Turbo K20 Hill Climb Monster: Faster Than the VW ID.R?

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[@obsidian....]

36:30 Shout-out to our boy SuperfastMatt. Love that dude

[@calebpier7401]

I liked all the closeup shots of the steering wheel. And hearing mat's comments from his video replay in my head.

[@michaeldragos]

Incredible how well balanced the car is. I was expecting more drama at the exit of the slow, wet corners, but it just puts the power down without over-steering.

[@justadummy8076]

Absolutely glued to the track, incredible piece of engineering

[@be4tb0x]

As an engineer, i can see how smart this guy is just after a few seconds of talking. But he is also very humble and yet a talented driver. Very nice piece of movie!

[@anthonywheelus4845]

As an engineer, design him some goggles or heads-up display system for increased visibility in the fog. You know, like NVG's for the dark. That would net him a few seconds up top.

[@NateSpring]

@@anthonywheelus4845 Augmented reality glasses that show the course... THROUGH the fog 😯

[@anthonywheelus4845]

@@NateSpring Something like this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/j5bJfIuBhpt8isU

[@artysanmobile]

I don’t think I’ve ever seen anyone be more generous with the design info of their car. What a great guy.

[@UncleManuel]

Pulling 4 g in the corner with no assist in the steering - holy cow! This car is even more crazy as all details and the engineering behind it got explained. What a cool bloke (since he's British 😁) and race team! 😎🤟

[@georgedreisch2662]

Looks that he takes a beating at the top end of the hill. Awesome reveal Larry. Always terrific for the detail and depth of the drivers as well as the technical aspects of the cars in your videos. I’m hoping you’ll be able to document the service for Ken Block, for his followers and fans.

[@MX304]

I hope the weather holds out this year so he can get the outright record.

[@ElegantMessTechPC]

Dam the "cockpit" view towards the end in the fog was NUTZ ! Can't even imagine driving at those speeds with that kinda visibility

[@crazyhorse2995]

Try Climb Dance,1988.

[@mountainjeff]

"Just 10 beers."

[@Stuff-i-Like]

He had slowed, lots.

[@corym3985]

Love these technical deep dives Larry! I usually have to save them to my watch later until I have time to view the whole thing, but they're always great.

[@HSVR383SC]

Absolutely awesome job on this video. I was more than happy going through the car with you asking the right questions. The icing on the cake was the race footage at the end . Thank you.

[@Petethedeadboy]

This is so cool! I'm so glad you did this video. This channel never disappoints.

[@bacon_fat]

That was probably the most insane pov ride I've every been on. Awesome episode!

[@andreww8941]

It's so awesome for you to provide this, Larry!!!! Absolutely phenomenal stuff and super fascinating to learn all about the build/Robin...much appreciated as always, and keep up the excellent content. Favorite car related channel on KZbin hands down.

[@TheObserver567]

what an epic interview and video. thank you larry.

[@hectorherbert6585]

the cone air- filter that we see here on the turbo set-up was what Rod Millen said to have taken off because they found out it was 'poaching' at least a 100 HP off (especially at higher altitude) on the Toyota Tacoma...they put a thin grill instead for peebles..!!..(he actually explained to Larry..!!)..

[@Cafaura]

Very cool video. I learnt a lot. I’m a K20 enthusiast myself. Hats of to Honda

[@Stars-and-Stripes-]

It's so responsive you would almost think it is a NA car and from what little info I could find for now it's a 4x4 and has an oversize turbo to boot, one would assume it has electric motors also, which would makes sense that it has little perceivable turbo lag, but I have not done any research on the specs yet to even know if it has electric motor assist or not, But it's just awesome that a privateer team literally beat the multi million dollar VW I.D.R. FOR THE RECORD TIME AT PIKES PIKE! And I'm sure at a fraction of the cost in every aspect with a freaking built Honda K20 4 cylinder! 👍

[@ninacossetto2283]

Beautifull motorsport episode, thanks for post!

[@amjan]

WOW!!! That's one of the most exciting on-boards I've ever seen!!

[@mrrolandlawrence]

wow nice to see David Mountain's company still going there. Takes me back to "cars and car conversion" magazine days :)

[@groundcontrol6876]

That car is an absolute beast, both in aesthetics as in performance. Have always loved the F1/IndyCar style chassis, like the 09' Ferrari F60, which is a thing of beauty. Very talented driver as well. I love the fact that it's powered by a K20. People used to talk soooo much crap about Honda (some still do but definitely nowhere near as many), and they've proven time and again to be insanely talented and skilled engineers that have made some of the best engines on the planet. Some of the best cars too, I'm still in love with my dream car (2nd gen CRX Si) and will take it with me to the grave.

[@Stars-and-Stripes-]

I would love to build a K20 2nd gen CRX with just all motor NA revving to the moon at like 10,000 RPM or something close to it with like 13 to 1 compression ratio running E85... Shit you can get 200hp out of a stock 1.0 liter stock Sport bikes now running 13 to 1 compression ratio, So I would think that about 350+ hp out of a high compression built K20 should not be out of the question... Imagine how fun a 350+ HP Honda CRX would be, then maybe go crazy and make it a 4 wheel drive with a couple electric motors at the rear wheels! If you did that you could tune the K20 to like 300+ HP so that it would be a reliable daily driver and have the 2 electric motors running an easy 100+ HP each, So you could have a 500+ HP CRX and if you wanted you could dial it down or up with a controller for the electric motors from , say 300+HP with the motors off completely if you wanted to, or crank them up you could dial it up to what ever HP depending on the power of the motors you chose to use...

[@zengerz]

crx love! miss my old b16a crx ed9. IF only I had my later s4c gearbox on that thing

[@chestercallahan8856]

So cool that a k series powered beast is overall winner at pikes peak, so badass!

[@jakesternmusic]

I love the science behind this incredible machine!

[@driver46]

Amazing guy and build , love to see him getting overall record .

[@flatearthtradingco.1277]

So cool! I was fortunate enough to be at Devil’s Playground in 2013 when Loeb set the record .

[@roadracer46]

Great video, thanks Larry

[@EricHartnett-wh1lv]

What a humble chap and epic car...

[@ARCH-ll3te]

AWESOME episode

[@AngieMeadKing]

That's so quick!

[@pachecodc5]

The top of the mountain was kind of scary, this little kart is a beast!

[@rodolfoyanez8557]

Larry Chen, im never dissatisfied watching your videos. You are the Greatest Of All Time. Fu@& Legend !

[@roxind]

Hope he can have a go at Loeb's time on a good day. Heroic (or crazy) to drive through this fog.

[@belyays4986]

Uhh, this is a magnificent story about pure enthusiasts and so awesome car!!

[@chasebrunner]

Wow This Was So Cool Larry Chen 😍 That Video Racing Up Pikes Peak Was Amazing

[@neilperry2224]

That cars amazing, and the knowledge that you know yourself Chen San. Was great to hear and even beat him to an answer once or twice. KB43VER

[@PPekka]

I love Robin Shute. He is so down to earth and not secretive about this stuff at all.

[@raldyjimenez3319]

Hope you and your friends are safe from the flooding Larry

[@Skiridr22]

Another masterpiece, a well built car

[@newtagwhodis4535]

Balls of steel! Legendary. I’d be off that cliff so fast

[@rjung_ch]

This was a great one, Robin at best weather options in 2023? It'll be epic!

[@billwilliams2242]

That car is a work of art, I love it 😀

[@LoyalVorhees]

i love straight cut gear noise

[@raymondsoutherland86]

Not sure if it's balls, stupidity or both that pushes these competitors to fly blindly in dense fog on a wet surface with the mountain edge feet away. God bless 'em for it. That engine noise is intoxicating. Thanks Larry.

[@VS666]

thank you for doing the driving clips first! I usually watch your entire videos but I feel anxious to get to the sights and sounds of it driving the entire time 😅

[@peterflynn9123]

Brilliant.

[@masterofpatent]

Honda are best engines ever made by human.Awesome video Larry thanks!! Greetings from Hellas.love you all guys

[@tiagoabreu4107]

Nissan > Honda

[@Jugi1000]

@@tiagoabreu4107 never

[@tiagoabreu4107]

@@Jugi1000 RB, TB48, VR38, sr20VEt, vg30... Nissan > Honda.

[@felix-gq3xk]

I love Pikes Peak because its a bunch of mechanics and engineers naming themselves "The Sendy Club" using a Civic engine in a racecar chassis versus the biggest car company on earth, owning bugatti, porsche, lambo and holding parts of rimac building a dedicated EV racecar for several millions

[@UguisuAnko12]

This thing really gives me some Super Formula vibes although the engine and all of those specs are completely different from that!!! A perfect track weapon that is meant to cut through corners real smooth like a butter!!!

[@yeahitskimmel]

Nothing sharper than butter

[@hexgraphica]

The engine is not that different

[@UguisuAnko12]

@@hexgraphica in terms of configuration which is inline 4, it is indeed not that different but in terms of the exact specs between K20 and that Super Formula's engine, it's really different especially that thing revs higher than the K-series although that they're also capable of doing that with correct mods.

[@mitchell-wallisforce7859]

I think that Yokohama even gave them Super Formula tires for their 202 run, but IDK for sure. Wolf GB08s are pretty ridiculous already, tbf.

[@UguisuAnko12]

@@mitchell-wallisforce7859 oh really? That's interesting!!!

[@nsbat755]

Now that all advise needed is online, all I need is my craziness back.

[@sokumchim8726]

now I know what music to my ears sound like!

[@Paganiproductions84]

Love to this run in some the european uk hill climbs in more free class maby time attack or something where i can run in unlimted spec.

[@Superficixl]

I’d love to see this thing give it a go at COTA sector 1 gotta be nasty ❤️❤️

[@kentonian]

Great interview and well done to the whole team. Winning pikes pike must go a long way to make up for having faraday future on his cv 😂

[@Autofaze]

This video was epic!

[@hamzavtec6724]

Good LORD He is without any doubts the king of hill climb amazing man never seen such driving before🫡🚀 And the K in this sound so different 🤤💪🏿

[@ImInLoveWithBulla]

Has anyone tried a progressive nitrous oxide injection system? Plugged into the ECU to respond to intake pressure? It seems to me that the friendly blue bottle might be a nice helper at an event like Pike’s. The Germans experimented with it on their Messerschmitts for that very reason. High altitude performance.

[@DanDrewKarting]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/emjJkHuYo7tglc0

[@drelasoul17]

Fckn Awesome!!

[@jimhoffman864]

Love the micro machine

[@nicolaicollado8112]

Imagine driving in fog without headlights. Amazing sound.

[@alexstromberg7696]

Headlights make it worse.

[@BlueRice]

this is what im talking about. a k20 build deserve on a chasis like this. this engine is made for this type of race. its not those torque monster. it just high end that keep on accelerating.

[@motow3031]

No surprise here fully sealed road spec racers are taking it out

[@Trumpetmac]

Kswap for the win!!

[@ericmess8261987]

Hey Mr. Chen, what happened to the RLL shop tour video? I only got to watch part of it and I was really looking forward to watching the rest of it.

[@unknow5518]

Fresking hell.. i have an ep3 turbo and it make 550hp but shit that is fucking insane about erogation of power and downforce thats a masterpiece.. and insane driving skill..

[@josephmatuszak3855]

@17:15 💯 and more people should know/learn that.

[@josephmatuszak3855]

Just looking at this build makes me smile like an idiot. Unlimited builds are the real inspirations (imo) And then the livery.. magnificent!

[@timeattackfb758]

Badass machine 🫡

[@swecreations]

I do wonder if the tread on those tires might've been a bit too aggressive, thinking of it in a bit of the same way as using full wets in F1 when only intermediates were needed.

[@kwhmotorsports]

i love it

[@breno9860]

You need to come to Scotland and make one of these on Andy Forrest twin turbo ls car, fastest car I’ve ever seen. Unbelievable round track

[@justinevans1894]

The Westfield V8? It's mad!

[@breno9860]

@@justinevans1894 yes mate, he not long sold his k20 turbo one aswell both mega

[@bizling]

17:36 Volvo's Powerpulse system would help here

[@Illfsgoonyndndn]

Can’t believe how hard he can drive I’m that fog

[@josephmatuszak3855]

I woulda rathered get this in GT7 than the ID.R too. I can see how much time was lost due to having to run Wet compound/groove coming out of corners and into them for sure. This car gets 1 clean run it's prolly gonna be chompin' at the record.

[@matthewold5816]

This littterally makes me cry. I fuckin love honda. 🥰

[@Mr16bit]

Given its a Yokohama sponsored car it would be great to see how fast this could go at world time attack as a demonstration. See if it could get close to Danny rics record in the old redbull f1 car

[@kotajames6211]

I'm Here!

[@ll-rb7or]

Should have Fueltech engine management, it will keep the 600hp at the top when tuned for it.

[@lucaskindervater3844]

Does that have a blown diffuser or is that just an anti lag turbo system?

[@jonkeau5155]

Kinda wonder what this would do with a tuned down version of the Honda k24 engine Kyle over at BoostedBoiz KZbin channel runs in his MR2. If I remember he runs a k24 not for displacement, but for rpm’s…

[@dyn9726]

im curios will the mcmurty sterling will participate pike peaks hills?

[@JDMEXforme]

Take this over the VW. Its got soul and sounds alive.

[@blessedafricarains6429]

Ok

[@blessedafricarains6429]

Maybe you should let go

[@scromberprofessionalautist1017]

@@blessedafricarains6429 Cope, Goblin.

[@blessedafricarains6429]

@@scromberprofessionalautist1017 idk isn't this the exact opposite of coping ? I love gas powered cars as much as the next guy but they are just outdated, they will be replaced soon by electric no matter what you or i do, so i just let them go and so should you (what is your favourite sounding car mine is the V10 Ferrari f1s)

[@gorps]

@@scromberprofessionalautist1017 learn what cope means

[@Casey_J96]

Such a beast of a car! I hope he can secure an Indycar engine at some point, that would be epic!

[@nlsdrf1290]

K series engines are better than Indy car engine though

[@Casey_J96]

@@nlsdrf1290 lol sure ok

[@nlsdrf1290]

@@Casey_J96 yeah they are. Which Indy car engine can get to 200000 miles with absolutely no problem

[@Casey_J96]

@@nlsdrf1290 that’s not what they’re made for, comparing apples and oranges. Indycar engines are designed for pure performance.

[@seancycle1]

That is so last years news! Wait until you see what the Mcmurtry is capable of doing!

[@Darkeiser.7]

Have you featured the Enviate?

[@Thewhitetile]

If it wasnt so hard to add electric motors to the front wheels then that would make this thing a beast.

[@belyays4986]

Larry, could u make a vid about Enviate Hypercar!??? Please!!!

[@robertbalu8001]

The only thing that "intrigues" me, why no bargeboard plate? Cause the nose is so wide so the the turbulent air is pushed by the clean flow in between the wheel & the nose so no/very little gets to the sidepod(raidator) intake?

[@killintime1311]

BeastMode

[@daboy12s]

where can I buy that inlet manifold?

[@dave23024]

That's like Gran Turismo 3, when you could put dirt tires on a Porsche and use it as a rally car.

[@ohoiboi9818]

I want that motor... I need that motor... Technically or basically i have it already give or take some parts... Well all the parts and 25lbs of boost 😭

[@Ice-Crime]

The power of dream😂

[@Avantone]

Any reason why the motors don't use a turbo AND a supercharger arrangement like the Lancia Delta S4 Group B car?

[@mikaelbihl-matias9462]

I was thinking the exact same thing. The main reason would be the added weight and the complexity/clutter of the system with more by pass valves and 2nd intercooler for the supercharger

[@kantorobo7718]

will it fit my honda?

[@obsidian....]

5:57 Larry asks a question that he LITERALLY just answered. We got this one because it had a K20 in it. Larry - "Why did you choose this chassis over the other ones?" BECAUSE IT HAD A K20! . Come on Larry, you need to get better at listening 🎧

[@aggnal2892]

The 2 metric tons of down downforce doesn't hurt.

[@mixalisstathis274]

@@aggnal2892 are there also non-metric tons?

[@aggnal2892]

@@mixalisstathis274 Non metric ton of downforce is still a lot of downforce. As 1 us ton = 0.907 metric ton

[@mixalisstathis274]

@@aggnal2892 i did not even know that there is such a thing as a non-metric ton. btw: why is the US still hooked on the imperial system???

[@aggnal2892]

@@mixalisstathis274 Wish I could answer that, but I believe yt channel "smarter everyday" might give clues

[@ericgordon4746]

Insanely beautiful. Wow!! How do I get down?

[@angeloah]

I swear at the top the fog gets closer as he gets to his top speed in the small straights, I mean really man.

[@stevemarton5620]

Lots of awesome info in this vid! And he would've given even more if you didn't keep cutting him off :D

[@5thearth]

Huh, I never realized before the engine was longitudinal. Being a K20 I just assumed it was in the conventional layout.

[@ImInLoveWithBulla]

I still say Porsche should dust off the 919 Evo to go for the Pike’s Peak record. That thing can take some more boost and an even sillier wing. Let Sebastian Loeb drive it and it’d be a done deal.