K24A Tear-down and Must Do Mods - Civic K24 Swap Part 1

Part 1 of the K24A Swap into a 1995 Honda Civic Coupe.
In this video I start preparing the engine for the swap. I tear-down the K24A in preparation for some 'must do' modifications I will install in a future episode. Including:
- 45 deg VTC gear
- K20A2 oil pump
- Hondata intake manifold gasket
- 2005 accord throttle body (needed to work with the stock 95 civic throttle cable)
- 2005 accord water pump housing/passage (needed to mount a USDM alternator)

[@ravisieun8218]

Dude I cant thank you enough for this series, please keep it up because you somehow are doing exactly what I want to do for my hathc, up to the ac and everything. You're a blessing, I'm gonna start making some youtube videos on it too little by little because there arent a lot of resources on here for doing this, especially without paying an arm and a leg, and Doing it yourself. Thank you so much.

[@e-dod]

Thanks man! I really appreciate it, definitely upload some videos of your swap, the hatch looks clean!

[@ropac1256]

Thanks for posting, I'm looking to prep a jdm k24a2 to swap and boost, I'll be adding these to the build for sure!

[@e-dod]

Its worth it! Good luck with your build!

[@jabezhalligan3426]

Thank you 🙏🏼 gonna use this for my up and coming swap

[@e-dod]

Glad it was helpful, good luck on your swap!

[@Beezy_Builds]

Working on my kswap aswell, yougot a sub here!

[@e-dod]

Thanks man! Your EG looks super clean, I'm so jealous of those rust free quarter panels lol. Good luck with the swap!

[@applepoop10]

My Element has a K24 also; the cylinder head was swapped out from one out of an Acura TSX and now it makes 200 HP instead of the standard 160 HP.

[@e-dod]

That is a great upgrade, must be a lot more fun to drive now!

[@kadelarson2535]

Did you have to get hondata to tune it to get 200 hp?

[@jesselee4405]

@@kadelarson2535 yes he did

[@atomicforcegaming2867]

Sup doood? Nice engine !

[@e-dod]

Hey, thanks!

[@bobbydelamar606]

I'm doing the Type S oil pump to my K24A2 CRX right now. I need that DG 45 deg. vtc and KTuned tensioner.

[@ethansmith7736]

I love that I’m here for the same thing for my crx lol ❤ good luck bro

[@bobbydelamar606]

@ethansmith7736 Awesome! You to. I just ordered the DG 45 deg vtc. It'll be road worthy in a week.

[@kwckhm7757]

I'm assuming here, and I use that loosely, you went with that motor due to strictly cost. My k24z3 ek swap is making great power with the K-tuned downpipe and full exhaust. Great video though. Straight to the point and easy to follow

[@e-dod]

I mainly went with this engine because it was easy to find and lots of information was available on it. I was under the impression that the K24z engines had different sensors and would not work with the 02-04 RSX engine harness with Hondata without modification. Curious what engine harness your using and ECU?

[@teamaxlestands]

This engine isn't a compromise it's the same as a 200hp tsx engine. I assume people think it's an eco engine

[@moonship1946]

The k24a2 is the better motor in all ways.. not much of a comparison really

[@JeLifeCoach]

Good video. Thanks for sharing and good luck to you. What are your goals for power/reliability?!

[@e-dod]

Power close to 200WHP I would be fine with. More concerned with reliability and having fun street car. This is the main reason I kept the stock K24 intake as opposed to an RBC intake and am running a 2.5in exhaust. RBC would definitely get me over 200WHP but I am not willing to sacrifice any torque for overall power. Maybe in the future that will change though. Still would be interested in inputs from others who have swapped out the K24 intake for RBC.

[@JeLifeCoach]

@@e-dod totally get it. I’m in the same boat as you. I’m making around 170 now and would be more than happy with 200-210. I’m trying to figure out the host cost effective way to do and reliable as well. This cars are fun as is so going from 170 to 200 is a 20% bump in power and noticeable enough for me. Congrats to you brother and keep us posted.

[@dubarex]

Did you have any issues using the accord throttle body. What ports did you use or plug?

[@e-dod]

I had no issues. I didn't use any of the ports on the accord throttle body. 1 large port was for vacuum and the other smaller two were for coolant. I plugged them all and have no issues. I show how I plugged the holes in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fZ7doZKDi9Kci6c

[@pDn1309]

I’m going to be running a k24a in my EG6 and was wondering if a Civic Type R EP3 engine loom would be ok ?

[@e-dod]

I would assume it would be ok and you would just have to do the typical modifications to it for it to work with the K24a such as crank sensor connector and possibly VSS connector depending on what trans you use. I am assuming though that the EP3 would follow the same ECU pinout as a 2002 RSX type S since Honda tends to keep the pinouts the same across model years.

[@shaunosborne4878]

I have an Element with about 350k. I am looking at a jdm swap and want to make it stronger for off road. Good parts and I like the idea of tsx head. Anything besides hondata you would recommend?

[@e-dod]

Sounds like a great idea!! Depending on the year of your Element Ktuner (ktuner.com/) might be a better solution because it might work with your stock Element ECU. Would save you some money and simplify the wiring.

[@joelvillalobos4279]

Great video!! I’m prepping my JDMk24, and need to swap the water pump housing too. Since you used the accord housing, did you use the accord water pump? Also what USDM alternator do you use?

[@e-dod]

I used accord water pump and alternator.

[@joelvillalobos4279]

@@e-dod so water pump housing, water pump, and alternator all from the same year accord? What year?

[@e-dod]

@@joelvillalobos4279 I got it from 2005 accord.

[@justinguarino201]

So did you replace the water pump/alt with the 2005 accord one?? Sounded like you said the mounts won’t line up?

[@e-dod]

Yes, I used 2005 accord water pump housing, water pump, alternator and crank pulley

[@z31rider24]

E-Dod ill be replacing my timing chain tensioner on my 2005 Civic Si EP3. Along with Valve cover. Does that vertical cover on side of chain need to be removed to replace the tensioner?

[@e-dod]

No there should be a cover you can remove just for the tensioner. Note that the stock cover is just a black piece of stamped metal and it bends real easy and requires hondabond when you put it back on so I really like the K-Tuned cover. I install one on my engine in this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/g2nFeKabf82mo7s at 4:24. It will make it much easier to replace/service/inspect the tensioner in the future.

[@z31rider24]

@@e-dod Should I also replace the tension cover? Thanks for your reply.

[@e-dod]

​@@z31rider24 You don't have to. If it gets bent taking it off you can just bend it back into shape pretty easily. Then just clean the surface off and use some fresh hondabond or permatex to reseal it and you should be good.

[@se9882]

Hi I just ran into your video I'm trying to do a jdm k24a swap the engine comes with 6 speed manual transmission would I be able to use that trans?

[@e-dod]

As long as you get the correct engine mount kit for your trans setup you should be good.

[@slumpedmage]

Great vid. Very helpful info. Is 50 degree VTC gear overkill? I see they're more commonly sold. $320 for a 45 degree. $140 for 50 degree. Any input? Thanks.

[@e-dod]

It could be overkill. I have seen a lot of people just run the 50 degree and limit it in the ECU to 45 or less (depending on if you have aftermarket cams with more lift). The idea behind the 45 is that there is zero percent chance it could ever go past 45, possibly causing valve to piston contact on a K24. But with a 50 degree limited to 45 by the ECU, I am not sure what the chance of it going past 45 and causing an issue would be. Might be almost zero. I decided not to take that chance since I could not find good documentation on what that risk was.

[@slumpedmage]

@e-dod Love the detailed response. I appreciate it. I will just get 45 as a foolproof measure. It just sucks because they're much more expensive! Thanks!

[@nicselectronics81]

I want to do power steering and alternator pullies on mine but I can't find anything on over or undersized belt that I'll need.

[@e-dod]

Did you see K Tuned belts? They have a various sizes: k-tuned.3dcartstores.com/K-Tuned-Belt_p_251.html

[@e-dod]

www.k20a.org/threads/k24-belt-size-with-power-steering-no-a-c.19574/

[@nicselectronics81]

@@e-dod thx 👍

[@eliovisita]

I’m wondering if I can swap k24a1 (in my 06 CRV) with k24a2 🤔🤔 I mean bolt on swap

[@e-dod]

I think its pretty much a direct bolt in. I am not familiar with the 06 CRV wire harness and if you should use Hondata or K-Tuner for ECU though. But one of those should allow you to keep your stock wire harness and just install the new engine.

[@garrettehleiter7825]

Are all k24’s the same when it comes to a header and stud placement?

[@e-dod]

All the K24a's do. Like K24a2, K24a3, etc. I am not sure about the K24z's. Pretty sure the K24z7 has a totally different design.

[@mykepointoh9306]

Ware did you get that foxbody poster in the background

[@e-dod]

Link: www.robmartindesign.com/product/93-cobra-banner I got it as a gift. It seems to be very high quality though so I would recommend it.

[@premiumc2282]

What’s up boss I have a 2011 Honda Accord coupe lxs does it have this type of engine ?

[@e-dod]

Your car has a k24 but its not a k24a like this one, its a K24z. Fundamentally the engines are similar but they have many differences as well. I am not aware of all the differences as the k24z is not as popular as the K24a for engine swaps and I have never owned or worked on a K24z.

[@akeemjohnson8009]

Dude awesome video very explanatory,clear and consistent! 💯 I was having issues till I found this video! I’m currently doing same with my engine.

[@e-dod]

Glad it was helpful! Always happy to help if you have any questions.

[@DarkKnightWong]

Where did you get the JDM Motor ?

[@e-dod]

Found it on Facebook marketplace. I would suggest to get one local that you can look at and inspect. The seller even performed a compression test for me while I watched.

[@aminsalim5602]

Which one is better jdm k24a or k24a2?

[@e-dod]

Performance wise they are the same. The JDM k24a is easier to find in good condition and cheaper since Japan put them in more cars so they are more readily available. Only downside is that it has JDM alternator that cannot be purchased in the states so if your alternator goes bad you have to change the entire water pump housing. On my JDM k24a I swapped out the JDM water pump housing and installed a 2005 Accord housing & alternator so that I won't have to worry about finding a JDM alternator if I ever need one. Also, the JDM k24a does not have all the emissions systems the K24a2 has so depending on the car your swapping in and your state laws you might have to add those emissions systems. If I did the swap again I would still get a JDM k24a though since they are so easy to find in good condition & low miles for cheaper then a K24a2.

[@terrencenoyan3400]

How much hp does this specific motor make?

[@e-dod]

205hp stock. My car made 200 at the wheels with the mods in the video.

[@billyngo2089]

Heard the ktuned tensioner is trash, oem or inline pro

[@e-dod]

I agree that OEM would have been the best choice for me, especially since I am running stock cams. I didn't read anything bad about the K-Tuned one though. I just read that the spring was slightly stiffer then OEM, which I liked.

[@billyngo2089]

@@e-dod I haven’t used it so I really can’t say, but I HEARD from baby mommas brothers cousin nephew, lol

[@blueprintgamer6108]

is it a k24a2?

[@e-dod]

K24a from Japan. The K24a2 is the USDM version of this engine and has an EGR for US emissions and a oil pressure sensor below the VTEC solenoid.

[@blueprintgamer6108]

@@e-dod ah thank you i have a 2003 honda crv with a k24A1 in it and was interested in ur video as ideas for an easy but powerful engine swap

[@e-dod]

@@blueprintgamer6108 Yes a k24a would be a great swap for you. You can bolt on everything from your current engine to make it easier such as alternator, water pump housing, EGR system, etc. Only thing I am not sure about is wiring. I think you would need to wire in VTEC solenoid. And you'll need Hondata.

[@blueprintgamer6108]

@@e-dod thats awesome my family never really are helpful they tell me working on cars like this is a waste of money cuz i just need a car for chores. so i really appreciate ur advice and u taking ur time to reply to my comments. did u use a stand alone ECU or would it be possible to use the computer from a car that has that engine already but is stock?

[@e-dod]

​@@blueprintgamer6108 no prob! Working on your own cars can save you a lot of money since shops are VERY expensive. It only starts to be a problem when you can't stop working on your cars cause its to fun haha. Start with simple stuff like oil changes, brakes, belts, valve cover gasket and move on to more difficult stuff like engine swaps. I think its possible to use stock ECU with an immobilizer bypass www.hybrid-racing.com/products/hybrid-racing-2002-2004-k-series-honda-ecu-immobilizer-delete-chip