Honda K series are expensive!

[@JonHop1]

K series are probably the cheapest tuner builds tho of any platform... v8s? Forget about it... v6s? Forget about... 4 cylinder tuner cars are all more expensive than Hondas... VWs, Audi's, SRT4s, Ford ST/RS... All of them cost more.. Prices are up all around the board. But u can still get a clean, low-mile K24/20 for 600-1400 range depending on which one u go with. And most K series can reliably hold 400-500whp bone stock on top of being reliable.. K series are a bargain in my opinion.

[@cleatcheck45]

Audi runs a inline 5 too tho

[@TheGerbsteve]

I know vw/Audi are $$$. Yeah, you can get a full k24, low mileage, vtec long block for $1100. The engines are affordable yes, but some of the accessories are expensive, like certain headers, trans, tuning software, etc

[@JonHop1]

@@TheGerbsteve Yeah but that is everything these days... the cost of goods and accessories are sky high for everything... Its just the sad state of things right now... Hopefully we will see some change in November 😉

[@JonHop1]

@@cleatcheck45 Audi's run all types of different engines... My point is just that they are massively expensive to build and gather parts for, compared to a Honda. That 2.5 5-cylinder is a great engine tho

[@EvilStreetShark]

Parts are expensive af in 2024 with this inflation. The Type R Fk8 is ridiculous for any part. I'm surprised you're not going with a frankinstien setup with K20 head with K24 bottom.

[@solLehigh-he2nq]

Oem piston ring set for k24a2 is $400, a single bearing either main or rod are almost $20! That means 5 main bearing halves, 4 rod bearing halves, means $360!

[@averyalexander2303]

The K series transmissions are the most expensive, hardest to find, and riskiest swap part. I got my 04 RSX-S 6 speed trans for $800 and then I spent $160 on an OEM Type R flywheel, $500 on an OEM LSD, and another $500 on a taller TSX 5th gear and 9th gen Si 6th gear, so I got ~$2000 just in the trans. I'm still not really done though because it has the notorious 3rd gear grind/pop out and a new 3rd gear set is about $450, which I may not bother with unless it gets worse since it's so infrequent and slight.

[@uniqueis69]

If you live in LA or in southern California you should follow k20luis

[@jimmyyking]

Rrc is the jdm fd2 civic type R. They are crazy expensive now bc they're discontinued but some sellers from japan still sell them between $500-$700 new. Even when i went rbb3 k24a, the motor itself was fairly priced at $1100 shipped to my door, I ended up spending around $3600 total even with swapping parts over from my z3. People r k swapping everything nowdays so im sure that plays a role too.

[@dailycivicsi9295]

Bro I can't wait for you to get that car going!

[@TheGerbsteve]

You and me both!

[@thethone7308]

Hey you look such a cool dude, keep the content real like you do, i got a big repair on my si 9 gen, 215000 km im in canada no miles lol, vtc actuator and timing chain $$$, i got the issue on cold start, aint going to do the job myself, post more vids if possible, your next project will shoot flames too!

[@TheGerbsteve]

New project coming soon! The vtc actuator and chain are a tough job especially when engine is in vehicle. Even though I've done a few before, it's still a job that should be left to a professional. If anything goes wrong, it's on you!

[@thatguyben3128]

_RRC is from the JDM FD2 Type R 💪🏼_ .. _I too have a list of how much I spent on my K-Series, it’s locked away 😝_

[@commentmancommentman1658]

Honestly the mazdaspeed platform is the new "honda" right now, its cheap and engines are everywhere in the junk yard as they swap the ford 2.5 bottom end and they reuse 2.3 mazdaspeed head and the ford 2.5 bottom ends have beefier rods too, plus they use ford parts as they are wayyyy cheaper than mazda parts as ford owns mazda in those years. Kswaps and parts is getting expensive every day😐😐. Plus the mazdaspeed transmissions are bullet proof and also has awd option if you build a speed6 instead of a speed3

[@dailycivicsi9295]

Shit I got one 9th gen si for 20k and another for 15k now I can mod one and leave the other stock if I can afford mods lol 😂

[@slow_joe_fg4134]

Where your looking at ya that's expensive 😂

[@kennythao9558]

Do some fishing videos I see the rod in the back😂

[@celloasis]

Shoulda went with dc5 creations ac kit for that money

[@TheGerbsteve]

I didn’t spend the money on the lines, I stripped them off midnight for my other fg2.

[@joshvbikes]

in total, I am in about 17 to 18k CAD. (with a 3k paint job) for my Fa5 k20k24 all motor full bolt on. Bought all bolt on parts new.

[@TheGerbsteve]

Crazy how fast it adds up

[@felacsvt]

Haha an RRC IM is from the TypeR I got mine way back in the day for like $325 🤫🤭🤭

[@lssi9073]

Yep, FD2 Type R to be more specific.

[@TheGerbsteve]

You got a steal, basically doubled in price now

[@josephmiller9519]

I purchase my first RRC IM back in 2011 for $320 and purchase and new one for another build im doing this year straight from japan and spend $450

[@mhk67091]

Man that’s not expensive. I wish my mods were that cheap.. My intercooler and upgraded pipes on my Corolla GR 900.00 and I’m upgrading my clutch 2 a XClutch is 2 grand alone with labor.

[@LouieLouGarage88]

These K series are in tons of cars, no need to buy brand new OEM parts for a swap car. I would not go boost if your worried about spending small amounts of money.

[@TheGerbsteve]

Yes they are, hence why I said I could’ve bought used. This video is based on if you had to buy new. I’m cheap, but she’ll will be seeing boost

[@LouieLouGarage88]

@@TheGerbsteve good shit man! Good luck on the boost they are a blast boosted

[@TheGerbsteve]

@@LouieLouGarage88 seen a vid with yours, car is clean and low miles!

[@LouieLouGarage88]

@@TheGerbsteve thanks man! Yeah I bought it new in 2007. Such a great car! Good luck on your next build. Maybe one day we meet. I believe we are close in location.

[@ziglos_3831]

Have a k24 swap in my car how can I prevent oil pump failure on mine? I shift at 7600 since that’s when my shift light starts blinking but I drive 100 miles to and from work each weekday and I am worried I could have a similar issue.

[@TheGerbsteve]

Keep it at 7600. I chanced mine and upped my limiter to 7800. Always check oil and run good oil. I think you'll be okay, but keep in mind, it is a weak point for 24's

[@ziglos_3831]

@@TheGerbsteve noted. Can’t wait to see what you have next!

[@GotBoostMyBoy]

I heard it’s not that hard to put a turbo kit on the k series

[@TheGerbsteve]

Shouldn't be too difficult, just not the most space

[@raulmaldonado4518]

Just buy a type r civic it's 43k but I mean with a not to bad credit it will be around 500 monthly paymenst

[@TheGerbsteve]

I am going to get something newer when I go back trucking.

[@erikmexico11]

95% of people aren’t going to buy OEM Honda parts for their k series swap lol. Aftermarket support is crazy on k series… you’d have to be an idiot to go the route. K series is the one cheapest swap out there.

[@TheGerbsteve]

I know, I’m just basing the vid on if you were to buy new. No way In my right mind would I ever spend $560 on an oil cooler!

[@nmgmercy5235]

If you ever go boost??? What happened to the turbo kit lol

[@TheGerbsteve]

The kit is in my closet collecting dust

[@Matt_dadd]

So whats the plan now?

[@TheGerbsteve]

Slap in the ole k20 with a 🐌

[@ItsPainnz]

now they are yes

[@jonthomas9489]

Tell me bout it droppin cash on mine all day

[@TheGerbsteve]

How much we talking haha

[@rustypotatos]

Waaaaa dude just go aftermarket or hit the ye old junk yard