Road to GRIDLIFE: Disaster on the Dyno // K20-Swapped Ferrari gets put through the wringer.

[@omg_stoppit]

Mike, I'm a trial lawyer and SoCal car enthusiast and mechanic. I'm also wildly sympathetic to ppl with bad luck bc I grew up poor and I know shit happens. Don't attribute to malice what can be explained as stupidity. But dude, this is bullshit on a monumental level and the issue falls squarely on the company which built the motor. This is 4Piston's problem. If you're in the hole money because of this, you may have a claim for reliance and compensatory damages. Once is a fluke, twice is a pattern, three times is confirmation. I hate seeing people get boned by companies that refuse to acknowledge their mishaps. That's a business which is run recklessly. And if you didn't have this channel, they'd have told you to kick rocks. No pity for them.

[@caboose6411]

Seems like they have built faulty engines frequently. Haven’t heard anything good about their engines in this comment section.

[@n7narcosis]

💯 "Once is a problem, twice is a pattern, three times is confirmation." Life goal is to never have to get to #3

[@drummerdoingstuff5020]

Life goal is to never get to #1 and if you do, make it right because, integrity…

[@omg_stoppit]

@@drummerdoingstuff5020 and that’s the thing: accidents happen. New parts randomly fail. Installations are done incorrectly. No human will ever be perfect. But good customer service means making it right when it goes wrong. If you can’t do right by all your customers, you don’t deserve to be in business.

[@bretbauer7582]

It's funny how if you tell a guy "hey you have perfectly good parts here, but they are used and replacing them will add THOUSANDS of dollars" how many times they are not going to go for the NEW parts. Whoever's rockers and cams aren't free, and whoever owns the motor will be paying for them.

[@timmurrayy]

Yeah. After watching boosted boys struggle with multiple 4 piston built engine failures I had my concerns. This is honestly what I expected to happen, but hoped for your sake would not. Best wishes for a speedy recovery and getting this back to where it needs to be.

[@Smokkedandslammed]

Is that where he gets his motors that always break? Kyle never has any luck either lol

[@dekabwerks]

@@Smokkedandslammedlol a lot makes sense now

[@charlwitte7075]

Felt exactly the same. Would've been better off with a used stock head.

[@rekleif]

Well there probably is a reason he mostly builds his own engines now i guess?

[@gthomas1421]

This was the comment I was looking for. 100% agree

[@DECOM_EV]

Props to Andrew M on the quick shutdown of the engine. No panic and probably saved some further damage.

[@Wherdup]

Mike doesn’t have to say anything bad about them. Their work speaks for itself. How about you bench test before shipping and not use parts from a failed engine on a race build. Given the very public failure of the first engine and now the second I have zero confidence in the third doing anything meaningful long term for this project.

[@MumrikDK]

Yeah, this is what they deliver on high visibility projects. Yikes.

[@bretbauer7582]

It's funny how if you tell a guy "hey you have perfectly good parts here, but they are used and replacing them will add THOUSANDS of dollars" how many times they are not going to go for the NEW parts. Whoever's rockers and cams aren't free, and whoever owns the motor will be paying for them.

[@fjord-fjesta]

@@bretbauer7582The least they could do is suggest fluorescent penetrant or magnetic particle inspection for used parts. It’s relatively low cost, there are shops in the Indy area that do it at all day long, and it’d let the customer make an informed decision about what to keep or replace.

[@JEDIwards]

I mean come on, this happened before it was even warm the first time. Clearly they put it together and shipped it with no further inspection. It's a seriously bad look for them.

[@thepretendmechanic]

For real. I appreciate Mike just 'owning' it and not tossing blame around, but man...Im frustrated and Im only just watching. JEEZ

[@Eli07K]

I bet 4 Piston Racing wouldn't be so keen in taking responsibility if this situation would be on a regular customer without a KZbin channel with so many subscribers. Pretty sure the outcome would have been very different.

[@blackmkiv]

Can confirm via second-hand experience

[@MitchChubey]

Third.

[@martindworak]

I would never let someone else work on something so important, attention to detail is not something you can learn or teach, you either have it, or you don’t. I’m sure the dude that started 4piston did great work, but he has dudes working for him now who you CAN NOT trust.

[@MrChipBreak]

i wonder how much he had to pay for the second engine

[@Eli07K]

@@MrChipBreak he shouldn't have to. That's 4 pistons fault. The first engine blew up. My question is why a company with a reputation of building high hp engines would reuse parts of an engine that clearly failed to build a new one and call it standard practice. Mike is to kind.

[@coopertoprw8mu]

It does fall on the engine builder, that’s why you didn’t make it. I’d be furious if I spent all that money and discovered they used, used parts.

[@nicfoster]

That’s why 4P sent out a new engine. I can only imagine how much of a challenge keeping relationships with companies and letting your own personal frustrations bleed through must be when things go wrong. Blame doesn’t fix the problem and I’m sure being upset was a part of the emotional arch of the story. Mike had a ton of delays getting here, a few episodes back he mentioned them. But dragging companies through the mud, even the ones you spend money to purchase their goods, isn’t a good way to build a brand or a business. You learn, you grow, and you keep making cool stuff. Being mad off camera is wise if you ask me.

[@webbracer5]

Not just used parts… but used parts from a blown motor. No amount of QA would make me comfortable running parts from a blown motor, even if they appear just fine.

[@kennethporter992]

I know he's trying to cover for them and talk about all they did to make up for it, but who's going to reimburse Mike for all the time he put it to ripping this engine out of the car, picking up the new one from LAX, installing it, and the dyno day that went to waste? Not to mention the stress, frustration and lost sleep that comes with these situations. That's literally thousands of dollars he's not being reimbursed for something that was 4piston's fault.

[@pizzaspider]

does 4piston take on contracts from boeing?

[@jvh22a]

Imagine, if it wasn't a youtuber. I hope they wpuld still put out that effort. But I agree, used parts at their prices

[@ArchimedeanEye]

Re-using needle roller bearing assy parts in such a high stress application is a BIG no-no.

[@MitchChubey]

Especially in a 12k dollar engine. Shit spot to save a buck.

[@ArchimedeanEye]

@@MitchChubey yeah, they cracked open an inherently simple and robust engine and made it orders of magnitude worse. Unforgivable for a lawn mower engine, let alone a pure race car!

[@brianmclean3458]

Mick, I have to agree bro high horsepower 4 cylinder spinning to and pass 8K. This why they instantly replace them in LS engines to make power. I do think this is a quiet discussion you need to have with 4 piston. Speak with PSI and or Boostzboys they know how to make and break K engines.

[@repingers9777]

@@brianmclean3458 this making k series look bad which sucks cuz on god a stock straight outta a civic si k20 with 200k miles will do 400-500whp for a while atleast LOL i mean rip man this sucks they need to treat such an expensive engine with more respect its not just a 4cylinder its a 4cylinder making more hp perlitre than most modded cars and revving to the moon while doing it!!!!

[@cencio_1976]

What I admire the most about Mike is the lack of self pity, and how amazingly he keeps his cool despite events that could take down anybody. Great resilience Mike.

[@charlwitte7075]

You think he has hours of voice over where he loses his shit... Then they decided to go the positive route for the end product😂

[@valensi1988]

4Piston does not come out in a good way from this, to be honest. It seems you forgive and forget everything too fast cause they want you to go on of course. But what about people who don't have a 250.000 subscribers youtube channel? I wouldn't want them to build my motor, ever.

[@shepsean1]

They built my motor. I spent $13k on it. It didn't work. It's now sitting in my shop and has been replaced with a stock motor. They refused to help whatsoever and basically told me to go F myself.

[@marcushammond3589]

@@shepsean1 Sad to hear

[@fundamentallybroken4194]

​@@shepsean1would that possibly be because you're not a KZbinr with a huge following? I'm willing to go to the bank with that.

[@hooviedoovie5220]

Boostedboiz had issues with their engines too.

[@KyleP133]

Mike has a responsibility as a influential person in the industry to not go calling for heads to roll, plus he has a better chance of a positive outcome for himself if he doesn't badmouth any suppliers. He gave us all the information we need to draw our own conclusions and decide if we can realistically get the same VIP treatment Mike can get. Don't hate on Mike, it's not like he hid the failure or the history of the parts on that head. He told us what was up. It's also not like Mike hasnt earned a little industry credentials. The VIP treatment is deserved through his own hard work. But you wouldnt catch me buying anything from 4 Piston

[@TomAlderman1978]

The engine builders really dropped the ball on this one.

[@driftmonkey3646]

They were needle bearings not ball?

[@TomAlderman1978]

@@driftmonkey3646 lol.. Got me there.

[@omg_stoppit]

@@driftmonkey3646 💀💀💀

[@Scout_Shitbox]

@@driftmonkey3646dawg

[@shepsean1]

Hey @stanceworks - I bought a 4piston k360 and the thing never worked. The coolant mixed with the oil no matter what we tried. We replaced the head gasket 3 times and tried 2 different tuners trying to figure it out. 4piston offered no help and told me to F myself. You said what matters is how they step up to the plate, and they were making it happen by overnighting you an engine. They told me it was my tuner's fault or my shop's fault that put it in, and they wouldnt warranty anything because my shop gave diagnosing it a shot so it wasn't their problem anymore. The difference? Our subscriber count.

[@enesfazlic6017]

The only difference here is that its a know youtuber and people saw first hand what happened to the engine and why. Sent him another engine because of that. Used parts from an old engine.

[@gabedaxe477]

So basically 4p is helping because the Ferrari is famous? 😂

[@vivianvaldi7871]

Insane Story... But Isn't there any lifespan records anywhere ? Looks so insane. Btw just the numbers 2.4 liters (?) + 1000 HP / so OK this 4P engine cost like 5 millions dollars if u need it to run ? I mean an F1 engine is only $15 millions.

[@dankolicious10]

When you said "I don't know what I am doing" that was real world. No manual, no TQ specifications, just common sense, experience, with no fear. That's how things get done. I applaud you sir, don't let the setbacks get you down. Keep making your dream happen.

[@vortexau]

This was my takeaway. Keep pushing, keep working, keep learning. It's what the best people do.

[@hondahacks1014]

My 4 piston cam gears broke on my motor ruining the head. They wanted me to ship my entire motor back to them to find the fault of the cam gears snapping on the snout. Ship my entire motor across the country to warranty 200 dollar cam gears… they arent the brightest bunch.

[@hondahacks1014]

Theres actually a short in my profile of when it happened on track. 😔

[@peterwadsworth581]

Bet that QR oil hose decision is feeling PRETTY good.

[@Garabins1]

Put the blame on 4 piston racing….they built the engine.

[@IANHANDS]

Not your business nose out.

[@tylergeosano4043]

Shame a $14 bearing is what totaled an expensive, brand new long block. I'd assume 4 Piston is changing their mentality of reusing bearings after this one. Props Mike (and team), y'all powered through the lowest of lows with this one. When y'all get the time, get some more merch up! I want more dope SW stuff

[@idokwatcher2062]

LOL no they aren't. If you're not big youtuber they will tell you to pound sand.

[@thompsonjerry3412]

Two engines , no racing, when is it time to blame the builder?

[@staLkerhu]

You mean 4piston?

[@thompsonjerry3412]

@@staLkerhu no, 2 blown engines

[@Nuschel]

The builder, 4piston racing

[@hooviedoovie5220]

Plus the issues BoostedBoiz had with them too? I'll never buy from 4piston.

[@repingers9777]

@@hooviedoovie5220 we need kyle and the boys to build an engine for him fr i mean it would be invincible with the stuff they try to pull off with them it would be chillin

[@ronaldavendt8731]

4 Piston not doing themselves any favors…..

[@DaneRThomas]

1. What a fantastic attitude in the face of adversity! 2. Major props to you for not going off on 4Piston. That should give other potential engine sponsors the confidence to consider sponsoring your future efforts. 3. In my business, we see failure as a learning opportunity, as much of our work is experimental in nature. We also view any need for superhuman efforts as indicating that our existing processes and procedures must be revised and improved. 4. When suppliers and partners repeatedly prove less reliable than promised, learn the lesson and move on. I look forward to seeing the successful dyno tuning and shakedown runs. I hope that you eventually end up being able to run it with the diffuser as well, as it really completes the look of the car.

[@wrexz]

0/2 on 4 piston "built" engines.. time to find a new engine builder. Unfortunately there's a lot of people on the internet who've had bad motors from them right out of the box. It's so disappointing that this awesome build has barely any miles on it because of bad parts outside of Mikes control

[@ZachRobert]

Easily the best video you guys have put out; Incredibly captivating, fantastic cinematography, and a riveting story. Super proud of you guys, I'm so glad you were able to get to GridLife!

[@bruce-n6w]

About twenty-five years ago, I too, had an issue with a United Airlines. I forget now the details, but I haven't flown with them since. Credit to you Mike, for not blowing your own personal head gasket!

[@MotoDJS1KRR]

United airlines and united cargo isn’t the same essentially. They sublease Swiss port to do the cargo

[@vin_tra]

You're nuts! Nice work Mike. Not many could pull this off.

[@dan1906]

4 Piston is incompetent, plain and simple. Reusing parts from a failed engine is despicable, and poor workmanship. If this situation wasn't so high profile, they wouldn't have made the extra effort, since they didn't bother to build either engine properly in the first place. I wouldn't trust them to build a lawnmower engine. I respect that you have the character to not speak ill of 4 Piston, but all the problems they created are inexcusable. What about the time, effort and missed opportunities due to all their failed engines?

[@shepsean1]

Yep, they screwed me on a never working $13k k360. I don't have subscribers, so they didn't offer to help me at all. Overnight me an engine yeah right lol.

[@dsmithwc04]

The deeper you dig into 4 piston engines (especially the expensive race engines) the worse they look. I have a Ligier JS53 EVO 2 prototype racecar. It uses a K20 motor and I’ll be sending it to Mountune when it’s time to get the new spec for P1. And I live close to 4 piston.

[@Shadowboost]

Well, they have way more experience because of Sendy Club's car, but even he's moving on the from the K. If you're running it semi stressed, you better not push it much beyond 500 hp

[@chuckcribbs3398]

I have zero faith in 4 Piston Racing. This is two failures on two different engines. $12k for an engine has an expectation of perfection. Stop making excuses for them. They need to do better. It cost you a lot of time for their two mistakes.

[@fitz2589]

Can find a 6.2l out of a CTS-V that won’t break for less than that price. Had no idea their 4 cyl costs that much

[@KiG1208]

Agreed… had a friend who had two engine failures from 2 brand new engines

[@jasonluiz5342]

4 Piston Racing is a joke.

[@Persiantramp]

It's very disappointing indeed

[@MitchChubey]

They can't even fill a customs vlaue out properly. I sent a 4b11t oil pump to them during covid to get ported. They shipped it back to Canada as a full value new pump. It was a used pump and sent down for a service. There shouldn't have been any duties on it when it arrived. I was charged 200 dollars to get MY OWN pump back. Messaged luck like wtf. Send a proper value form and I'll get canada customs to refund. He told me that there's nothing he could do cuz that's just how their digital system works. He offered a 100 bucks off my next purchase. Why purchase? I'm sending anything to I need to head games. 😂

[@michaeldyer6304]

If you didn't have a popular U-tube channel I'm almost positive this situation would of played out much differently.Count your blessings on getting another engine that quickly because others weren't that fortunate. We'll leave it at that....

[@madmax2069]

Exactly, there's far too many people that's on the other side where 4 piston has told to go pound sand.

[@gabedaxe477]

Read the comments lol people be like 4p don’t even answer the phone 😂

[@alexrossmann7672]

That thing has been in and out of the trailer enough that it deserves a set of race ramps! The stacked wood makes me nervous.

[@stanceworks]

I ordered some this week 😂

[@alexrossmann7672]

@@stanceworks Great news! Loved this episode. Your patience and determination is inspiring. Now go get that thing on the track without a camera and enjoy it!

[@joebriggs8422]

27:44 Agree 😉

[@OxBlitzkriegxO]

@@stanceworks i would have watched a small segment where you make some custom ones when you have time (never time. lol)

[@350gtboi]

@@stanceworkswhat sucks about race ramps is they don’t last. After a while the crack and the foam starts falling out. For what they cost it’s really a crappy product

[@phillevin6651]

You’re a better man than I am. I’d be reaming 4piston out… and blowing a fuse.

[@JimmyJamesMarquees]

Mike staying professional is why this is one of the better automotive youtube channels out there. Mad respect mate. I wish I had your positive attitude.

[@NSXavier997]

AS a Certified ACURA Master Technician... all I gotta say is that I'm in awe as to how anyone can booger up assembly on a K-series. Thats like the simplest engine to put together. Seriously.. its concerning.

[@pvs1681]

So it’s this guys fault then? Not the engine builder?

[@NSXavier997]

@@pvs1681 no?

[@lapin46]

Agree, build 2. It is like Lego. But you have to stick to the Acura service manual instructions. And no, ARP2000 bolts in 3/8” in aftermarket rods won’t last long at 9k rpm.

[@BiiRO2]

Good ole "Made in the USA"

[@urmilpatel1721]

At some point you may just want ASMotorsports to build you a K24 to boost for racing. They have to have logged the most track miles with the multitudes of K motors they've built for Gridlife cars. Andy Smedegard really knows his stuff when it comes to track and drift K-powered cars. Love that you still got the car up to LS....the drama makes for great content and art imitating life (or is it being life for a KZbinr). Not everything ends up in diamonds and rose-gold; sometimes you get lemons. I'm glad you found the sugar to make it a great glass of lemonade.

[@depthsounderdave]

I initially left a negative comment about K series, but you don’t deserve that. I admire your perseverance.

[@Mikey-Moto]

4Piston is garbage. This must be the 4th or 5th engine I've seen that's had issues in the last two years due to their ineptitude.

[@moverholt311]

This may be my favorite episode you've ever done. The brutal honesty, the success, the failure, and my favorite track in the ENTIRE world. Well done, sir. Looking forward to the next episode and GridLife next year.

[@Shiny_Dragonite]

Don't ever feel like a failure, Mike. You're not. You were the inspiration for me taking on my recently totaled and gone Civic project, and after a bit of prodding from a couple Aussie friends, turning my new Mazda 3 into the canceled TCR. I hope some day I can bring it to an event you're at and say hi and actually thank you for doing what you do and sharing it with us.

[@PringleSn1ffer]

That's really cool, are you doing the VT Racing supercharger kit, or something more crazy like an RX7/8/Miata drivetrain swap?

[@Shiny_Dragonite]

@@PringleSn1ffer I have a fourth gen turbo AWD car and that drivetrain is fantastic. I'm looking to do the version based on it. In some order, my to do list is wheels/tires, coilovers, strut tower bar, brakes, catback exhaust (trying to keep it street legal), sway bar, a tune, some chassis stiffening, and then sourcing a body kit. CorkSport has the molds from Mazda for the body kit, so I'm hoping they eventually make it available for sale. If not, I know JWIDE has made at least one that's very close. I've only had the car since July, am still recovering from the accident that totaled the Civic, and I work third shift/my shop is my driveway, so progress is gonna be very slow. It's funny that you mention the RX7 though. It's one of the cars my girlfriend wants to see me pick up as a project once we're married and have a house.

[@ethanmonat]

Just FYI, It's "wringer", not "ringer". A wringer is/was a device that helped the clothes-drying process by squeezing cloth between two rollers.

[@ReignitedAuto]

This is actually a huge pet peeve of mine, don't know why 😂

[@Haulinbassracing]

The term comes from the game horseshoes not laundry equipment

[@ethanmonat]

@@Haulinbassracing If you mean "ringer", as in, a horsehoe that hits the pin and causes it to ring, you're right that term exists but it's not used in the phrase "put through the wringer".

[@Haulinbassracing]

@@ethanmonat blah yeah I spoke out of context ignorantly. Pays to know full context haha

[@michaelbrinks8089]

Seen videos of brand new $15,000 engines come missing piston pin clips & other huge fails by the engine builders/sellers....Inspect 3rd engine, it'll probably be bunk also.

[@jdubbsvt85]

Definitely not a k series thing....4P is losing lives very quickly 😐 Glad to hear they at least overnighted another engine...

[@katsuval]

overnighted huh...

[@jdubbsvt85]

@katsuval overnighted until you realize airlines suck a$$

[@fitz2589]

“Overnight”

[@CSHracer]

Well, the overnight thing at least isn't on them, lol..

[@mausball]

@@CSHracer They picked the carrier...it's 100% on them.

[@playinstar182]

4 piston - 2of 2 is broken

[@rolen2358]

So in total 4, everything is ok :\

[@ChewsReviews]

@23:26 kudos to your editor! Also, you're a mad man! What a scramble. That's awesome that the engine builder stepped up beyond what most would do.

[@ChrisHale0629]

I haven't watched all the way through but the comments are setting the stage... Edit: Halfway through the video, this is why I don't watch regular TV anymore. You're doing it better.

[@robertrishel3685]

100%! How could anyone find the drivel served up on TV better? As much as I despise their censorship, KZbin rocks.

[@drewski5730]

Parts used after a catastrophic failure need to be NDT’d , (non destructive testing), or they shouldn’t be reused. Full stop. Hairline cracks can exist that can only be picked up with x-ray.

[@EricSchutt]

I commend you for continuing to be one of the absolute best storytellers in the digital automotive space. The combination of production quality audio, and video… But still keeping authentic, as it happens storyline is impressive. Overall, you didn’t change your course. Your desire to do it right feels like it’s rarely the case in online content or event appearances (referencing so many nonfunctional cars at (SEMA). I’m glad you held your course and look forward to the bigger picture story as it continues to play out.

[@schafer240]

Best part about mike is his attitude, guys a legend.

[@skrinix]

you’re too nice on this one. 4piston is to blame for that failure. bordering negligence

[@xtnuser5338]

Having a passenger seat view of a pro drifter so gracefully navigating the Cork Screw was an spectacular way to wrap up this episode of your epic Hondararri journey. Fantastic content, and fantastically put together. Thanks.

[@TheNudnikNation]

Dude, your commitment to the cause and your wisdom to understand when it is smart to call it, is impressive. I've been watching since the beginning and this video is another reason why I will continue to watch your videos. You inspire me to build my own dream car. Well done sir!

[@RogueViirus12]

Following along with the saga in the PL while traveling in for the event was an experience, and it's great reliving it again through this video through your lens. Fantastic weekend, even if you only got a "sympathy lap" in your words for some roller shots. Still amazing that you got it there and you could definitely tell Falken was impressed after hearing the slog it took to do so. Great to finally meet you and the rest of the gang!

[@Panthercholo]

Reusing the cam should have been a phone call to put it on you. I'm going through this exact scenario right now and the new machine shop called to ask what I wanted to do. My answer to them was, do what you'd do on your own engine. They're the pros, not me.

[@Rollin8.0]

It's odd to reuse rockers from a motor that's had a catastrophic failure imho. I can't remember exactly what the old motor looked like but if the pistons punched the valves on the last motor at the very least I'd have put new rockers on those cylinders if it was my motor. The cost/benefit for a couple of hundred bucks just isn't there.

[@stevetheunicorn898]

I love the new style we got when Anthony started working with you but it gave me a tiny hit of nostalgia to see you filming by yourself again.

[@connerkuhns.]

Knowing the behind the scenes of this story while it was unfolding in real time (BECOME A MEMBER OF THE DISCORD!) I kept being blown away by the setbacks, AND you motivation to keep it moving. I've been through setbacks from engine failure, and I can't say I could have handled it better than you. It was a please to meet you in person at Laguna, Daniel was so stoked to see the car, and we'll look forward to seeing you again sometime soon, and hopefully be on track as well at Grid Life next year!

[@TheNeverEndingProject]

Man, where to start... You guys killed it with the story telling on this with everything that happend. The music, the shots, the build up, and the tension. Beautifully, beautifully executed. Make sure Anthony gets that second beer! It was a kick ass weekend and had a lot of fun seeing the 244 and hanging out with the gang! 🍻

[@stevenhurley9540]

That was a roller coaster of an episode, but good on you for keeping a level head and making it happen! You did the best you could with the time you had, be proud brotha!

[@NonstandardNL]

The outro we all as community need, hats off the Mike go build what you love and enjoy the process hats off to you !

[@TheScreamingDonkey]

It sucks the engine failed but it made for a hell of a story. Also the new turbosmart turbo makes it sound like a blower car and I love it.

[@pierresauve8612]

I’m gonna comment on something other than the engine situation. I didn’t mind your camera man speaking on camera and getting involved like you’re having a conversation, very Jimmy Oakes and Austin of you and it felt nice 👍 keep doing it!

[@SupercarSeany]

Having Ryan in your arsenal to whip together wiring in an instant is the car guy equivalent of an infinity stone.

[@byronphillips5423]

Mike, I admire your resilience to push through. It’s painfully obvious you wanted the car on track. It also says a lot that you fulfilled a commitment to Falken by having the car there and running. Kudos man.

[@nathanfisher7822]

7:52 I’m so devastated. Mike how you keep your head up is incredible.

[@idokwatcher2062]

Money. Lots of money.

[@shardsofcontent4829]

OMG Mike … the profile of the 244GTK is absolute dynamite. What a car! You’re a beast. Well done! We completely understand you bringing it to Monterey for the fans and for your sponsors.

[@DahakaCL]

Lesson learned: do not buy ANYTHING from 4 Piston Racing anymore, period. EDIT: "Wouldn't saw isn't anybody's fault", that's no the way to cover the issues you have faced: 4 Piston racing's fault for using used parts, not letting you know about it. United for having a shitty service. Those are to blame, trying to cover 4 Piston Racing irresponsability and lack of professionalism doesn't help anyone on the industry. Do you really think that any of your community that doesn't have a 250k KZbin channel or that has this super known project will get the same treatment?, i bet that there's a lot of more people with this kind of issues that have been fucked.

[@OBSDoug]

I see a lot of comments about 4Piston and I can't speak personally on any of their products but I seriously appreciate your attitude through all of this. This is a testament to your incredibly hard work and all of the support of your friends and I think that speaks volumes about your character and that means a ton these days. Keep up the amazing work Mike, you've got an incredible talent and it's an honor to watch it in action via KZbin.

[@h2odeep]

Maybe it’s time to have Honda build you a motor

[@Low760]

Mike might as well build his own motor and it would be more reliable. The guys with a 7 second k24 Celica are full billet after killing a ported k24 in the 7s

[@qiwentan5318]

HPD does sell crated K20C1 found in type-R tho, not really compareble to a fully build engine but I guess it at least is gonna run.

[@j.d.8593]

Honda doesn't have 1000hp capable engines off the shelf, if anything, Mike would need to build his own engine.

[@Jonathan_Doe_]

@@j.d.8593He’s not aiming for 1000hp anymore. A Spoon crate engine would probably manage the 500-600hp he’s after just fine… For a similar price to the 4 pissed on stuff.

[@TheLastBimzy]

This video is nuts. I know exactly how you feel and I’m there at this moment. I have an event at the end of this month and my car is fairly far from ready. I saw you there showing off the car on Saturday and if I would have know what you went through just hours before I saw you, I would have congratulated you and shaken your hand. Big congrats on getting the car out there. It was beautiful in person. Big props!!!

[@Dutchman294]

Well I'm def never buying an engine from 4piston lol

[@JasonChurch1992]

Mike... You are the definition of PERSISTENCE!!! and an inspiration to others! Best wishes! Cannot wait to see you on track again soon.

[@TheFeldmanc]

I have been there, and it stinks that it would have been faster to drive it to LA from 4 piston. No way to have known that until everything went sideways. Amazing effort regardless. I feel like you should make a t-shirt highlighting the whole convoluted path. lol

[@skunkworks__]

Wow, Mike, thank you for showing the honest struggle and grind it was to get the car ready.

[@laurencewheeler5885]

No matter what happens you have still created the most beautiful car on the planet

[@STUDlO305]

What an absolute testament of 'if there's a will, there's a way'. You and the team and all parties involved killed it!

[@Ranor]

Of course they'd overnight you a motor, can you imagine the pushback if they didn't? 3rd time shouldn't be the charm if you're spending $10k+. Not to mention for used parts from a blown motor. Glad to see it running.

[@CesarPerezn]

Running is a very optimistic term. It started, let's see if it survives the dyno or at least a lap. He definitely needs another engine builder.

[@BiiRO2]

Yeah and you already paid for those used parts the first time...

[@QuestionableRacer]

Man, this was a beautifully put together episode. It's damn impressive that you're just two people making movies of this quality.

[@RBGT3RS]

You have about as much luck with k series as Hert does. It’s awesome that you got the car there and didn’t give in even with the engine failure, shipping delays, and long nights.

[@SpicyTuna94]

While it's a huge bummer you couldn't make the event to drive, I have to say that it was still an absolute pleasure being able to see this car in person and snap some photos of it. I haven't edited any of them yet, but they were easily the best shots I took all weekend. The car looks unreal up close, pictures and videos don't do it justice. Hopefully being able to show the car to us all at the event is some sort of silver lining. Thanks for making it out despite all of the challenges!

[@cronoz-sensei4259]

I do not know how you managed to stay calm when you heard that 4Pistons was reusing parts from a blown motor is "standard practice for them", if it was me I would be furious, especially since I was not told and asked if I wanted them to reuse it. I really hope 4Pistons is reading the comments and learns for this. I get that it sucks for them, building race engines is really hard and I dont want to sound like an armchair engineer by criticizing them, but putting myself into a shoes of a potential customer, this sort of stuff just shouldnt fly. Especially when it blew up in their face, both figuratively and literally. That said, I absolutely understand why you dont want to pin the blame on them, because at the end of the day it wont give you back a chance to drive the GT-K at this GridLife Laguna Seca. At the end of the day a lot of stuff just went wrong, the GT-K not making it there tuned is as much of a fault of the rebuilt engine failing as much as United Airlines being unreliable garbage (not surprising but unfortunate). I am really sorry that you didnt get to drive the GT-K on track, but Im really happy that despite all of that, you still had a blast at Laguna Seca. I wish you luck with your new engine and sincerely hope no more unlucky tar ends up sticking to your shoes, cause you were figuratively stuck at the misfortune drag race start line due to that bad luck tar xD. And If someone from 4Pistons is reading this, I sincerely hope you do not make these mistakes ever again, else your reputation will never recover. I am at least happy for sending a new engine through express shipment, but I do think you at the very damn least owe a massive apology the people at StanceWorks and other clients whove had issues with your engines. That and *Please Never Ever Reuse Blown Engine Parts Without Asking Your Clients*! And in case someone from Falken is reading this, YES PLEASE DO DELIVER THE KERRARI IN THE FALKEN BIG RIG FOR NEXT EVENT!!!

[@geniferteal4178]

I think this is his way of sticking to the facts while letting people decide for themselves what's right.

[@xtnuser5338]

I don't know anything about anything, but based only on reading other comments, I'll go ahead and assume 4p will do it again, and again, and again. It appears to be their business model. If I was told I could get a 1000-hp K20 for $12,000...I would just assume corners were cut everywhere possible. I mean heck, a pro-built SPEC MIATA engine can cost double that or more easily.

[@Betrunkenshark]

Always enjoy a 244 GTK video, but since I just saw this car in person at GridLife, I enjoy this even more. Videos do not do this car a justice, I couldn’t believe how low this car is. It was great chatting with you at the event, really appreciate you giving time to the fans and really just BS’ing with us. As mentioned, I have a soft spot for e21’s and love Neek’s car. The icing on the cake is that I made it into your video of me taking a low shot of the car. Can’t wait till next year, hope to see this car go full out and put some great times down. Keep up the great work!

[@ryanunderwood4202]

So 2 channels I watch regularly, have had multiple failures from 4pr. Stuff doesn’t ‘just happen’ and 4pr are 100% at fault on both occasions. I know nobody watching either channel will ever consider using 4pr after this but please Mike, hold them accountable and don’t ever use them again.

[@SawyerMotorsports]

Absolutely gut wrenching watching this unfold. I can’t believe you kept your composure at united after the first missed flight. You are truly patient and hustled your ass off. You left nothing on the table Mike. I smiled when I got to see the car under the trailer canopy.

[@SillentAsassin]

Your emotional intelligence should be studied. I almost cried watching this, with the ups and downs you have been through with this project. You are the Navy Seal of building cars. The only easy day was yesterday. Keep it up!

[@cleyjen]

You're an absolute legend Mike. Never stop being you. Your positivity (though I'm sure it isn't always easy) is a true inspiration. Can't wait to see you back on track! 👍😁👍

[@PeaceDotExe]

reusing parts off a blown engine is fucking insane

[@BastianKH]

Not in any case. But in this one at this price range, yes.

[@pieflies]

Depends on the parts really, and whether you consult the customer. Some parts would be very safe to reuse but bearings that can be very cheaply replaced are not that.

[@robin_marriott]

I’ve put in some hours to get cars ready for events before but you persevered way longer than I would have done with this. It sucks when things are out of your hands but your attitude with it shines through, no screaming about it on camera, just hard hard work. Onwards and upwards!

[@tommiller8k928]

Happy that you got the car running. But the engine shouldn't been put together using used and questionable parts. Not your fault.

[@k24t911]

Best episode to date! The perseverance is wild Mike and team, glad it got to GridLife and keen to see it this weekend

[@randycreel1246]

Your patience is amazing! While United definitely screwed you over, IMO 4Piston is the one at fault and should not be trusted for not telling you ahead of time they would reuse parts from a destroyed engine. I look forward to you having much better days ahead!!

[@pieflies]

It’s also their stupidity or cheapness to reuse the bearings. They could have reused most of the parts safely but replaced the high risk, cheap parts like the bearings. Especially on a motor they know is going to be on a pretty big KZbin channel.

[@sparkplug964]

The main thing is you made it to the event and managed to be with friends and let the fans see the car, keep on pushing and get that bad boy on track.

[@dln.sweeney]

More like FORE! Piston Racing. In all seriousness that's an absolutely brutal series of events.

[@wjeurs]

Fourpiston sounds like a good partner, lot of effort to make stuff happen 💪🏻💪🏻. Also very nice episode, catastrophe, fix, what was needed to make the fix happen, late nights, deadlines, gotta love it.

[@LuckyFruitRacing]

They provided him two substandard engine builds - I wouldn't say that's a good partner lol.

[@TheThiuser]

Saw the car in person and was wondering why it wasn’t being run and this explains it. Sorry for another engine bad luck.

[@panagiotiselsisi7752]

We used parts from your previously exploded engine but that's a standard practice for us. No worries! WTF? That's a reason to keep away from 4PistonRacing.

[@BigPatViggen]

You are still kinda new to racing and it’s unmovable deadlines. It’s still exciting and a challenge and a helluva lot of fun. But you’ll soon realise that unless you have a huge crew (and even if you do!), it’s always like this. Something always blows up a few days before, something always fails that has never ever failed before. Do that for a few years, and it’s not so fun anymore. You either switch hobbies or it becomes a full-on addiction,the kind that you can only quit in huge pain. Enjoy! 🤣

[@DJzSith]

This guys knows. Also spares seem expensive until you experience the cost of not having them. If you are super serious about having a racing program, you need to get a spare engine. perhaps this is an opportunity to experiment with a slightly different build/builder. Thank you for the quality video as always, and for showing us how to deal with hardship and keep a positive attitude :)

[@drbsmith318]

Not the outcome any of us wanted, or that Mike deserved... but the video can only be topped by the build, content and attitude he pushes. It's learning, whatever the next step is, its dam good content too! Keep it up Mike your a legend!

[@Infernostar18]

That car has done nothing but fight you the entire time. Ironically, its 2 axis powers combined in one package. Italy and japan has come to invade your shop and of course germany, with the quattro and e30s.

[@Relaxiknowarchie]

What a predicament Mike! I know what you mean about having the right team. With my ADHD I live and thrive for the "Last minute push". And all my homies are the same. If something is going down I know I can trust every one of them to be there rocking. Also.... Man I love that livery.

[@jakehamilton9405]

25ish thousand dollars in engines (and more in supplies and travel) and no racing? You would be well within your right to trash 4PR, entirely unprofessional on their end using reused parts on a motor marketed as a racing product. I really hope you guys keep pushing, I wanna see this thing going full tilt.

[@rxsevinn]

Yooooo im only 8mins into this video...and THIS IS CRAZYYYYYYYYYYYYYY. Looking at the comments, I can see a lot of hate for 4pistons but they are doing right by you and communicating, what more can you ask for from customer support. They stand on business.

[@M3PQuicksilver]

4 Piston motors are overpriced trash. Motor shouldn’t fall apart that soon. Specially at ideal. You’re working with the wrong company. It’s very unfair for you to go through all this. You could have been testing the car at this point. 4 Piston has been building engines for a long time and they still can’t get it right. You build a motor to be able to take a lot more abuse. Not to fall apart on idol. Your other 4 piston motor lasted less than 24 hours of use at the track. You should talk to Jeremy from Drag Cartel or ERL or contact Charles at Skunk and tell him Art from Teampacman sent you. I’ve know Ryan for a long time from Rywire and he can vouch for me. It sucks to see all that work for nothing. You did your part. The issue is 4 Piston and nothing else. I k ow a lot about B series and K series motors. I was the first person in the US with a K series in a CRX back in 2003, when the K series Type R motor was first released.

[@reid6302]

HOLY SHIT THIS HURT. The way you handle these situations with maturity and rationality is really commendable.

[@dubCanuck1]

I find it a sad thing that people now have to pre-defend others just so their "post" doesn't turn into an Internet thug free-for all. I feel we need to bring back the "Mustang 5.0 guy" image as a meme to deploy.

[@darrenmckague8704]

That was jaw-droppingly insane! Hats off to Mike and the crew! To keep going after all that is truly inspiring