Drag Cartel K Series VTC Oil Strainer Assembly - Billet Aluminum Upgrade
Looking to replace your worn out VTC oil strainer with something that actually looks good under the hood? This Drag Cartel billet aluminum VTC oil strainer is a direct replacement for the factory cast piece on most K20 and K24 engines. It bolts right in where your stock strainer goes, filters oil to your VTC system just like it should, and adds some serious flair to your engine bay. The strainer comes complete with two Allen head mounting bolts and has the filter and o-ring already installed, so you can bolt it on and be done with it.
Machined from Billet Aluminum
Your factory VTC oil strainer is a rough cast piece that gets the job done but doesn't look like much. The Drag Cartel strainer is machined from billet aluminum, so you get clean lines and a polished finish that stands out when you pop the hood. It's functional and good looking at the same time, which is what you want when you're building a clean engine bay.
Direct Bolt-On Replacement
This strainer installs in the same location on your cylinder head as the factory piece. It uses the same two bolt mounting pattern, and everything you need comes in the box. The Allen head bolts are included, and the filter screen and o-ring are already installed on the strainer cover. You don't need to source any extra parts or modify anything. Just pull off your old strainer and bolt this one on.
Filters Oil to Your VTC System
The VTC oil strainer filters oil before it reaches your VTC actuator on the intake cam. This keeps debris out of the VTC system and helps your cam phasing work the way it should. The Drag Cartel strainer does the same job as the factory piece, just with better looks. The filter screen is already in place, so you're getting proper filtration right out of the box.
Fits Most K20 and K24 Engines
This VTC oil strainer fits a wide range of K series engines. If you're running a K20A2, K20A3, K20Z1, K20Z3, K24A1, K24A2, K24A4, K24A8, K24Z3, or K24Z7, this strainer will work on your build. That covers everything from 7th gen Civic Si engines to 9th gen Civic Si engines, TSX engines, Accord engines, and CR-V engines. If you've got a K series swap, this is a solid upgrade for your cylinder head.
What You Get
- Drag Cartel billet aluminum VTC oil strainer assembly
- Two Allen head mounting bolts included
- Filter screen preinstalled on strainer cover
- O-ring preinstalled for proper sealing
- Direct replacement for factory VTC oil strainer
- Polished billet aluminum finish
Compatible K Series Engines
- K20A2 (2002-2004 Acura RSX Type S)
- K20A3 (2002-2005 Honda Civic Si, 2002-2004 Acura RSX Base)
- K20Z1 (2005-2006 Acura RSX Type S)
- K20Z3 (2006-2011 Honda Civic Si, 2006-2011 Acura CSX)
- K24A1 (2002-2006 Honda CR-V)
- K24A2 (2004-2008 Acura TSX)
- K24A4 (2003-2005 Honda Accord)
- K24A8 (2003-2011 Honda Element, 2006-2007 Honda Accord)
Common Applications
- 2002-2011 Honda Civic Si (EP3, FG2, FA5)
- 2002-2006 Acura RSX
- 2004-2008 Acura TSX
- 2003-2012 Honda Accord
- 2002-2006 Honda CR-V
- 2003-2011 Honda Element
- K series engine swaps
Part Number: DC-VTC-STR
