K20A in a AE86

[86-VTEC]

Hi guys,

I have a shell ready to rock. Was gonna do a F20 swap but thinking I might do a K20 swap. Is there any info on this particular swap? Finding it hard to find any info on this.

Any info would be much appreciated. Thanks in advance.

Regards.

[johl]

do the k20's spin the correct way?

[Hen may possibly be a nut]

Probably hard find info as it's rarely/never done. Look at issues swapping a K20 into anything, ECU/cooling/etc then apply that knowledge to an AE86. There's nothing particularly unusual about AE86s regarding engine swaps.

If it spins the right way and you can find a gearbox that can be bolted on then you're ready to start.

Just consider there may be a reason it's rarely done.

[86-VTEC]

Thanks for the reply guys. I've done a K24 swap before but that was into a FWD civic. And pretty straight forward. I'm just thinking if it's gonna be the same effort and money as a F20 then ill definitely go for the k20. From what I remember Beau who use to work at Westside mufflers was doing a K24 swap in his sprinter. I haven't seen or heard since about that build.

[Jimmee1990]

Didn't John at JSP fab in america do the same swap in his formula d trueno? I remember seeing something of it on club4ag a while back, might be worth a look.

[Sam-Q]

from what I read the K and F Honda engines both spin the "correct" way

[86-VTEC]

If true than happy Days

[Rice86]

yeah the K series can be mounted in RWD format as proven in a S13 silvia.. so saying that it can be done.

I think you will need a s2000 gearbox to mount to the K series, then everything else is pretty much like any other fucked up engine conversion in a AE86 other then a 16v... everything custom LOL..

[Sam-Q]

well the intake is on the passenger side of the engine which makes things easier. Just remember quad throttles makes everything better! I wonder how good those OBX kits are

[Skylar]

JSP is the man to talk to. Even though it's not on his site, he might have a jig ready to fab mounts. You may run into problems with America mounts sets though as they are made for lhd and may have clearance issues when used on rhd cars.

[Skylar]

http://motormavens.com/2011/05/garage-life-jsp-fab-k24-powered-ae86-rebuild/

[toygt]

theres a couple of companies making honda k to w5* bellhousings in nz macgregor motorsport and nite parts

[Sam-Q]

JSP is the man to talk to. Even though it's not on his site, he might have a jig ready to fab mounts. You may run into problems with America mounts sets though as they are made for lhd and may have clearance issues when used on rhd cars.

I am wary of John, for a start he offers a bolt in f20c conversion, if I remember correctly the way he fits the transmission is with a set of 51mm crossmember spacers, nasty.

[sevensevenseven]

he has said he wont do a K2x > AE86 mounts before, it is much more than a bolt in affair like the f20 is, lots of cutting, lots of mods, his took some time to get finished and he does that sort of thing for a living

go f20 and be happy with it as they're quick anyway

[Konakid]

Just go BEAMS, yeah its not as different as a honda motor but although honda motors are great its not worth the hassle.

[ahstwin]

I think they just wanted a VTEC crossover in their hachiroku. It's the sweetest noise in the world. Paired with ITBs, orgasm

[xero]

K-series are too tall, it wont fit in the engine bay. even with the K24A in the S13 it still sat a good 80mm proud of the bonnet.
a F20c is 40mm taller than a beams, and K20A is taller 70mm taller than the F20C.

[K24 Rwd]

K-series are too tall, it wont fit in the engine bay. even with the K24A in the S13 it still sat a good 80mm proud of the bonnet.
a F20c is 40mm taller than a beams, and K20A is taller 70mm taller than the F20C.

The vertical height of a K20 is 640mm , remember it leans over 13 degrees , so it looks taller than it is.
I make a bell housing , K20/24 to W5* transmission and have had no issues.
As for installation into an Ae86 , I cannot comment on that unfortunately , but would love to do the conversion!
Some photo's here :

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=540483299344005&set=a.408396592552677.92334.405251929533810&type=1&theater

Mark

[Sam-Q]

welcome to the forum Mark, interesting information there. Nice looking adapter, I am curious what do your customers use these engines for? what vehicles?

[Matt]

28952

Very sexy bellhousing, do you have other combinations?

[K24 Rwd]

welcome to the forum Mark, interesting information there. Nice looking adapter, I am curious what do your customers use these engines for? what vehicles?

Hi Sam,

Thanks for the welcome.

Most are for Lotus 7 replica's at present but I'm trying to get them into Starlets , AE86's and the like. I'm working on that at present.

Mark

[K24 Rwd]

28952

Very sexy bellhousing, do you have other combinations?

Hi Matt,

Thanks , we are working on R154 , Ford T9 and Quiafe T5 & T9 at present.

Mark