Turbo Honda Powered '66 Mustang! (CRAZIEST K-Series Swap We've Seen)

On this episode we feature Jarred's 1966 Ford Mustang swapped with a Turbo Honda K24 engine. Jarred and his dad built the entire car in their garage, utilizing a JDM K24a longblock, 67mm turbo, 350z cd009 transmission and kpro v4 for tuning. This is without a doubt one of the most controversial K Series swaps we've seen to date. Drop a comment below and let us know if you love it or hate it?

[@VS666]

with a lot of these really old cars they either sit and rot away with their stock engine or someone puts a proper drivetrain in it and continues to enjoy the car. we all know who the real enthusiasts are

[@Hitycooking]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/j2PRXp2oadRnebs

[@banovsky]

Yep. Get it out on the road, enjoy it, rinse & repeat.

[@balancemode4112]

🔥🔥🔥

[@lbccrx1rex933]

facts 💯💯💯💯💯

[@rensomusni8419]

I think they'd be more "accepting" if it was swapped with LS or HEMI instead of Japanese engines but you do have a point. It's their car, let them put whatever engine they like. Let people put LS on RX7s, RB26 on Mustangs and etc.

[@joetayson397]

I respect the shit out of that. It keeps an old car on the road and it's probably faster and more reliable than it ever was.

[@andrewaugsburger3948]

BIG TURBO is opposite of reliable lmfaoo

[@mandraxfilostein]

It's a K Honda Engine with a turbo which is definitely reliable. Now if we are talking about swapping it with a garbage Subaru engine; then we should be worried about reliability..

[@jjkgiglio]

@@andrewaugsburger3948 tell me more about it please

[@Rerollful]

Why are people saying the engine is reliable lol mine broke on me for no reason and my mechanic put a engine in and it didn’t run because it was shit also, not sure if I’ll even be able to find a k series engine to replace my broken one at this point

[@jonathontritto1990]

@@Rerollful you either didn’t have a proper boost controller or your setup was just shit.

[@dob1805]

Imagine how confused you’d be if you heard a k-series in the distance and were looking everywhere for a Honda only to see a mustang drive by. 😂 you’d be like was that the mustang!? Lmao

[@Skyguy_999]

I'd chase it down just to talk to ol boy

[@extesyy964]

“Welp, I’ve seen enough today.” 😂

[@AkinaSpeedStarsAE86]

About as sacrilegious as the RB swap from tokyo drift; I love it!

[@ArtVandelayOfficial]

Worse

[@Hitycooking]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/j2PRXp2oadRnebs

[@marnixhoebers5176]

@@ArtVandelayOfficial definitely worse!

[@Celana1]

TJ Hunt has an rb swapped GT 350 it's pretty sick

[@mikescherrer4923]

No, the RB swap is way worse because it's a terrible boat anchor lmao K>>>>>RB

[@syco133]

I was a lil butt hurt at first as I’m a Ford guy. I have to admit this thing is just plain cool and can’t be mad at all as it’s driving and being enjoyed instead of just sitting. Congrats on the swap and building a cool car.

[@evanmielhausen8946]

I was born and raised a ford guy also, hurt me a little to see it but also got me excited because my close friends got me into Honda’s about 7 years ago and I know what they’re capable of. Well said great build keep er on the road 👍🏻

[@mintysquinty2989]

Now you know how it feels when someone ruins an FD rx7 with an LS swap

[@Dr.Mcstaby]

id rather see a honda mustang than these idiots with their LS swaps

[@waveman2952]

@@mintysquinty2989 Oh but that needs to happen or swap the K motor in the Rx7. Rotary equals money pit!

[@mintysquinty2989]

@@waveman2952 nah my fc never failed me, you just dont know how to take care of them lmao

[@jonathand3613]

As a 65 mustang owner I approve this build

[@billballin6948]

I’m a GM guy, and this is cool af. I loved the RB mustang in Tokyo drift and this is right up there with it👍🏼

[@oldschoolsstressfull5062]

Exactly

[@daveygeiger742]

It was an SR20 in tokyo drift not an RB..

[@billballin6948]

@@daveygeiger742 no, it wasn’t. It was an RB. Google it.

[@dTheHammerb]

Honda K Series Engine...literally blessed by God himself. What a gift to humanity

[@DREPR0787]

@@TheMechanicsCar-ek1vm I was thinking the same. Instead I want to get that new K-Series blessed engine. 🤣🤣🤣

[@codydroid387]

What a comment 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@daveygeiger742]

“And god said let the Honda K series rule over all the other four cylinders. And they did. And it was good.” -Niggalations 4:20

[@DREPR0787]

@@daveygeiger742 Niggalations 4:20 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@matthewmattison7642]

Sick build . As a first gen Mustang guy I love the innovation. Those that condemn this realize this is a garden variety coupe that probably sat next to someone’s house for the last 15 years. Damn 65-66 coups weighed under 2800 lbs! This car will rock those WRX tuner kids world .

[@Serpentis666]

As someone who got into Honda’s in 1999 and owning/building/racing Honda’s only since then and all that AFTER owning 4 mustangs prioR, a 65, a 69 an 87 lx5.0 and an 85 gt… I have to say loud and clear… THIS FUCKING KID RULES!!!!👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@midrangetorque]

Man, screw the "Mustang community!" YOUR car, YOUR money, YOUR vision, YOUR build! You built it for yourself not for "purists." It's fantastic!

[@aphex14]

Exactly! look at this build: kzbin.info/www/bejne/r5_EiXqLeqmSkJo

[@codystepanian9558]

Riding next to the train was actually really cool! Cool to see something that’s somewhat obtainable. Not everyone has 100k to put into an all out build

[@thecheese302]

this build has me legit looking for rust free coupe shells.

[@charlesdemeary]

A lot of people gave him shit for putting a K in a Mustang of such “prestige”. Now after looking at it and realizing this car will be in the road for another 10-20 years if he keeps it here is kinda satisfying to know. Keep cars on the road by any means is a real thing and I’m okay with it

[@cinnamonbabkaha]

And I thought Mac-n-Cheese ice cream was the pinnacle of sacrilegious. Behold! The Pony Ricer.

[@surffisher73]

This one of the coolest builds I’ve seen, mad props for doing it. Love the car and the swap. Box’s are for boring people, never stay inside the box. 👍

[@joshthemediocre7824]

I've been a mustang guy my entire life, This car is perfect and sounds fantastic if you ask me..i wouldn't change a thing.

[@JaredR1996]

The Mustang community is mad at this guy and TJ Hunt 🤣

[@BeatMower]

It's better than an LS 🤣

[@mytruthslays1303]

They don't care, as long as it isn't a garbage LS.

[@Welcometofacsistube]

@@BeatMower that I'll agree with

[@sidbobby3233]

The original irony car...

[@MafiaboysWorld]

Nah, madder at TJ for using a genuine GT350R as the donor. 🤦

[@djh5755]

You're only 2 solar short of making a extreme machine at that weight. As a 55 year old Ford Fan... Doesn't hurt my feelings. Go get'em young man!

[@RamblinAround]

Looks like a blast to drive.

[@davidkrocks]

its like a eco-boost mustang or a SVO mustang. As a mustang owner myself, I give the guy kudos! I don't see anything wrong with it!

[@davidkrocks]

Plus it stayed in their family. His grandpa bought it for his great-grandma! omg!

[@shadowthesi]

The hilarious part is that it’s now WAY faster than it used to be

[@mattwill63]

lol you could make a turbo 289 v8 smoke a k24 tho.

[@alvarez6899]

​@mattwill63 not even close, learn about engines.

[@alvarez6899]

​@mattwill63 289 making realistically 400wheel safety boosted. K24a2 making 600wheel safely boosted. I'm talking stock internals each motor. Now take the fact the k series is like 2/3rds the weight.

[@mattmccard3543]

Awesome transmission choice! Got one behind 4.8ls I'm trying to put in my 93 hardbody! Love the 3 pedal life!!!

[@bongospear5031]

Jarred your a legend bro, cars are meant to be interesting and enjoyed, you did it differently and your way. Haters always gonna hate, life is too short to be another sheep in the flock!! It's different and it works, great build, can't wait to see it after the body works👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

[@albertlewis1284]

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[@moretrash4you]

🤦‍♂️

[@adamdarocha1813]

So awesome giving a old classic a new lease of life with come new technology and something different 😍

[@lennylitvinyuk6884]

that's so awesome I love it! I am actually doing the same set up in my 72 240z. I already have my k24 and CD009 just came in the other day!

[@andrewwenner2781]

Love any car with a Honda engine under the hood, and this one is no different, great build and glad I saw this video!

[@rosstihh2220]

F them haters! I so much love, when there are people like him, who are trying different and unique engine to chassis swap combos. I understand him with my whole heart when he enjoys the ride so much. MAD RESPECT! I L O V E I T ! ! ! Thank you, TRC! ❤❤ P.s: Can't wait to see the end of my 12 valve VR6 swapped BMW E36 Coupe... The next is to swap a Mercedes M104 into my BMW E34 and then to BMW M50 swap my Volkswagen Vento drift car.

[@ZdanoG6]

This is an amazing definition of a sleeper !!! I love it !!!

[@RadDadisRad]

Sick build. I want to buy a blown up 1st Gen brz/frs and swap a turbo k24

[@t.i.o.motorsports243]

That's exactly my plan to

[@Shadowboost]

Boostedbois doing exactly that

[@TheDimanoid999]

- I've 3D printed the Mustang emblem *Points at a plastic horse emblem* -Wow, would have never guessed

[@3DRTY5]

I love it!!! The hell with what people say most of them guys only got a few years left. Its better then it rotting in some hoarders front yard lol. Plus its not like its a super rare numbers matching fastback or shelby so who cares. I love it

[@streetfightinmanrs]

Great build. I also have a ‘66 Mustang coupe although mine is relatively stock. I agree with most people that anything to keep these old cars on the road is better than them ending up in the scrap yard.

[@jojojeep1]

My two favorite cars together ever, my first car was a 66 mustang. Now that I’m 59 years old I drive a Honda CRV with a K engine it’s the best engine I ever owned is so reliable I want nothing more than to soup it up ,but I can’t find a standard transmission so this guy got everything I want all wrapped up in one

[@matthewsmith1909]

Manual CR-V are out there, just go get another. I still plan on getting one for a daily. But also building an AWD Civic.

[@jojojeep1]

@@matthewsmith1909 The only place they make a manual for a 2013 is in Europe then if you get a transmission you have to get the wiring and the computer

[@matthewsmith1909]

@@jojojeep1 Second gen 2002-2006 came in K24 and 5 speed manual. They also have a dummy gear and you can add the 6th gear pretty easy.

[@jacobm2625]

@@matthewsmith1909 additionally, they also came with the AWD drivetrain

[@matthewsmith1909]

@@jacobm2625 Weren't all the manual ones AWD?

[@woznaldo]

I’ve seen a single picture of an ‘80s Jaguar XJ6 with a K-Swap. I reposted it on a Jag page and 90% thought it was photoshopped or it just wouldn’t work. Got them spinning in a frenzy!

[@Le_Floffy_A92]

never though I would see this swap be in this life, glad I did 😍 another swap I would like to see in a '66 Mustang would be a Barra swap

[@tgafire87]

KZbin it, there’s an orange one in Australia. Badassss.

[@TheBikemaster94]

454 vortec swap , it won't win every race but it'll be a reliable burn out monsta

[@THESLlCK]

@@TheBikemaster94 yessssssir

[@extesyy964]

I love how it just was still casually driving even though the keys were out of the ignition😂

[@tomturner2656]

I love the grunge of it. Its a perfect car and will grow to a beast. Re-feature after the build moves further a long with his power goals. Awesome build.

[@jrye3493]

Love the build, glad to see any type of build with someones imagination coming to life. Best of luck Jarred!

[@anthonyestevez118]

Dude! The car looks great just the way it is! I like the ratty stuff! Very cool build! Thanks for sharing!

[@boosted_em3291]

The way his face expression is when he gets on it, tells you it’s got power and he’s a bit scared!

[@paulkingrey7758]

Two of my favorite brands...Honda K-series and Mustangs! Love the build.

[@fatboyhtownholitdown8932]

Ford and Honda are my favorite too lol

[@jayburrough4308]

It looks really good in the engine bay looks like it could have come from the factory if not better than factory

[@Bryanscott88]

SUPER FKN RAD!!!!! Absolutely LOVE it!!!!! #KSwapTheWorld

[@Skiridr22]

Great work on the swap n stop arguing with the haters when they do their own build they can do what they want

[@Brock_Landers]

Hey, I give Jarred kudos for shifting like a Hondaboi! He's got it down. Just like I shift my Civic and my six speed manual swapped TL.

[@NoBaconForYou]

I miss my accord 6-6

[@MNS720]

its so stock and so modified at the same time its brillant!

[@JDMEXforme]

K swap the world. Im planning to ditch my old banged up B16a for a fresh one. But the K series is still pricey to swap into an EK. Sick unique build man!

[@griplimit]

To me this is true hotrodding! And it’s always best to do what you know, he knows this engine therefor it’s the right swap.

[@LonnieHutchinson90]

I love this build it makes so much sense to play a lightweight engine in a lightweight car

[@modelnutty6503]

there's a couple K swapped fox bodies to be seen here in YT too.

[@chasingcloudsandflavorrevi9817]

I love it definitely something different from the usual. I definitely dig it! At the part just as they were heading out for the ride along they slowed the video way down and as they went around the corner all I could think is THEY WERE NEVER SEEN AGAIN 😂

[@BIGGELATO]

The Mustang has so many stories to tell

[@BeatMower]

I think it's awesome! Ford fan till the end but K swap the world 🌍

[@deew187]

Probably my favorite car I've seen on trc. Idk why but damn the look is insane

[@deliciouslifetv7362]

I love engine swap big respect for this guy.. I’m stoked that you guys finally made an episode of this car !! … DeliciouslifeTV 😎👍🏾🇵🇭

[@seanknighton1465]

I like the the swap. It's so different and I really like the idea of keeping the stock look with a hot K-motor. Kudos!!!

[@obi1tap]

i love the car but i love that shot of the train and the car at the same time from the outside of the car that was epic. well done

[@joshuagies4900]

Definitely not "traditional", but very well done. Much respect on a great build! Love it!

[@mikesmith1181]

Love it! Spirit of hot rodding alive and well.

[@wh0reb0t]

Great car. Always good to see something different. You could simply paint the surrounds rather than find the exact filament. It'd be worthwhile imo.

[@UNKWB]

Blew my mind with the 350z transmission, props to you and whoever helped on the build. Guys have a sense of humor

[@Trazor2k0]

That's so sick, I live in Pueblo just south of Colorado Springs so I'm definitely gonna keep my eye out for this badass machine

[@Sergeantgrunt]

I love the old Mustangs and I'm okay with this. It's a 66" that's still on the road and that's what's important. Can't wait to see an update when the body work is done.

[@Adam-nv9zo]

The channel Tom's refurb has a civic with a old mustang body on it that's still fwd for anyone interested.

[@letterpool]

I think this is great, Sweet build!

[@jlp415]

Dope! I always dreamed of something like this, my ford engine used break down all the time but love the mustang bodies

[@Youcallthesebagels_]

This guy is a true enthusiast

[@krisjaynav]

Lighter weight, better Weight distribution, Close ratios, and high revving HP makes for a fun time.

[@ErectkyleDysfunction]

Love the clandestine nature of those strut tower braces with engine clearance in mind. Great build man.

[@8uckshot]

Bro! You made it on TRC! CONGRATS JARED

[@deadsled440]

One of my favorite builds I've seen so far this year💯❤️

[@wildimpo]

I've done swaps before it can be a bit of work, not many people can appreciate the work and time

[@dat_son]

This is so dope! I love wild builds like this. That steering wheel is massive lol

[@josephsites9118]

respect coming from a owner of a 64 falcon and 3 mustangs(65,66,94)

[@justified_wrath_21]

Tokyo drift but you can’t afford an RB.(edit: I wasn’t trying to disrespect or insult him lol, just made a general joke.)

[@SirSquash]

Can't afford a 2k usd engine lol

[@justified_wrath_21]

@@SirSquash Since when was a used rb 2k?

[@MafiaboysWorld]

@@SirSquash Give us the number of your engine importer if you can get an RB26 for under 2K. 🤦

[@SirSquash]

@@MafiaboysWorld rb 25 with an rb30 head dude. fuck rb26 lol....

[@henriquee67]

Cars were made to be used, and have fun, awesome build, so strange but so cool, i love it

[@Chapiza700]

blasphemous ! i mean who would have the audacity to do that to a honda engine!!

[@sladeb6036]

LMAO

[@Whateva67]

😆

[@polloloci21]

9:03 the owner looks so scared. Haha. Awesome car

[@NineteenEighty8]

love this car so much! can't wait until he gets a cage and racing seats in there. modernize the car a bit and clean it up and oh boy, it would 100% be a show car. please wear a seatbelt the next time.

[@1411MEDIA]

That vintage car only has lap belts

[@NineteenEighty8]

@@1411MEDIA yeah, but my point was it needs racing seat and harness system, roll-cage would help also. riding in a car with a lapbelt is super dangerous, especially a 60s body car.

[@1411MEDIA]

@@NineteenEighty8 I get you. Not much of a crumple zone in that car that doesn’t affect the passenger compartment

[@tswinter1]

Good stuff guys !! It's nice to pull up to a traffic light with something nobody else has !!

[@Welcometofacsistube]

Get that Japanese 4 banger crap out of that classic.

[@revelare_xvii6269]

make them 😂

[@devin8329]

The point was to make people like you mad 😂

[@MafiaboysWorld]

@@devin8329 He's a MAGA so I assume he's mad all the time that his lying Cheeto isn't in the Whitehouse. 🤣👍

[@liamcarroll5870]

By far my favorite video from you guys so far. Give us more!

[@cepaselegidaswines5073]

awesome build!!! Can't wait to see it with 15+ boost!

[@MrDutch1e]

Nobody should hate on this. He prob has like $10-15k in this thing at most and it absolutely rips.

[@danielvalentin6852]

Love it doing pulls in front of CJC !lmao Hopefully I get to see it around town this dope

[@zombiez8978]

new drinking game , every time he says "oh yeah" u take a shot ...try not to die.

[@rastomasstanford7708]

I think more cars should be kept alive this way.

[@salimsanchez89]

Bro, you gotta put an ecoboost badge on it.😂

[@garretthoefer3989]

Those chattery launches are gonna break-through rear end. I'd probably want a 9" with 35 spline if you're gonna keep doing that.

[@nerdedkyle3515]

Engine swaps are all about doing something weird and different IMO absolutely love this car.

[@rickmedina65]

That’s one unique fun crazy built The entire video put a smile on my face wish I could ride in it

[@CarlosLopez-iy6jr]

Interior is so clean I wouldn’t cage it out I’ll leave it as is to daily it or a weekend cruiser

[@notaboutit3565]

Fuck the haters man, who could hate on a legitimate purpose built machine like this? Well thought out, well executed. Good shit.

[@ghumphrey85]

Honda engine doesn’t belong there, but it works. It makes him happy, and it’s been saved from the scrap yard. Best part, it’s not LS swapped.

[@mchristr]

I've got a Mustang with a 4-cylinder, intercooled turbo. And no, it's not an Ecoboost but a 1986 SVO. It was way before its time.

[@piotrlysakowski3746]

Don't care what all the haters say, K-series engine is one of the best engines ever made, this thing is bitchen, you do you bro!

[@TOMSREFURB]

Badass. Nicely done and performs great. Let's line it up with my FWD Turbo B20 '65 :)

[@Zero876ix]

Nice build my bro continue doing swaps like this🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@ryurc3033]

I have more respect for this kid than the front drive,body swap 65 mustang.....anyone who has driven a old mustang knows how bad they drive stock. Less weight probably helps. But this is all fantastic

[@ozoneomega1983]

Going against the grain in style.i love it!!!!!!things a 4cylnder can do .man

[@lmaker3704]

It's cool. Unique and violent launches It's really cool

[@thorsonofodin3210]

As a confused Ford Honda guy, this video made me straight again ❤❤❤ 😂😂😂