Civic Type R Archives - Engine Builder Magazine
4P 2.1L K20C1 Type R Engine

Intrigued by Honda’s new Civic Type R, Thomas Smallwood let the car enthusiast inside him take the reins on customizing the vehicle into one of the most extreme versions there is. The build included a 1,200-horsepower capable 2.1L K20C1 engine from 4 Piston Racing. Check it out.

Honda’s B Series and K20, K24 and K20C1 Engines

A few of Honda’s engines stand out when it comes to building performance vehicles – the B series engines and its K20 and K24 engines.

Video: Engine of the Week – Honda Civic Type R Engine

This week we take an in-depth look at Honda’s new Civic Type R engine, also known as the K20C1 engine. This particular build was done by the guys at 4 Piston Cylinder Heads in Danville, IN.

Civic Type R K20C1 Engine

“Not many people have seen the Civic Type R engine taken apart, let alone built into something substantial. They’re pretty big engines from the factory – we’re bending rods at 400 horsepower, which is unlike Hondas in the past. This engine is a totally different approach. It’s a direct injection, turbo engine. It’s the Honda that we’re going to be working with for the next 20 years.” Read how 4 Piston Cylinder Heads built this Civic Type R engine into an 800 hp beast.