K24 into a EP3: What all needs to be done?

[@nissanboy2010]

Yes please please do a more indepth video of the k24a swap in the ep3!!. Everyone is waiting!!!!

[@VTECAcademy]

That's a good idea.

[@JavierMartinez-uj9ih]

@@VTECAcademy when?? Jdm k24

[@nissanboy2010]

What rad hose do we use for the k24a swap??

[@ventodave]

K24 ep3 owner here. Yes and yes.

[@VTECAcademy]

And yes!

[@jackshayduran]

Extremely informative. Very clear explanation. Havent gone through with a motor swap due to fears of my lack of knowledge. Great video, thank you

[@VTECAcademy]

Thanks for watching! Hopefully it helps you with your car.

[@shawnmarques7117]

I have a k24 a2 in a 02 ep3 the race header jits the stock sway bar i seen ultra race makes one that looks like it would clear.

[@mbeauy3710]

Yay the EP3 gets some love

[@boxnshocks6238]

Would definitely love more info and an in depth video on a K24 swapped ep3!

[@larrypage9201]

Show us how to use hondata.....

[@ricardo915]

Thank you, I sent out this email 🙏 will be sending more questions soon

[@VTECAcademy]

No problem.

[@xboxgeek8501]

Please make an in depth video on the jdm k24a into the ep3 I’m in the process of swapping right now and the info would be so helpful

[@ATLatino77]

Yes!

[@endlessfable]

You’re going to reuse the waterpump housing assembly from your stock engine so all your accessories can go back in the right areas, you can use an uncut rbc intake manifold with an adjustable throttle body from blox, k-tuned or Hybrid racing. You need the PPA passenger side mount bracket usually this comes on the k24 already but if not, you can source it from your local dealer. Clutch and flywheel from your current setup can work as well.

[@mondecruel1866]

@@endlessfable andre is there a solution if i have already a cut RRC manifold and would want to use it on the k24a ?

[@endlessfable]

@@mondecruel1866 tractuff makes a solution, as well as plm and ktuned

[@mondecruel1866]

@@endlessfable thanks dude

[@brock1929]

Love the Row 52 list. I’m checking that app every day. Have to see what’s new in my local yards

[@VTECAcademy]

It's so good!

[@AdamB12]

Would love to see you do a video like this instead of an EP3, the vehicle is a base RSX 05/06 thanks!

[@tonycowham801]

same car hahaha

[@lewisredwood06]

Just blew the k20 in my ep3. Looking at getting a k24a as they're around 30-35% cheaper in the UK compared to the k20a2. This would be my first engine swap but I have a mate whose currently building a N/A K20 so I could get help from him when needed. A video going in depth in your k24a ep3 swap would be a goldmine👍🏽

[@VTECAcademy]

Possibly in the future we will do a series on it. It's a great swap.

[@fftouge826]

how did it blow?

[@Hoodrat_rari]

my K24a just came in ... this was very reassuring ... my ep3 is gonna rip!

[@VTECAcademy]

Hell yeah!

[@stuntmanxtra3825]

Yes, thanks!! I appreciate it 🙏🏻🙌🏻

[@jeremyvega4051]

I've been thinking about getting the jdm k24 for my ep3 that currently had 265k miles on it!!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks please keep up the great work!!!!!!

[@VTECAcademy]

Except the block bracket, you should have all the parts you'll need for the swap from your EP3 engine.

[@mihaistoica6554]

@@VTECAcademy is this 50840-S7C-000 the block bracket that should be used? Thanks.

[@chuckzamzow9]

Great video and gives me options on my ep3.

[@VTECAcademy]

Good to hear!

[@jackyyeung7903]

Super helpful video. Thank you!

[@VTECAcademy]

You're welcome!, hope it helps.

[@hoopla1414]

I love my Supercharged k24 ep3

[@VTECAcademy]

Great setup!

[@timscheuermann2554]

im doing a a2 head on a k24a1 block with some aftermarket type s rods and pistons with upgraded valves skunk 2 ultra intake and alpha throtte body and a plm exhaust manifold and some upgraded injectors. hoping to hurt some scatpack feels

[@alomechanthasinh4079]

Blew the head gasket on my K24A2 EP3 😅 will be slapping on a DC5 Type R head in the process of replacing it. 🙂

[@greeenteeee]

How’d you blow the hg?

[@hondacivicef2ify]

I love k24 ep3

[@VTECAcademy]

Match made in heaven.

[@sidsmith4832]

Man this is awesome information I just got me a TSX motor. I'm trying to swap in a RSX base 5-speed. Mechanically similar to the EP 3. I have question about the transmission can I use on the TSX block the base 5-speed? Does the K20 A3 intermediate shaft bolt up to the TSX K24 block? And I can use the RS X axles? Also does the accessories AC, power steering from k20a 3 bolt-on k24 A2?

[@tlikethedrink]

Yes, I used my ep3 trans. Everything bolted up perfectly. Change over entire accessories from the a3. Helps to have them side by side. Also, I kept the RBB manifold for simplicity of the water port on it. Tb adapter is needed and your intake won’t fit perfect it may needed to be flipped, rotated and or cut to fit

[@rushane1707]

You don’t have to swap the accessories from jdm k24 the 09-14 rsx uses the same layout

[@timeubanks8790]

Damn it! I just put my a2 in the Ep3 don’t push me down this lane. I don’t need any speeding tickets 😂

[@VTECAcademy]

It's only speeding if you get caught.

[@oscarpichinte2683]

Hi Brian questions i gotta honda crv 2002 manual transmission i wondering wha do i need to do k24a2 swap thanks u

[@LeMoHaZe]

Does anyone know if the k20 and k24 CRV have the same block bracket? will the k20a2 block bracket not bolt to the k24?

[@AWDEK24]

Hello going to put a k24a rbb3 in my ep3 with a 8th gen civic si transmission what do I have to do to make the trans work in the ep3? Thank you

[@juanacevedo6250]

Hi, does the stock exhaust manifold and catalytic from Ep3 works on k24a2?

[@THExFREE1]

What about just adding the TSX head on the ep3s A3 block and tune for true vtec ?

[@chavito305]

What about using a 04 TSX trans on a EP3 with a K20a2? Do I need anything different to run that trans correctly or does it all work without any alterations?

[@VTECAcademy]

Different mounts and modify either the trans or shifter.

[@kseries20-24only]

@VTEC Academy I'm doing this for an RSX but I'm adding the 50 degree VTC. Do you know if I can run K24 with 50 degree VTC from 02-04 RSX type S ECU OK?

[@VTECAcademy]

With stock cams, yes.

[@kseries20-24only]

@VTECAcademy so the 50 degree VTC needs regulation? Needs Kpro then? Should be able to start and move it ok?

[@NovaLane24]

For jdm k24a on the ep3 would I have to change the Injectors to the ep3 also along with the accord throttle body Will it run right with the stock ep3 ecu

[@FreddyFelix35]

If you can use the ep3 intake manifold why can you use the throttle body and do you have to tap the coolant ports or will it just bolt up I’m getting a lot of mixed signals

[@VTECAcademy]

You need an intake manifold adapter.

[@cadettmorris4836]

hey buddie....AWD CRV Transmission on a 96-00 EK5 k24 swap.....what engine mounts & brackets must i use w/EG subframe......Hasport has the EKK5, is that the right one?...my car comes AWD from the factory so i must goign to install an AWD crv trans.....

[@TendieAssassin]

Which ECU do I need to use? Do I need kpro? And does the k24 have any EGR stuff I need to mess with?

[@VTECAcademy]

To get the full potential from the engine a KPro is needed.

[@TendieAssassin]

@@VTECAcademy do I use my stock ECU or one from a car with a k24? If so I assume it has to be the one that already comes in a manual?

[@KorkwiN7]

for the JDM K24A, if you swap the whole water pump / alternator assembly from the stock K20A3, that also brings with it the thermostat. So no need for an RDX thermostat housing. Or am I missing something? I am going through this very swap right now.

[@tlikethedrink]

What did you end up doing? I’m currently trying to figure that part of the swap out. What year RDX for the thermostat housing?

[@tlikethedrink]

(Edit)Ended up replacing water tube out of the k24 housing with the ep3 water pump and thermostat housing ***

[@KorkwiN7]

@@tlikethedrink that's interesting. I used ep3 thermostat and housing and the k24a water hoses out of the top of the housing. Engine swap is still ongoing (I'm slow as hell) but hopefully first start this weekend.

[@tlikethedrink]

@@KorkwiN7 edited my comment, you’re right. I misremembered! good luck! What’s lacking?

[@KorkwiN7]

@@tlikethedrink thanks! right now i'm just waiting on the RDX 410 injectors but I might just use the included 310cc instead for now. besides that just small details like dealing with evap (i'm using a skunk2 manifold & throttle body) and figuring out the wiring for trans speed sensor (the whole reason I started the swap was my stock ep3 trans grenaded when the drain plug went MIA for about 20 miles). new trans is from a base 05/06 RSX (not ideal but it is what it is) so different speed sensor location and method. I should be able to utilize the kpro (vtec academy has a decent video on this process), just taking it slow as i haven't done much wiring in a car before and don't want to cook the ECU or something

[@Manja479]

I’m swapping in a k24a4 into my base 06 rsx. Do I leave the egr valve on or do I have to buy a plate to block it off.

[@VTECAcademy]

Either get a block off plate or a TSX upper radiator hose outlet.

[@TheMrmagic101]

What intake manifold work best for jdm k24a in ep3

[@VTECAcademy]

The one that comes on the K24A works great.

[@TheMrmagic101]

@VTECAcademy rn I have stock ep3 exhaust and the manifold for ep3 it feels very pointless and not much faster up top than a k20a3. Going to upgrade exhaust and wondering what I will need to do to run the k24a with rb2 intake manifold. I have k24a from Honda odyssey absolute motor. Should be 200 hp 168-171 tq. Stock a3 ecu still no k pro yet

[@Hondaflip]

You forgot to mention EGR housing

[@lazarocarmona9951]

Question for the k24a jdm motor do I have to change the vtec solenoid?

[@TheMrmagic101]

What throttle cable can be used for k24a swap in ep3 with rbb intake manifold

[@jonctr]

Great video and lots of info - just what I was looking for. I have a UKDM (Euro) EP3 CTR in AU with a K20A2 head and block, PRA ecu (K-Pro'd) with Toda N2 cams. What is the best block to do a K20A2 Frankenstein build with?. K24A3 from the CL Accord Euro and K24A6 from the Odyssey are fairly plentiful here - are these OK? I also saw elsewhere that the K24 stroke of 87mm could be an issue as the K20 stroke is only 86mm - many thanks once again.

[@VTECAcademy]

I’m not really familiar with those two engines, but it looks like the 83 engine may have a piston that doesn’t make contact with the head. You’re going to need to set the head on and see if the piston makes contact when you turn the engine over.

[@jonctr]

@@VTECAcademy Many thanks for the reply. A little further digging shows that the K24A3 is basically the K24A2 for the AU/EU market (Accord Euro etc) with the same compression ratio of 10.5:1. I misread the 86mm vs 87mm stroke issue - it's actually the K20 has a bore of 86mm, and the K24 has a bore of 87mm, so once again need to check for piston to head contact

[@angelreinaldoacevedoreyes7758]

Hey brain I hope you doing good !! I want to put a k24a1 with stock ecu , what exactly has to be done to run properly

[@VTECAcademy]

Find a CRV manual ECU. Then have a dealership reflash to accept the EP3 key code.

[@angelreinaldoacevedoreyes7758]

@@VTECAcademy I have the k20a3 on my ek 4dr with a Honda immobilizer

[@RaySpeaksTruth]

I’m doing a K24a2 from an 04 TSX into my 05 EP3. Can you advise which alternator and serpentine belt to use? I’m keeping A/C.

[@VTECAcademy]

Unless you change to the K20 crank pulley then use a TSX belt.

[@RaySpeaksTruth]

@@VTECAcademy But am deleting the P/S pump since it’s in an EP3. So I suppose I will need to change out crank pulleys and an EP3 belt will work? I thought the deck height will matter. Why about water pump?

[@fredsternada2970]

Question is your website working im teying to look for you information diy section but website not working

[@VTECAcademy]

Thanks for the heads up! We'll figure it out.

[@marcusmarcano3021]

CAN WE USE THE SAME ECU THAT COMES OFF THE EP3? IF NOT WHAT ECU WOULD WORK? BESIDE THE KPRO AND HALTECH THANK YOU

[@VTECAcademy]

It would need to be modified with a KPro

[@marcusmarcano3021]

​@VTECAcademy do you know which Kpro out there site? Thank you

[@Techunknownn]

Swapping a k24a4 from a 04 accord into a 02 ep3. Can I use the thermostat and housing from the accord or I have to get one from an ep3?

[@VTECAcademy]

EP3.

[@Techunknownn]

@@VTECAcademy Thank you! Would you also recommend or know of a header I can use for the swap ? I heard you need a specific one to clear the front sway.

[@rocasohu]

I’ve got a question for U, I’ve got a build / restoration going, Mazda 818/808 coupe, and I would love to go with a K24a2 with a 6 speed red, but can’t find any previous swaps done into this type of body. I would love it if U could give me some advise so I would be looking in the right direction ❤️😉

[@VTECAcademy]

I’d you call Hasport they can give you suggestions on what mount you can use to make fabrication easier.

[@7sq]

Atop that backround noise (music ?)...

[@ethanfreeman5344]

I have a jdm k24a2 block with a k20a2 head on the block. I got the oil cooler parts too. I have the water pump housing but no water pump nor all of the belt accessories. My ep3 k20 is stamped as “k20A” it doesn’t have a 3 stamped on it so I think it’s the jdm version of the k20a3. Can I take idler pulley, pulley tensioner, ac/ps, water pump, and side mount bracket onto the k24?

[@ethanfreeman5344]

Plus I want to use my k20a3 intake manifold on my k20a2 head for the meantime, so do I have to use that adapter plate for the manifold?

[@user-cd3hd1ob5m]

I have a k24 ep and I get a rubbing noise possibly header ? Is this common?

[@VTECAcademy]

It is most likely the header and yes it is common on the K24 swap in the RSX, EP3 and 06-11 Si. We used Hasport's stiffer rear mount to control engine movement and reduce contact.

[@user-cd3hd1ob5m]

@@VTECAcademy is there an email. ? I have a video clip I recorded of the noise

[@stevenyammine2908]

does a k24a1 fit with my civic si ep3 5-speeds tran?

[@VTECAcademy]

Yes it does. You could probably use the stock ECU to control it.

[@kendrickdeporter2233]

What trans would you suggest with the K24

[@mrdrewlash24]

Question i was wonder if i might be crazy to put a a k20c in a acura tl 🤔

[@VTECAcademy]

There is a enough room. I've thought about it.

[@mrdrewlash24]

@@VTECAcademy im talking about a third gen acura tl , will that platform be to heavy for the engine

[@ElBigWeeWee]

I'm Getting ready to do mine i have a 2002 Ep3. Looking to swap the JDM 03-08 TSX into the car i already have K-Pro. so i need to swap all my accessories including the water pump? and to run my stock mounts i will need to get the Hasport Universal K-Series block bracket?

[@VTECAcademy]

I would swap the Crank pulley. Water pump and housing, alternator, tensioner and idle pulley. Yes, that block bracket or CRV/Element block bracket.

[@ElBigWeeWee]

​@@VTECAcademy Heck yeah thank you for the info

[@dindot15]

What ac do you need to use and what kind drive belt?

[@VTECAcademy]

Use the stock AC and if you use the K20A3 crank pulley, you can use the stock belt.

[@dindot15]

@VTECAcademy thanks you sir and vtecAcademy

[@screwedupcivic2285]

Is there a k24 swap header for the ep3??

[@VTECAcademy]

Not that we know of. Using a stiffer rear mount to reduce movement allows use of EP3 header options.

[@davidjordan9302]

Plm makes one

[@ogafghan111]

Adopt me plz

[@VTECAcademy]

Ahahahaha!