Why This Tiny Honda Engine Can Make 1000hp
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We got our hands on a K20A from the DC5 Honda Integra to see what makes this one of the greatest engines Honda has ever produced.
Special thanks for Jose for lending us his K20A-swapped DC2 -- / type_r_jose
And shout out to Club DSport for all the help with the K20A -- clubdsport.com/
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This doesn’t ruin the fact that Hector’s running 3 spoon engines…
ya
And he just bought 3 T66 Turbos
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Wrong, it's Nolan and his glasses.
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I like that zach has the experience and knowledge and has jerry learn through practice
Engine analysis videos are easily one of my favorite types of videos y’all make!
Same.
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Put it in the Suzuki
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Shout out to the video editors and animators. All the titles, infographics and sfx were exceptional on this episode.
I agree. I noticed that as well.
i couldnt agree more
Not to mention the funny as hell swag commercial.
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5:29-5:42 I had this same issue putting together my LS engine less than 4 days ago, using an inexpensive ratcheting ring compactor. 2 things in conjunction that I found worked were: 1) ensuring the piston was centered both vertically and horizontally in the compressor as I tightened it, while ensuring at least 10mm of piston skirt stuck out the bottom so that when placed on top of the cylinder, I could use the skirt to help guide the piston into the bore and center the compressor above it. 2) when inserting the piston, I had to give it a truly solid thwack so that it would fly out of the compressor and deep down into the cylinder in one go. Applying oil on the outside diameter of the piston and rings, and the inner bore of both the cylinder and the compressor helped out a lot in this endeavor (and no, I would never install pistons into cylinder bores that weren't pre-oiled first).
Can I just say that for someone at the age of 32 just now getting into fast cars, this channel is the absolute best. You all break it down and use pictures and cartoons lol it’s the best. Finally got my Silverado how I want it. Surprisingly the JDM scene looks like a lot of fun coming from a country boy 😂
Getting into cars at age 32? Son you best turn in your Redneck Association Card, your daddy failed you
More like this please! Jeremiah’s attention to detail with the concerns over the tensioner was such a related thing to leave in, better to spend the time and double check before it’s in a car. Can’t wait to see it in the EG!
Maby it has something to do with a mechanical engineering degree???❤
I nuked a k20 because of that tensioner.....
Zach and Jeremiah are definitely the best guys to pair up on an analysis video like this. They both have the best understanding of actual mechanics amongst the guys at Donut.
Haven’t seen Aaron in a long time. He was very fluent. Wonder what happened to him.
Now if only Zach could figure out his guts so he didn't get the squirts all the time
@@ryland69420 from science garage yeah he was great and may even be the reason why I found donut, but what I heard is he got a family and started doing something else, also donut has gone a different direction as well from what his videos where
@@ryland69420 I've seen him on a Motortrend show called Runs Good. It's just okay.
Zach is a trained auto technician and Jeremiah studied mechanical engineering. Pumphrey and Nolan are "just" actor/comedians who like cars.
I love these videos when you explain certain engines. I’d love to see a 4A-GE engine video!!
As someone with a 4a-fe, I would love that. I know the ge is better and more aftermarket but haven’t found a good explanation why
Thank you Mr. Burton and Mr. Jobe for breaking down these videos so well for someone like me who don't know anything about cars to where it is so easy to follow along and learn so easily. You guys are great at what you do.
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"clearly knows a lot" I'll give him that in general, but I'm a computer programmer and even I knew you can't evaluate the timing chain slack with no oil pressure. I was yelling at the screen ;)
Same, but for me it's Jeremiah. I think it's probably because he's one of the most level headed people on the team who's not a fan of YOLO-worksmanship and also because his first name is cool AF. (Yeah, bro, we've come full circle where Biblical names are back to being cool!)
@@SansNeural shut it dork. Nobody cares what you do or what you think you knew.
@@SansNeural Same here, seeing the timing chain tensioner. Having worked on imports I also suspect that there is little margin for error on Honda engines, which seem to be rather fragile...
My vtec had a 9600 redline
Just look at the quality of those cast aluminum parts. They look flawless. The Honda makers and quality control are just perfectionists, so proud of their craft. I work in a hospital laboratory and I can appreciate this greatly, because for me making a mistake is never an option, it could result in someone dying. Taking this pride in the quality of the things you create has a powerful effect on the soul, and I’d recommend anyone to try it.
I am a programmer, not nearly as impressive as someone that is working hands on with an actual product, but that validates your point even further. I can say with all confidence that there is no single better feeling than having written some really robust and elegant code. Sometimes I want to just sit there and look at it
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I don’t know much about engines, but you guys make it really easy for me to follow along and learn about how the engine works, so I appreciate that!
These teardown videos are so cool and so fun to watch
Looking forward to testing it on the $500 Civic😅. Could be interesting to see how the car does since it has new suspension and all?
Yeah, but that car will need some good wheels and tyres before that.
@@Leenre9 👍 agreed. Won't be the first time 1 upgrade has led to more upgrades 😄
Yeah
I’m going to cry if that civic doesn’t become the next money pit
I still don’t believe they found an EG in the LA area for $500. I’m in Southern California and those things are very overpriced.
Jeremiah and Zach are the bread and butter of this channel. Entertaining as hell and they actually know what they’re talking about.
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Trowing this out there, I'm pretty sure you should have put the oil pan on last. You never know if you might drop something in there while working on it, and the front cover is designed to be installed before the oil pan. The way that the oil pan seals would work better against the bottom of the front cover, by doing the front cover first.
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I love when y'all do this type of video. Tearing it down and rebuilding it better. Along with some charisma, you guys got "it!"
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The edits, animations and explanations are just beautiful...
The closest thing we could get to the DC5 Type-R was the 05/06 Type-S. The K20Z1 was so close in performance to the K20A that with a few mods it’s indistinguishable around the race track.
Even had the same chassis reinforcements.
Ditto, the K20Z1 used cams, etc. from the JDM K20A and has only minor differences, mostly for emissions compliance
Not to mention all the K24a2s I see everywhere so many wrecked TSX
This is true because the z1 uses the type r cam profiles, but realize there is more support for tuning an a2 than the z1.
@@CthulDude there’s not more support for tuning in the a2 and the z1. There’s more support for tuning in the 02-04 rsx than 05-06. All you need is to swap the ECU and primary 02 sensor and your good.
Mike at Stanceworks being the benchmark for crazy K-Series Swaps makes me happy!
bawz when you going to do a car show im building a mitsubishi barbarian with a 500 bhp bmw diesel i want to race your civic, weird seeing you outside wt
@@BoostedMike As long as you're racing me around a track in that, then I'm good with it! 😂
I love Mike and his Ferrari, but The benchmark for K was there long before his build even came to fruition.
@@OddBawZ I'm down for that it's on 33 Inch knobblys I'm building it like a trophy truck but got to haul ass
Can't wait for the type r with roof mounted mgs in war thunder
In my book, these engine rebuilds that donut does will allways be the best videos donut can make
Major props to the graphic artist on this vid, super informative and clear to read.
Bro that Jetta didn't stand a chance on that highway pull. Straight GAPPLEBEES
Oh, im taking that 😂
But that wasn’t a K Series engine
@@binskee677 Yes it was... it was k series swapped integra, they told it in the beggining.
Loving the technical content guys! B2B and money pit are what got me to subscribe. Hoping to see more stuff like this on a regular basis
I had a 216K mile K20A2 in my 02 RSX when I sold it. I bought it new and used it for a daily driver. Always running pure synth oil, it kept running better and better. It would even run strong on regular gas with no detonation.... good spark knock sensor I guess... I should have kept that car just for the engine but didn't know these could even come close to 1K hp.
Ole girl got ran in the ground after that
You guys really make quality content. Within the last 2 years, I've really consumed quite a bit of cartube and Donut is easily one of my favorite outlets. I would love to maybe see a video formatted this way, but about why Dodge's Hemi Engine is so infamous.
these are the best kind of donut videos. Entertaining and I feel like I learn something cool in the process. These two are my favorite hosts, always fun and seems like they are the most knowledgeable
I love it when you guys do Honda stuff
its a shame that honda has fallen so low in recent times my uncle had a 2017 civic si coupe and the engine blew on him within the first year of ownership those earth dreams engines are garbage
@@aestheticswim3397 he messed with it.
@@turbone54 right, no way it did normally
@@turbone54 no it was stock it was in and out of the shop since he got it that car gave us nothing but problems, face it old honda was way better than new
@@aestheticswim3397 some early Earthdream engines had issues with fuel leaking into and diluting the oil, which can easily lead to a trashed Si engine. Apparently it's been addressed.
Love this vid man good stuff!
What most people don't know about compression ratio is that it works on piston while going down also (intake) The piston being closer to the top of the cylinder creates a greater vacuum force while on the intake stroke. This is why big cams work better with high compression ratio - they need the momentum of fast moving air to wake up the cams.
I love these rebuild videos, I learn so much and it's really well edited and produced with great personalities, flow, and educational but fun content. Watched a few videos way in the past but got more consistent when HiLow first came out and I've learned so much about building, fixing, and modding. Haven't done much myself yet for my car since I don't have that many tools or time to make it easy, but I've been working on my bikes with more confidence.
I enjoy the mix of tips, tricks, and struggles. Because we all know when it's said and done 80% was struggle.
Reminds me of TRUCKS from back in the day! Good stuff boys keep it up! 👍
Great video, just starting to learn about cars so someday I can build One myself 👏🏾👏🏾🤷🏾♂️
It would be extremely cool and amazing if you guys could sometime build a 1000 HP engine over the course of a series or something 🙏. It's always been rather shush shush in terms of details beyond broad strokes (at least on KZhead in my experience).
or motoIQ* actually lol.
YEP - Id watch that
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If you want to make big power you have to read. Even lots of the SA design books will get you on the same page with the high performance guys
As a fan of your Money Pit series, I really enjoyed this video. :D I'd love to see this turn into a series that covers popular motors.
I would install the crank and girdle plate on a flat table vs the engine stand. Love me some k20 power!
I had a 2005 RSX Type-S. It wasn’t exactly the engine from this video, but that car was a blast to drive. It LOVED being near redline and never had any issues with it. I miss that car so much.
These two dudes are super knowledgeable and super entertaining - big ups to Pumphry for hiring them. Donut should start a race team and document the inevitable ups and downs. Porsche Cup is calling you boys.
Que Mario kart music
These engine rebuilds videos are great. Cant wait to see more
THIS is the kind of content I love from Donut
Not only do these videos show the unique way engines are made, but the fact that they don't dumb it down makes it so much better. Education and entertainment all in one. Keep up the great work guys 🤘🏼
Can't wait for it to be in the EG hatch rippin around tracks.
With the suspension and now the new engine that EG is gonna be a track monster
Now they just need some wheels lol
I feel like the stock transmission might struggle with this motor.
When doing torque turn, just use the bolt head. 360/6 is 60 degrees. If you just mark the socket at one of the 6 points, then mark that girdle at at the next point on the bolt. Just turn the bolt until the lines meet up.
Cool trick
stuff it in that 3rd gen prelude in the shop, i have a 3rd gen i’ve always dreamed of doing a crazy k series swap
I have couple cars and have had a few more with K20's and K24's I've been impressed with every single one of them. In my opinion they are one of the best 4 bangers ever made. Great video, guys. 👏 👏 👏
Kseries, 4age, and 3rz are the best 4bangers ever made. 2zz and 4g motors not far behind.
@@izzy031096 fastest civic is Bseries
@@ybitv5475 Na kseries makes more power. Bseries motors go hard though. So do dseries with boost
@@izzy031096nah d series rods are paper thin and will break, just do a b18 vtec
I hope you guys realise you set yourself a high bar with this episode, really well edited and everything.
Epic video as always @Donut , one of your best! Just one thing I'm still not clear on - What's the specific thing that differentiates the K20A from the other K's? Is it a different kind of I-VTEC from the K20B & K20Z? Or is it just the magic combination of all the best bits of the rest? Lastly what's that sick DnB track at 14:10? About time you guys stateside caught up with us :P
The cardboard bolt sorter is freaking genius!
Literally have been working on my Teg a lot lately and honestly thank you guys for making this video. Really helps me on my research!
Something I haven't heard you mention, the reason that engine is so used over other k series engines that are similar is the ECU for it was the original base for k tuner and those are cheap compared to the other variants with similar internals. Similar goes for the k24s from that year range being as used that only require two connectors swapped compared to back grading the ECU and harness like later engines in that series require for kpro. Other you did a good job explaining the basics for new car enthusiast.
I think the biggest reason people use the K20 over the K24 is because a stock ECU will run the K20 without complications. The K24A2 has drive by wire, so its ECU can't easily be used for swaps. That means a modified or standalone ECU and tune is required to do the swap right. But since the K24A2 can be found for around $500 vs $2K+ for a performance K20, a K24A2 swap still ends up being about the same price or cheaper and has much more torque.
I have JDM K20A sitting in my USDM 02 EP3. Even have the 6speed LSD too. ❤
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This is such an incredibly well produced informative video. I can hardly believe that content is being made this way by regular ppl, that is 1000x better than stuff being made in mainstream media by 100 billion $ corporations. Stuff like this is truly the way of the future for media.
I wanna agree with you but in the first 15 seconds he says the dumbest shit about a dc2 with a swapped k20 is the closest we can get to a DC5 ??? Dude we got k20 rsx in the states….. those are the closest thing to a dc5 not a swapped dc2 😂
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the trick to the ring compressor is you want to seat it inside the block a little. If you get the cheapo ratcheting ones this works great cuz you can push them in axially and they sorta "spiral" out, giving you a nice edge to stick into the bore. the edge being in there helps transition the rings. DO NOT hammer on them or force them if they're snagging, you can bend or snap the rings.
Indeed
Honestly I feel the K20 should go into the $500 Civic. Make a man entirely new 3 or 4 part series about how a cheap car could be built into some crazy type of beast. Let’s see the full potential of that $500 Civic..
Dual VTEC....when low RPM you can set it for 280 degre cam. In high rpm you give itu 330 degree cam profile. So it become an afterburner piston engine since it install turbocharger. Just make sure your valve and piston are not melting.
Love this. Make this a series. Would love to see you tear down the legendary 4G63T next!
Loooove these longer, technical mechanical videos!
Honda makes engines that run well but also that just look really tight and tasteful, with well designed placement and interconnectivity of all components.
K series is awesome. Been in production since at least 2001 so there are parts for days!
Would love too see a series where you guys build a car with 3 beginner mechanics and record the journey along the way!
That's a phenomenal idea
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My friend had a 94 civic hatch with the K20 in the early 2000s and damn it was fun. I think he had the rev limit at 9500 rpm. It sounded great.
I love an engine with inline cylinder configuration, I've just always had great luck with them from the 22RE from Toyota to Ford's old 300 I6 I've never owned one that gave me issues.
I love these kind of videos and want to learn more about cars and engines in general and want a personal project car in a couple years, where can i start to learn?
I'm very excited to see what comes next for this Honda. Though I am a little sad that we won't get to see you slap some turbos into the old engine.
I'm loving these engine builds. I like when you go through what is different from the run of the mill cars that aren't build for power. Thoughts on doing a rotary? Maybe a 13B REW?
Cool. As an aging gearhead, I appreciate your content. Keep it up!
I love these videos. They give off such a nostalgic vibe. Feels like watching the old school hot rod tv shows 😂
Loving the Honda content keep it up, can't wait for the next video on the civic 🎉
I’m so happy you guys are doing Honda builds now
Man they should make a video about the 4g63 i am very interested in that engine
More of these videos please
Yessssss!!!! I’m here for all the Honda Boys that we fought our friends and family saying that the B and K series special K20A were one of the greatest engines ever created!!!! I been waiting for a Honda series on Donut and my Teenage self is going crazy right now!!!
I would love to see an episode on the rotary 13B and maybe bring back Aaron to really go in-depth into the engine.
Glad to see y’all doing good ❤
also think that k20 would rock in a dope mini drift truck or time attack setup chevy s10
My first car i ever bought was a 92 Integra 3 door with the B18 without VTEC. It wasn't the fastest thing but i had it set up like a go cart and it was probably the most fun I've had in a car.
I’m so glad you guys are doing build videos again! I might be wrong but felt like there was a bit of a dry spell there. Thank you guys for all you do!
You know they don't read your comments right lol
I had one of those K20s, with turbo in my CRX. God I miss that car.
as someone that does not know much about cars this was a super sick video. i think it would be cool in a old subaru that needs some love but what do I know
I'm not even a Honda boi but if my 86 goes I'm totally planning for the K swap cause I love the balance of a boxster motor but 500+hp in an 86 chassis would be INSANE
Replacing your spark plugs would be way easier too.
my FRS engine just went... saving up for a k-swap as of now! super excited to have a beautiful and light chassis that can actually have power
Jeremiah seems hella pissed that Zach got “sick” lol
Explosive diarrhea will do that to ya! 😅🤢🤮
Bro had diarrhea, cut him some slack 😂
You guys should do the B23 next (aka the redblock engine!)
Bro I was watching this after I spent hours trying to find a Subaru XT that was reasonable and take a break. Then I look over to my second monitor at exactly 9:05 to see a white Subaru XT. You got to love that weird car. Do you plan on doing a video on that car?
I used to have a EJ6 fully built D16 SOHC turbo that I built with friends and man that thing was fun to drive, the dream was always to upgrade to a K swap motor, but this was like a decade and a half ago so it was kind of expensive then. To see the prices now, it makes me want to build another one again. I think I would easily go all-motor though in a lighter chassis, the all motor NA just slaps and feels so much more raw and visceral IMO.
Keep up this kinda content, really enjoy it!
I just bought a dc5 last Saturday Firs time I've ever owned an integra. I was very chuffed to watch this :D
Great video! I learned a lot!
You guys put the K20A in a Honda fit😁😁😁
ya we need more of these there some of my fav. vids. ever sense they did it with the zs and subies closest were going to get to science garage miss that show so much. and def put it in the eg hatch as a new money pit car
Now the question I have is can you hook a automatic transmission to it! I have a v6 09 escape I thought I could get one of these engine and do same set up and put it in my escape.
9:20 is that a prelude in the background? looks cool
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