How To Swap Honda K20 K24 K-Series Camshafts

This DIY step by step how to camshaft swap for Honda K20 K24 K-Series engines explains the entire remove and install procedure providing tips to make the job easier.

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[speedacademy]

For all of you wondering - This is a stand alone video that we decided to put together showing the process of swapping cams into a K-Series. It's not another cam swap or a part of the other series. We didn't find too many DIY K cam swap videos to reference so here's our take.

[DR-brgb]

Another little speed tip. Use a paint marker to match a pin on the chain to the dot on the gear. Obviously

[darrenevans]

Fantastic that u show timing marks and show where 2 put cams most detailed video I've seen respect I'm nvq level 2 and u Help me a lot 😎

[lashlarue]

Best how-to for DOHC swapouts on the entire internet! YOU WIN! 🥇 🏆

[dabell]

This is the best video by far on you tube to replace camshaft on a Honda K24 with the engine on the car. Thank you guys

[ericcraighead]

Literally have been looking everywhere for the torque spec on the cam caps. Sheared off a valve cover stud only to find out it’s part of the valve train, this video cleared a lot up for me!

[xXDzulXx]

Y’all really taught me valve adjustments thank you

[johnh]

Only tip I would add is to pullout the spark plugs makes the engine easier to turn over so you don't have to fight compression. You can turn a K24 over with 1/4 inch drive ratchet with the plugs out.

[mandotorres]

I feel so much more competent great tutorial by the dead weight guy he has a calm approach he is a good teacher explains in detail all the way in a calm manner very professional GO TEAM DEAD weight!

[wiltfongdc]

Awesome video. Just did the cams on my RSX and this helped a lot. Only thing I could say is that when you are cleaning the timing tensioner cover be careful with the blade because I accidentally dropped in down the timing cover into the oil pan lol. Got it out and it's running perfectly now. Also as far as the bungee cord goes I'd say 90% of the time the chain will skip on the bottom and there's no point in really trying to be careful from it skipping. Just make sure before you remove the tensioner and you set the motor to TDC you look at the crank mark and cam gear marks so if the chain does skip you can just install the cams with the gear marks lined up and all the slack on the tensioner side

[caraddictmotorsports]

Great video. Just did a lash adjustment last night for the first time and that tool is nice. I ended up using a 10mm crows foot and a flathead.

[chadwickwicky]

6 years and still helping us change cams. Much appreciated. I have a couple of questions hopefully someone can answer. 1) I’ve read people mentioning “preloading” the tensioner, is that necessary?
2) I’ve seen it mentioned that VTC gear needs to be in unlocked position before torquing as well as the opposite. I don’t believe where was mentioned here. Am I overthinking it ?

[SpudEater]

Every time he speaks I just hear “Niko, cousin, let’s go bowling” subconsciously.

[stevenblack]

This potentially has saved me a headache. My new head bolts have stretched and now I’m having to tear it down again to re torque them. This is a huge help. Obviously I have to do a little bit more work but this is awesome. Risky stuff but just might make it easier. Thank you!!! 🙏

[mikeschultz]

Reminds me of the b series days ..going to be dropping some cams into a k20, I’ve not removed the valve cover since I’ve bought it. Thank you for the video!

[BrandonJagger]

Cool video and I learned a lot...Ever since I got my 05 Acura RSX I’ve been wanting to learn everything...I have a 90 cutlass international and I know that car very well...but now I wanna get back into imports and learn my car inside and out to make my car run at its best

[SIRICKO]

Always good to get a speed academy video in the morning to start off the day.

[davidcookson]

This man honed his skills for Honda cam swaps in the maddening florescent light drone of the backrooms. Props!

[Felixfixitfelix]

All your guys are a blessing to have in the vid🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼thanks guys for talking your time for making the video on how swap cams out and for giving some grate tips 👌🏼👌🏼👊🏼🙌🏼

[Desertduleler_]

Smart move keeping the chain under tension for the crankshaft sprocket.