Can you turbo k20a3?
Can you turbo k20a3?
Premium Member. the k20a3 will make power under boost as long as it is custom tuned with kpro or EMS.
How much horsepower does a k20a3 have?
K20A
| Engine | Application | Power |
|---|---|---|
| K20A2 | 2002–2004 Honda Integra Type R ( AUDM / NZDM ) | 200 hp (149 kW) @ 7400 RPM |
| K20A3 | 2002–2006 Acura RSX | 160 hp (119 kW) @ 6500 RPM |
| 2002–2005 Honda Civic | 160 hp (119 kW) @ 6500 RPM | |
| 2002–2005 Honda Civic USDM | 160 hp (119 kW) @ 6500 RPM |
Can I put a k20a2 head on a k20a3?
Yes, the k20a2 head can swap directly onto the k20a3. You will need the k20a2 ecu as well or a reprogrammed k20a3 ecu.
What RPM does VTEC kick in K20A3?
The VTEC mechanism differ significantly between the K20A2 and A3 head. The K20A3 uses only two cam lobe profiles on the inlet. Under 2200 rpm, this engine is a effectively a 12 valve engine, and over 2200 rpm it is a 16 valve.
How long do K20 engines last?
Nonetheless, we want to reiterate that the K20 is a highly reliable engine. It shouldn’t have any major issues on the road to 200,000+ miles.
Is K20A3 VTEC?
The VTEC mechanism differ significantly between the K20A2 and A3 head. The K20A3 uses only two cam lobe profiles on the inlet. Under 2200 rpm, this engine is a effectively a 12 valve engine, and over 2200 rpm it is a 16 valve. There is no VTEC mechanism on the K20A3 exhaust valves.
What is K swap?
More specific talking, behind the “Kswap” meaning, is the engine conversion of the Honda K20A2 (Europe) or K20A (Japan) found on the Honda Type-r models from 2002 till 2007 (US VERSION are also considered but comes down on engine output) .This engine conversion can be used into older Honda chassis (88 ef, 95 eg, 99 ek.
How do I convert K20A3 to K20A2?
To make a K20A3 “into” a K20A2, you need to buy the K20A2 tranny, ECU, complete head, pistons, rods, crank, and Ect. Then put it all into the A3. So in the end, you would only be using the A3 block.