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Old 02-28-2006, 07:55 PM
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Well I finally got another one of my projects finished and dynoed. This is a stock 02 Civic SI K20a3 block and head with type-s camshafts, my race header, and a k-pro. This dyno was done with just the header. There is no exhaust hooked up. That is why the hp#'s are a little high to begin with. The blue line is the stock motor, stock cams, k-pro, and race header. The red line is the stock motor, type-s cams, k-pro, and race header.


I'm sure you think that type-s cams won't work in a k20a3 head but I assure you there is a way to make them work and retain a good idle.
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nice numbers how?? k20a3 with type s cams??? mmmmmm
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Speak up man....

BTW nice work.
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are those 96 (or so) GSR rims I see?
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a2 cams in a a3? am i missin something?
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wow, that's very nice.
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Default Re: 199whp stock k20a3 w/type-s cams (Jeremyinlinepro)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Jeremyinlinepro &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I'm sure you think that type-s cams won't work in a k20a3 head but I assure you there is a way to make them work and retain a good idle.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Can you please explain further? I was unaware that this was possible. lol.

Either way, nice setup and nice #'s.
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You run the type-s rockers with the type-s cams. It is an alternative to swapping the entire head over. If you purchased brand new OEM parts it would cost you about $1800.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Jeremyinlinepro &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">You run the type-s rockers with the type-s cams. It is an alternative to swapping the entire head over. If you purchased brand new OEM parts it would cost you about $1800.</TD></TR></TABLE>

You just run the a2 rockers? I thought the VTEC mechanism is completely different Between the two.
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i want to know more.
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You have to lock part of the rockers to bypass the lack of lost motion assemblies.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Jeremyinlinepro &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">You have to lock part of the rockers to bypass the lack of lost motion assemblies.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Please tell how you do so!!
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Default Re: 199whp stock k20a3 w/type-s cams (Jeremyinlinepro)

wow, im relaying this post to ep hatch amazing
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Default Re: 199whp stock k20a3 w/type-s cams (Slow_CvC99)

very good to hear...more info on how it was done please
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so y not just buy the type s head? the ONLY thing you changed was the Cams and Rocker Arms?
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what year and car are the type s ones from? rsx correct, but what years.
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Default Re: 199whp stock k20a3 w/type-s cams (jennifermike)

very, very interesting.

But how's the low end? I wonder how k20a cams would do?
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Default Re: 199whp stock k20a3 w/type-s cams (_gurusan_)

Im I the only one who sees this being amazing you can convert an a3 to an a2 w/ just the swap of a few parts. WOW, that is truly awesome.

HOW THE HELL was this accomplished. Someone steal that dude top-end so we can take a few pix jk

Rich
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Jeremyinlinepro &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">You have to lock part of the rockers to bypass the lack of lost motion assemblies.</TD></TR></TABLE>

let us know how to do this.
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Do a2 and a3 heads have the same ports and valve diameters ?


Modified by Dr. D-Series at 9:12 PM 3/2/2006
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Default Re: 199whp stock k20a3 w/type-s cams (Jeremyinlinepro)

im in shock i need to kno how to do this
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by jennifermike &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">what year and car are the type s ones from? rsx correct, but what years. </TD></TR></TABLE>
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Default Re: 199whp stock k20a3 w/type-s cams (jennifermike)

I'm pretty blown away about this myself. :must find cheap used type-s cams and rocker assembly:

But this brings up another question, does this mean that any aftermarket cam option available for the k20a2 will work on the a3?


<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by jennifermike &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">what year and car are the type s ones from? rsx correct, but what years. </TD></TR></TABLE>

k20a2 was available in all year rsx.
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Default Re: 199whp stock k20a3 w/type-s cams (Tomek)

i have a set of cams from an 02 type s. im me with offers and a zip code. these had 9,000 miles on them, the motor was replaced because the bottom end was toast so i got these, i used to work at a dealership!!!! these are just the cams. IM me only with offers
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Tomek &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">But this brings up another question, does this mean that any aftermarket cam option available for the k20a2 will work on the a3?
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Good question... I want to know too....I have to drop by and check out Inline Pro.. since I'm local....


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