You can now buy a Honda Civic Type R engine in the US, à la carte. Honda Performance Development (HPD), the motorsports arm of American Honda Motor Co, has announced the release of its limited edition HPD-developed Controls Package and the K20C1 Crate Engine for use in racing and off-highway applications.
The 2.0L turbocharged four-cylinder engine has for years been a staple of HPD’s lineup of racing machines, powering the firm’s Type R TC and Type R TCR race cars as well as the successful F4 US Championship and FR Americas Championship series. Previously, HPD’s K20C1 engine was reserved for Honda Racing Line members and race teams.
Now, for the first time, anyone can buy the HPD Crate Engine Package, “specifically designed for easy, affordable and reliable swap applications”. Each crate engine will come with an engine long block, alternator, turbocharger and starter motor. Included within the Controls Package will be an HPD-developed ECU, engine swap harness, and accelerator pedal.
Developed with ease-of-use in mind, HPD’s ECU will be pre-tuned for convenient installation into a wide range of vehicles designated for off-highway applications (the opposite of on-road use). In the FK8 Civic Type R, the K20C1 makes 306 hp and 400 Nm of torque.
“We at HPD are proud to offer Honda power in an affordable and versatile package. Our K20C1 engines have won many races in club and professional series and is now available for a wide range of applications. The new limited-edition crate engine package is part of HPD’s strategy to leverage our pinnacle expertise for the benefit of Honda fans of all ages and motorsports categories,” said John Whiteman, manager at HPD Commercial Motorsports.
The complete package will be available from May 2021 at HPD’s newly established official dealers in the US. Customers will also receive technical support for custom installations.
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Tak boleh jual keta, jual engine pun boleh lahhhh but K20 is way too long in use.
nothing wrong with that if the engine is still good why replace just like iphone all have the design for so many year
Efficiency my fren. Current CTR turbo engine has smaller displacement yet comes with better performance using merely RON95 as opposed to K20 needing min RON97. Engine tech has left the high rev screaming NA in the history books so Honda USA should get their acts right.
Malaysia should learn from Japan. Better than letting staffs sell off excess engines and pocket in the profit.
The art of selling ancient dinosaurs is something only unique to Japan and something we should have left behind 20 years ago. Perodua should have just close down for the benefit of everyone so we can get modern and better cars today.
Sorry but why PT never publish the lemon car case news? Selective much? (Not Honda car btw)
Not honda car meh? Hehe. Honda also got lemon car. Some people already mentioned about lemon honda bro.
Oh,
Nice,
If this is still good, hahaha, Accord CR-V should use too.
Wonder what kind of weird straight-line monsters the American can come-up with using this…
Crate engine, eh?
Malaysia is heaven of kedai potong, bertimbun-timbun with JDM engines and branded but used parts for sale. Taukeh always smile-smile when seeing modders visiting their workshop/warehouse. Always say “Barang baek, barang laysing, barang Jipun mari, etc” Prices always can nego-nego.