Turbo K24 GD Fit is the Street Sleeper Track Monster

Turbo K24 GD Fit: The daily driven muscle car slayer
By Aaron Gaghagen
Remember when people didn't suspect every modified Civic of being a race car or wannabe race car? We do, it was magical watching people come to the realization that they just got smoked by a "little Honda." Ahh, the good ol days. Well, our buddy, Old Man Brian (He calls himself that!) is bringing back that feeling in a big way with his first gen Honda Fit. It's K24 swapped, turbo'd and still comfortable enough to drive every damn day.
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[@MrNofuns2]

I tuned that car and drove it to Tucson for the king of the open road event. Drove it from Phoenix, did the race required drive to Tombstone, raced it then drove it home. It was one of the best experiences I’ve had! It made 519 hp 390tq on the dyno on the 13lb spring. Had a ground issue on the ecu which was finally found and alleviated. For Tucson it ran 141mph at 16 lbs. We made it to finals. I turned it up to 21.8lbs and missed fourth but still ran 138mph. We have plans to make 150+ mph runs with this car.

[@awd-k20em12]

What is the price tag gonna be for that unit!??

[@jameshaulenbeek5931]

What kind of fuel economy did it get on the way? I know it's tuned for fun and power, but genuinely curious.

[@MrNofuns2]

@@jameshaulenbeek5931 18.006mpg with e85

[@jaycanterphotography]

@@jameshaulenbeek5931 he said on another video it was making about 18mpg

[@jameshaulenbeek5931]

@@jaycanterphotography that's pretty damn good for power figures like that!

[@BuilderBreakerRemaker]

I sold this guy a makita tool and had a conversation with him about his fit when he saw mine. It's awesome to see the car he was talking about. Even better than I had imagined.

[@OdyTypeR]

It's always so cool when vids _hit_ like that. Seems like a cool dude ("Subaru guys, come on now" had me 🤣). I love the concept of keeping it "daily" equipped, (A/C, full interior, etc).

[@VTECAcademy]

It is a super clean build.

[@adamadams6740]

There is NOTHING cooler than walking on a Camaro,corvette and a mustang in a Fit!!!!!!

[@matrox]

But those cars are effing PODS. Ugly as hell.

[@SamuelGonzalez-pn8yn]

I guess you're not American

[@adamadams6740]

@@SamuelGonzalez-pn8yn I am,I just like seeing the underdog win,you can go buy a vet,Camaro or mustang with 500 HP off the lot all day,but that FIT had 100HP off the lot and someone put thought and work into spanking those cars. that’s way cooler in my opinion.

[@matrox]

@@adamadams6740 Nothing cool about an ugly ass car with s h!tload of money in it just to beat a Camaro. You can beat a fast car in a Go Kart with a performance Motorcycle eng. Bottom line the Fit looks like shit going down the track.

[@garyleonard7875]

Chevy guy got hurt feelings

[@Basscouch]

I agree...Keep the interior. I dont think its worth removing the interior for a tenth of a second in gains.

[@jameshaulenbeek5931]

Only reason to do it is a dedicated race car. Doing that to a street car sucks, for sure.

[@Lurid_Whips]

I agree. Why would you want your drag car to go faster?

[@pazsion]

Uh, there’s over 500lbs of useless stuff nobody needs… but there is some danger in a daily driver that inspections don’t like… bare metal shreds people in wrecks. Just one seat could weight 180lbs. If your not hauling people, there’s no reason to have this stuff in the car at all.

[@BLLACKSTTAR]

@@Lurid_Whips It's already an 8 second car. If I can have a comfortable interior and AC, plus run an 8 second quarter, I'm keeping that interior and I'm not stripping it.

[@Lurid_Whips]

@@BLLACKSTTARHe want car fast. :) So he take out. Not you car. When you car you have AC and go slow.

[@Hachi8roku6]

I love how proud he is for still having AC

[@L3x4Pr0ne]

I owned a manual, stock fit and sold it at about 300K. I loved that car so much. The wife didn’t want it around while we waited for the kids to get old enough to drive. Say what you want, but even the stock motor was a workhorse. Still got about 38mpg at 300k miles. I love that the interior was kept. This swap makes me so happy.

[@L3x4Pr0ne]

Let me know when you’re thinking about selling it. I’m in Indy. I’ll use it as my daily to work.

[@Tenasedeinc]

You’re making me want to buy one lol

[@gambit_toys6554]

i get annoyed the by Honda tuner philosophy of sacrificing interior, AC, PS, etc. for "tiny gains" because they don't have the know how to hook up AC PS, etc. This is a NO Compromise build Street and Track Monster. I love it!

[@1stGenCRXs]

Power to weight baby! Sick car!

[@VTECAcademy]

That's what it's all about.

[@peaceup5519]

I'm 45yrs old and familiar with being the "old guy". My nephews are always bragging about builds. This build is freaking amazing. My first serious build was a '95 Civic EX wayyy back in '99. I love seeing these types of builds. Since that Civic, I've built several cars. Right now, I'm in a '10 MINI Clubman S that's pushing about 340ish. It's basically a mild track build. I've always told myself that if I were to ever build another Honda, it would be a Fit. Seriously, man... This build is awesome!

[@s.c342]

Everything fits in a FIT

[@rjaybruhh]

*_Now this is what I call… THE ULTIMATE SLEEPER_*

[@Serpentis666]

Everything about this video made me smile! So good to see how far this Honda thing has gone…

[@robertalicea5585]

Honda should've made a si fit with a k20 would've sold like hot cakes

[@al-eteos-imhotepheru-bey3271]

Type R fit

[@jaeo8183]

hell no I'm not let an old grandma beat me 😂

[@TheRyansLion]

A fit Si with a k20 would be insane!

[@bladerunner5788]

even toyota made GR yaris when will honda make honda fit type R

[@bignitro50]

My man Brian is a wizard with anything with wheels!

[@airBeasy]

I’d buy it in a heart beat

[@archie_bunker]

likewise

[@K-Effect]

I always appreciate a well built and put together sleeper

[@red1966chevelle]

I’m ready to buy it.

[@protectandplink4678]

He keeps saying how everything fits so well. How fitting……….

[@lusciouslunk]

Gotta love the purple

[@VTECAcademy]

It's a great color.

[@fallenarchangel6360]

Thats why it’s call Honda fit. It fit s perfectly

[@myxalplyx]

1:20 The beat drop then engine revving on the dyno will make your heart skip a beat. Had it turned up and thought the engine rev was part of the song. 😅 Great engine swap/build setup on your Fit.

[@jonathanwells83]

It definitely makes non honda people throw a "Fit" as they watch the taillights get smaller and smaller. Awesome build gentleman, keep up the excellent work.

[@bolton1831]

I love this channel. Lets keep up with the honda fit content

[@VTECAcademy]

More to come!

[@lobstrocity5534]

❤❤❤❤ thanks for all your hard work vtec Academy

[@VTECAcademy]

Our pleasure! Thanks for you support.

[@213SAPPER]

Very Nice, I still have both of OG GD3s , one kswap turbo back in 07 and Bisimoto Honda Fit days. Love VLOG

[@isanderaponte4067]

This is one bad ass Honda Fit.

[@adamadams6740]

I have a 2012 fit I absolutely love it but I’d love to have even half this power.I’d rather keep my old fit and put 20 grand into the motor than finance a new car.any Honda shop in AZ finance a bad ass motor and transmission??? Lol

[@F4Insight-uq6nt]

So many horses under that little stubby bonnet/hood is impressive.

[@420architecMindNDesign]

that earth dreams badge on the intake is hard as fuck

[@andrewfidler8701]

Fun build. Would love to K swap my 5th gen Lude SH, or finally build my H22 turbo. Good to know you guys are in the valley of the sun. 15 years, 368k and still daily driven turning heads.

[@teamaxlestands]

what a sleeper! what a ripper, great quality build too. Pissing off the v8 clan, too good!

[@jvh22a]

Love the fab work on that! Such a cool build

[@VTECAcademy]

They really did a great job. Wait until you see the next version of it.

[@patrickcarr9906]

Loved the opening, reminds me of comments sections where people say "iF i TuRbO'd My V8 i'D bE fAsTeR tOo"

[@knottyoldman4226]

i went a different kinda loud with my fit, currently running 4 15" subs in the back 220 amp alt and 2 batteries push the 5k amp nicely

[@slimsqde7397]

thats sick

[@ScorpioXXXL]

What a great build! This car was also featured on TRC today. It pretty cool to see from 2 different perspectives.

[@seanmiller678]

Truly beautiful setup! Applause 🎉

[@chrisrhudy2000]

fits scare me as they are too tiny but that is a nice build.

[@rjaybruhh]

*_This is the type of Honda V8 guys wish they never run into 😂_*

[@the_hessian__]

if Honda made a v8 I might not have an is f... lol

[@estewar03]

This was very cool. Always good content coming from VA. I would love to Kswap one of my 3 Fit's. Hopefully sometime in the near future it'll be more of a straightforward swap with readily available components.

[@artisan002]

"But it all fits..." I guess you could say you made it... Fit.

[@MrWilliam.Stewart]

The internet has know for a while now, a teenager in his mums Honda is faster than a lawyer in his leased Lamborghini.

[@zionsimon8555]

Sheesh!! Dude this is a legendary build. Definitely a beautiful sleeper and a clean daily /always loved that body shape and style. Totally a Gem period🐐 Bless up!!🙏🏽 💯K -Swap the world💯 🏎🏎💨💨💨💨💨 S/O AZ in the house Gilbert/Mesa Area kutty

[@fcuenco]

Oh my goodness you had me at it still has the factory A/C that works! Awesome!

[@johndonovan5521]

Ive always said if Honda came out with a Fit Si, if buy one. I miss the old liok of a Civic hatch

[@jaym6466]

It's a perfect Fit! 💯🔥🔥

[@paradisegarageinc]

Wow 😮 beautiful built 😍

[@ChinitFxt]

What a beast. As I stare at my fit lol

[@s.c342]

Make the GE8 mounting kit please. Take your time though. I want it to be clean, but I’m ready to drop the monies 😂

[@rxwhat33]

You can buy all the stuff for this build off of the shelf except for the axles, those i think you have to piece together but theres a couple different options.

[@doctorcountersteer6580]

How about a 3rd gear pull at 60 on a deserted desert road ride along, PLEASE?

[@alexhoncho123]

My dream build 😮😮

[@6000pounds]

we need more guys like this. I'm tired of only seeing older Asian men rocking sports cars well into their years. There's no reason American men can't do this as well. Stay thirsty my fellow Americans. We like this stuff too.

[@Shreddylife]

Love it or hate it but you gotta respect it. Hes got that Fit dialed in!

[@iamatlantis1]

why have I never seen these rolling races at the track before? great idea

[@1stGenCRXs]

Not the first time someone dismissed the power of the “H” badge

[@VTECAcademy]

Right? Fun making "fast" cars look slow in a econobox. LOL

[@jah-jah87]

That thing is sick

[@michaeltaylor8835]

Master class in engineering

[@tenkkutn]

Holy fushit I want that type of car... I'm thinking of doing a 90s dodge colt wagon shell w/ Honda drivetrain but making the frame

[@thedrizzle1978]

its still a little strange seeing Honda engines and turbos together. Grew up when it was blasphemous to even menion the two together in a sentence. Nice to see how things change

[@bluemerlin271]

This is awesome! I have a GD and dream of turning it into something like that!

[@s.c342]

Let’s gooo FIT life!!!! GE8 gang turn up!

[@L14MA]

Well i got this midnight purple GD from my mate for $750 after my camrys head gasket went, and had no plans for anything other than using it to teach my daughter to drive manual. Wonder if i can swap in a k24 in a few years and see if she notices.

[@billcooper2798]

I would buy it in a New York Heart beat! How much? It will go well with my all wheel drive civic!

[@nathanpeachs2704]

This guy knows what's up❤ The Fit is the platform for more power baby 😂

[@youdontKnowshhs]

I need this in a Honda Element 😁

[@kennysjamshack2410]

A new level of a pocket rocket

[@dubsessed9790]

That Old Man is cool as sh*t

[@wittigrxn]

You really can fit almost anything in there!

[@IBRTGP]

I have a 08 GD as my daily. When that L15 finally goes a K24 is going in

[@matrox]

They got Go Carts that do the same thing.

[@wildimpo]

Make all the v8 guys throw a fit!

[@VTECAcademy]

I am sure a bunch of them would have liked to throw it.

[@K-Effect]

That’s what’s so cool about the times were in right now. You can take something that was anemic and make it bad ass, or make something that’s already bad ass and make it insane.

[@balines69]

My dream car I have an 08 gd that I’m planning to k swap low budget and I wish I can post the pic

[@kiyabcs]

Power to Weight ratio babyyyy

[@johnbarnard2242]

I’ve seen other conversions and you can’t get to the valve cover yours looks fine like you can check the oil and add oil

[@highwayroadrunner206]

Thanks for a great video. The question I have is how is the transmission and rear end holding up under the tremendous horse power and torque?

[@gambit_toys6554]

grown man's build i love it. AC!!!!!!

[@oghyeahoo6165]

My favorite part of the car is the EarthDreams badge 😂

[@discipleoftheword1785]

That license plate is cool.

[@jeryjohn]

Sounds so angry yet its so cute

[@alltherezechaj]

How…:much…..? I have a 09 fit that was stolen and found stripped and my former 08 was shot up and totalled…… I’m keeping my 09 forever but when it goes - I’d love to know the actual cost in getting a faster engine in. Not to this standard but even a well running base k24 would be spades better

[@devilzwanganmidnight5951]

Honda fit hell😂 badass!

[@DJMontePGH]

These things in the canyons are a riot.

[@wp8762]

How I wish I could convert mine like this

[@surfntchr]

Dreams! Guessing it ran about $8-10K?

[@fatjaysgarage]

Looks like a kswap for the fit is about 4k that's stock though... A turbo kit and build motor is probably like 10-12k on top of the original cost to swap the car

[@darrendent8288]

FIT GANG TURN UP!!!

[@s.c342]

Let’s goooo

[@larrymanning5925]

Talk about fit.. that thing was 💪.

[@soukkhanhsila134]

22 year old car enthusiast: we dont need ac or insurance, but we do need subs. 44 year old car enthusiast: iits fast and covered by full manufacturer warrenty?

[@alexnava7664]

Yet while zzp is pushing 6xxhp i think with there drag sonic..this would be a good run

[@DatCajunBaw504]

750 hp with the A/C off. Stock engine with it on. -the GD stands for gyyatt damnn

[@TrueMrE]

this is perfect i need a good family car

[@archie_bunker]

Honda should of kept making these amazing cars. at least in north America.

[@VTECAcademy]

And brought the City sedan to compliment it!

[@archie_bunker]

@@VTECAcademy agreed! Love Honda!

[@snakeNP215]

I think lowering it just tiny bit more would make it look so much more awesome, but I know it’s probably sitting like that because race car

[@mesuimanumua8690]

my daily is Jazz same shape but thatsthe baddesat would love to have that as my daily 100

[@limelife7457]

Back in early 2000’s I upgraded my 1992 Geo Metro with twin turbo with Nitrous installed then afterwards I can finally beat all the V8 cars in my city with ease 😂

[@yoshigokyriya]

everybody laughs at my 89 geo... till I turn it on and rev it... I went crazy on the mods... twin turbo subaru diesel with 6 stick manual it runs

[@fatjaysgarage]

Sounds spicy

[@peetymcfly8871]

Turbo honda K24 engine still the best in 2023.😁

[@michaelxiong8081]

where do we follow to know when he’ll post it up for sale? This has to be one of the sickest kswap fit ever done! I wouldn’t mind having this as a daily no doubt !

[@VTECAcademy]

Our channel.

[@FarmerDrew]

Reminds me of the early days of drag racing... Thing looks like a doorstop or flying shoe but blows doors off everything it races.

[@s.c342]

Damn to buy it and have it shipped to Florida 😅😭

[@louietramposch4559]

A Street Car named Desire

[@al-eteos-imhotepheru-bey3271]

I want that fit!!!!

[@paulallison8410]

Oh hell yeah!