K-series
K20C6
K20C6 VTEC Turbo (Earth Dreams)
Displacement
2.0L (1996 cc)
Configuration
Inline-4
Power
272 hp (203 kW) at 6500 rpm
Torque
280 lb-ft (380 N-m) at 1600-4500 rpm
Compression
9.8:1
Bore × Stroke
86.0 mm x 85.9 mm
Valvetrain
DOHC VTEC
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Direct injection
OBD
OBD2
Redline
6800 rpm
Years
2021-2025
Factory Fitment
Acura TLX (base 2.0T); TLX (UB6, 2021-2025); TLX (UB5, 2021-2025)
Notes
Base turbocharged engine for the second-generation Acura TLX.
Swaps using the K20C6
Guides mentioning the K20C6
Difficult
1-2 days
Civic Type R 5-Lug Brake and Suspension Conversion for the 1996-2000 Civic (EK)
Easy
15-30 minutes
Honda PGM-FI Fault Code Reading and ECU Reset (OBD0/OBD1/OBD2)
Expert
6-10 hours (excluding paint and parts lead time)
Honda Fit (GE8) JDM 11-Pin Folding, Heated Door Mirror Retrofit
Difficult
6-10 hours
Honda Prelude (4th Gen) Projector Headlight Retrofit
Difficult
4-6 hours
Honda Fit (GE8) LED Taillight and Rear Fog Light Retrofit
Difficult
3-4 hours
Honda Fit (GE8) HomeLink and Ambient Light Retrofit Using an Acura TSX Overhead Console
Moderate
4-6 hours (plus sealant cure time)
DIY Amber City Lights in Honda Headlight Housings
Difficult
3-5 hours
Diagnosing Dead ECT, CMP and Wideband O2 Signals After a K-Series Conversion Harness Swap