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Honda F20C engine
The Honda F20C engine is a four-stroke petrol internal combustion automotive engine, originally fitted to the Honda S2000.
History
The Honda F20C engine AP1, F20C is a 2.0-liter in-line 4-cylinder type VTEC naturally aspirated engine developing 240 hp (120 hp / l) at 8,300 rpm (Japan: 22.2 mkg at 7,500 rpm and 250 hp at 8,600 rpm, or 125 hp / l). The rev limit is at 9,000 rpm.
The specific power of 125 hp / l achieved by this engine was, until the appearance of the Ferrari 458 Italia, the absolute record for a naturally aspirated engine on a production car, it still remains the best naturally aspirated 4-cylinder in the world. The S2000 engine won the title of best engine in the world for 4 consecutive years: 2000, 2001, 2002 and 2003.
At the end of 2004, Honda developed a new version of the engine, the F22C1, for the North American market. The displacement has been increased to 2.2 litters and the red zone is reduced to 8,000 rpm. If the power is almost identical (240 hp), the torque increases and goes from 208 Nm to 220 Nm, which was the main reason for this engine. These are the AP2 versions of the S2000 that are equipped.
The F20C and F22C1 have a VTEC system for both the intake and exhaust camshaft two overhead cams with roller followers, a ladder-frame main bearing stiffener, Fibre-Reinforced Metal cylinder liner and molybdenum disulphide-coated pistons.
The JDM F20C (S2000 AP1) From 2000
The F20C rev limit is 9,000 rpm, with VTEC engagement at 6,000 rpm
- Type: 4 strokes, water cooled
- Number of cylinders: 4
- Displacement: 1,997 cc
- Number of valves: 16
- Distribution: Vtec
- Bore x Stroke: 87 × 84mm
- Compression ratio: 11: 1 (Japan: 11.7: 1)
- Power: 240 hp @ 8,300 rpm (Japan: 250 hp @ 8,600 rpm)
- Power per litre: 120 ch / l (Japan: 125 ch / l)
- Torque: 21.2 mkg at 7,500 rpm (Japan: 22.2 mkg at 7,500 rpm)
- Maximum speed: 9,000 rpm
- Triggering Vtec 6 100 rpm
Used in
- Honda S2000 (1999-2009)
- IFR Aspid (2009)
JDM F22C1 (S2000 AP2) From 2004
The F22C1 increasing displacement by 160 cc torque increased to 162 lb ft (220 NM) at 6,500 rpm
- Type: 4 strokes, water cooled
- Number of cylinders: 4
- Displacement: 2,157 cc
- Number of valves: 16
- Distribution: Vtec
- Bore x Stroke: 87 × 90.7mm
- Compression ratio: 11.1: 1
- Power: 242 hp at 7,800 rpm
- Power per litre: 121 ch / l
- Torque: 22.5 mkg at 6,800 rpm
- Maximum speed: 8,000 rpm
Used in
- Honda S2000 (2004-2009)
Technical
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Honda F20C engine Technical details and specifications (2000-2009)
No. of cylinders4/DOHC
Capacity 1997 cc
Firing order 1-3-4-2
Compression ratio 11:1
Suitable for unleaded petrol Yes
Minimum octane rating RON 91
Ignition system Make Honda Type PGM-FI Map-DI
Trigger location Cam
Fuel system Make Honda Type PGM-FI MFI-s
Air metering Type MAP
Combined ignition and fuel ECM
Fuel system pressure 3,3-3,8 bar
Compression pressure 9,5 bar Min
Oil pressure 6,0 bar @ 3000 rpm
Thermostat opens 76-80 °C
Radiator cap 0,95-1,25 bar© Motor car History
Service
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Honda F20C engine Maintenance and Service Guide (2000-2009)
Spark plugs Original equipment Denso Type PKZ2PR-L11
Spark plugs Electrode gap 1,0-1,1 mm
Spark plugs Tighten 18 Nm
Spark plugs Make NGK Type PFR7G-11
Valve clearance -INLET mm 0,21-0,25
Valve clearance -EXHAUST mm 0,29-0,33 check cold
Engine oil 5W-40 SAE
Engine oil cold climate 10W-30 SAE
Engine oil change with filter 4,8 litres
Engine oil Sump drain bolt Tighten 39 Nm
Manual transmission oil grade SAE Honda MTF
Manual transmission oil 1,6 litres
Differential oil grade rear SAE 90W GL-5/6
Differential oil rear 0,74 litres
Cooling system capacity 6,5 litres
Brake fluid Type DOT 3/4
Road wheels Tighten 108 NmCylinder head tightening torques (Renew bolts)
Stage 1 Tighten 29 Nm
Stage 2 Tighten 90°
Stage 3 Tighten 90°
Stage 4 Tighten 90°© Motor car History
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