[CLICK HERE FOR PART 1 OF THE K-SERIES BUYER'S GUIDE]
Lead Photo By Aaron Bonk
If you don’t already have Part 1 of this guide go pick up the latest Honda Tuning on newsstands now. In Part 1, our office coworkers gave you a guide of K-Series swap parts, so you could drop a K20 or K24 in just about any Honda. With the swap out of the way, we are here to supply you with Part 2, a guide that takes it a step further and helps you build up your K-Series. We didn’t forget about you guys who already have cars with K-Series engines either. You obviously don’t need Part 1, but Part 2 is going to get everyone’s K-Series going balls the wall.
01 Full-Race ProStreet Turbo Kit
Based around Full-Race’s legendary turbo manifold design, this kit is engineered to offer the ultimate in performance and reliability. Full-Race uses proprietary robotically welded stainless steel along with low entry angle merge collectors to create a free flowing and highly efficient exhaust path into the turbocharger. The K-Series ProStreet turbo kit can support power levels from 300 whp up to an over 700 whp monster while retaining all accessories, such as P/S and A/C. This kit comes standard with a 44mm Tial wastegate and 50mm Tial BOV. Every turbo kit is hand-fabricated in the United States from forged eight-gauge stainless steel, robotically TIG welded, and comes with a limited lifetime warranty.
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K-Series Engine Collaboration Buyer’s Guide Part 2
Application: Honda Civic Si FG/FA ’06-and-up K20, ’02-and-up RSX, ’01-05 Civic, ’06-and-up Civic, and K-swapped Honda Civic (EF/EG/EK) and DC2 Integra
MSRP: $4,947
Contact: www.full-race.com / 602.437.2101
02 Hondata FlashPro
The FlashPro allows full user tuning and data logging of late-model performance Hondas and Acuras. The unit includes Windows-based software called FlashProManager. The FlashPro connects from your laptop’s USB port to your vehicle’s diagnostic port to provide live tuning with a variety of calibrations, extensive real time, and stored data logging capabilities.
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K-Series Engine Collaboration Buyer’s Guide Part 2
Application: ’06-11 Honda Civic Si
MSRP: $695
Contact: www.hondata.com / 310.782.8278
03 Fuel Injector Clinic Injectors
FIC’s newest 1,100cc/min injectors offer fuel flow for high horsepower applications using gasoline or E85. Superior low pulse width performance ensures great idle, cold start, and street manners, while perfect linearity up the pulse range makes big horsepower in a smooth way. FIC offers a wide range of injector sizes—from 365 cc/min to a massive 2,150 cc/min.
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Application: Honda/Acura K-Series
MSRP: $495 set
Contact: www.fuelinjectorclinic.com / 561.427.0082
04 Skunk2 Pro Series Intake Manifolds
Skunk2’s Pro Series intake manifolds for Honda’s K-Series engines feature larger plenums and shorter, oversized runners when compared to the RBC, and are cast with thicker wall material, leaving room for further porting for high-horsepower applications. Pro Series manifolds were designed for the “street enthusiast” who wants more power, but doesn’t want to sacrifice midrange performance to get it. The results are improved airflow, an enhanced venturi effect, and both midrange and top end power gains. Skunk2 offers applications for all K-Series engines, which are compatible with OEM throttle bodies as well as those as large as 76mm.
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K-Series Engine Collaboration Buyer’s Guide Part 2
Application: Honda/Acura K20/K24
MSRP: $655.99 - $719.99
Contact: www.skunk2.com / 951.808.9888
05 DC Sports Street Legal Header
DC Sports 4-2-1 one-piece header systems deliver incredible low to midrange power gains, while improving ground clearance and reducing weight by eliminating the middle flanges. DC Sports 4-2-1 one-piece headers are much lighter than stock systems (an average 2 pounds lighter than our two-piece systems) and are 50-state legal.
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K-Series Engine Collaboration Buyer’s Guide Part 2
Application: Honda/Acura: ’02-05 Civic Si, ’02-06 RSX;
MSRP: $455.73
Contact: www.dcsports.com / 626.968.5147
06 TODA Racing Anti G-Force Oil Pan
Toda Racing’s Anti G-Force pan was designed to help prevent oil from moving around under extreme conditions, which could cause a drop in engine oil pressure. The Toda oil pan’s design also keeps air from mixing with the oil, and for ease of serviceability, the main baffle plate is removable, making it easy to clean when overhauling. An extra service hole is provided to simply install an additional oil temp sensor and more.
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K-Series Engine Collaboration Buyer’s Guide Part 2
Application: Honda/Acura K20A (DC5/EP3), K20A (FD2), K20Z (FN2)
MSRP: $660 to $750
Contact: www.todaracingusa.com / 949.336.6299
07 BluePrint Racing K-Series Oiling Modification Kit
The BPR cam cap oiling modification kit eliminates oil starvation and camshaft seizure by routing oil externally to the number four and five cam towers. Seizure has been known to occur on stock engines due to lack of proper oiling and is becoming more common with use of aftermarket valvesprings with greater seat pressure or engines that see high rpm use.
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Application: Honda/Acura K-Series engines
MSRP: $300
Contact: www.blueprintracing.com / 626.575.8866
08 Hasport Engine Mount Kit
Even if you already have a factory K-Series, Hasport offers stiffer, stronger, and lighter mounts for you.
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Application: Honda/Acura: ’01-plus Civic and RSX
MSRP: $399
Contact: www.hasport.com / 602.470.0065
09 Blox Racing Billet Throttle Bodies
Each throttle body is precision machined from 6061 and features new brass throttle plates, stiffer throttle springs, and sealed bearings for quick responses and smooth operation. These high-performance throttle bodies are designed as direct-fit replacements on the K-Series RBC manifold.
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Application: For use with an RBC intake manifold, must use BLOX Racing throttle body adapter. Sold separately.
MSRP: $425
Contact: www.bloxracing.com / 510.440.1605
10 OS Giken Superlock LSD
OS Giken’s ultra durable, smooth, progressive 100 percent lock capability LSD requires no break-in or rebuild. The unique, patented design outperforms and outlasts the competition, while maintaining a quiet operation for street driving and superb performance on track—ideal for drag, autocross, circuit, rally, and drift.
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Application: Honda/Acura K20
MSRP: $1,600
Contact: www.osgiken.net / 310.243.1349
11 BluePrint Racing High Performance Cylinder Heads
BPR offers stage one, two, and three cylinder head packages. Both stage two and three heads receive new intake seats and cylinder chamber work. A full stage three head package comes with a competition multi-angle valve job, resurfacing, seals, seats, valvesprings, retainers, valves, and keepers.
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Application: Honda/Acura K-Series engines
MSRP: $1,200 and up
Contact: www.blueprintracing.com / 626.575.8866
12 Karcepts A/C & P/S Elimination Kit
The Karcepts removal kit eliminates the K-Series A/C compressor and P/S pump with ease. This kit simplifies Civic, CRX, and Integra K-swaps, eliminates hood interference issues, and reduces parasitic drag for any K-Series application.
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Application: Honda/Acura K-Series
MSRP: $200 shipped anywhere in the continental United States
Contact: www.karcepts.com / 240.490.7173
13 AEM Series 2 Programmable EMS
AEM’s Series 2 EMS for the K-Series Honda engine plugs directly into a vehicle’s factory ECU harness and requires no additional wiring or hardware. The AEM EMS’s adjustable software allows your to program virtually any combination of engine control, power adders, and auxiliary devices, and accurately delivers proper amounts of fuel and correct ignition timing for any boost level or operating condition.
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Application: Honda/Acura K-Series engines
MSRP: $1,450
Contact: www.aemelectronics.com / 310.484.2322
14 Aeromotive Fuel Pressure Regulator
Aeromotive’s fuel pressure regulator encompasses features and benefits found on all Aeromotive regulators, yet in a new smaller and lighter package. Capable of supporting applications up to 1,000 hp, this FPR can handle the most aggressive street machines, but is docile enough for your daily driver.
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Application: Honda/Acura K-Series engines
MSRP: $127.50
Contact: www.aeromotiveinc.com / 913.647.7300
15 CSF Racing Radiator
CSF is an all-aluminum racing radiator manufacturer for the Honda K-Series engine using an exclusive deep drawn tank and B-tube technology for superior cooling.
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Application: Honda/Acura K-Series engines
MSRP: starting at $200
Contact: www.csfradiators.com / 800.827.1991
16 ARP Head Stud Kit
Top professional engine builders rely on ARP head studs for their all-out competition powerplants. ARP uses a premium-grade 8740 alloy that is rated far superior to “aircraft” quality. Each stud is precisely heat-treated to 200,000 psi for improved fatigue resistance and strength.
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Application: Honda/Acura K20A/A2/A3
MSRP: $173.70
Contact: www.arp-bolts.com / 800.826.3045
17 Hybrid Racing 70/74mm Throttle Body
The Hybrid Racing big-bore K-Series throttle bodies incorporate two bolt patterns, allowing it to be able to bolt directly to a PRB or RBC intake manifold. By eliminating the need for an adapter when upgrading from a PRB to RBC intake manifold, this throttle body saves you as much as $75. Another great feature on this throttle body is the ability to delete or retain your factory cruise control.
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Application: Honda/Acura K-Series engines
MSRP: $410
Contact: www.hybrid-racing.com / 225.755.8211
18 Full-Race Exhaust System
Full-Race has engineered the optimum ’06-and-newer Civic Si K-Series exhaust system. Designed to work equally well with all NA, supercharged, or turbocharged applications, this 3-inch mandrel-bent exhaust is handcrafted from stainless steel and designed for maximum horsepower at desirable sound levels. The Full-Race exhaust system uses less bends for minimal restriction while maintaining an enthusiast’s exhaust note.
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Application: Honda Civic Si FG/FA ’06-09
MSRP: $699.99
Contact: www.full-race.com / 602.437.2101
19 Darton Phosphate MID Sleeve Kit
The newest Darton MID wet sleeve is now phosphate coated for extra anticorrosion and antirust in the compression area. The sleeve can still easily handle 50-plus pounds of boost at their max bore sizes for NA or turbo applications. Bore sizes go from stock 86mm to 90mm max. The sleeves are a wet-sleeve design so they can be replaced individually or all four can be replaced in the same block without additional machining, with the exception of re-decking the block surface.
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Application: Honda/Acura K20/K24
MSRP: K20 $587/K24 $687
Contact: www.dartonsleeves.com / 888.877.8484
20 DeatschWerks Fuel Pump
The DW65c in-tank fuel pump has a compact 65mm design that will fit directly into your K-Series pump assembly as a true drop-in solution with no Dremel or zip ties required. The pump is E85 compatible, fitment kit is included, and it comes with a three-year warranty.
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Application: ’06-plus Honda Civic
MSRP: $129
Contact: www.deatschwerks.com / 405.217.0701
21 DC Sports Exhaust System
DC Sports exhaust systems are mandrel-bent from T304 stainless steel, hand-welded and feature a straight-through muffler design for maximum flow. Each exhaust includes solid hangers that utilize the factory mounting locations and complete hardware for ease of installation.
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Application: ’02-06 Acura RSX
MSRP: $663.16
Contact: www.dcsports.com / 626.968.5147
22 Golden Eagle Vacuum Manifold
The Golden Eagle vacuum manifold was specifically designed for turbocharged engines that require multiple vacuum sources. The unit has six usable 1⁄8 NPT ports for items such as fuel pressure regulator, blow-off valve, MAP sensor, boost controller, boost gauge, and any other engine components that require a vacuum source. Vacuum manifolds come in seven different colors: black, blue, red, polished, titanium, gold, and purple.
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Application: Honda/Acura engines
MSRP: $42
Contact: www.goldeneaglemfg.com / 909.592.4311
23 BluePrint Racing Oil Pan Baffle
The BPR oil pan baffle was designed with the benefits of trapdoor baffling at a fraction of the cost of a complete oil pan. The BP oil pan baffle extends deep inside the oil pan, essentially dividing the pan into thirds, keeping oil from moving from one side of the pan to the other during hard corning. The larger of the two cells is centered around the oil pump pickup, keeping it fully submerged during hard cornering and/or aggressive driving.
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Application: Honda/Acura K-Series engines using K20 aluminum oil pan
MSRP: $239.99
Contact: www.blueprintracing.com / 626.575.8866
24 Hasport K-Series Adapter Harness
Hasport Performance offers complete wiring solutions for most popular K-Series swaps. From stand-alone race harnesses to simple sub-harnesses, Hasport has what you need.
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K-Series Engine Collaboration Buyer’s Guide Part 2
Application: Honda/Acura: ’88-05 Civic, ’90-01 Integra, ’92-96 Prelude, and ’90-97 Accord
MSRP: $299
Contact: www.hasport.com / 602.470.0065
25 Hondata K-Pro
The K-Series Programmable ECU (K-Pro) consists of a hardware modification to certain ’02-04 K-Series ECUs, plus Windows XP-based software, which allows you to reprogram the ECU and data-log sensors, adjust timing tables, fuel tables, VTEC engagement point, rev limit, cam angles, add nitrous controls, timing, and fuel control under boost conditions.
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K-Series Engine Collaboration Buyer’s Guide Part 2
Application: Honda/Acura: ’02-04 RSX and ’01-06 Integra (DC5) Type R
MSRP: $995
Contact: www.hondata.com / 310.782.8278
26 Golden Eagle Intake Manifold
The Golden Eagle billet intake manifold uses precision-tapered runners for optimal flow to produce additional power gains over the stock manifold. The manifold accepts all factory sensors and is available in plain or polished finish.
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Application: Honda/Acura K20 (race only)
MSRP: machined finish $675/polished $766
Contact: www.goldeneaglemfg.com / 909.592.4311
27 Koyo Racing Radiator
Koyo introduces a new series of “V Series” 36mm core radiators for applications with K-Series engine transplants. Koyo’s crossflow design improves heat dissipation by lengthening the coolant path from side to side and also features Koyo’s N-Flo dual-pass partition. This partition routes coolant through the core twice for improved performance when engine room is limited
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Application: ’94-01 Integra with Honda K-Series engines
MSRP: TBD
Contact: www.koyorad.com / 888.557.5696
28 Karcepts RBC & RRC Throttle-Body Adapters
Honda has engineered many high-performing K-Series intake manifolds; however, not all share similar throttle-body bolt patterns. Karcepts has pioneered adapter offerings to enable true bolt-on throttle-body installation for many combinations.
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Application: Honda/Acura K-Series
MSRP: $60 shipped anywhere in the continental United States
Contact: www.karcepts.com / 240.490.7173
29 Jun Auto Valveguides
Tuned engines can get hotter and have a much higher mechanical load over stock valveguides due to high rotations possibly damaging the valveguides. The Jun Auto racing valveguides are manufactured with a raw material, phosphorus-bronze, for increased strength and heat conduction to avoid any damages from the high rotation of tuned engines.
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Application: Honda/Acura: K-Series
MSRP: $328
Contact: www.more-japan.com / 310.783.0200
30 Kelford Camshafts
Kelford Cams announces their new line of Honda K-Series camshafts. Engineered to complement horsepower levels from 225 to over 450 in naturally aspirated applications. Kelford offers three stages of camshafts to suit your build.
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Application: Honda/Acura K20/K24
MSRP: $795
Contact: www.motovicity.com / 888.SPEED.16
31 DC Sports Short Ram Intake
DC Sports Air Intake Systems provide the best of both worlds in heat protection and improved breathability. Every intake kit includes an oil-free air filter, which prevents contaminating the mass airflow sensor, which can result in loss of power and higher fuel consumption.
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Application: ’06-10 Honda Civic Si
MSRP: $197.29
Contact: www.dcsports.com / 626.968.5147
32 Okada Projects’ Plasma Direct
The Plasma Direct ignition coil has a high-power amplifier built into it. These produce four times more spark energy than stock coils and also generate an ultrafast multi-spark discharge of up to 10 sparks at higher rpm. Ignition spark amperage is increased 100 percent, therefore accelerating the ignition and combustion process. This is extremely important in forced-induction applications, but also improves the performance of normally aspirated engines.
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Application: Honda/Acura K20/K24
MSRP: $785
Contact: www.okadaprojects.com / 949.583.7800
33 Karcepts Shifter Mounting Kit
The Karcepts Shifter Mounting Kit provides the solution to mounting a K-Series Acura RSX-S shifter box into the K-powered Civic, CRX, and Integra. It positions the K-Series shift lever in the factory location while maintaining all original interior trim for a clean OEM look.
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Application: Honda/Acura
MSRP: $125 shipped anywhere in the continental United States
Contact: www.karcepts.com / 240.490.7173
34 Skunk2 Tuner Series Camshafts
Gain up to 30 hp and retain your factory idle and low-speed emissions with Skunk2’s Tuner Series Camshafts. Each camshaft is manufactured from high-strength, hollow, iron-alloy cores, ground to exact specifications using state-of-the-art CNC cam grinding equipment, and features hardened, wear-resistant lobes and surfaces. Tuner Series Camshafts also feature Fast Ramp technology and AMAX profiles, the same technology used in Formula One racing, which results in additional cylinder pressure and more torque but without compromising valvetrain longevity.
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Application: Honda/Acura K20/K24
MSRP: $655.99 - $719.99
Contact: www.skunk2.com / 951.808.9888
35 Blox Racing K-Swap Header
The Blox Racing K-Swap exhaust header is designed to maximize the engine’s spent exhaust gas and broaden its powerband, increasing horsepower and torque throughout the engine’s rpm range. This 4-2-1 header is constructed out of 16-gauge, T304 stainless steel and features equal-length, mandrel-bent tubing. The CNC-machined flanges and piping are TIG-welded for additional strength and reliability. With K-Series engine swaps becoming more affordable and popular, the Blox Racing K-Swap exhaust header is a must-have upgrade. The header is properly designed to provide the necessary ground, oil pan, and shift box clearances. There is also no need to modify or cut the chassis’ front crossmember.
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Application: Honda/Acura K-Series
MSRP: $829.99
Contact: www.bloxracing.com / 510.440.1605
36 P2R Mount Bracket
Doing a K24 swap? No need to go to Honda to get this bracket anymore. P2R now offers you a better motor mount solution for use on vehicles with a K24 swap in order to make the engine compatible with popular swap mounting kits. The P2R bracket weighs in at only 310 grams, while the Honda bracket weighs in at a whopping 805 grams. P2R bracket is made from T6061 aluminum and then anodized clear or black for added strength.
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Application: Honda/Acura K24
MSRP: $102.89
Contact: www.powerrevracing.com / 954.543.5053
37 Tanabe Tuner Medalion Universal Muffler
The Tanabe Medalion universal exhaust is the perfect solution for your K-Series–swapped car. The exhaust canister is offered in different styles to suit your personal taste in either a 60mm or an 80mm pipe diameter for NA or forced-induction builds. Each exhaust is made of SUS304 stainless steel for high quality and durability.
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Application: Honda/Acura K-Series
MSRP: starting at $260
Contact: www.tanabe-usa.com / 310.783.0200
38 Blox Racing Camshafts
Blox Racing offers enthusiasts high performance both B-Type and racing-spec C-Type camshafts. Both camshafts are designed and manufactured using the latest software and casting technologies, gun-drilled, then CNC-ground to precise tolerances and performance specifications. Each camshaft profile design offers increased horsepower and torque across the entire rpm range.
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Application: Honda/Acura K20/K24
MSRP: $850
Contact: www.bloxracing.com / 510.440.1605
39 Quaife Torque Biasing Differential
The Quaife Torque Biasing Differential was designed to improve traction in front-wheel-drive drag-race applications by reducing the torque bias ratio, or the side-to-side torque “difference” between the two axles. By design, the Quaife will never fully lock, making it advantageous for putting equal power to the ground through both axles, which reduces torque steer and speed scrubbing corrections. The Quaife differential uses helical-cut gears, so you can still run it on the street without issue, and is made from high-quality billet gear steel, making it maintenance free, and it’s backed with a lifetime warranty.
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Application: Honda/Acura K-Series
MSRP: $1,011.77
Contact: www.quaife.co.uk / www.motovicity.com (distributors) / 888.SPEED.16
40 OS Giken Racing Clutch Series
OS racing clutches offer smooth yet firm engagement, while maintaining a direct clutch feel. Single, twin, triple, and quad-plate options are available in various disc diameters with dampened or solid hubs.
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Application: Honda/Acura K20
MSRP: $1,200
Contact: www.osgiken.net / 310.243.1349