K-series
K20A
K20A Type R (JDM)
Displacement
2.0L (1998cc)
Configuration
Inline-4
Power
212-220 PS depending on application (JDM)
Torque
131-152 lb-ft (177-206 N-m)
Compression
9.7:1 to 11.5:1 depending on variant
Bore × Stroke
86.0 mm x 86.0 mm
Valvetrain
DOHC i-VTEC (performance cam-changing type)
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated
Fuel System
PGM-FI (multi-point)
OBD
OBD2
Redline
8,400 rpm
Years
2001-2011
Factory Fitment
Civic Type R (EP3/FD2 JDM), Integra Type R (DC5); Honda Civic Type R (EP3/FD2, 211-221 hp), Integra Type R/Type S (DC5), Accord Euro R (CL7), Stream, CR-V, Stepwgn, Edix; Civic (FD2, 2007-2010)
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
Expert
40-60 hours (multi-week project)
K20A2 Swap into a 1996-2000 Honda Civic (EK): Mounts, Manual Conversion, Cooling and Axles
Expert
20-40 hours over several sessions, plus dyno tuning time
Two-Stage Dry Nitrous Install and KPro Wiring for a K-Series Honda
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