[jkstam3]

Hi,

I'm pretty new to the whole k24/k20 swap, but this site is teaching me a ton, and I am happy to say I will soon be starting my k24/k20 EK turbo build. Anyways, I came across a 2004 CRV block with 97,xxx miles on it...it is just the shortblock, no head. The motor burned a valve. The price is $225.00...the cylinders look clean. Is there anything else I should be looking for with this block before I purchase it? What all should come with it, from what I understand it is the block w/ oil pan, and internals. Also, is this the k24a1?


So everyone knows, my plans for the block are sleeves with a stock bore and forged internals.

Thanks everyone.

 

[eddsi]

Sounds like a decent deal.

 

[jkstam3]

yea i wasn't really sure what the value of the block was...i could prob. get the price down if the deal isn't really that great of one...all input is appreciated!

 

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yea i wasn't really sure what the value of the block was...i could prob. get the price down if the deal isn't really that great of one...all input is appreciated!

If the block is in good condition thats a great deal! I paid 150 for a bent rod K24 that Im building now! 225 for a perfect block is good! :up:

 

[jkstam3]

awesome....are you sleeving your block? im aiming for a 400+hp daily driver, so i figured sleeving the block with a stock bore seemed the most reliable way to go.

 

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awesome....are you sleeving your block? im aiming for a 400+hp daily driver, so i figured sleeving the block with a stock bore seemed the most reliable way to go.

Mine is sleeved allmotor though! I assume your going boost? 400hp on stock sleeves isnt a problem!

 

[jkstam3]

can someone please confirm that this block is worth $225...i may or may not sleeve it, if i do not, can the cylinder walls be cleaned up when hot tanked?

 

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can someone please confirm that this block is worth $225...i may or may not sleeve it, if i do not, can the cylinder walls be cleaned up when hot tanked?

Has alot of deposit! Hot tank should do the trick if not a little sandblasting! Sleeves look fine.... does the motor spin well? I would do it or tell him to lower the price cause your gonna have to hot tank it and sand blast it! He must have left it outside or in an area that has access to alot of moisture! Overall its worth it just see if you can get it for less! :silly: Its even better cause it has the waterpump and thermo hosing!

 

[checokxx]

hot tank it and tell them to hot tank for a long time or twice. and just get a bore and hone. or if u going to stay stock just get it honed. personally i wouldnt stay stock go to 87.5.

 

[jkstam3]

would stock sleeves and high boost (maybe 20 psi) be safe with 87.5? i want 400whp daily...but i would also like to have a high boost map.

 

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87.5 Is the perfect bore! Other people on here are running 500+hp on stock sleeves! Looks good hope you got it! :up:

 

[jkstam3]

well crap...the guy wants 275...for some reason my friend thought he said 225....is it still worth it? this is really more than I wanted to pay.

 

[b20vtecallmota]

that or pay $600+ for a longblock..

 

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well crap...the guy wants 275...for some reason my friend thought he said 225....is it still worth it? this is really more than I wanted to pay.

Tell him nevermind then an good luck with his sale! He will take the money you have to offer if he is wise!

 

[jkstam3]

i told him i wasnt interested at that price and to contact me if he changes his mind, and he said ok, but it will prob. still be here if you ever come around. lol we will see...i got time...still trying to decide on a machine shop and figure out if i'm goin with just bore or sleeve/bore combo and still sourcing parts anyways.

 

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i told him i wasnt interested at that price and to contact me if he changes his mind, and he said ok, but it will prob. still be here if you ever come around. lol we will see...i got time...still trying to decide on a machine shop and figure out if i'm goin with just bore or sleeve/bore combo and still sourcing parts anyways.

I hope you get it! :up: