Common K24 questions answered

[davisj3537]

Why it is recommend to upgrade to the A2 or Z3 oil pump? is it a must in turbocharged k24's??

They just provide more oil. The a2 doesn't have balance shafts so it will net you about 9ftlbs of tq by swapping it in...the z3 doens't give more power but gives great idle oil pressure. The a2 and z3 give great high rpm oil delivery

[Kodeen]

Would a stock RSX-S header and cat mounted on a K24 clear an EM2 from sway bar?

[02nhbpep3]

Uh actually that is not the case. The black ones have graphite in them making them stiffer.

Even better!

[davisj3537]

Would a stock RSX-S header and cat mounted on a K24 clear an EM2 from sway bar?

I'm pretty sure it doesI don't remember who is running it to save my life but someone is and they are fairly prominant around the boards.

[02nhbpep3]

Is the waterpump the same from the k20a3 -> k24a1?

[davisj3537]

Is the waterpump the same from the k20a3 -> k24a1?

I could swear it is...I have used both on different swaps and not had any problems if I remember correctly.

[Lenus]

yeah that ^^. I'm currently using a k24a1 waterpump on my k20a3 motor... it's a pain in the A$$ to change it.

[02nhbpep3]

yeah that ^^. I'm currently using a k24a1 waterpump on my k20a3 motor... it's a pain in the A$$ to change it.

And what do you mean by a pain in the ass to change? Did you have to mod anything for it to fit or are you just talking about changing the pump while the motor is still in the car?

[02nhbpep3]

My k24a1 came in today and the crank pulley has about half of the outter lip chipped off. Is this going to be a problem and if so can I just swap the a3 over to it?

[Lost03si]

And what do you mean by a pain in the ass to change? Did you have to mod anything for it to fit or are you just talking about changing the pump while the motor is still in the car?

I think he is talking about installing the W/P while the motor is still in.

[03Si757]

I think he is talking about installing the W/P while the motor is still in.

Is that even possible? if so your probably better off pulling the motor out. that seems like alot of work.

[Lenus]

yeah I was talking about doing it will the motor is in. No mods to the waterpump!

Is that even possible? if so your probably better off pulling the motor out. that seems like alot of work.

no man, all you need are skinny hands, long tools, a friend, and the most important thing, a couple of beers

[davisj3537]

My k24a1 came in today and the crank pulley has about half of the outter lip chipped off. Is this going to be a problem and if so can I just swap the a3 over to it?

Use the a3 oneSame size anyway

[talonXracer]

Just got my esmm's in today, I thought the inserts were red? The ones I got are black, is there any difference?

No difference at all with the ESMM inserts, they have the same exact durometer rating. Yes the black inserts have Graphite in the urethane matrix, but it does not make them stiffer, only better for suspension bushings that see movement, so motor mounts will see nothing.

[02nhbpep3]

Use the a3 oneSame size anyway

Anybody have a trick to getting it off or do I need a special tool?