Honda K-Series engines are highly sought-after due to their power potential, reliability and ability to tolerate forced induction. Available as turnkey crate engines suitable for autocross/DD racing setups up to drag racing conditions.
Installing One of These K24
Chris_white is currently installing one of these K24s into his Corvair. And you can follow along in this build thread as his progress unfolds.
TURBOCHARGER
As one of the easiest and least costly engines to modify for forced induction. It should come as no surprise that K24 engines can be found. In everything from drift builds tearing up local tracks to time attack race cars. With quarter mile times under 9 seconds. Moreover, For those seeking additional power, Full-Race’s K24 Turbo Kit may be an ideal solution.
Installing a High-Quality Turbocharger
This kit provides you with a high-quality turbocharger. Wastegate and full piping set designed to retain power steering and air conditioning for daily street driving. Capable of producing up to 485 horsepower at 25 PSI on stock engines. With additional modifications such as internal porting or uprated camshafts/valve springs/throttle bodies available if desired.
Features of the Honda K24 Kit
This Honda K24 kit contains an RB25DET turbocharger specially tailored to work with its engine. Featuring a large T3 turbine wheel and smaller compressor wheel to handle up to 350 HP at lower boost levels. Furthermore, this turbo comes equipped with an impressive high-flow intercooler for superior cooling performance as well as a built-in flange to accommodate factory oil and coolant lines for an easy install.
Turbocharger to Function Optimally
For your turbocharger to function optimally, high-quality fuel injectors will be necessary – OEM Honda FD2-R injectors should produce optimal results and upgraded oil pumps should also be considered.
ECU REFlash
The K24 is an amazing tuning car capable of unleashing massive power with the right upgrades. A few simple bolt-on modifications such as cold air intake, performance exhaust and ECU tune can unlock 30-50 horsepower to your Honda TSX or Accord and accelerate it faster; However, larger throttle bodies, high flow fuel injectors and performance camshafts will take it even further; for drag racing monster status consider installing a turbo kit which incorporates forced induction with custom tune resulting in over 350 horsepower!
Designed to Handle Plenty
As the K24 engine was designed to handle plenty of power, it’s crucial that any modifications take a careful approach and gradually add power. Just a few key performance mods can boost reliability and allow your car to reach its full potential.
Aftermarket Fuel Injectors
Aftermarket fuel injectors may not be necessary for naturally aspirated or lightly boosted builds that don’t include turbo or supercharger additions; typically stock injectors should suffice without upgrading. If upgrading is an option, go for high-flow designs with large bore and pressure regulator for optimal performance.
Risks of Investing in Aftermarket Valves
Do not bother investing in aftermarket valves; these tend to only benefit high-boost forced induction builds with over 400 horsepower. The K24’s factory cams can easily manage your power and rpm needs while giving superior midrange and top end performance than cheaper aftermarket cams.
Maximize Air Quality
An ECU reflash will enable you to maximize the air/fuel ratio and timing for your new components, giving you 10-15 additional horsepower. Tuners such as FlashGenix offer affordable mail-order ECU tuning for K-series engines; avoid using nitrous oxide which could damage your engine.
PERFORMANCE EXHAUST
The K24 engine is an absolute powerhouse that’s perfect for tuners to take advantage of, producing some serious horsepower. This versatile powerplant has powered some of the fastest street cars and time attack builds around. Modifications take well and offer ample opportunity for turbo boost kits to work their magic.
Bolt-On Modifications
As basic bolt-on modifications such as cold air intakes and ECU tunes can easily produce 30-50 horsepower for stock engines, this extra power will become apparent as soon as you hit the accelerator pedal. For even more performance enhancements in your TSX or Accord consider installing a performance exhaust system with cat-back setup featuring mandrel-bent pipes for increased flow while decreasing backpressure.
Most Popular Modifications
Headers are an extremely popular modification for the K24. Their larger diameter pipes allow more exhaust to leave the engine, increasing horsepower and improving throttle response – thus adding 15-25 horsepower. A good quality header/cat-back combination can even add even more.
K24’s Performance
One of the best ways to boost a K24’s performance is with performance camshafts. Higher-lift cams open wider, allowing more air and fuel into the combustion chamber, and brands such as TunerGenix and Crower offer cam kits which will add 15-30 horsepower.
Benefits of Fuel Injectors
Fuel injectors are another simple but effective mod for the K24. Bigger injectors deliver more fuel, helping your engine produce more horsepower at the same boost level. But only install them after having made other performance modifications such as camber or toe adjustments.
Honda’s Full Potential
Forced induction can help unlock your Honda’s full potential, but first it is crucial that your engine is prepared. A compression test is an invaluable way to determine whether or not your engine can withstand the extra strain caused by superchargers or turbos; otherwise a compression test can reveal whether its components can take on this additional stress. If your engine has not been maintained regularly enough, however, additional parts may need replacing before installing forced induction systems.
AIR INJECTOR
As a beginner in engine swapping, the ideal starting point is with a basic K24 setup. A quality k24 turbo kit should include all of the essential parts needed to make your car fast and reliable – including an A or K20A2 block equipped with either an Euro R or Type R head as well as high-quality aftermarket intake and fuel system components capable of handling up to 400 horsepower on pump gas.
Making the Most of 400 WHP
If 400 whp isn’t enough for you, then considering upgrading with larger turbocharger and injectors may be your next step in increasing performance. This combination could yield up to 500 WHP with stock motor tuning or possibly even higher depending on tuning techniques used.
Right Choice for You
GO-AUTOWORKS’ K24 Turbo Kit is the ideal way to increase car performance. Equipped with a top-mount T4 turbo manifold designed to quickly spool large turbos for increased midrange gains that extend all the way up to redline, this turbo kit also boasts a large internal diameter which helps improve both spool speed and air/fuel ratio.
Quality Fuel Injectors
This kit also comes with high-quality fuel injectors from Grams Performance 1000cc/min fuel injectors with dead time compensation values for optimal engine air/fuel ratios across its entire rev range. They include easy installation harnesses for plug-in installation. Lastly, there’s a boost gauge included to help track power goals and make tuning adjustments as necessary.
CAMSHAFT
Honda K24 engines in Accords and CR-Vs are impressively reliable powerplants with untapped potential, boasting nearly 400 horsepower at full throttle when fitted with forced induction. That makes the K24 one of the more powerful options compared to many others like the LS in GM vehicles which require much more expensive upgrades for similar performance levels.
Cost or Competition Purposes
No matter if it’s for low cost or competition purposes, K24 turbo kits provide everything you need for an effortless build or racecar. Many kits even include full tuning packages as well as additional custom camshafts which can add 50 horsepower more!
Auto Enthusiast
An essential item for any auto enthusiast, having a quality K24 kit is an absolute necessity. High-performance motors make a real difference in competition racing, drifting and daily street driving situations alike; not to mention saving you money over time by increasing gas mileage.
Benefits from Humble Performance
Humble Performance’s K24 kit is an ideal solution for those on a limited budget, offering clutch kit, fuel system and tune. Furthermore, this option comes equipped with a dyno-tested turbo and intercooler piping – one of the most comprehensive offerings on the market!
Conclusion
This kit consists of a BTR 76mm turbo and custom, dyno-proven intake manifold designed to spool large turbos quickly for massive midrange gains and top-end power. Perfect for any 8th gen Civic, 88-00 Civic, 90-01 Integra and Acura RSX using their stock K-series engine; capable of supporting up to 850whp. Each component is also pressure tested before shipping to ensure proper functioning before final assembly and shipping.