wasup honda-tech i'm trying to go k series and i was wondering what is the best block to use for a all motor build, so far i heard the tsx was really good, but i also heard alot of people using the k24a4 block also, is there that much of a difference in the blocks? currently right now i am stuck with a k20a1 type s transmission, but i was wondering is the k20a1 block strong too? or should i just go out and get the tsx block, i need help fast before i go and buy the wrong parts thanks!

 

K20A1 is not the engine from the Type S, its from the Honda Stream. It is a 5 speed transmission from what I have read.

With regard to using a K24 bottom end, this thread and the threads linked in it have a lot of good information.

How much are you looking to spend (realistically)?

 

i am looking to spend realistically on a longblock around $1,500 to $3,000 on a long block

 

k24

 

do you guys have any idea how cheap i can get a k24 bottom end for? the k24 bottom end not the k24a4 out of the crv

 

If you are going to build it and change the pistons any of the k24 block will work for you.

Stefan

 

yea i was thinking of going JE 12:5:1, manley rods do you think that is good for the bottom end, or could i even run higher compression and still be on 93 octane? and i also heard the tsx bottom ends are better because they have oil squirters and i heard it keep all the bearing more lubricated than a normal k24 crv& accord block

 

Oil squirters are not for lubricating bearings. Look at all the race cars and you will see that most all of them block off the squirters holes or run blocks with out them.

Stefan

 

ok thanks bro yea i think i might go pick up a 03 crv longblock for $500 it got smashed from behind so the people have no use for it, thanks guys!

 

We use k24a1 and k24a4 bottom ends. On our stg.4s we run 9500rpm all day no oiling issues.
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-Marquis
-KMOD Performance

 

with your K24 did you go long or short block and if you went short what more do I need to do to complete the motor and gain hp

 

But why do they block them off? I think Acura's R&D dept. has more talent and resources that some half *** tuner who has built 30 motors and thinks he knows his stuff, they have to be there for a reason, if not to cool the piston it is at least going to help lubricate it, No? Why do guys block them off and why did the OEM put them there is the $1,000,000 question!!

 

because honda likes to over engineer things. it's to cool the cast pistons. how is it lubricating when it's spraying at the bottom of the piston?

when i put together my k24 i'll be blocking off the squirters and no ***** will be given.

 

HONESTLY i might be wrong but from wat i have hurd from engine builders and research. the reason why they block off the squiters is to keep the oil pressure high I BELIEVE. from wat i was told they squirters take away oil pressure.. again i might be wrong.. someone correct me if i am thank u

 

k24 block with a k20 head is a good built for n/a motors...