{"product_id":"hybrid-racing-water-pump-port-block-off-k20a2-k20z","title":"Hybrid Racing Water Pump Port Block-Off - K20A2\/K20Z","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHYB-WPP-01-16 - Hybrid Racing Water Pump Port Block-Off - K20A2\/K20Z\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeal the factory oil-cooler coolant port cleanly\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRemoving the factory oil cooler from a K20A2, K20Z1, or K20Z3 leaves an open coolant port on the water pump that must be sealed. Hybrid Racing's water pump port block-off fitting fills that port correctly, allowing the factory cooler and its hoses to be deleted without relying on an improvised plug.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fitting is designed specifically for the factory water-pump port and uses pre-installed O-rings for a secure, watertight seal. It works equally well in the original chassis, a front-wheel-drive swap, or a rear-wheel-drive conversion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhen to Use This Block-Off\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeleting the factory oil cooler and sandwich plate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstalling a custom or remote oil-cooling system that does not use the factory coolant circuit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSimplifying cooling-system plumbing in a K-series swap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClosing the unused water-pump port with a purpose-built fitting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlocks the factory oil-cooler coolant port on compatible K-series water pumps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits K20A2, K20Z1, and K20Z3 engines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePre-installed O-rings provide a reliable watertight seal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned for factory-chassis, FWD-swap, and RWD-swap applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for factory oil-cooler deletion or custom oil-cooling systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirect-fit design eliminates the need for a generic plug or sealant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eVehicle Fitment:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2002-2006 Acura RSX Type-S (K20A2\/K20Z1)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2006-2011 Honda Civic Si (K20Z3)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso compatible with swaps using these engines or the applicable factory water pump with an oil-cooler coolant port.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eKeeping the Oil-Cooler Circuit?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf the coolant circuit will remain in use and you want to convert the factory barbed connection to AN plumbing, use the Hybrid Racing -6 AN water pump port fitting instead. This block-off is intended only for systems where the factory port is no longer used.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat's Included:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(1) Water pump port block-off fitting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePre-installed sealing O-rings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor oil-cooler deletes and custom cooling layouts, this fitting closes the unused port cleanly and provides the correct seal for a reliable installation.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hybrid Racing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53877739815219,"sku":"HYB-WPP-01-16","price":37.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0256\/5855\/6497\/files\/01-HYB-WPP-01-16.jpg?v=1787183211","url":"https:\/\/www.circuitspecr.com\/products\/hybrid-racing-water-pump-port-block-off-k20a2-k20z","provider":"Circuit Spec R","version":"1.0","type":"link"}