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Old May 13, 2005 | 06:35 AM
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Default K20A3 vs K20A2 Heads

What is the difference in the head design between the A2 and A3s. I have an EP3 I plan on swapping cams and valvetrain. I know the A3 is only VTC, but can it be converted to a VTEC setup with the proper cams and parts? Or is it just better to find a A2 head and do the upgrades?
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Old May 13, 2005 | 07:27 AM
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it's a different head all together, you'll need the entire a2 head.
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Old May 13, 2005 | 08:38 AM
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There are no aftermarket cams for the A3, so don't bother.

The A2 head has the 3 lobe camshafts (intake and exhaust vtec) versus the 2 lobes on the A3 (just intake vtec), has better valves and valve springs, and it breathes a hell of a lot easier, too... which is important if you plan on making major levels of boost.
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Old May 16, 2005 | 02:04 PM
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skunk 2 is releasing cams for the k20a3 soon
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Old May 16, 2005 | 07:55 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by frontwheelfanatic &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">skunk 2 is releasing cams for the k20a3 soon</TD></TR></TABLE>
They've been saying that for 2 years now. Don't hold your breath.
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