K20a vs K20a2

[Dres97]

aight i know the whole a2 vs a3 but what about the japaneese spec k20a engine why does that get more ponies then the a2? .... if this has been discussed my bad:o

[myeverlovinsir]

It's a widely know fact that the japaneese always make a monster
we can never attain from the dealer, this has been done with every honda I
know of. Some have inported it. Others dream of it. Some
just get lucky. Japan standards always outperform the overseas
shipments. This is what we all strive for, Honda japan knows it.
Even the type-r UKDM is a stretch for us lowly North Americans stock. Makes you and the rest of us dream if nothing else.:D

[DjMacAtack]

higher compression ratio, more agressive timing, more fuel shoved into it, higher minimum octane requirement, higher redline, and it would never pass a smog test in the states...

am i missing anything??

[chunky]

Originally posted by DjMacAtack
higher compression ratio, more agressive timing, more fuel shoved into it, higher minimum octane requirement, higher redline, and it would never pass a smog test in the states...

am i missing anything??

that's about right.

the new type-'r motors don't get the hand port and polish that the older ones got. In fact, the head casting for the k20a2 and the k20a are the same. But both the k20a2 and k20a are cast using a finer grain sand than the k20a3 head.

[2k2_nbp_egg]

The cams are different too, but I guess thats covered in more aggressive timing. Yea I just realized port is running a type r motor w/ no cat....but I suppose we don't have to get smog tested until what...06? 07? Anyway, are you sure that there is absolutely no way to pass emissions w/ a k20a? Can't slap on hella restrictive piping and a cat to pass?

[FCobra94]

Originally posted by 2k2_nbp_egg
Anyway, are you sure that there is absolutely no way to pass emissions w/ a k20a? Can't slap on hella restrictive piping and a cat to pass?

That's what I was wondering as well...

[PoRT]

JDM K20A is incredible.. take my word for it :D

[bioevolve]

Yeah, believe what Port says ;)

[esmith13]

Are you all sayin' that the k20a can't pass state emissions??? Or just California smog/emissions crap. Basically I curious if us east coasters can dream of a k20a or if were ass out on droppin' it in a daily driver?

Eric

[IceD out N CALI]

Originally posted by bioevolve
Yeah, believe what Port says ;)

yup he would most definitely know

[esmith13]

Originally posted by esmith13
Are you all sayin' that the k20a can't pass state emissions??? Or just California smog/emissions crap. Basically I curious if us east coasters can dream of a k20a or if were ass out on droppin' it in a daily driver?

Eric

Can anyone answer this???

Eric

[bioevolve]

Can't pass any legal emissions test, unless you know someone or someplace that just gives you a lick'em & stick'em;)

[2k2_nbp_egg]

Holy shit that fucking sux..........well I guess it's time to start payin' ppl off or goin' w/ a heavy duty A2