K20a2 in a DC5

[Goldie Jon]

Hi guys

just bought a DC5 with a engine that's knackered. Planning to swap the cams over and put a K20a2 engine in. The car has a K100 in it mapped from TDi North.

Bar the engine, what else is likely to be needed.

 

[Lewisgame]

The K20A has different internals to the A2 as it runs a higher compression ratio.

 

[Goldie Jon]

Yeah I know the differences, just when it come to the install. Does it have the same engine mounts, does it need any additional sensors etc?

 

[Lewisgame]

As far as I'm aware the mounts and engine block sensors are the same.

 

[Thorpe19830]

basically the outside off the engine is the same bud just internals are different, the only other difference is you'll be running power steering pump, ep3's I believe are electric, what's up with the dc5 motor?

 

[Chris.]

DC5 has hydraulic so needs a different pulley I believe.

It wouldn't be wise to run an K20A2 on a K20A ECU though. Are you getting the 'box as well? As they are also different.

Personally I wouldn't bother, second hand engines are a minefield, you could get something that's working perfectly, or you could get something that's got knackered bearings or drinks more than Gazza. Get the engine rebuilt, at least you then have a known starting point.

Interested to know roughly what you paid for the DC5?

 

[Bonito]

Go for a rebuild. You're only bringing yourself down a road of hardship and a need for deep pockets.

You'll be much happier.