{"id":105274,"date":"2023-09-25T14:27:53","date_gmt":"2023-09-25T19:27:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?p=105274"},"modified":"2023-09-26T13:09:09","modified_gmt":"2023-09-26T18:09:09","slug":"dominiks-1997-prelude-receives-a-new-k20-k24-motor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?p=105274","title":{"rendered":"Dominik\u2019s 1997 Prelude Receives a New K20\/K24 Motor"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"1997<\/a><\/p>\n

In 2020 we shared<\/a> Dominik Przystasz\u2019s amazing 1997 Honda Prelude. Since then he’s continued to upgrade the blue coupe. One of the biggest improvements involves a new stronger heart. <\/p>\n

\"1997<\/a><\/p>\n

\"1997<\/a><\/p>\n

Dominik returned to Empire Racing Engineering<\/a> for a new Honda K-series inline-four. The motor starts with a K24A3 block that\u2019s been bored, sleeved, and pinned. Inside are Techno5 forged connecting rods, Wiseco 87.5 mm forged pistons (8.83 compression), and Taiho main, rod, and thrust bearings. <\/p>\n

\"forged<\/a><\/p>\n

\"forged<\/a><\/p>\n

\"forged<\/a><\/p>\n

On top of the motor sits a K20A2 head with Supertech valves and guides, and Brian Crower springs and titanium retainers. ARP2000 bolts hold the head down over a Cometic gasket. Fuel is fed through Bosch 630cc injectors on a Skunk2 rail from a Walbro 255 lph pump. <\/p>\n

\"built<\/a><\/p>\n

\"K24<\/a><\/p>\n

Other parts used on the engine include RBC intake manifold modified for a larger Mazda RX-8 throttle body, Turboworks intercooler, Setrab Pro oil cooler, and Sidewinder exhaust manifold paired with a custom 2.75-inch exhaust and Skunk 2 Megapower muffler. Everything runs on an Ecumaster EMU classic ECU. An Ecumaster drive-by-wire module controls the RX-8 throttle body. <\/p>\n

\"1997<\/a><\/p>\n

The engine is making just under 450 hp on 1 bar (14.5 psi) of boost from a Garrett GT3071R turbocharger. Dominik left room to grow. The engine is capable of 600 hp whenever he upgrades to a larger turbocharger and injectors. <\/p>\n

\"1997<\/a><\/p>\n

\"1997<\/a><\/p>\n

Dominik is still running a six-speed manual transmission albeit with a MFactory differential and Clutch Masters FX400 Stage 4 clutch. The ratios are as follows; 1st gear 3.64, 2nd gear 1.88, 3rd gear 1.24, 4th gear 0.98, 5th gear 0.79, and 6th gear 0.65. <\/p>\n

\"MFactory<\/a><\/p>\n

\"Clutch<\/a><\/p>\n

Controlling the extra power will be left to Brembo four-piston calipers with 330 mm rotors in front. In back are Mazda RX-8 calipers with 302 mm rotors. Covering those are a set of Volk Re30 18-inch wheels (8j et37) with Yokohama Advan Neova AD08r 225\/40 tires. <\/p>\n

\"1997<\/a><\/p>\n

\"Volk<\/a><\/p>\n

\"Brembo<\/a><\/p>\n

\"Brembo<\/a><\/p>\n

The Prelude rides on Yellow Speed Racing adjustable coilovers and polyurethane bushings. Dominik improved handling using a Innovative traction bars and Type S strut bar in front and Nippon Toys strut bar in back. <\/p>\n

\"1997<\/a><\/p>\n

\"Innovative<\/a><\/p>\n

On the inside Dominik installed a set of Recaro seats supported by a Takata four-point harnesses. Behind the Momo Race steering wheel is a Defi-Link ADVANCE ZD digital display.<\/p>\n

\"interior<\/a><\/p>\n

\"interior<\/a><\/p>\n

Of course this is not the end to the project’s progress. Dominik still has more planned for the Prelude. Stay tuned. <\/p>\n

\"1997<\/a><\/p>\n

\"1997<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

In 2020 we shared Dominik Przystasz\u2019s amazing 1997 Honda Prelude. Since then he’s continued to upgrade the blue coupe. One of the biggest improvements involves a new stronger heart. Dominik returned to Empire Racing Engineering for a new Honda K-series inline-four. The motor starts with a K24A3 block that\u2019s been bored, sleeved, and pinned. Inside… Read More »Dominik\u2019s 1997 Prelude Receives a New K20\/K24 Motor<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":105278,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"neve_meta_sidebar":"","neve_meta_container":"","neve_meta_enable_content_width":"off","neve_meta_content_width":70,"neve_meta_title_alignment":"","neve_meta_author_avatar":"","neve_post_elements_order":"","neve_meta_disable_header":"","neve_meta_disable_footer":"","neve_meta_disable_title":"","jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[317],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-105274","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-prelude"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/1997-Prelude-with-a-turbo-K-series-16.jpg?fit=2200%2C1467&ssl=1","jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":59777,"url":"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?p=59777","url_meta":{"origin":105274,"position":0},"title":"1997 Prelude with a Turbo K20 Update","author":"swaptastic","date":"August 12, 2020","format":false,"excerpt":"Last year we shared Dominik Przystasz's 1997 Honda Prelude with a turbocharged K20 inline-four. 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