A K24 Swapped First Gen CRX is a NA BEAST!
By Aaron Gaghagen and Brian Gillespie
Now that we have the K24 running in Vic's first generation CRX it's time to see how much power it makes. It sounds so good! We also wanted to see how swapping in the big block K series effected the weight balance. After all, it is Vic's race car. It was corner balanced before with the B16 he used to have. Now with the engine and transmission on opposite sides, it will be interesting to see the effect on handling.
To do your own K24 first gen CRX/ third gen Civic swap we have compiled a parts list from this build.
Vic’s AF K-series parts list
Engine and transmission
JDM K24A engine (Same as K24A2)
RSX Type S oil pump (4 Piston Racing)
Baffled steel oil pan (Unit 2 Racing)
King Motorsports over bored 2003-2005 Accord throttle body and intake manifold RSX 50° VTC cam gear
Honda 14540-RAA-A02 Cam Chain Guide
Acura RDX thermostat housing
K-Tuned idler pulley and accessory belt
CRV water pump housing
Civic K-series alternator
2001-2005 Civic intake air temp sensor
RSX flywheel
RSX Clutch
RSX 5-speed transmission
KAAZ limited slip differential for RSX
RSX manual intermediate shaft
Engine management
2004 Acura RSX PND base model ECU modified with Hondata K-Pro
2003-5 Accord manual engine wire harness converted for use with K-Pro ECU 2003-5 Accord ECU sub harness
K-God’s Garage adapter harness modified to work with Accord ECU sub harness
Mounts, shifter, axles, etc
Hasport AFK2 mount kit
Hasport AFKAX drive axles
Hybrid Racing RSX shift cables
Hybrid Racing A2 K-Series No cut shifter for RSX transmission Toyota Dorman CM39681 Clutch Master Cylinder
Honda Civic clutch reservoir
Hasport AF clutch master cylinder bracket
K-Tuned K-series clutch slave cylinder
Custom hydraulic clutch lines
Cooling and Fuel
1st gen Scirocco aluminum race radiator
custom radiator mounts
generic no name pusher cooling fan
Honda 37760-P00-003 Thermo (A-93) (Nippon Thermostat) Switch
Dorman Upper radiator hose assembled from other hose parts and 1.25” coupler Dorman lower radiator hose
K-Tuned upper coolant housing with filler neck
Walbro in-line 255 fuel pump
K-Motor Performance hardline fuel fitting adapter -6an - M14 for CRX FueLab in-line 10 micron Fuel filter with -6an inlet and -8an outlet K-Tuner Fuel pressure regulator
K-Tuned fuel rail
-6an fuel lines and fittings
BMW 13311722565 fuel return line
Other parts
K-Tuned K-swap header
Custom exhaust using
Vibrant 3” I.D. 30° bend aluminum pipe for intake air filter
Autobahn88 45° silicone elbow reducer coupler 3” to 2.75”
K-Tuned Stainless swap header
Trubendz 3” Stainless Mandrel bent kit for 88-91 CRX
3” MagnaFlow 4in x 9in Oval Center/Offset Performance Muffler 12219 (Rear) 3” Flowmaster 71419 FlowFX Muffler (middle section)
3” Flowmaster 200 cell cat 2000130
RSX 02 sensor Denso 234-9005
EVIL ENERGY 3.0 Inch V Band Clamps
Blox velocity stack and 6” filter
Mishimoto universal oil catch can
Acura integra hubs
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18 апр 2023
