I can't imagine a more perfect trackday car. Wow! What a combo! Honda power, revs and reliability with the lightness and simplicity of a Lotus! Genius!
LeCoureurDesBois - Toyota engines are all well and good, but aside from the 3S-GTE, 1JZ, 2JZ and 4A-GE (all of which were heavily influenced by Yamaha), Toyota engines aren’t as well-renown for high performance as Honda engines are.
Most Hondas DO sound like shit, because their owners keep fucking up the exhaust to make it sound like a wet fart. The cars are fine, it's the children that destroy them that are the problem.
Yea the drivers in those porsches were very bad, but it was not just skill, a supercharged k20 lotus (which would weigh around 1700-2200lbs on good tires is in a whole other league than the porsche landbarge. Keep in mind that the lotus was designed ground up to be a british sports car (race chassis design, aerospace stuff, not designed for luxury or comfort). The porsches are designed from the ground up for dentists and lawyers to be comfortable, the gt2 and gt3s have moderately modified control arms (still mostly rubber) and slightly better dampers.
That supercharger whine just complements the throaty high revving k20 and then the straight cut gear whine is icing on the cake, perfect exhaust setup👌
Deandalapanda yes the k20 is notoriously throaty, that’s why when you see those Honda’s with shitty exhaust setups they sound like... well you know shit. But with the right seteup it can sound balanced and aggressive like this lotus.
@NoNoNoNii absolutley have my neighbor has a turbo eg k20 0% throaty my dads 71 chevelle SS is throaty. "they both have there merits" but throaty is not a 4 banger thing insane screamer is there schtick
the car runs great and handles thru the corners just like i want. next step will be bigger since we have some traction problems coming out from the corners.
@@TheIceman83 this car is a blast... congratulations. I wouldn't change it even for a (modern) Ferrari or another similar supercar which have grown too big and massive. Can i ask the weight, also why supercharged? I opted to turbocharge the 1ZZ of my MR2 Spyder and the engine is a monster.
It’s still kinda crazy that Honda’s K-Series engine’s are still the motors of choice when swapping into most smaller displacement front engine-front wheel drives and mid engine-rear wheel drive sports cars.
The extensive aftermarket parts and tuning availability, and the near infinite supply of blocks and heads, plus an all aluminium block makes the Honda K series a near perfect swap candidate for almost any car
@frank white I was first to run the Blackwatch supercharger kit on my car. Terrible tunes and being a guinea pig for tunes came with that commitment, As did 2 separate superchargers and eventually a 350HP kit from BOE fabrication. These are glass motors compared to Honda. Anyone with half a brain knows that especially anyone who has run big power through one. Also a baffled oil pan does not guarantee you won't have oil starvation but thanks for playing.
Damn!!!! I think I was a copilot for ten minutes . That thing is amazing . Great footage man I was weaving and turning on my sofa. My dog think I want to play 👍🏼💯 . Thanks man that was epic
This makes a lot of sense. I would imagine a K swap kit for a MR2 is probably pretty much a bolt on for this car, making it a bit more simple to get done. A real track weapon.
@Sergio Aguirre Crazy how you're actually quoting half the price of what they really are, very good job at spreading misinformation. Quaife sequentials start at around 13k pounds, and after all the import fees etc. you're looking at an easy ~17k, nearly 20 with extra goodies.
@@illogicalgarage8641 supercharged 4 cylinder revving to 9k is going to make 400 easily. I don't know if this one makes 400 specifically, but it won't be difficult for it to do
When the car was launched, where was the 190+hp 9krpm 1.8l Honda engine to compete with the 2zz? Oh yeah, didn't exist. The exige could have up to ~280hp from factory with supercharged 2zz.
@@MrGunzngirlz I'm very familiar with the B18. However, the US ITR was a bit neutered, and the engine was discontinued before Lotus went with 2ZZ. Also, the 2ZZ is a much more modern and emission-friendly engine. The supercharged comment is invalid, never came from factory with warranty that way, like the Exige did.
@@MrGunzngirlz I've seen a low 12 second pass (12.10) with a n/a 2zz Celica you would be surprised at how capable the engine is it's just not to popular of a platform in the us
Outstanding! What an incredibly well designed marriage of two of the finest things on the road, a light Lotus chassis and a supercharged K20. It's like the Reeses Peanut Butter Cup of track cars. In this application, I'm glad to see the didn't go turbo. Although they'll make more boost, the bigger the turbo the greater the lag. Supercharger delivers power so much more linear and controllable. Don't get me wrong, I have a turbo 4 cylinder track car and LOVE it, but for a tight track, it can be a handful trying to keep it in boost without breaking traction.
@@andys31337 exactly, here they knew a NSX was a possibility & the still refused to build what the people wanted!!!! Your building a Suppose'ed Supercar to take on the world and you give it a Freaking V6 & under 600hp!!! Jesus Christ Honda sh💩t the bed on this one. A special Edition K40 V8 with them same E-motors and we're probably talking 750hp or better and NSX's ain't sitting on lots not selling!!!!
Love this car...big thumbs up. To all the fools saying this is the only way you get reliable power from a Lotus, you need to wake up. I've had my 07 Exige running with the 2ZZ and GT2876 for over 5 years now, at 300 whp ( with plenty in reserve ) with the standard gearbox as well, so why would I bother going to a K20 ??? Yes....you must build the motor to take the boost, I have Mahles, Darton sleeves, billet rods etc...but they are a great motor when done right.
I think the best sounding inline 4s are in sport bikes but this sounds glorious! Now the driver just needs a little extra skill to match that excellent track toy.
Car is quick but wow....if I drove that aggressively on a track day or time attack I would expect to get booted off the track. So many of those cars in addition to the Lotus are exhibiting extremely dangerous behavior on track. That green Porsche...whew. When on a track day and someone gets in your way....let them flag you by....don't drive up their ass and freak them out.
I had an 08 Civic Si K20 with a CTI roots blower, it only made about 360 hp but was a blast to drive for a front drive car and a daily driver. That engine while up on the pipe was intoxicating and especially after lowering the Vtec down to 4500 rpm instead of the stock 5800 rpm. I always wished it was rear drive
Why can´t be there cars like this as a standard? Why do all street cars have to be boring, heavy, sluggish piss pots. This car right there is perfection. Best chassis and a very good choice of a motor.
I'm in love with the k20 w/supercharger. I'm starting to get around the idea of buying an old Lotus and building it up. However, if I was to duplicate this exact setup, i dont think the sequential would work for daily driving.
Short shifting past a porsche in a 4 cylinder lol. Was almost tricky for some of those drivers to get out the way as you were just so much quicker to be fair to them! You literally came from nowhere with the last car.
Wow... what a beast !! My dad has an Exige but he put on a completely over the top bodykit - wonder if I show him this video, he’d consider swapping out the engine for a bit more oomph !! Even with its body kit, I still love this car - it handles like it’s on rails. We drove to Germany last year and did a few laps of the Nurburgring. Was a bit uncomfortable for such a hefty journey but still, it was definitely worth it ✌️
@@zoovie An RSX is a civic, I own one. The older civic chassis are better tho, I own a 1995 civic with k20 as well. The RSX chassis is pretty good once you sort the issues, spherical mount the struts, add some caster, and swap the bushings. However its worse in every way than the 90s civic chassis other than having larger wheel wells.
this looks like something that can give you 80% of the thrill associated with riding a motorcycle, but minus 90% of the risks associated with riding a moto at these sort of speeds
Did this car start it’s life as Elise ? The window cranks and the money that went in to it let me think it might have bin an Rover Elise or s1 Exige?? Would be lighter that way.
Turbo lag can get a little goofy with these things. You can minimize it all you want, but the cars are so light that any sudden burst of power can scrub the front end out. The linear delivery of a supercharger is more effective in this platform imho. Its not really about savage accelleration out of a corner, its more about carrying all the momentum you can, and getting back on the power earlier than everyone else.
From what I can hear, there is no rev matching from this driver on the down shifts into the braking zones which is causing havoc with stability. It’s like the rears just want to lock up.
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I can't imagine a more perfect trackday car. Wow! What a combo! Honda power, revs and reliability with the lightness and simplicity of a Lotus! Genius!
CarNutz with a supercharger too don't forget lol
theyve been doing this for years. but more so on the elise.
senna drove a honda powered lotus in f1 1987 season. fun fact?
It already had a Toyota egine
LeCoureurDesBois - Toyota engines are all well and good, but aside from the 3S-GTE, 1JZ, 2JZ and 4A-GE (all of which were heavily influenced by Yamaha), Toyota engines aren’t as well-renown for high performance as Honda engines are.
Funny how people always say Honda’s sound shit, but when their engines are swapped into something else, suddenly they sound awesome...
They're probably talking about the B Series motors, in which case they're still wrong.
They have probably never seen a VTEC actually race
They sound awesome no matter it’s in a Honda or swapped into something else.
Lol wtf they both sound great with that right setup.
Those people are talking about 1.3s and the likes. B and K series type r's sound incredible
Most Hondas DO sound like shit, because their owners keep fucking up the exhaust to make it sound like a wet fart. The cars are fine, it's the children that destroy them that are the problem.
When a porsche gt3 makes way for you, you know your car is fast as hell.
GT3 RS*
More like skill
Yea the drivers in those porsches were very bad, but it was not just skill, a supercharged k20 lotus (which would weigh around 1700-2200lbs on good tires is in a whole other league than the porsche landbarge.
Keep in mind that the lotus was designed ground up to be a british sports car (race chassis design, aerospace stuff, not designed for luxury or comfort). The porsches are designed from the ground up for dentists and lawyers to be comfortable, the gt2 and gt3s have moderately modified control arms (still mostly rubber) and slightly better dampers.
@@elephantelephant1236 I've never heard someone refer to a gt3 rs as a land barge haha
and a porsche gt3 rs
That supercharger whine just complements the throaty high revving k20 and then the straight cut gear whine is icing on the cake, perfect exhaust setup👌
Bailey Rodgers “throaty”.... hahaha
Deandalapanda yes the k20 is notoriously throaty, that’s why when you see those Honda’s with shitty exhaust setups they sound like... well you know shit. But with the right seteup it can sound balanced and aggressive like this lotus.
@@rodgersb1248 balanced sure throaty? Hell no sounds more like a high pitched bike motor when tuned like this. Good but absolutely no throat to it.
The whine is almost nonexistent.
@NoNoNoNii absolutley have my neighbor has a turbo eg k20 0% throaty my dads 71 chevelle SS is throaty. "they both have there merits" but throaty is not a 4 banger thing insane screamer is there schtick
This car is
Impractical
Noisy
Bumpy
Stiff
It’s perfect 👌
Because RACE CAR
point A point B
2:33 VTEC
...just kicked in, yo!
wonderful crossover!!
Hell yea this car rips! Motor sounds awesome. Must be a blast to drive this thing
the car runs great and handles thru the corners just like i want. next step will be bigger since we have some traction problems coming out from the corners.
@@TheIceman83 how much power ? Can you give us please a fee details about your mods? Thanks.
@@aftastosk6016 it has 316 hp running on 100ron - internals : Pistons Wiseco - Rods Carrillo Pro A - Camshaft stock
@@TheIceman83 this car is a blast... congratulations. I wouldn't change it even for a (modern) Ferrari or another similar supercar which have grown too big and massive. Can i ask the weight, also why supercharged? I opted to turbocharge the 1ZZ of my MR2 Spyder and the engine is a monster.
@@TheIceman83 i bet that you plan further upgrades because 316 bhp is an amount that stock K20 internals can handle easily.
Wow, blown K20 with a sequential. Insane. She's a beast
That sounds fookin' awesome
Oh god that sound is unbelievable, with the headphone it make the sound even better.
And wow what a nice go pro sound quality
I use an external mic for the GoPro ;)
It’s still kinda crazy that Honda’s K-Series engine’s are still the motors of choice when swapping into most smaller displacement front engine-front wheel drives and mid engine-rear wheel drive sports cars.
The extensive aftermarket parts and tuning availability, and the near infinite supply of blocks and heads, plus an all aluminium block makes the Honda K series a near perfect swap candidate for almost any car
That exhaust is a godamn work of art. What a masterpiece.
Proof that Lotus should of got engines from Honda rather than Toyota.
Totally agree. They should have.
Having blown two of them up in my Exige I would agree!
Honda make the better 4cyl but toyota make the better v6
@frank white a 6bt cummins makes 1000hp 100% reliably in race application with just boost and fuel
@frank white I was first to run the Blackwatch supercharger kit on my car. Terrible tunes and being a guinea pig for tunes came with that commitment, As did 2 separate superchargers and eventually a 350HP kit from BOE fabrication. These are glass motors compared to Honda. Anyone with half a brain knows that especially anyone who has run big power through one. Also a baffled oil pan does not guarantee you won't have oil starvation but thanks for playing.
This is probably my favorite car video ever period.
Damn!!!! I think I was a copilot for ten minutes . That thing is amazing . Great footage man I was weaving and turning on my sofa. My dog think I want to play 👍🏼💯 . Thanks man that was epic
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Sounds way better than stock!
This makes a lot of sense. I would imagine a K swap kit for a MR2 is probably pretty much a bolt on for this car, making it a bit more simple to get done. A real track weapon.
that onboard view sounds fantastic
What a set up!! That gearbox has got to be about 10k alone! Great car and great video.
It is.
Obviously a sequential dogbox but what brand?
Hey thx for the info Serg!!
@Sergio Aguirre Crazy how you're actually quoting half the price of what they really are, very good job at spreading misinformation. Quaife sequentials start at around 13k pounds, and after all the import fees etc. you're looking at an easy ~17k, nearly 20 with extra goodies.
Wow.. the power of the K20 and the handling of the Lotus, brilliant.
"Power of the k20" yeah all 300 possible
@@illogicalgarage8641 supercharged 4 cylinder revving to 9k is going to make 400 easily. I don't know if this one makes 400 specifically, but it won't be difficult for it to do
@@inaNis_ yeah it was a really stupid comment I don't know why I said it
@@illogicalgarage8641 Him: Accepts being wrong on the Internet Me: 🤯
What's happened is he's taken a performance car and made a true race car.
Lotus should be sourcing engines from Honda, here's the evidence.
@frank white they're never going to be as capable as the Honda engines. Especially with all the aftermarket support.
When the car was launched, where was the 190+hp 9krpm 1.8l Honda engine to compete with the 2zz? Oh yeah, didn't exist. The exige could have up to ~280hp from factory with supercharged 2zz.
@@klutzycarlover
It was called the B18C, and it made 197hp in the Integra Type-R.
Supercharged, by KraftWerks, it makes over 300...to the tires.
@@MrGunzngirlz I'm very familiar with the B18. However, the US ITR was a bit neutered, and the engine was discontinued before Lotus went with 2ZZ. Also, the 2ZZ is a much more modern and emission-friendly engine. The supercharged comment is invalid, never came from factory with warranty that way, like the Exige did.
@@MrGunzngirlz I've seen a low 12 second pass (12.10) with a n/a 2zz Celica you would be surprised at how capable the engine is it's just not to popular of a platform in the us
Outstanding! What an incredibly well designed marriage of two of the finest things on the road, a light Lotus chassis and a supercharged K20. It's like the Reeses Peanut Butter Cup of track cars. In this application, I'm glad to see the didn't go turbo. Although they'll make more boost, the bigger the turbo the greater the lag. Supercharger delivers power so much more linear and controllable. Don't get me wrong, I have a turbo 4 cylinder track car and LOVE it, but for a tight track, it can be a handful trying to keep it in boost without breaking traction.
I keep coming back to this video
U gotta love Vtec it makes cars with aggressive cams almost daily driveable
One of the best track car, what a combo, K20 reliability, with lotus lightness!
this car is perfect for this track 3rd gear 9 thousand RPM to 60% of track cornering
Lotus, K20, Volumetrico. Il top in assoluto, complimenti ha chi ha avuto le palle per fare questa Build!
I swear the Honda engines were ment for these cars 😍 I want an Elise someday
I have an X1/9 with a K20. The combo of that engine with a stiff light weight chassis is pretty strong.
Man that's gotta be a beast! My dad had a bertone in black.
I didn't know TH-cam allowed porn
Nice trimmed lines and beautiful sound. Kudos to the driver
Supercharger + Straight Cut Gears + VTEC. Absolute destroyer 💪
Amazing bro!!!
Damn, what a rad little machine. Beautifully put together too.
Holy crap, that thing makes everything else on track look like it's parked !
Honda +lotus =awesomeness!! Either that setup is hella quick or the other drives can’t drive worth nothing. Lol great video buddy.
It's funny most videos never give you a sense of speed, but this one you can clearly tell it's fast.
Absolutely mesmerising
This would make the perfect car for commuting to work.
Vteeeeec when ya late
OMG what a wonderful noise! Love the supercharger whine topping it all off!
And the sound of the sequential dogbox!
I'd love to see someone make a 4.0 liter engine out of this design. 2 of these sharing a crank would be epic!!!
That would be crazy🥜
I can't believe this hasn't be done yet
I never understood why Honda didn't make a k40. they just gave up.
@@andys31337 exactly, here they knew a NSX was a possibility & the still refused to build what the people wanted!!!! Your building a Suppose'ed Supercar to take on the world and you give it a Freaking V6 & under 600hp!!! Jesus Christ Honda sh💩t the bed on this one. A special Edition K40 V8 with them same E-motors and we're probably talking 750hp or better and NSX's ain't sitting on lots not selling!!!!
I guess the BMW S65 engine is the closest thing to what that would be like. Same RPM range too.
That's an awesome combo. Whoever says that superchargers whine, obviously don't understand music. Love it.
What a weapon! to make it perfect it just needs blip on the downshifts and pneumatic paddles, oh and a steering wheel on the right side!
That thing looks like an absolute riot! Cool video
This set-up is awesome, fit with Colin Chapman philosophy "simplify, then add lightness".
Love this car...big thumbs up. To all the fools saying this is the only way you get reliable power from a Lotus, you need to wake up. I've had my 07 Exige running with the 2ZZ and GT2876 for over 5 years now, at 300 whp ( with plenty in reserve ) with the standard gearbox as well, so why would I bother going to a K20 ??? Yes....you must build the motor to take the boost, I have Mahles, Darton sleeves, billet rods etc...but they are a great motor when done right.
it is crazy how loud this car is, sounds fantastic omg
Honda v-tec 4 cylinder inline engine plus supercharged compressor = 👌🔥😈😱
Ultimate track toys
The interior sound is orgasmic!!! OMG
Driving that car must be fun af, plus, that sound though
Dangggg hom' that is some insane sounding engine!!!!
Very cool, didn't really thing he was moving too fast till I saw him shredding past everything else on the track! Nice
K20 + Lotus = A perfect love story that never actually happened..
Honda 4cyl vtec is just the best. Revvy, reliable, powerful, great sound, cheap
What a Beautiful Sound!
I think the best sounding inline 4s are in sport bikes but this sounds glorious!
Now the driver just needs a little extra skill to match that excellent track toy.
I think hes already pretty good
My impression too - great car, OK driver. Also, a little better review of passing and track etiquette before everyone starts lapping would help.
Car is quick but wow....if I drove that aggressively on a track day or time attack I would expect to get booted off the track. So many of those cars in addition to the Lotus are exhibiting extremely dangerous behavior on track. That green Porsche...whew. When on a track day and someone gets in your way....let them flag you by....don't drive up their ass and freak them out.
Most people hate but in this case icecloud is right. The lines hes taking are absolute shit.
Brilliant combo
I had an 08 Civic Si K20 with a CTI roots blower, it only made about 360 hp but was a blast to drive for a front drive car and a daily driver. That engine while up on the pipe was intoxicating and especially after lowering the Vtec down to 4500 rpm instead of the stock 5800 rpm. I always wished it was rear drive
I always knew there was a reason I love these cars so much being a Honda fan
I was dead and now I'm in Heaven. ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Why can´t be there cars like this as a standard? Why do all street cars have to be boring, heavy, sluggish piss pots. This car right there is perfection. Best chassis and a very good choice of a motor.
I'm in love with the k20 w/supercharger. I'm starting to get around the idea of buying an old Lotus and building it up. However, if I was to duplicate this exact setup, i dont think the sequential would work for daily driving.
Thomas Phayboun well it depends for sure in the city it will be tough to drive
That is one BAD ASS build! Absolutely Stunning, wish I could drive it.......
That thing is cookin. What the next s2k needs to be.
Think the next S2k will be a hybrid or full electric, the world has changed. That's if they ever build another nice looking car ever again... big if
great sound for a 4 banger ... that sucker can spin!!!
Either that handles like a dream or he’s not even pushing it hard.
What a monster!
Short shifting past a porsche in a 4 cylinder lol.
Was almost tricky for some of those drivers to get out the way as you were just so much quicker to be fair to them! You literally came from nowhere with the last car.
sc k20s almost sound formula 1 . its beautiful
amazing bet the power to weight ratio is insane😁👍
All about American muscle but this swap is a piece of art 🤤
Thanks a lot...
Wow... what a beast !!
My dad has an Exige but he put on a completely over the top bodykit - wonder if I show him this video, he’d consider swapping out the engine for a bit more oomph !!
Even with its body kit, I still love this car - it handles like it’s on rails.
We drove to Germany last year and did a few laps of the Nurburgring. Was a bit uncomfortable for such a hefty journey but still, it was definitely worth it ✌️
Definitely a winner.....looks like a great time to me...
This beast handles like there's a giant kid with his fingers on the roof, pushing it around the track!
Wow, that combo works really well together 👍🏻
Damn...now I have to tuck “it” under my belt! supercharger wine, 9,000rpm screams, gear noises 😍
He is smoking every single car on the track,I just wish this was mines.
The K20 is too damn good for a civic chassis. Even the F20 should be in a much lighter car than the s2000.
dannyboy768 .... what ???
dannyboy768 it’s not even in a civic ... it’s in a RSX
@@zoovie An RSX is a civic, I own one. The older civic chassis are better tho, I own a 1995 civic with k20 as well.
The RSX chassis is pretty good once you sort the issues, spherical mount the struts, add some caster, and swap the bushings. However its worse in every way than the 90s civic chassis other than having larger wheel wells.
I’m totally in love with this setup
I cannot stop laughing at how So loud and fast that damn go kart is!
Imagine terrorizing the streets with this thing!
Ahahaha, thats so like me:)
WOW what a car! thx 4 the ride!
Beast, grat car!
one of the best sounds i ever heard.
Goooosh, this car is perfection 😍
that's f**king a rocket!!!
this looks like something that can give you 80% of the thrill associated with riding a motorcycle, but minus 90% of the risks associated with riding a moto at these sort of speeds
Chau Nguyen for sure...it is almost the same adrenaline ....
Did this car start it’s life as Elise ? The window cranks and the money that went in to it let me think it might have bin an Rover Elise or s1 Exige?? Would be lighter that way.
@noir0013 It's an Elise rover 135R 2003...the weight is 855kg with me and 3/4 fuel tank
Beautiful Exige and the sound of the exhaust is music to my ears. Brilliant work mate!!! Bravo 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻💯🔥🙏🏻
Wow !!! 💙
What an amazing car.
Lotus should've kept their contract with Honda for their K series
Awww man. I really wanted to see him run against that radical. That would have been a sick lap session 😢
5:25
That's badass. Only one thing. Shoulda turbocharged it.
Turbo lag can get a little goofy with these things. You can minimize it all you want, but the cars are so light that any sudden burst of power can scrub the front end out. The linear delivery of a supercharger is more effective in this platform imho. Its not really about savage accelleration out of a corner, its more about carrying all the momentum you can, and getting back on the power earlier than everyone else.
Ya but turbos sound cool. And make more power. Garret has these wee little turbos that make really good power with very little lag.
Interesting car 👍
From what I can hear, there is no rev matching from this driver on the down shifts into the braking zones which is causing havoc with stability. It’s like the rears just want to lock up.
he made a scaled down nsx track car for sure
Here you can see the slogan isnt stupid.
"The power of dreams" just do what you want.
Dream it, build it, drive it.
Nice color, too!