K23/K20 Turbo Frankenstein Meets Budget EG Civic
K23/K20 Turbo Frankenstein Meets Budget EG Civic
By Aaron Gaghagen and Brian Gillespie
This is a long time in the making. Finally we choose the car that our K23 turbo head and K20A3 bottom end engine will go into. It is Budget EG. For those that are new to the channel, Budget EG started off with the lowest cost K swap we could do and has grown from there. In this episode we pull the old K24 from our Civic to make way for the boosted hybrid power plant.
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This is so good, that center feed adapter could also be good for RWD applications too.
I'm glad you guys decided on dropping this swap into the EG and I'm really looking forward to how it turns out.
@VTECAcademy
Жыл бұрын
It’s the next evolution in the Budget EG journey.
That center feed adapter looks amazing! Fantastic work
@VTECAcademy
Жыл бұрын
It could be a great piece and option for people. Hopefully it works!
@josephsauret586
Жыл бұрын
I need one for a rwd project
@K24_Insight_Swap
Жыл бұрын
@@VTECAcademy :Not being one of them people: CAN'T WAIT TO ORDER ONE! Hasport occupies half my K24 Insight engine bay already!
I am happy to see this project swap is back on the channel! I almost thought this was forgotten haha
Cars gonna be a beast when its up and going! Nice work as always guys
@VTECAcademy
Жыл бұрын
If it works, a K24 bottom end would be next. 🤞🏽
@averyalexander2303
Жыл бұрын
@@VTECAcademy I would think a K24A2 bottom end with the beefy RDX rods (if they fit), RSX-S oil pump, and K23 head would make a great OEM turbo K24 setup. Should make good power with good response and be very reliable as long as it's built right and tuned conservatively 😃
Thank you so much for using RDX head and giving ideas I suggested this a while ago big fan of the channel keep up the great work
That center feed adapter 🤤🤤🤤
@VTECAcademy
Жыл бұрын
Could be cool. 🤷🏽♂️
@himynameiztony
Жыл бұрын
@@VTECAcademy why k23 head vs putting the manifold/injectors/etc on a k20z3
@Fb6.Nan0
Жыл бұрын
@@himynameiztony cheaper this way
@himynameiztony
Жыл бұрын
@@Fb6.Nan0 ah, so if you have an 8th gen probably just use the head/block you already have...🤔?
@Fb6.Nan0
Жыл бұрын
@@himynameiztony well I guess you could, I more went to say it’s a cheaper oem easier way to go turbo. I think you could get this head and turbo setup for less than a z3 motor but if you got it already then have at it
Can't wait for the next video! This is ny favorite combo/build so far
Looking forward to seeing this project hit the pavement!
A.Ds the man! Got my del sol b20v on the road! Thanks my man
@VTECAcademy
Жыл бұрын
Awesome! He knows his way around a Honda for sure.
Can’t wait to see how this turns out!
Good work on that prototype center piece product I like it
Yes we need that center feed adapter!! I need 2
I can’t wait to see it run too
I need to see this running
@VTECAcademy
Жыл бұрын
Us too!!
Wow sign me up when u get them in production. Definitely would look nice on this spare prb
Hold up hold up: did I just experience the Macho Man Randy Savage OoOoh YEE-UH followed in quick succession by the Kip Yusss???? Guys this channel was already amazing but now…I don’t know if I can handle the awesomeness 😎💥
Brian aka Honda Yoda.
@VTECAcademy
Жыл бұрын
We were thinking more like Obi-Wan on account of the hair. Also, wayyyy taller. 😂
Amazing content guys, curious to know about engine management for this one. What up AD!
@VTECAcademy
Жыл бұрын
Thank you!!!
Keeping Honda dreams alive
@VTECAcademy
Жыл бұрын
Trying! Thanks for watching!
Thank you guys for keeping this engine combination going! Hopefully you can fab a 3.5" DP for your application to help the turbo. Stock WG spring is roughly 7lbs... you can use a TurboSmart IG75 WG with custom bracket (I make them) for more spring pressure. RDX guys use same side (driver side FMIC) but maybe you don't have the space on this chassis? The K24 manifold should suit the turbo RPM range good, I thought cutting the RDX Plentem and flipping it could also be done for bottom feed center mount and it will suit the turbo RPM perfectly. The K24z7 manifold would be the best OEM option for power in the turbos RPM range from my research for RDX chassis application, Most RDX FMIC guys go RBC when they are still stuck with a 7k redline because of the transmision. The RSP with your CNC plate would be amazing but they are impossible to get.
Ad is the man!
Loved the EG it’s worth a read on the South African Honda ballade 180e made by Mercedes Benz and the very rare Honda ballade AMG
@VTECAcademy
Жыл бұрын
I'd love to see the South African only AMG Ballade. I wonder how many are still on the road.
ready to learn
@VTECAcademy
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for joining us!
I Love that you’re back on this motor. This is what I truly want for my ED9 CRX. I’ve only found the K23 in automatic, does that matter when I have full engine, transmission, shift cables, wire harness from a 2008 manual Accord (A8) & 2005 ECU that I can pick apart to mate to it? And which mounts would I use if I were to use the A8 then eventually do K23, would they be the same mounts?
support your channel
Can't wait until I can upgrade from my 09 DX-G R18
Going to be a ripper!
@VTECAcademy
Жыл бұрын
Hope so!
6:57 lmao
@VTECAcademy
Жыл бұрын
Got ‘em!!!
Nice
Heck yeah!!!
K24A'(2)s or hybrids need a lot of exhaust flow to make 200WHP+ NA. I had to weld in a 3 inch collector and custom build the header to break 200, You can try the PRC intake manifold it's usually good for about 15 up top but you will loose some down low unless you have a very good tuner that can dial in the VTC advance.
Give us more k23! We need it now!
"In da bin" 🤣
@VTECAcademy
Жыл бұрын
Love us some MCM!
Hype hype!!
@VTECAcademy
Жыл бұрын
It’s gonna be. (Hopefully)
Hell yeah
@VTECAcademy
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching! We hope it rips.
loving the vids! who edits them? sorry if this has been answered before im new.
@VTECAcademy
Жыл бұрын
Aaron. He has the red Civic Si in the Falken Tire Super Saloon Shootout.
I'm interested in if the K23 turbo and manifold can be used on other K series heads.
Is there a hard date for wrapping this one up?
Rotate the tb plate 180 and you should have more clearance
Any updates on the L15b7 integra??
What transmission are you using for that setup
Did the centerfeed adapter ever make it to production? If not would it be possible to acquire the cad files or purchase the prototype pieces.
@VTECAcademy
11 ай бұрын
Not yet.
Ever thought of putting a r18 or k20c2 in to a eg/ek platform
@VTECAcademy
Жыл бұрын
Not once. They may be good as replacements but not for performance, especially for the cost.
How to mod my base rsx auto harness for a manual swap
I really love your videos all are interesting, but it misses continuity and we are always waiting the next episode but never shows up :(
What engine is that intake manifold from
Marty scared me when he popped outta nowhere
@VTECAcademy
Жыл бұрын
Just making sure you are awake! 😝
I want that plate lol
Can I use a K20 type S block from the RSX, and use the 5AT from the TSX and then the K23 head? Or just use the TSX block and 5AT with the K23 head. This would fit in a Del Sol?
@VTECAcademy
Жыл бұрын
I think you'd be better off using a K24 block. I used the K20 block because I had one sitting around. All my K24s were complete with TSX heads.
@elmayimbe_the_amateur_mechanic
Жыл бұрын
@@VTECAcademy again, I really do appreciate the quick responses to my questions over the last 2 days sir.
What kind of axul should I use for a Civic 1997 swap k24a4
@VTECAcademy
Жыл бұрын
That depends on the intermediate shaft. Hasport, Driveshaft Shop and Insane Shafts all make axles for those cars.
how about this head/turbo /intercooler swap onto the K24A8 in my Element?
@VTECAcademy
Жыл бұрын
It would bolt up, but you’d have to check the head clearance.
@lafave2555
Жыл бұрын
The turbo would likely interfere with steering rack. They already tested the rsx, which has the same steering rack location as the element.
👏👏👏
@VTECAcademy
Жыл бұрын
🤙🏽🤙🏽 thanks for the watching!
@k24hybrid
Жыл бұрын
@@VTECAcademy thank you for the awesome content!!! We're getting schooled!!! 😁
Did that eg have the converter on it still lol
I would like to see a k swap in a 1999 era Prelude
Super curious what intake manifold that is from?
@VTECAcademy
7 ай бұрын
RSX type S
crazy i got my k24a2 from ad 😂
I have a question.. Does a k20 or k24 fit in a 1996 Mitsubishi eclipse without gapping the hood?
@VTECAcademy
Жыл бұрын
I haven't done that swap, but it should.
@rubenzamarripa4637
Жыл бұрын
@@VTECAcademy Thank you! I’m just askin but when I do this swap can you all make me some motor mounts for it ? And if you can what would it cost me?
Can a K24V7 be swapped as "normally" as a K24A2? Looks different but maybe you guys know.
@VTECAcademy
Жыл бұрын
No, it’s different with the direct injection. For that effort might as well go with a turbo engine instead and make better power.
@astutenomad2879
Жыл бұрын
@VTEC Academy yeah you're right. Would it be a bad move to remove the a2 head for a z7 head? I'm trying to fit this in a crx while maintaining ac. I think the collector is easier for turbo, win for space and simplicity? Or is that head a total loss.
@srwurgler
Жыл бұрын
The k24v7 was not a great motor, it was the economy version of the ILX. The k27z7 on the other hand was the crv/si/ilx 6 speed motor. Great choice to build
@astutenomad2879
Жыл бұрын
@Samuel Wurgler My CRX weighs about 1200 lbs and is an 88 hf. I just figured the z7 head would allow for turbo because it has that collector style exhaust port taking less space. The A2 manifolds are a bit bulky. Thanks for the info. It was much appreciated.
@srwurgler
Жыл бұрын
@@astutenomad2879 you might have accidentally typed “v7” instead of “z7” at first. That might be what confused me lol
I wanna drop this in a tsx
This head work on a jdm k24a block too?
@VTECAcademy
Жыл бұрын
Yup, we just had a K20A3 block easily available. If it works, the K24 will be next.
Could theoretically a similar Frankenstein be performed with say the J30AC heads and turbo on a J35Y6 for a turbo Ridgeline/Pilot/Passport? Honda Raptor anyone?
@VTECAcademy
3 ай бұрын
Possibly. I don’t have one of those engines yet, but am looking.
@VTECAcademy
3 ай бұрын
The first thing I would do to figure that out is buy a head gasket from each of those engines and compare them.
Honda needs to hire you as their GM
K24 bottom with a TSX head classifies as a Frankenstein? You mean K20/K24
Egs are so hard to find now
what's gonna happen with the j35 swap we all voted for?
@VTECAcademy
Жыл бұрын
It gonna happen
What turbo exhaust manifold is that?
@VTECAcademy
Жыл бұрын
OEM K23
@mickl8212
Жыл бұрын
@@VTECAcademy ahh right ok. I see you talk about having the throttle body on the centre of the inlet manifold to help with pipe routing. I know it's not the same but my UK Honda Civic 2.2 iCTDi diesel has the turbo intercooler in front of the left hand wheel arch ducted from the front bumper. The turbo is mounted at the rear of the engine and the charge piping runs underneath the gearbox. The layout is as per K series with the inlet manifold at the front of the motor and the exhaust manifold to the rear.
Hi. I am Chris from Coverado, an online store that sells seat covers. Is there any chance to work with you? Thank you!
put tsx 2009+ pistons on the motor you removed....
@VTECAcademy
Жыл бұрын
Maybe, we’ll see what it does in the new setup.
#CrimpinAintEasy
@VTECAcademy
Жыл бұрын
You know!!
just here to make a comment on the $uicideboyz hoodie
Whats a k23?
@robertalicea5585
Жыл бұрын
Rdx motor
Next: swap to the tsx head
No shade but i dont think a k24 block with a k24head is a frank motor
Vulture Mitsubishi Hankenstein mean chola in a batmobiile
1:43-1:47 men dat joke is old as walt Disney's farts. Even tho some smokes them others eat it 😂
@VTECAcademy
Жыл бұрын
But how is he farting postmortem? Also, would that be vegan?
@exoticveganrecipes5655
Жыл бұрын
They canned some before death 😁 It depends sir, it could be if he was into the raisin bran cereal; otherwise isn't consumibles 👹
@exoticveganrecipes5655
Жыл бұрын
@@VTECAcademy canned Walt Disney's fart from living times could stink like cheese spread of mre in vietnam opened these days 😂
👋🤓🤚
@VTECAcademy
Жыл бұрын
🤙🏽🤙🏽🥂
Seniors.. haha If you dye your hair, you will look younger.. How are you.. 😁👍
@VTECAcademy
Жыл бұрын
😂 It’s branding now as the swap guru.
Wobble cam rig ghetto hater rigs
Why don’t u turn the throttlebody backwards..put the spring face in towards the exhaust