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    Honda’s contribution to motorsport and the JDM performance scene is unquestionable and today we’re going to take a closer look at what is arguably the most popular “modified” Honda engine - the K-series. If you've ever wondered why and how a "K-swap" became such a phenomenon - Scott is here to give you all the answers!
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  • @haltech
    @haltech  4 ปีที่แล้ว +183

    Welcome to another episode of "What's So Special About..." Today we're looking at Honda's famous K-series.
    Honda’s contribution to motorsport and the JDM performance scene is unquestionable and today we’re going to take a closer look at what is arguably the most popular “modified” Honda engine - the K-series. If you've ever wondered why and how a "K-swap" became such a phenomenon - Scott is here to give you all the answers!
    This is another rather long video, so if you want to jump to the section that you're most interested in use the shortcuts below:
    Honda's History: th-cam.com/video/nJ3tlKsPfLg/w-d-xo.html
    Engine Overview: th-cam.com/video/nJ3tlKsPfLg/w-d-xo.html
    Tuning Options: th-cam.com/video/nJ3tlKsPfLg/w-d-xo.html
    Things To Look Out For: th-cam.com/video/nJ3tlKsPfLg/w-d-xo.html
    Specs and Features: th-cam.com/video/nJ3tlKsPfLg/w-d-xo.html
    Engine Teardown: th-cam.com/video/nJ3tlKsPfLg/w-d-xo.html

    • @claysonwebster1622
      @claysonwebster1622 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Awesome vid Scott 👍🏾

    • @RacingS2000
      @RacingS2000 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Do one on F20C!

    • @hollarforadollar9244
      @hollarforadollar9244 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Please tear down a VW 1.8T 20v I would very much appreciate it. Thanks from the USA.

    • @8bvg300
      @8bvg300 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Whilst its a bit more obscure... or not obscure but less common to tune... could you look at the k20A3. Economy vtec but i wonder if it would take well to a remap?
      Also interested to see how it runs as a 12 valve.

    • @YuriMarryshow
      @YuriMarryshow 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Nice video, It would be nice to see a 3SGTE go through that process

  • @CallthemAnsarullah
    @CallthemAnsarullah 3 ปีที่แล้ว +537

    Two of many reasons why I love Honda’s so much: 1 I’m a full time mechanic for over 20 years and work on everything from golf carts to fire engines and 2: I purchased my 2002 Acura RSX Type S brand new and still driving it daily now with 455,000 miles, original water pump, oil pump, good compression and no engine lights, synthetic oil changes every 3k and valve only two adjustments needed, yet it still runs like a champ and no I’ve never ever babied it when driving it but strict with maintaining it, Honda is the power of dreams with no doubt

    • @ronnieyoung8549
      @ronnieyoung8549 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      I own a 04 ep3 with rsx s
      type s motor 6 speed I boosted mine with hondata And I never put in a tune and she ran fine to about 10 t0 12 psi. Afrs look decent. It's hard to blow up stock setups. She loves boost.

    • @Mohapi_Tau
      @Mohapi_Tau 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Since you're a mechanic, can you tune & modify cars for extra performance by boosting the hp?

    • @ronnieyoung8549
      @ronnieyoung8549 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@Mohapi_Tau boost = mo powa !!

    • @ronnieyoung8549
      @ronnieyoung8549 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I'm a garage hacker. My ef is cut up with a ep3 front end shoved in the back. Here I come rwd

    • @ronnieyoung8549
      @ronnieyoung8549 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@Mohapi_Tau sorry thought u was talking to me my mistake

  • @WrecklessEnterainment
    @WrecklessEnterainment 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1170

    The K series is the LS engine of the 4 cylinder world

    • @emanuelruiz7710
      @emanuelruiz7710 4 ปีที่แล้ว +34

      Exactly what I tell people too lol

    • @john-martin
      @john-martin 4 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      The K series is the LT engine of the 4 cylinder world.

    • @johnwillyn
      @johnwillyn 4 ปีที่แล้ว +178

      The LS engine is the k series of the 8 cylinder world

    • @WrecklessEnterainment
      @WrecklessEnterainment 3 ปีที่แล้ว +33

      John Mitchell I meant as far as swapping it and making power. By no means are they similar in anyway.

    • @YostBuilt
      @YostBuilt 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      only in the aspect of swaps !

  • @gav240z
    @gav240z 4 ปีที่แล้ว +610

    Honda has always been about engineering details in their engines. I don't get why they receive so much hate. They are great. Ever since the S600s with the roller bearing cranks.

    • @poptartmcjelly7054
      @poptartmcjelly7054 4 ปีที่แล้ว +150

      civics with fart cans are where the hate comes from.

    • @sepg5084
      @sepg5084 4 ปีที่แล้ว +56

      haters will always find a reason to hate

    • @jnutz4871
      @jnutz4871 4 ปีที่แล้ว +36

      @@poptartmcjelly7054 you're definitely right about that one and its usually done by enthusiasts that either can't afford the correct mods or they're that certain crowd of guys we all hear about.

    • @hondatrix
      @hondatrix 4 ปีที่แล้ว +103

      I can tell you why....when your big V8 loses to a little SOHC Honda..you HATE it...

    • @befalcon9498
      @befalcon9498 4 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      Sadly idiot civic drivers give them a bad name. Now I have a civic have the 1.4 D14 that's the one that gives hondas a bad rep. Because people stick a stupid intake on it and a fat exhaust but the engine (from stock) won't benefit from those mods. So it sounds crap performs crap but the drivers think it's fast

  • @humbleperformance
    @humbleperformance 4 ปีที่แล้ว +523

    "Stock longblocks holds upwards of nearly 400HP at the wheels"
    Hold my beer.

    • @filipprucnal
      @filipprucnal 4 ปีที่แล้ว +46

      Can't a stock K24A2/A3 hold something close to 600hp? (@ the crank of course)

    • @skaterockerstar
      @skaterockerstar 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      @@filipprucnal Yes

    • @garyforrest7605
      @garyforrest7605 4 ปีที่แล้ว +109

      400hp in Australia is 600 hp in the states. 😆

    • @hondatrix
      @hondatrix 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Down under they only know 400hp... lol

    • @RSADYNAMICS
      @RSADYNAMICS 4 ปีที่แล้ว +39

      HUMBLE PERFORMANCE MADE OVER 600 BHP in a stock piston rods k24. I'm pretty sure they made close to 700 on one car

  • @brucepulver8358
    @brucepulver8358 4 ปีที่แล้ว +709

    When Engineers win over Accountants!!

    • @BusbyBiscuits
      @BusbyBiscuits 4 ปีที่แล้ว +41

      It's a rare and wonderful occurrence.
      Very sad when you're designing something and then told, "no sorry, need to make it work without that" 😔

    • @bestleesinna7702
      @bestleesinna7702 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      many of these k20's are cheaper to produce than their predecessors.

    • @HoweDoYouDo1999
      @HoweDoYouDo1999 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      It won over mclaren so it can do it again at any time 🤣

    • @ellisjackson3355
      @ellisjackson3355 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      The accountants were racing enthusiasts too lmao

    • @GodKing804
      @GodKing804 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      And then budget goes bankrupt and back to shit cars lol

  • @TougeWarrior93
    @TougeWarrior93 4 ปีที่แล้ว +264

    The dislike are from people who lost a race to a Honda...badly😂

    • @haltech
      @haltech  4 ปีที่แล้ว +64

      LOL - either that or they don't like tall, handsome presenters.

    • @dalton-at-work
      @dalton-at-work 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      i lost a race to a new honda civic sedan, it was quite fast for a stock car 😨

    • @shaunwolton176
      @shaunwolton176 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I have Honda d16 turbo. Cheap to upgrade to 500 hp and very fast and fun. Sorry Honda haters us Honda drivers will wave on the way past if we're not on boost 👍

    • @RobHTech
      @RobHTech 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      haha. And to boot, the new accord is faster than the new Camry, even though the Yota has about 50 more HP. Humm. Stupid Atkinson cycle.

    • @markcrizaldo881
      @markcrizaldo881 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Oh are you sure?

  • @lvbuckeye
    @lvbuckeye 3 ปีที่แล้ว +78

    "Without racing, there is no Honda."
    -Soichiro Honda.
    Edit: this show is amazing! I think I just got a college degree in Honda K- series engines. Their engineering is mind blowing. Thank you so much!
    Edit2: pull apart a Subaru boxer engine next!

  • @DasE30Cuz
    @DasE30Cuz 4 ปีที่แล้ว +176

    All I could think about was Jesus those intake ports are massive.

    • @Zympress
      @Zympress 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      😂😂😂

    • @HoweDoYouDo1999
      @HoweDoYouDo1999 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Intake ports the size of my asscrack that can suck more air than my exhaust can in terms of back pressure😂

    • @dirtyricksanchez4483
      @dirtyricksanchez4483 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      And that is why they love boost so much

    • @TassieLorenzo
      @TassieLorenzo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      As stock, it's 295 cfm per port on the original ones (2.0L RBC head) and 300 cfm on the revised ones (2.0L RSP head). :D Around 280-285 cfm on the Accord Euro / TSX cylinder head intake ports IIRC.

  • @d3tach3d
    @d3tach3d 3 ปีที่แล้ว +65

    I remember you initially being the shy Haltech/tuner guy from MCM years ago 😁. The company has come so far and is killing it. I would say you guys even pioneered mainstream stand alone ECU culture but the just my 2 cents. Haltech is seriously up there with the 800lb gorillas like Motech, AEM, Holly, etc.) Thanks for staying humble.

    • @haltech
      @haltech  3 ปีที่แล้ว +29

      Thanks for the kind words! Pioneering is what we always aim to do. In fact, this may surprise you, but Haltech was actually the first in the world to make a real time programmable stand alone ECU. Almost 35 years ago!

    • @adamfrbs9259
      @adamfrbs9259 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@haltech 35 years danggg...I'd bet these guys know what DOS is lol....only because I don't know what existed before that. Haha

  • @zero_cool817
    @zero_cool817 3 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    I just purchased my first Civic SI and it has a K series engine. I had no idea these were engineered like that. It blew my mind.

    • @AngelSanchez-qx5ph
      @AngelSanchez-qx5ph 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Careful with that understeer bud. The LSD is great if you have a good suspension setup to back it up. I crashed for pushing too hard and under steering into a ditch 😂

  • @hondajesus5989
    @hondajesus5989 3 ปีที่แล้ว +76

    I've always been diehard a B series guy but the K is a pretty robust piece of engineering. Still prefer the B due to simplicity but the K literally stands for King

    • @trybetternexttime3347
      @trybetternexttime3347 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I own a b18c-r and I prefer it for the sound of the crossover, but fuck a k series makes power so easily its retarded

    • @hybrid.but.human.official
      @hybrid.but.human.official 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Likewise; built (all motor) B18C5 here, and I know I'd benefit in numbers from a K. However, each time I hear the sound of my setup and feel the need to rev it out, I think "Nah lol." Plus simplicity.
      To anyone else I'd recommend a K, however I'll be a hypocrite and stick with a B until there aren't ICEs on the road any longer.

    • @Rory695
      @Rory695 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@hybrid.but.human.official don't ever sell it, I think b series will be classics

    • @TypeRwagon
      @TypeRwagon 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      And the B stands for Bitch lol jk jk 😂 I love the bitch too

    • @Ratdaddy752
      @Ratdaddy752 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Everybody in the honda mod groups praise the B series!!! One day I'll be gettin one as a project

  • @boatlover1875
    @boatlover1875 4 ปีที่แล้ว +48

    Makes me feel even better about my Accord Touring 2.0. Read last week from JD Powers that Honda engines in general have less than half the failure rate than their next closest rival. Pretty sick.

    • @Rory695
      @Rory695 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Its different with turbo charged engines, puts more strain on the engine

  • @thesillyhatday
    @thesillyhatday 4 ปีที่แล้ว +80

    Finally solid information on these engines without hating or some Honda crap meme jokes. I don't understand all the hate from the sheep. Thanks

    • @Dacommenta
      @Dacommenta 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I think there just memes and jokes. I find it funny but also think Honda engineering is amazing.

    • @spokebloke1
      @spokebloke1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I think the haters are just annoyed that a manufacturer managed to produce an engine that combines everything - huge tuning potential, simple construction, doesn't leak, and it's unkillable. I bought an 05 Accord Euro Luxury Sport about 10 months ago. The thing is 15 yrs old, but still feels like a new car. No rattles, no squeaks. 147kW, one of the best 6spd manual boxes you can get, and double wishbone suspension on all four corners. I've paid $5k for a car that beats so many other cars hands down. This is one car that I can't see myself ever selling.

    • @V4YGR3
      @V4YGR3 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Donut Media also has a great video of Honda.
      Donut Media maked their video very playful but 0 hate, which is amazing.
      Have driven 3 civics in my life, and never regret having em.
      Now i have a CRZ, i will always buy a Honda, reliable, fun and great to drive.
      I respect everyone's choice, but yeah, i also had ALOT of haters on me.
      Oh well, they are just jelous i drive reliable ;)

  • @Headerflame
    @Headerflame 4 ปีที่แล้ว +68

    Damn, there really is a ton of genius wrapped into those. Makes me want to play with one.

  • @olivernguyen9473
    @olivernguyen9473 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    His face :0 when he was looking at the crankshaft like his most loved child! love it

  • @waterboxer87
    @waterboxer87 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Now I know why my well maintained K-24 equipped CR-V with 160,000 miles feels like it is at the break-in point. The engine burns no oil, has plenty of power, starts instantly, and is quiet and smooth.

  • @andersjjensen
    @andersjjensen 4 ปีที่แล้ว +64

    Dear Honda: Find some bloody excuse to make an i6 3 to 3.2L version of this engine. And keep producing it as crate engines once everything goes electric. That would, in time, be remembered even more fondly than the 2JZ.
    Dear Haltech: Just keep 'em coming! I would however like to request that you equip Scotty with a swim suit assistant to hand him tools, dab oil smudges off his face and other essential tasks. It would certainly improve his presenting efficiency with many percent!

    • @haltech
      @haltech  4 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      Sounds to us like you're volunteering for that swimsuit assistant position?

    • @jonathankirkman2711
      @jonathankirkman2711 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Scuba Steve for the win 🤣

    • @rhangman8284
      @rhangman8284 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I'm sure someone else could copy+paste a billet i6 K32.

    • @alexstromberg7696
      @alexstromberg7696 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@rhangman8284 and how many would buy that, and you can't just make it longer, you need a new crank shaft, and due to it being longer it will flex more so you need more main bearings. That's why i6s has like 7 or 8 mains but i4s has like 4 or 5.

    • @andersjjensen
      @andersjjensen 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@haltech Hell yeah! Neck beard and swimsuit is so going to be the new black!

  • @darylnicklen3685
    @darylnicklen3685 4 ปีที่แล้ว +94

    Thanks Scot brilliant explanation of a K series Honda engine. See so many of them on You tube video great to see a full pull down. Haltech Let Scotty done a K Series build

    • @thricethestrhes
      @thricethestrhes 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      An mr2 with a k series verse an Aurion 2GR swap. Or them swapped into an 86/BRZ.
      Or just convince Moog into K swapping his now 180sx... ?

    • @1PADRAIG
      @1PADRAIG 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@thricethestrhes I want to put one in a mk 1 or 2 escort. Look at one in motorhood NZ for idea

    • @michaelnavarro1877
      @michaelnavarro1877 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Hahaha, that’s funny as!!

    • @royn.1968
      @royn.1968 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@1PADRAIG YES!! DO IT!! It would be SICK if you can make your build an AWD too!! Check out PFISpeed on YT. They do alot of K swaps

  • @theguywithgaugedears
    @theguywithgaugedears 4 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    I'm so happy to see honda 4 bangers finally recognized by the muscle crowd

    • @PeaceManBro
      @PeaceManBro 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Objectively better "pound for pound" engine.

    • @cartere9981
      @cartere9981 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@PeaceManBro by far just look at horsepower per liter most NA v8s aren’t even close in terms of that

  • @jeffreyverheij6745
    @jeffreyverheij6745 4 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    They also use a k serie for their 115, 135 and 150 outboard engines. These engines are really bulletproof and very easy to do maintenance on.

    • @JETZcorp
      @JETZcorp 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@dadigitechman Not in particularly large numbers, and a K-swapped plane is going to be considered an experimental. There are also LS swapped and Yamaha swapped planes in a similar situation. All fantastic, but niche and legally restricted.
      The most successful auto engine for airplanes is a Mercedes V6 diesel, which is offered as stock in Diamond brand airplanes. There's nothing wrong with car engines, except that the aviation world is RIDICULOUSLY conservative and it costs unholy amounts of money to certify an engine for a tiny market. Even a small company like Mazda moves more engines in a month than the entire general aviation industry does in a year. It's just not worth any company's time. Diamond went through certification on the Mercedes engine (originally rebranded as Thielert and now Austro) because they wanted their million-dollar airplanes to be ridiculously efficient. They achieved that with the Mercedes diesel, but it came very close to sending Diamond to the shadow realm.
      Most of the time it makes more sense to just use the old 1930s-tech airplane engines that got certified back when aviators weren't all golf-playing lawyers. They work, they're light, and if Ferrari prices for VW Bug tech bother you, then maybe you're too much of a poor-people for aviation.
      IMO we'd all be better off throwing the lawyers out of helicopters and putting K24s into the planes.

    • @joesacher3729
      @joesacher3729 ปีที่แล้ว

      Viking Engines is starting to get a fair number in airplanes.

  • @Ostnizdasht206
    @Ostnizdasht206 4 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    I love my 02 RSX Type-S. Honda for life!

  • @Clancy_Hill
    @Clancy_Hill 4 ปีที่แล้ว +62

    Every time he said ‘K series’, Siri came up

    • @haltech
      @haltech  4 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      That's just Siri being jealous, don't worry. ;)

  • @ew1usnr
    @ew1usnr 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thank you! I have a 2009 Honda CR-V with a K24Z1 engine and never understood exactly what the "Intelligent-Variable Valve Timing and Lift Electronic Control i-VTEC" was or what it did. Your showing the separate rocker-arm components at 15:45 made it clear. That is a clever design. I keep up with routine maintenance on my CR-V and it has always paid me back with absolute reliability. Honda builds excellent cars. :)

  • @troywiler
    @troywiler 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    You don't know how many TH-cam videos I went through before I found this one. Awesome video fully explains my awesome iVtec engine. Thank you so very much! Brilliant!

  • @Saltermedia
    @Saltermedia 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    I'm glad I have a k series after watching this👍🏻

  • @feenyx6394
    @feenyx6394 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I didn't even know this "What's so special about" series was a thing, but I absolutely love it.
    Thanks for both the history lesson and the detailed teardown!

    • @haltech
      @haltech  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @justinmurray2515
    @justinmurray2515 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    3 or 4 times you were so enamored with the designs I thought you might give it a kiss lol

    • @haltech
      @haltech  4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      😚

  • @moustachio334
    @moustachio334 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    It’s neat to note that the first person to propose using an engine brace in a Honda was the CEO and mastermind of Spoon Racing. He uses one on the famous 11K RPM B16.

  • @miguelfigueroa2616
    @miguelfigueroa2616 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Tuning Fork!Never thought you were going to love a Honda motor so much!!!

  • @ricepony33
    @ricepony33 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Really respecting these engines more and more.

  • @abdulgranville5544
    @abdulgranville5544 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The lava lamp’s got some great flow back there 🌋

  • @PineHollowAutoDiagnostics
    @PineHollowAutoDiagnostics 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    You forgot to mention that the massive oil pump assembly houses the counter-rotating balancing shafts that reduce the second-order vibrations of in-line 4-bangers. Truly an ingenious design to keep the engine block simple and robust. Simply a beautiful bulletproof engine!

    • @roycai8895
      @roycai8895 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

      No way, it's Ivan in the wild, how many accord have you fix? 😛

  • @maxxibro
    @maxxibro 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Do a K20A from euro R and type R teardowns :) you'll see extra surprises again. And by the way the K24A oil pump is a balancing shaft as well. All built in.

  • @jasongreashaber2223
    @jasongreashaber2223 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I remember building some B16's back in the day and some of the work that had to be done and aftermarket parts added to make them hold lots of power. It makes me happy to see that Honda engineered some of those improvements right into the K series.

  • @fnieves85
    @fnieves85 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is the best tear down video I’ve ever seen. You’ve explained everything as easily digestible as possible. Very good work!

  • @CravenTheDarkLord
    @CravenTheDarkLord 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This video is so insightful! Knowing more about my engine on my stock tsx makes me appreciate it more !

  • @syrthdr09sybr34
    @syrthdr09sybr34 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Staring at a Honda engine's bare bottom end is actually quite the experience. Beautiful craftsmanship and design.

    • @TassieLorenzo
      @TassieLorenzo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It's like the polar opposite of watching a EA888 being torn down. Elegant engineering (Honda) vs how the hell did they make that so overcomplicated (VW)! :)

  • @altypeRR
    @altypeRR 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thanks Scot for an amazing video. It’s actually really nice to see you get so excited over what most see as just another humble Honda engine. There is just something about the K series for me that no other engine can replace. It’s like a bit of an underdog hero. I cannot actually see a time when I won’t own n EP3 or at least something with a K20 in it.
    Oh and I love the idea of you doing a turbo K20 project. Maybe you could get the mighty car mods guys in on it as well.

  • @Kmaitland89
    @Kmaitland89 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love this type of video. Doing a deep dive on stuff like this is so educational and I love it.

  • @antoniovarela6713
    @antoniovarela6713 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    please keep the k content going, love to see what you can do with the right factory components. thats whats beautiful about it!

  • @VictorySpecc
    @VictorySpecc 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Awesome video as always, such amazing engines when you consider where you find them. I'd also like to add, that we are still waiting for the SR20DET techically speaking video.

  • @SpinRush
    @SpinRush 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Best strip-down video, I’ve seen yet. I love Honda’s. I run an FK8 and daily a Honda FIT RS. Very clean power and reliable. What impressed me about your video is that you took a little bit longer, which is risky on TH-cam, to explain things. You never lost me! I’m biased though and with great reason. I’ll share your video in my Type R playlist and some of my Honda groups that I frequent with tales of street racing and mods.

    • @SpinRush
      @SpinRush 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for the heart mark and thumbs. If you are interested in seeing my FK8 build, have a look at my YT channel SpinRush_C1. I have made some videos on my HKS Technical Factory build.

    • @pnwlife8593
      @pnwlife8593 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      It's the british accent that kept you listening.. lol

  • @Ratdaddy752
    @Ratdaddy752 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Not only did this video school me on honda, but I learned so much about engine layout. Thank you

  • @davebarron5939
    @davebarron5939 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Always a great job Scott. Well thought out and enjoyable to watch, while learning a lot. Thanks.

  • @bao2inc
    @bao2inc 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This guy is really knowledgeable, he even knows the history of the Honda engine and presentation is flawless .. I'd say this is one the best and most interesting video on Honda's engine. Thanks so much for this video, thumbs up!

  • @SuperSnakePlissken
    @SuperSnakePlissken 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    As a mechanic of nearly 25 years who has worked for GM, Ford, Toyota, and now Honda for the last 15 years, I have long argued that the Honda 2.4L I4 (especially the K24) is the best made I4 in the history of the automobile world.
    If maintained this motor will never brake down. I have seen Accord's come in with this motor having 300 and even 400,000 miles and tell me they've only ever changed the oil and done regular maintenance.
    It is an absolute shame Honda abandoned this power train and went with the horrific 1.5L turbo. In my 15 years at Honda I have never seen so many issues with a motor and they're not getting better. When you see more new cars with the 1.5L than old cars then you know you have made a dud.
    I cannot recommend the 1.5L to anyone. I will recommend the 2.0L turbo though. That motor is much more robust and does not have the same issues.
    With that said, you cannot beat the 2.4L nor the 3.5L V6. They are simply the best.

    • @k.w.2275
      @k.w.2275 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm getting a 23 odyssey and can't wait to upgrade to v6 from my 18 crv (no issues with the 1.5L aside from a little oil dilution)

    • @jeffcollier8780
      @jeffcollier8780 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah snake. Looking at civic si. Are the o6 to 12 good. Love manual transmissions. Need some feedback. Thanks.

    • @TheRyansLion
      @TheRyansLion ปีที่แล้ว

      @@jeffcollier8780 06-11 have the best k20 we got in America, same with the RSX type s but the civic Si has a LSD

  • @TRDKhanbrothers
    @TRDKhanbrothers 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome video man, really love the way you explain each part in detail

  • @aidandelein8664
    @aidandelein8664 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    These are so perfectly done and so educational. Thanks guys!

  • @martykath4427
    @martykath4427 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    The best engine engineering I've seen is the innards of a 70's 2 valve Jawa Eso speedway bike. The finish everywhere is immaculate. Every thing is polished and matched.

  • @carlinpaul
    @carlinpaul 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    best video on K engines I've found. thank you!

  • @Big-T-
    @Big-T- 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Amazing video, you my man are a legend. I remember when I used to see you tuning might mods cars now you've got this sick channel keep it up.

  • @DEIYIAN
    @DEIYIAN ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I am 5,5 years now with my 2001 Stream k20a engine. Totally in love with it...

  • @befalcon9498
    @befalcon9498 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    I intend to put a k20-a2 in my old civic. This has made me want to do it even more. Sure hondas get a bad rep but when done right they are amazing.

    • @bones6978
      @bones6978 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      A k swap in any light weight chassis is an instant win, ef, crx, eg, ek, mx5, lotus Elise.

    • @blakestone75
      @blakestone75 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Honda’s get a bad rep from people that don’t understand engines.

    • @markd7762
      @markd7762 ปีที่แล้ว

      I wish mine had that. I got stuck with the K20A3

  • @BuildingWithSean
    @BuildingWithSean 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Amazing explanation of i-VTEC!! Fantastic information all around!

  • @vezlop2956
    @vezlop2956 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Just got into the K series engine since i got a civi si . Man , blow away by the way this engine looks inside. Magnificent, massive brace system top and bottom.

  • @bemyers123
    @bemyers123 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I’m thankful that I found this video. Absolutely amazing! Great job.

  • @alexanderandreipe9294
    @alexanderandreipe9294 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    very nice! was hooked from start to finish especially when the engine was torn apart and the bits and pieces were explained! kind of nice to hear one for 4A-GE (black top maybe?) thanks!

  • @jsrebuilds3951
    @jsrebuilds3951 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I can see why Honda is so great because of they keep on putting R&D into their products. Great job and explaining Haltech. Thank you.

  • @malcolmhamilton8090
    @malcolmhamilton8090 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    One of my favourite car youtube hosts/personalities. Takes these videos from a 9/10 to a 10/10

  • @dillpickle7468
    @dillpickle7468 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Noce job Scott explaining everything.
    I have enjoyed listening to your knowledge on MCM, and now Haltech channel.
    Give this dude a raise!!

  • @SB-vb8ch
    @SB-vb8ch 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    That's the oil pump with balancer which was used on the K24 & certain derivatives of the K20 (that's why it is such a beast of an assembly). Most performance builds delete the balancer assembly. Some use a modified version of the pump used on the F20 engine if it is a super high rev build. They are a nice bit of kit, amazing they made money selling them!

  • @eppingaccounts9207
    @eppingaccounts9207 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great presentation Scott!! You really took the time to describe it to the details. As an engine suggestion I would ask for the EJ20. Great work!!

  • @cranixten2620
    @cranixten2620 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great show! Always like the gentle giant and the way he presents.
    I would greatly appreciate a video like this on the 3UZFE

  • @billyjoejimbob56
    @billyjoejimbob56 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Well done video... One omission: You neglected to mention that the neatly designed oil pump assembly also incorporates the balance shafts, using the same drive, all in one compact module.

    • @Samqdf
      @Samqdf ปีที่แล้ว

      I noticed that. Another thing of note is the integrated steel / iron supports located in the underside of each of the main bearing caps. They can be identified by the darker colour than the rest of the bearing cap assembly at 27:45

  • @KappaCow
    @KappaCow 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Love my 05' TSX. Great engine, not fast by any means, but very smooth, predictable and reliable

    • @slimjim8915
      @slimjim8915 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      My 06 tsx is quick but not fast lol.

    • @CL9k24a3
      @CL9k24a3 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yep 08 typeS here. Unbelievably smooth engine.

    • @leftR-tardation
      @leftR-tardation 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      GFs 04 TSX had 390,000KM when it spun a rod because of oil starvation. Otherwise it was still running strong. Just got her a 11’ Si and she LOVES IT! AMazing little car!

  • @iswinkels
    @iswinkels 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Every time you said K-series, my phone wanted you to finish asking a question. Great video too!

  • @antonioderas3
    @antonioderas3 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great content man seriously, very thorough 👌

  • @justRD1
    @justRD1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +43

    That is a balance shaft assembly. Oil pump is there too but most of that is the balance shaft assembly.

    • @thundercamel
      @thundercamel 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yes. FasterProms with Brent on their smart car included swapping to a type S (I believe) oil pump to remove the balance shaft rotating weight.

    • @Dmanpeterson
      @Dmanpeterson 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Yea he should have mentioned that’s the K24 pump and it’s mainly for comfort and smooth operation while the s type pump is better for performance and higher RPMs.

    • @Shawnbfromsd
      @Shawnbfromsd 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Dmanpeterson He didn't mention the balance shafts but he did say repeatedly that it's a k24.

    • @Claes86
      @Claes86 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      To be honest, it sounded like the fork didn't recognise the balance shaft assembly and just call the whole unit oil pump.

    • @Dmanpeterson
      @Dmanpeterson 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Dark Ra true. Good quick video regardless. Surprised that is had a build head and stock oil pump honestly.

  • @kevinjones6091
    @kevinjones6091 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Hoonigan plug there... This is a great motor! Haltech ecu all the way for engine management. Keep kickin as guys!

  • @mattf2535
    @mattf2535 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great engine design and way ahead of it's time and today. The ribbed block also contributed to rigidity. Oil jets were also introduced to lubricate and cool the pistons. Coolant jacket also kept the cylinders nice and cool. The VTEC VTC system had four different valve timing modes for engine performance: idle, low rpm economy, low rpm torque, and VTEC high rpm torque. The FD2 Type R K20A was extraordinary for a factory performance engine with racing upgrades on almost every component: pistons, rods, porting of manifold + ports, flywheel, oil pump, exhaust header, etc.

  • @kseriesdan9722
    @kseriesdan9722 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome video. Nice tear down of a kseries. I've been schooled. Thankyou

  • @jonathankirkman2711
    @jonathankirkman2711 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Toyota 1fz-fe
    Always wanted to see what power can be produced from the big lump of an engine, that spends its days moving masses of weight around 🤞

  • @iliasmetalworks
    @iliasmetalworks 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    All though I am Vipec guy,I love your videos!

  • @SpoolinB16A
    @SpoolinB16A 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Just got my Haltech Elite 1500 with plug and play today for my K20A Type R engine can’t wait to install tomorrow and off to the tuner! Great vid spot on 💪🏽

    • @haltech
      @haltech  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Great timing!

    • @SpoolinB16A
      @SpoolinB16A 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@haltech Right 🤙🏽

  • @francoisguyot9770
    @francoisguyot9770 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very nice video and explanations, worth subscribing for. Many thanks!

  • @kitadiyjer
    @kitadiyjer 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    K is King..greeting from Malaysia..✌

  • @saltydab607
    @saltydab607 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This video made me a proud owner of my 06 TSX

  • @jamiehipperson
    @jamiehipperson 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Fantastic Scott! Now I know why everyone is raving about these engines! I would love to see you do a breakdown of the legendary 4age please 😃

  • @garybishop6554
    @garybishop6554 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Awesome 👍 perfect amount of info at the right pace. Much appreciated 😊

  • @HighMansx
    @HighMansx 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    B230F! Volvo FTW! Hahaha love the videos, :)

  • @604Bluelight
    @604Bluelight 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Just had to jump in here to make my first comment to thank you for the Honda love. It's been evident to me in the past decade+ that there has been a lot of pop shots directed at Hondas by the internet forum community (including that other TH-cam channel that mod cars mightily) that Honda sucks this, Honda sucks that, and I see it actually deceiving or misleading the younger generation that are newly getting into the car enthusiast scene. With videos like this and your passion showing in presenting it, I hope the younger crowd get a little more educated and are properly guided in the right directions. Thank you.

    • @justRD1
      @justRD1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Success brings hate.

  • @vladdutz20
    @vladdutz20 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent video, i am a proud k24a3 owner,reflashed and 421 headered by littlebo, amazing engine, outruns most of the 2 3 liter engines found on similar saloons

  • @gtr1media
    @gtr1media 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome vid, explaining the K-series platform!!!

  • @alexissullivan7947
    @alexissullivan7947 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Love your video it was very knowledgeable and helpful I hope to see more I would love to see Nissans twin cam 24 valve engine if you can do that that would be nice

  • @fendel_
    @fendel_ 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    You should definitely do a K-swap! Do it on some 90s Japanese nugget.

  • @frieddayfriday
    @frieddayfriday 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    i know all about this stuff already but still watched it. i can still remember my tuner/mechanic was hella geeking out the first time we disassemble a K motor at the shop shouting that this is the shit right here! he is still inlove with the engine. lol. that was 15 or more years ago. man! time flies!

  • @BoogieManSince1977
    @BoogieManSince1977 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This was just fantastic.... seriously, great vid ;)

  • @alanmony1582
    @alanmony1582 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    How about the GM 3.8 litre series II V6, it's a great little engine. Thanks, Scott, love ya' on MCM!

  • @AccAkut1987
    @AccAkut1987 4 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    I wonder if the overly sturdy construction of especially the bottom end is the result of Honda coming from sports bikes and a long history of formula sport, where the engine is used as a stressed member (gearbox and rear end hanging of it).

    • @ciello___8307
      @ciello___8307 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Definitely. I know honda supplies K series engines for f3 americas

  • @baloonia1
    @baloonia1 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a great episode, great job guys.

  • @gt-rthejourney4773
    @gt-rthejourney4773 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Please do more of these videos! Great work Scott!

  • @stuna101a
    @stuna101a 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The K201Z is my favorite engine. N54 is a close second.

  • @tajypops123
    @tajypops123 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I'd love to see some explanations of the inner workings of an EZ30R by Subaru, the dark horse of subaru. They have some great tech inside them, and some good potential being shown as a few more people are starting to turbocharge stock motors (like myself), as well as build some pretty strong ones with upgraded internals!

  • @emotionalcontentmediaunltd2267
    @emotionalcontentmediaunltd2267 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    #Haltech changing the game since..... well forever actually...... You fellas are on another level!! Its so good to see your products world wide in so many applications!!!

  • @frogman8591
    @frogman8591 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    SCOTT, VERY NICE EXPLANATION OF ALL SYSTEMS...I LEARNED A LOT ! I LOVED THE
    MASSIVE CRANKSHAFT GIRDLE. ALSO, I WONDERED HOW THEY SWITCH TO THE DIFFERENT
    CAMSHAFT PROFILES. THE ROLLER CAM FOLLOWERS WERE SIMPLE AND LIGHT TOO.

  • @johnreynolds2055
    @johnreynolds2055 4 ปีที่แล้ว +68

    This makes doughnut media’s over the top annoying videos look like the crap they are. Perfect vid mate

    • @Rollin8.0
      @Rollin8.0 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Omg yes. Donut media are unwatchable.

    • @jacksonthai4923
      @jacksonthai4923 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Donut media is annoying af

    • @MISTER__OWL
      @MISTER__OWL 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Americans would prefer donut. Vs this might be more European

    • @dalton-at-work
      @dalton-at-work 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MISTER__OWL the guys accent is australian

    • @MISTER__OWL
      @MISTER__OWL 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@dalton-at-work I still believe that people Europeans would still prefer this channel.

  • @Andy-Andeee
    @Andy-Andeee 3 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    You know, I've always hated Honda, like with a blind passion then I realized how silly that is, we are all Car enthusiasts and have similar interests. I've made more friends due to cars than anything else, even people who I've never met in person.
    It doesn't matter what you drive (sort of) , what matters most is:
    What Drives You !

    • @surfside75
      @surfside75 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I like aggressively driving my Toyota Sienna 3.3L V6 VVT-i so yeah, it really doesn't matter what you drive.😂🍻

    • @marc-oliviercabot3380
      @marc-oliviercabot3380 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I was like you. Then, when i bought by 1st brand new car i checked just abour every car in my budget and a Fit ticked all the boxes... I was "well let's see.." and now i have a 2012 Si. Nervous, relatively easy on gas and just plain bulletproof! ...but i don't beat on my transmission..

  • @tobywarrington7463
    @tobywarrington7463 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I got one of these engine in my fn2 type R. Drive it every day and love it .

  • @canuckbucks
    @canuckbucks 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow. Best teardown ever. So special that K series, nothing wails like it. I want to mount it on a band and wear it on my wrist. S. Honda is obviously enjoying a well-deserved, continuously variable, oil squirted perch in heaven. Thank you Mr. Honda. But lads, have to say, great vid. Special effort. Most appreciated. Victoria, BC, Canada. (Sooooo Honda B-series? Please? Pleeeaaase. Ugh, I didn't want to have to beg.)