F-series (S2000)
F20C
F20C (S2000)
Displacement
2.0L (1997cc)
Configuration
Inline-4
Power
240 hp (USDM) / 250 PS (JDM)
Torque
206 N⋅m at 7000 rpm
Compression
11.5:1 (11.7:1 Japan-spec)
Bore × Stroke
87.0mm x 84.4mm
Valvetrain
DOHC VTEC
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated
Fuel System
PGM-FI
OBD
OBD2
Redline
8,800-9,000 rpm
Years
1999-2003
Factory Fitment
Honda S2000 (AP1); S2000 (AP1); s2000 (AP1, 2000-2003)
Notes
Longitudinal RWD layout; held the production NA specific-output record for years. Unrelated to the FWD F-series Accord engines despite the letter.
Swaps using the F20C
Guides mentioning the F20C
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)
Difficult
1-2 days
Civic Type R 5-Lug Brake and Suspension Conversion for the 1996-2000 Civic (EK)
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
Expert
4-6 days (can be split into stages)
Honda Prelude JDM Digital Climate Control (DCC) Conversion
Expert
6-10 hours (excluding paint and parts lead time)
Honda Fit (GE8) JDM 11-Pin Folding, Heated Door Mirror Retrofit
Difficult
8-12 hours (plus paint and sealant cure time)
Honda Fit (GK) Halogen-to-Projector Headlight Retrofit
Easy
30-45 minutes
Honda Fit Adhesive Door Sill Cover Installation
Difficult
6-10 hours
Honda Prelude (4th Gen) Projector Headlight Retrofit