# Honda K24A2: tell me about them **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Automotive\ **Created:** [December 19, 2013, 11:02am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/honda-k24a2-tell-me-about-them/234292 "2013-12-19T11:02:12Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 12\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![bluelawn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/977dab/32.png) [@bluelawn](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bluelawn)\ **Post date:** [December 19, 2013, 11:02am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/honda-k24a2-tell-me-about-them/234292/1 "2013-12-19T11:02:12Z")
I’m getting my BIL’s 06 TSX with a K24A2 motor and the 6-sp, its got 115K on it - what do I need to do maintenance wise? timing belt? chain? is it an interference engine? I know nothing about these, besides what wiki told me below… please advise, if this should be in the tech section, sorry- K24A2[[edit](http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Honda_K_engine&action=edit§ion=15)] - Found in: [LIST] - 2004-2008 [Acura TSX](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acura_TSX), JDM CL9 Accord Type-S, RB1 Odyssey Absolute [LIST] - Displacement: 2,354 cc (143.6 cu in) - Power: 200 PS (150 kW; 200 hp) @ 6800 rpm - Torque: 232 N·m (171 lb·ft) @ 4500 rpm (166 lbft @ 4500 rpm U.S.) - Bore: 87 mm - Stroke: 99 mm - Compression: 10.5:1 - Redline: [LIST] - Automatic 7100 rpm - [Sequential Sportshift](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tiptronic) 7300 rpm (7100 rpm U.S.) - Manual 7600 rpm (7100 rpm U.S.) - Note: The 2006-2008 K24A2 in the U.S. market Acura TSX has the following improvements[SUP][[3]](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honda_K_engine#cite_note-3)[/SUP] - Power: 205 hp @ 7000 rpm - Torque: 164 lbft @ 4500 rpm - Increased intake flow: [LIST] - Intake valve + 1 mm oversize - Intake cam High lift lobe with 0.9 mm more lift and 12 degrees more duration - Throttle body increased from 60–64 mm - Radius on some intake pipes increased from 70–80 mm - Increased exhaust flow - Exhaust Head pipe increased from 60–65 mm - Higher flow catalytic converter - Main (single) exhaust pipe increased from 54–57 mm - Rear (twin) pipes increased in diameter from 42.5 to 45 mm - Block improvements: - Additional air passages in crankcase for reduced pumping losses - Other - Stronger connecting rods - New crankshaft with more counterbalance weight - Revised pistons with more valve-piston clearance [/LIST] [/LIST] [/LIST] [/LIST] ---
**Author:** ![Jam](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jam/32/7235_2.png) [@Jam](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jam)\ **Post date:** [December 19, 2013, 1:55pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/honda-k24a2-tell-me-about-them/234292/2 "2013-12-19T13:55:04Z")
All k series have timing chains. They’re pretty much bullet proof. Just follow the honda scheduled maintnence Any specific questions? ---
**Author:** ![honda4life](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/honda4life/32/5300_2.png) [@honda4life](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/honda4life)\ **Post date:** [December 19, 2013, 3:51pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/honda-k24a2-tell-me-about-them/234292/3 "2013-12-19T15:51:48Z")
> [@Jam](#): > > All k series have timing chains. They’re pretty much bullet proof. > > Just follow the honda scheduled maintnence > > Any specific questions? This ---
**Author:** ![bluelawn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/977dab/32.png) [@bluelawn](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bluelawn)\ **Post date:** [December 20, 2013, 6:44am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/honda-k24a2-tell-me-about-them/234292/4 "2013-12-20T06:44:09Z")
thanks! ---
**Author:** ![Jam](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jam/32/7235_2.png) [@Jam](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jam)\ **Post date:** [December 20, 2013, 7:01am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/honda-k24a2-tell-me-about-them/234292/5 "2013-12-20T07:01:55Z")
Kpro, cams, rsx VTC and intake / exhaust give you good gains Check it out- [http://www.hondata.com/tuning\_the\_tsx.html](http://www.hondata.com/tuning_the_tsx.html) ---
**Author:** ![91MR2](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/91mr2/32/7217_2.png) [@91MR2](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/91MR2)\ **Post date:** [December 20, 2013, 7:24am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/honda-k24a2-tell-me-about-them/234292/6 "2013-12-20T07:24:30Z")
They’re phenomenal motors. ---
**Author:** ![Saxon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/59ef9b/32.png) [@Saxon](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Saxon)\ **Post date:** [December 20, 2013, 1:21pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/honda-k24a2-tell-me-about-them/234292/7 "2013-12-20T13:21:16Z")
change the oil/filter , flush the transmission fluid and coolant and your set. if you want more power look into hondata ---
**Author:** ![HouseS2K](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/houses2k/32/100273_2.png) [@HouseS2K](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/HouseS2K)\ **Post date:** [December 21, 2013, 4:30am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/honda-k24a2-tell-me-about-them/234292/8 "2013-12-21T04:30:30Z")
> [@Saxon](#): > > change the oil/filter , flush the transmission fluid and coolant and your set. > > if you want more power look into hondata :tup: Sent from my iPhone 5 ---
**Author:** ![HouseS2K](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/houses2k/32/100273_2.png) [@HouseS2K](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/HouseS2K)\ **Post date:** [December 21, 2013, 4:31am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/honda-k24a2-tell-me-about-them/234292/9 "2013-12-21T04:31:30Z")
Get hondata kpro and let turbociv tune it ! Sent from my iPhone 5 ---
**Author:** ![GV1390](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/gv1390/32/5432_2.png) [@GV1390](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/GV1390)\ **Post date:** [December 21, 2013, 6:37pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/honda-k24a2-tell-me-about-them/234292/10 "2013-12-21T18:37:04Z")
[quote=“HouseS2K,post:9,topic:234292"”] Get hondata kpro and let turbociv tune it ! Sent from my iPhone 5 [/quote] He’s done with Honda’s. Hptuners now. ---
**Author:** ![Jam](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jam/32/7235_2.png) [@Jam](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jam)\ **Post date:** [December 22, 2013, 5:21pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/honda-k24a2-tell-me-about-them/234292/11 "2013-12-22T17:21:07Z")
I’m sure Andy would help out. ---
**Author:** ![HouseS2K](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/houses2k/32/100273_2.png) [@HouseS2K](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/HouseS2K)\ **Post date:** [December 23, 2013, 4:27am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/honda-k24a2-tell-me-about-them/234292/12 "2013-12-23T04:27:43Z")
> [@GV1390](#): > > He’s done with Honda’s. Hptuners now. I’m sure if the vehicle is done right and not cut corners, I don’t think he would pass up a paying customer. Sent from my iPhone 5