Can you supercharge a K20 engine?

Supercharging of the K20 has always been a prime route for additional engine output and vehicle performance. In contrast to other supercharger kits available on the market, when required, power is delivered immediately with just a squeeze of the throttle.

How much HP does a K20 make?

For the K20A series, the highest horsepower rating was 215hp at 8,000RPM with a peak torque of 149lb/ft at 7,000rpm. With some models producing 155hp (K20A6), others were capable a far more impressive 306hp at 6,500rpm in its stock turbocharged form (K20C1.)

Is a K20 engine VTEC?

In any internal combustion engine, the cylinder head is the key to unlocking power. In the case of the K20, the A2 variants use VTC and VTEC in one system (i-VTEC) which results in great power, while the A3 variants use VTC and VTEC-E which is labeled as i-VTEC but really shouldnt be.

What is a Rotrex supercharger?

Home Rotrex Superchargers. Rotrex is the leading manufacturer of high speed drive systems. The patented Rotrex compressor allows it to rotate at speeds up to 240,000 rpm. while having high efficiency, compact dimensions, reliability and low noise operation.

Where is a supercharger located?

The large “blower” (supercharger), located in front of the radiator, gave the car its name.

Are all K20 blocks the same?

Similar to B series, the K-series car engines have two short blocks with the same design; the only difference between them being the deck height. At high engine speeds, both intake valves open fully to improve engine breathing.

Is ProCharger better than supercharger?

Prochargers are essentially highly powerful, precise, brand name centrifugal superchargers that adds plenty of power to your car. They work much differently than your average supercharger and are considerably more efficient. Instead of a rotor, Prochargers use a fast-moving impeller to pull air in to be compressed.

Who makes the best supercharger?

The two best brands we use for these types of setups are Procharger and Paxton. These superchargers do not create heat as much as the roots blowers. We’ll get to those in a minute. Houston weather isn’t very “roots blower friendly” which means the centrifugal superchargers stay nice and cool so more power is made.