 k series pistons 37. When the ecu is defective, the engine stops running normally and starts having issues. Honda engine swap guide book k20, k24 series engines. These cam gears are made from new oem gears which are cut using ultra precise cnc machining that exceed oem tolerances. K24 engine build start to finish the best 4 cylinder ever made duration. Kpro, though it has been a few months since i updated, but thats not enough to compare in my book. Weve done extensive tuning with stock k24a2 engines 20042008 acura tsx and now offer some of our tunes preprogrammed into a factory ecu. Oct 27, 2015 im looking for a honda k24a2 engine long block, wiring harness, all solenoids and valves and stuff, the more the better.