K-series
K20A
K20A Type R (JDM)
Displacement
2.0L (1998cc)
Configuration
Inline-4
Power
212-220 PS depending on application (JDM)
Torque
149
Compression
11.5:1
Bore × Stroke
86.0 × 86.0 mm
Valvetrain
DOHC i-VTEC (performance cam-changing type)
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated
Fuel System
PGM-FI
OBD
OBD2
Redline
8,400 rpm
Years
2001-2011
Factory Fitment
Civic Type R (EP3/FD2 JDM), Integra Type R (DC5)
Notes
The JDM flagship K20. Note 'K20A' is also loosely used for the whole K20 family - the Type R spec is the red-top JDM engine.
Swaps using the K20A
Engine
Verified
Expert
K20 Engine Swap
Civic EP3
(Seventh Generation)
→
Civic EG
(Fifth Generation)
,
Civic EK
(Sixth Generation)
Guides mentioning the K20A
Difficult
2-3 days
JDM B18C (Integra Type R) Engine Swap into an EG Civic
Moderate
2-3 hours
S2000 Steering Wheel Install into a 5th Gen Prelude (SRS Airbag Wheel Swap)
Moderate
3-4 hours
Installing an S2000 Engine Start Button in a 5th-Gen Honda Prelude
Moderate
3-4 hours
OEM Acura TL HID (D2R) Conversion for JDM H4H Headlamps
Easy
15-30 minutes
Honda PGM-FI Fault Code Reading and ECU Reset (OBD0/OBD1/OBD2)
Expert
3 weeks (including engine bay respray and certification)
H22A Prelude Engine Swap into an EG Civic