Estimates for entertainment and general information only. Verify everything with a qualified mechanic before buying parts or building. Full disclaimer
Feasibility and notes
RPM vs speed by gear
Estimated engine output
Gear breakdown
All five transmissions with your car
Same weight, tire, engine and turbo settings. "Best axle" is the common ratio that scores highest for that gearbox.
Turbo size vs estimated power
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How the estimate works
Drivability is a weighted blend of six gearing factors: highway cruise RPM (25%), launch and first gear (20%), gear spacing (20%), around-town gearing (15%), power-to-weight (10%), and response and traction (10%). Turbo builds shift the targets: cruise can sit lower, and gear spacing is judged against staying above spool.
Turbo power uses rule-of-thumb math: naturally aspirated output scaled by boost pressure at about 85% efficiency, capped by a compressor flow limit of roughly 0.18 × inducer² (mm) crank horsepower. Spool is estimated from inducer size on a 2.4L. Real results depend on the exact turbine, A/R, manifold, fuel, tune and intercooling.
Transmission torque ratings are rough community figures, not manufacturer guarantees; clutch, driveshaft and differential limits aren't modeled. Gear ratios should be confirmed against your specific transmission code before buying parts. This is a planning tool, not an engineering analysis.
K24 RWD community & resources
Where swap builders compare gearboxes, gearing and hybrid heads. Links open in a new tab.
Transmission & gearing threads
- Best transmission for K20 to RWDk20a.org: Miata vs BMW vs Nissan boxes, and which survive boost
- K series RWD trans optionsk20a.org: TH400, S2000, 350Z and BMW ZF options
- RWD Turbo K24 Helpk20a.org: planning a 450 hp turbo K24A2 in an E30
- K24ranger swapk20a.org: RX-8 and 350Z adapter kits and flywheel notes
K20 head / Frankenstein builds
- 400hp Frankenstein Build K24/K20k20a.org: realistic hybrid power, redline and boost
- K20/K24 Hybrid Engine Build GuideHybrid Racing: step-by-step hybrid parts and machining
Chassis communities
- K24A2 swap parts listS2KI: full S2000 K24 swap build list
- KPower Industries K24 swapFT86Club: K24 in the GR86, FR-S and BRZ
- Best RWD platform for NA K24Honda-Tech: RX-7, Miata and S13 chassis debate
Build series
- Speed Academy RWD K24 swapMulti-part K-swap S14 240SX series
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Disclaimer
For entertainment and general information only. The scores, horsepower figures, torque limits, spool estimates and other results on this page come from simplified rule-of-thumb models and publicly available information. They are not engineering calculations, professional advice or a guarantee of how any vehicle, engine or part will perform.
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