this pertains mostly to the 2wd...dont know if the AWD have any problems but I say the only beef is the lack of torque especially going up hill...which just seems to kill it...and I know the torque is there in this K-series engine so I'm starting a "idea" thread to kinda wok on this problem and maybe correct it or improve it.

wanna keep it all motor and maybe still in honda waranty specs...but we will see.

so lets start

k-pro reflash ( dont think its available for the crv )
maybe improve on the intake/exhaust??!!

 

maybe swapping intake manifold with 07 civic si??

 

Yea I have the same problem but I have the AWD in an 07. I looked into an intake but I cannot find one at all

 

i have a k&n drop in filter for my 09

 

You have a 166hp 2.4L motor pulling around a ~3400lb+ vehicle. Not much you can do to improve low-end torque short of some kind of forced induction (like a supercharger).

Most breathing mods (intake/exhaust) will increase mid to upper-end hp, but they won't do much of anything for low-end torque.