My 1200HP Honda Engine IS HERE! K Swap Ferrari Ep. 57 (4Piston KT-1000)

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I've been waiting for this moment for 7 months! But it's finally here... and the 4Piston KT1000 is absolutely gorgeous. This thing is fully built from bottom to top: 4Piston Pro TSX CNC Cylinder Head, Ferrea valve train, VTEK Killer cam setup, a sleeved block, Saenz rods, Weisco flat top pistons, the whole nine! This thing should hold some serious boost and is slated to make 1000 horsepower at the wheels. LET'S GO!!
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Timecodes:
00:00 - Intro
00:23 - It's HERE! And I am excited...
01:13 - Uncrating the engine
01:55 - But first... We need an engine stand
02:54 - Lifting the engine (with chains this time)
03:21 - Mating the engine to the stand with THRUST!
03:50 - FINALLY! The Honda K24: Unveiled
04:26 - The cylinder head
04:48 - Removing the valve cover
05:36 - Let's talk horsepower numbers... Is 1000 stupid? Yes. Yes it is.
06:55 - Dry Sump
07:43 - Why a K24?
11:02 - We're not done yet!
11:22 - The carbon plenum and turbo installed!
11:57 - The transmission arrived... but that's a wrap!
12:32 - Outro

[@nyalsewell]

Ya those shots with the engine, intake and exhaust mounted up were mint, but the star of this episode was the flawlessly executed “Your Momma” joke. 10/10

[@irancartaxo8353]

"there are chapters in the timeline below if you'd like to skip this" Man, are you insane? Why on earth I'd like to skip any thing in yours videos? I really like the way you are transparent with costs. But the best thing in this video is that it's noticeable that you are having a lot of fun, we can see just by your body language, and that make us have fun too. Finally the motor with intake and exhaust, looks like a jewelry.

[@AnttiBrax]

Because we've seen the rant like three times already. 😂

[@elo1031]

agreed! transparent with fun, costs, errors, ease, favorites, least favorites... always 100% real though.

[@stanceworks]

It pains me to do my boy Byron dirty like that... but he had it coming.

[@driesvrbgt6940]

F's in the comments for Byron

[@pacmant3371]

F's in the chat boys

[@ilham7345]

F for that nasty yo mama joke

[@hondatrix]

Lol...just a note, I went to Turkey on Thanksgiving....

[@blacaaro]

So is she single?

[@forty-glocc]

I'm so hyped for this finished build. That carbon fiber manifold looks sick. It's so good to see that no corners have been taken. Keep up the hard work because this is one sick machine!

[@Mosibfu1]

corners cut.. with all the suspension work, lets hope it takes corners!

[@forty-glocc]

@@Mosibfu1 he said he's going to have multiple revisions

[@ryanbuck7258]

When you said that you were “going to fire it up by the end of the episode” I was like “get the funk out!”

[@buggerlugz6753]

Yeah, like this is bad obsession motor-sport or something............?

[@otaviofl]

Hey Mike, when this video showed up on my feed my heart double stacked a heartbeat. Your idea for the powerplant is crazy ass mechanically eloquent. A 1200hp capable platform to deliver 600whp is by all means genious. Cant wait to hear it roar.

[@buggerlugz6753]

A 1200hp capable platform delivering 1200hp would be better though..........lol

[@xushenxin]

What happened to the rest 600?

[@liamc8085]

Detuned it for reliability. The engine can handle 1200 hp. Doesnt mean the transmission/driveshaft can. Also the car is too old and light (not enough down force) to handle that much power without electronic drivers assists.@@xushenxin

[@RobertOnKauai]

As someone who has owned a 308 and absolutely loves them, I feel that you have a great solution to make them truly wonderful. I do believe that you have made a great engine choice with none that can be better, only different. I would go with the Honda K24 as you have, and because you brought the idea to mind for me. All of the benefits...

[@kylehyatt1214]

I'm definitely in the "I'd be way more stoked on 400hp NA with a 10k rpm redline and a feral VTEC changeover" camp, but it's also not my project and my overall stoke levels remain high. Can't wait to see this thing rip.

[@bigreddaman5988]

Right, it has to be high rpm or else it would sound ridiculous in the Ferrari lol.

[@DayoftheJakeL]

yea, hes definetley killing off any low or midrange he wouldve had by getting rid of vtec. which is super odd because thats exactly what you want coming out of corners.

[@Wheemer]

@@bigreddaman5988 Like you can't rev high with a turbo? That thing can probably hit 12,000 rpm, that's not enough? NA is for sissies who can't handle real power.

[@davidyang577]

400hp NA k24 sounds great except the reality is that engine will be pig to drive as a street car and the type of fuel it will require will be your next practicality issue. For a road car, as far as practicality and reliability goes. 300hp NA out a k24 is near the limit before it turns into something painful to drive.

[@buckfutter99]

@@davidyang577 I daily a mildly built 09 Si. It puts 230ish to the ground with the 93 tune. The car is bulletproof but I figured my power would be in the 250-275 range. No way in hell its getting their N/A without losing reliability.

[@jeromeboudenez7367]

2.5L Audi 5 cylinder, would have made it sound like a little boosted V10 and the engine is already designed for boost + maybe a DSG 7 speed gearbox?, but the Honda is a very solid choice, keep up the great work!

[@lilpsack7194]

he’s gonna be making 1000 horses lol that engine he bought was over $12k

[@michaelmackaman3572]

Based on what Ive seen from Boostedbois Kyle, the Katertot, and PFI Speed, I fully support the choice to go K-Swap!

[@georgebournazis3665]

Love your build! I think for what you're after the K24 was the logical way to go . Keep up the good work!

[@bougie2k]

back in the 90 i work in san francisco . i fixed a car 308 1982 CIS aftermarket kit with twin turbi IHI low compression . no intercooler . with 15 psi ..... it was a blast .... my boss told me to drop to 10 psi .....the customer was very happy . he run the virginia hillclimb .

[@meadiamond]

Dude, I loved to see your energy back up again. You looked miserable in the last vid. You had me worried... Love what your doing and thanks for the inspiration...

[@willjam465]

I was thinking the exact same thing. Great to see that energy back. Love what he is doing here as well. Man…can’t wait to hear the engine fire up.

[@chillymac4748]

What an awesome build Mike! I too look forward to videos each week, and seeing progress. I love the fact that your learning while building the car. Keep up the great job.

[@gospelwraith]

I apologize if this has already been said but I have been following along on this build since near the beginning and this episode was next level for you. I really enjoyed that you let a lot more of your personality out instead of just purely laying out facts. I also liked in the previous episode that you didn’t put on a fake face. You laid it out as it was and that’s an important part a lot of people don’t realize when it comes to these builds. I truly think having a good mix of entertainment along with the excellent wrenching/fabbing/tips is where you truly shine. Keep up the amazing work :)

[@davidg.9446]

I can't believe it . A year ago I said to myself , the 308 is one of my favorite cars however the engine in the 308 is a guttless POS . Especially the quatrovalve. I think a k20 swap would be so cool in a 308 . I'll be damned here we are . I can't believe it's being done . My dream .

[@moonface978]

I’m new to this build , I’m working my way through all the episodes, this is a great build and so clever and refreshing, smaller engine so not constantly facing issues that way and selling parts for more than the replacement, genius 👍

[@benlancaster1391]

Absolutely LOVING this series! Keep up the great work!

[@MAG-1234]

Awesome work! This is a great documentary on how to improve a car with better parts. I love the LS engine but the K series is the only logical solution to fit your needs. Keep up the great work!

[@matiavictone5577]

Aewsome project, I just got to know the channel and I loved it, every success for you!

[@salidris6967]

Amazing can't wait to hear it. Love the show. From Sal in the UK

[@cyriltasem17]

Nice bro, can't wait the final project,the tune,hp and drive, Good work bro

[@wimdepril6920]

Well, the red valve cover makes it a “Testa Rossa” engine so there you go 😉

[@foulmouthgonz7174]

Cant wait to see Brent's magic fingers in the brain of this weapon singing the sounds of my people. Rad build man 🤟

[@hoopla1414]

K Swap the world!!!! Love the build!!! Can't wait for some track videos!

[@Smngorin]

I love Honda! Great choice! Can’t wait to see you at the Track! That engine is beautiful 😍

[@simonmorter9341]

Been following you on IG for years, so excited to see such a polished build come together!! Great work on the video side as well man!!

[@christianvann4222]

Cant wait to see this running, epic build!

[@scholesysscaleschematics2445]

Glad I found this channel at the star of the build. This is epic Mike. Just got myself a Z4 coupe. Small steps

[@kwsdurango]

This is such a great project and video series... I can't wait to see it finished. Great job!

[@lichieleech]

Probably one of those creators I look for in a week, you and B is for Build make my week for sure! Cannot wait until this is running.

[@evlshoots]

Small channels with build series always gotta be the best, you, slightlymadcustoms, broken silvia, etc.

[@DustyMacsGarage]

This is sickkk. Quality of video and build is crazy!!!! 🔥 🔥 🔥

[@rvae3483]

Congratulations, Mike! It looks beautiful

[@SamPeers1]

Loving this build. This engine/car combo is gonna be sweet. Keep it up 👍🏻

[@NBPT428]

The engine looks incredible. The whole project is incredible. Can't wait for you to light it up and get it on the road!

[@jeffreylyons1531]

That dry sump system is so incredibly awesomely amazing.

[@theoriginalwallace]

1000hp at the wheels, Mike? Oh yes indeedie!!! I'll be happy enough with 520 at the crank on the YB Cosworth in my 1974 Vauxhall Viva HC! Running on 185 60r13s... should be a riot when it's done! Cheers. Leigh.

[@adrianurzua818]

Im glad you spoke about all the benefits of the Kswap. Awsome...

[@arewethereyet7034]

Best build series on KZbin right now. I am so excited for this car to hit the track. It’s gonna be brutal and gorgeous.

[@avelinileva]

Crazy! Cant wait to see it finished...

[@Skunky-Blanco]

Just freaking beautiful, I love it. Keep up the great and crazy work. Greetings from Germany 🇩🇪

[@VEDEMRACING99]

This has us excited to hear this thing once your hands are done creating this beautiful masterpiece! Keep up the amazing work!

[@brandonsadowski5822]

I love the content, keep it up brother!

[@frankvanrijn964]

I simply cannot wait to hear this monster roar and see it go down a track. And that's coming form someone who could pronounce Ferrari correctly at three years old and loving the sound of their V8s through the years! Even then it doesn't hurt me to see what you did with the 308, I'm still madly interested to see where the last steps of the project lead you! Thanks, Mike! Keep at it!

[@anthonyC9199]

I will stay till it's done! Good luck and amazing so far!

[@Kr8zyVids]

Good content Matt keep it up!!

[@charlesshamseldin9555]

Bro. You were HYPED in this episode!!! Love the enthusiasm. Keep on keepin on Mike

[@globaltripping3654]

Soooo sick, can’t wait to see it running

[@TheRealTomLauda]

That dry-sump setup is a thing of beauty... The whole setup is an exquisite piece of engineering art !

[@chrisschepp3101]

Great build! Do what you want man. Not everyone will appreciate your choices but it’s your build! Loving the progress

[@myturkishlife1777]

I was excited before now I'm going crazy... The motor looks sensational coupled with the intake and turbo .. Great job 👍👍

[@adrianreyno1]

I totally agree with the setup that you're going with. The reliability, cost, and limitless things you can do with the engine is astounding.

[@liljon4x4]

I love the content and your sense of humor!! Keep up the good work!!

[@backseatdriver4833]

Getting close can’t wait to see this thing running!

[@13kenney83]

Gorgeous engine, love where this is heading!

[@alarmz]

Thank you for the video content 🙏

[@trentonchurchill7203]

Love the build love that it’s your ideas no one else’s

[@cheesepizza87]

The possibilities are endless with that engine and your garage set up.

[@michaelercolano629]

Such a sick motor 4piston did such a good job man enjoy my dream motor brotha 💪🏽💪🏽

[@stephenned1199]

That sweat drip at 9:02 is a clear indication of your hard work and passion for your builds. Love to see it man.

[@jamesmartin9898]

Engine looks awesome man can’t wait to see you put it all together

[@tonigon5767]

Looks awesome!!

[@rahimkisoor7004]

You said the magic words....Affordable Fun and Reliability...that equals to Honda!

[@prplezard]

Thank you for this incredible journey!

[@tesbarnett45]

Looking good and making good sense.. It will be a masterpiece 👏👏👏👏

[@dublocivic3656]

Just picked up the same ITM. Hell of a setup you have going... mechanical art =-)

[@nigolt.4345]

I cannot believe that little thing is so monstrous. Incredible!!!

[@memphisreigns4663]

Simply glorious! Congratulations 👏.

[@gunjja13]

Such a damn cool project!!!

[@espany02]

10:30 Dude my dream replica is a fierro countach with a k!!! A straight pipe and that's gonna be awesome!!! Thefact u put a k on a Ferrari was what brought me here and I can't love it more!!!! Now I really want that fakeghini!!!!!

[@shakosan3498]

Mike for KING! Damn man! Got me even more hooked in your series! Well done sir!

[@robertrishel3685]

Gorgeous powerplant! Just🤯😍😍😍😍😍 so excited about this car!

[@badger_claws]

Engine looks awesome 👍🏻

[@carguy3645]

Great job man. I can’t to see the final product of this beast. I think the engine is killer and looks killer. The car will look killer. I am sure it will drive killer and just be killer. I am sure this car will look beautiful. I am following. It will be sick!

[@botetiinvestments4019]

Brilliant episode

[@jasonbeckford2238]

It looks good can't wait to hear it

[@Ethegreatest]

That engine with the carbon intake is a piece of art !!! 👍👍 Greetings from the Philippines🇵🇭

[@Sonofthestig01]

The motor looks killer with the intake and exhaust on it, can’t wait to see it in the car!

[@skrinix]

that motor is a piece of art dude, amazing job. so stoked to see it in action

[@kazstrankowski8721]

Great Stuff!

[@midxayyotsoubanh720]

Good stuff man 👍

[@brianshorey]

Stunning! You might think about having that manifold coated. That would help with heat in the engine compartment, and also maybe improve the looks a little bit. The whole kit looks fantastic!

[@JonSibal]

Usable and streetable power is where it’s at. Much props to you Mike in your approach to this build. What a beautiful set up that is!

[@hoonaticbloggs5402]

Useable and streetable is just not a 1000 bhp four.

[@JeremiahAltarejos]

The engine bay and everything around it will look so badass! I'm so jealous for lack of a better word

[@jsquared1013]

Your excitement is palpable even through the screen. 👍 Looks great on the stand and I am looking forward to seeing it in the engine bay. Since you asked us to put alternative engine suggestions in the comments 😆 I would say I'd have thought about one of the Japanese transverse V6s (Honda J35/37, Nissan VQ, Toyota 2GR). Not for any more power, but mainly because you'd get a wider powerband and a little bit better throttle response. You'd have a little bit more weight, but nothing too dramatic (such as an LS or the Audi turbo 5-cyl, which I think still uses an iron block and doesn't give you any noticeable displacement advantage over the K24). These would also come with other potential downsides, such as having a much smaller aftermarket (although for the budget of the K24 build, I imagine you could get custom-specced stuff for those V6s), and I don't know what transmission options would be available that could handle that kind of power (I don't like FWD so I generally don't dig much into the details about transverse engines 😅). Anyhow, hard to argue with a K-series due to its design and depth of aftermarket support. Oh, and the V6s would definitely sound better than a K-series 😜

[@waynethomas1243]

I cannot wait to see this thing!

[@pedrosiqueira5235]

Dude is so nice to see you and his excited! 😃

[@badledgend1172]

I love that you got the red valve cover on it! I wish they gave you one that had the ferrari letter badge on it just to mess with the purists!

[@IngeBall]

Totally right choice for your applikation. If I swapped a 308 with a N/a engine, it would've been an Alfa busso v6 3.2 w itbs. Lovely sound!

[@pete1973x]

Bravest and best conversion on YT. Nice video work too Mike - combo of tripod and handheld works really well ;-) And what an engine! I watched a Haltech vid where the bloke (tall Aussie guy, I forget his name) explained just why these engines are so good in a lot of detail - really interesting stuff.

[@foulmouthgonz7174]

Your are talking about tuning fork👍

[@pete1973x]

@@foulmouthgonz7174 Yep, that's the bloke ;-)

[@ericdolan2130]

Couple of things, Mike. First, I was right in the middle of narrowing the 8.8 for my Vicky when I saw this popped up, soooo, had to stop that to watch this (and my coffee got cold). 2. Spot on on the right tool for the job. LS4 is a lot of weight to compensate for, and as for the sound, personally, I have gotten over the need for the "V8" sound. Mind you, I'm 56 and grew up on that sound. But the sound of Ken Blocks Hoonitruck was enough to sell me on Turbo 6's and 4's. I'll bet this is gonna sound like a REALLY pissed off Rally car! I can't wait to see it paired with the transmission!

[@sktaroins]

Congratulations much love from us here in the Emirates.

[@andrel3]

I think this combination makes the most sense. Packaging, weight and power. Maybe an LS but then it doesn't with out huge body and chassis changes. And then serviceability becomes a pain. (Less likely to want to use and want to work on it (No fun in that!!)) I've have K series Honda's, Miata's and now a LS S10. The LS in a 3000lb truck is awesome. But its a pain to work on. This is the right path. Shoot a MR2 with a K Series is a poor man's version. I am glad you are doing this Mike. Hot Rodding has no rules. And with no rules all cars become fun! Godspeed

[@iggymccarthy8285]

Soo good! Cant wait to hear that k series turbo fire!!

[@5harp3y]

would have loved to see a turbo VR6 just for the wookie noises but this thing id going to be next level. That manifold against the red is fire!

[@barkindustry8150]

Faking MONSTER engine!! Cannot wait to see it breath. Congrats man!

[@ashleyharvey6]

Nice video Mike!!! I like the choice of engine for the reasons you bring up. The only other option would be the 4G63…but the K24 is better due mainly to capacity (to drive bigger turbo with less lag-so substitution for cubes…😁)

[@MultiHardPlay]

I love your work!

[@BrokenSilvia]

Amazing man!