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Product Details
| Part Number: | DC-VTC-STR |
| Brand: | Drag Cartel Industries |
DRAG CARTEL K-series Billet OEM VTC Strainer Replacement Assembly Constructed Of 8620 Lightweight Billet Aluminum and Hard Anodized Black For Style & Strength
WARNING: This product may contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer or birth defects. www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
Vehicle Fitment
| Year | Make | Model | Trim |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Acura | RSX | Base |
| 2002 | Acura | RSX | Type-S |
| 2002 | Honda | CR-V | EX |
| 2002 | Honda | CR-V | LX |
| 2002 | Honda | Civic | Si |
| 2003 | Acura | RSX | Base |
| 2003 | Acura | RSX | Type-S |
| 2003 | Honda | Accord | DX |
| 2003 | Honda | Accord | EX |
| 2003 | Honda | Accord | LX |
| 2003 | Honda | CR-V | EX |
| 2003 | Honda | CR-V | LX |
| 2003 | Honda | Civic | Si |
| 2003 | Honda | Element | DX |
| 2003 | Honda | Element | EX |
| 2004 | Acura | RSX | Base |
| 2004 | Acura | RSX | Type-S |
| 2004 | Acura | TSX | Base |
| 2004 | Honda | Accord | DX |
| 2004 | Honda | Accord | EX |
| 2004 | Honda | CR-V | EX |
| 2004 | Honda | CR-V | LX |
| 2004 | Honda | Civic | Si |
| 2004 | Honda | Element | DX |
| 2004 | Honda | Element | EX |
| 2004 | Honda | Element | LX |
| 2005 | Acura | RSX | Base |
| 2005 | Acura | RSX | Type-S |
| 2005 | Acura | TSX | Base |
| 2005 | Honda | Accord | DX |
| 2005 | Honda | Accord | EX |
| 2005 | Honda | Accord | LX |
| 2005 | Honda | Accord | SE |
| 2005 | Honda | CR-V | EX |
| 2005 | Honda | CR-V | LX |
| 2005 | Honda | CR-V | SE |
| 2005 | Honda | Civic | Si |
| 2005 | Honda | Element | EX |
| 2005 | Honda | Element | LX |
| 2006 | Acura | RSX | Base |
| 2006 | Acura | RSX | Type-S |
| 2006 | Acura | TSX | Base |
| 2006 | Honda | Accord | EX |
| 2006 | Honda | Accord | LX |
| 2006 | Honda | Accord | LX Special Edition |
| 2006 | Honda | Accord | Value Package |
| 2006 | Honda | CR-V | EX |
| 2006 | Honda | CR-V | LX |
| 2006 | Honda | CR-V | SE |
| 2006 | Honda | Civic | Si |
| 2006 | Honda | Element | EX |
| 2006 | Honda | Element | LX |
| 2007 | Acura | TSX | Base |
| 2007 | Honda | Accord | EX-L |
| 2007 | Honda | Accord | Special Edition |
| 2007 | Honda | Accord | Value Package |
| 2007 | Honda | Civic | Si |
| 2007 | Honda | Element | EX |
| 2007 | Honda | Element | LX |
| 2007 | Honda | Element | SC |
| 2008 | Acura | TSX | Base |
| 2008 | Honda | Civic | MUGEN Si |
| 2008 | Honda | Civic | Si |
| 2008 | Honda | Element | EX |
| 2008 | Honda | Element | LX |
| 2008 | Honda | Element | SC |
| 2009 | Honda | Civic | Si |
| 2009 | Honda | Element | EX |
| 2009 | Honda | Element | LX |
| 2009 | Honda | Element | SC |
| 2010 | Honda | Civic | Si |
| 2010 | Honda | Element | EX |
| 2010 | Honda | Element | LX |
| 2010 | Honda | Element | SC |
| 2011 | Honda | Civic | Si |
| 2011 | Honda | Element | EX |
| 2011 | Honda | Element | LX |
Engine Fitment
Honda 2.0L/1998CC - 4 Cylinder (K20Z1)
Honda 2.0L/1998CC - 4 Cylinder (K20Z3)
Honda 2.4L/2354CC - 4 Cylinder (K24A8)
Honda 2.4L/2354CC - 4 Cylinder (K24A2)
Honda 2.4L/2354CC - 4 Cylinder (K24A2)
Honda 2.0L/1998CC - 4 Cylinder (K20A2)
Honda 2.4L/2354CC - 4 Cylinder (K24A1)
Honda 2.4L/2354CC - 4 Cylinder (K24A4)
Honda 2.0L/1998CC - 4 Cylinder (K20A3)
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frankie | May 11th, 2026
Solid upgrade and definitely worth it if you're already inside the motor. The Drag Cartel oil filter baffle and VTC strainer assembly is well-machined, fits perfectly, and gives peace of mind—especially for higher RPM or turbo builds.
The main benefit is improved oil control and added protection for the VTC system, which is known to be a weak point on K-series engines when pushing power. Installation is straightforward with OEM fitment, and the quality is noticeably better than stock.
If you're building a K20 or planning boost, this is one of those small upgrades that can prevent bigger problems later. Not flashy, but very functional.
Overall: 9/10 — great reliability upgrade for serious builds.
