What You Need to K Swap a GE Fit

What You Need to K Swap a GE Fit
By Brian Gillespie
We get messages from cool Honda people all the time. Recently we received an email from one of our KZbin friends. Mark McKenzie from ‪@HondaStreetGarage‬ asked us what we think would be the best way to K swap a GE Fit. Hasport Performance did a K swap on a GE Fit for ‪@TomOGorman‬ a while back, so Brian is quite familiar with them. Here he breaks down what he knows about the swap and what the best options are. If you have a question you need Honda help with, e-mail us at [e-mail].
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[@d.r.807]

It's happening! The wealth of knowledge for the GE8 is making it's way to the interwebs and school of KZbin. I've owned my GE8 Honda Fit since I bought it new August of 2011. I've been waiting for this type of information for a long time. A project will be underway soon.

[@CancelledMcCree]

Keep us posted on the swap & cost! I’m looking at either an FA5 or GE8 but the Fit’s tend to be in much better shape thanks! 😊

[@jedifrost]

​@@CancelledMcCree funny you mention fa5 and ge8 as I happen to have both. Dropped a frankie in the fa5 and sought out this content to see if I could use the k20z3 for this project. 😂

[@AutoRevLife]

I know what you mean man. I've got cars people don't look at for mods so it's hard to find videos about it. I try to make those videos myself on KZbin because knowledge like this is meant to be scared

[@HondaStreetGarage]

Absolute Gold!!

[@VTECAcademy]

Thanks for the motivation!

[@edvas02271]

Found the next project? Let's get it 💪

[@EpicFragz]

There are not a lot of channels you can count on for truly accurate information. Always well done. Also love Mark @ HSG another great channel.

[@VTECAcademy]

Word, we appreciate the kind words! Mark is a good dude. 😎

[@Coldheartedmanong]

@@VTECAcademy could you k - swap a Hyundai Accent 1.6L 4Cyl with a k20 or k24 like you can a Honda fit? Thank you

[@swade417]

Had my a GD over a decade now and love it, but still excited for GE content! Still holding out for the other K series trans mount for the GD chassis before diving into this project.

[@VTECAcademy]

For the Accord transmission?

[@swade417]

@@VTECAcademy correct.

[@gojirah9539]

This is EXACTLY the info I've been looking for. I have an 09 Fit sport MT that I'm going to swap but it's hard to find these kinds of details. Thank u so much!

[@thefastelephant94]

This is the fastest a video ended on YT. Gold standard knowledge here.

[@malcolmboorn5464]

Please complete the series

[@VTECAcademy]

We will K swap the Fit, but there are a few projects ahead of it at the moment. Stay tuned. We will get there.

[@dylanstassen1058]

Holy smokes Brian! I couldn't be more happy to hear you're doing this! I've been trying to think of the best way to swap in a K and you're answering it! Cannot wait to see you guys do this!

[@victorflores7594]

Can you make one like this for the GD3?!

[@nachtmensch_v2]

K swap GE Fit is the jam!

[@VTECAcademy]

All natural, no preservatives.

[@vinwilson5521]

Can’t wait to see a video for the GE8 fit k24a2 swap. That’s what everyone wants, drop a skunk2 tuner 2 cams, springs and retains = super sleeper

[@ThexGreatxLTS]

Seriously, there is a big lack of K swapped Fit content and even moreso swap documentation

[@youtubeaddict9393]

That’s what I plan on doing with mine. Was hoping to see him talk about that motor and how to do it lol

[@randomthingschannel2692]

Absolute gold info and from some real techs. Rare!!!!! This is the kind of info a person would pay for.

[@Charlie.moss05]

I have a ge that I have been planning on swapping can’t wait for the videos there gonna helps sooo much in knowing what to buy

[@VTECAcademy]

Awesome!

[@sbounty3]

Bought my first 90 CRX B16 swap mounts from Brian in December 0f 1999! Have owned 75 other Honda's since!!

[@VTECAcademy]

Holy crap! History.

[@sbounty3]

@@VTECAcademy Freak yes! I always told everyone to spend the little bit of extra cash and buy HASport! Back when place racing, innovative, and the Ebay welded/billet mounts! With HASport, you could always rely on near perfect fitment every time, amazing build quality, and everyone there has always been really cool, and willing to help any way they could! Thank you guys for being awesome! As a matter of fact, I'm just about to order the rear mount for my 2018 Type R!

[@GoombahGamer]

Yes! Let's do it.

[@VTECAcademy]

It got did!

[@parsineo]

You mentioned the possibility of using CRZ axles… There was a comprehensive write up I read on the net regarding swapping all the crz suspension into a GE and the author noted the overall track of the front end was 5mm wider on both sides- hence the swap in hopes of improved handling on a course. He reused the oem GE axles without reporting an issue.

[@A.QPerformance]

The k-series axles for CRZ do Fit he fit but are a tad bit longer. So on turns i felt vibration. I have both K-swapped CRZ and Fit. Once my Fit axle got broken, so i used CRZ one and was near hald inch longer.

[@SylasG]

@@A.QPerformance so what’s the best option to do?

[@A.QPerformance]

@@SylasG now insaneshafts have listed axles for Fit 2009+ models using k24 half shaft in k swaps. This is very imortant as k24 half shaft/intermediate shaft is near 1.5 inch longer than a k20 one

[@danielpelaez9978]

@@A.QPerformance hey what about for 07 Honda. Fit

[@A.QPerformance]

@@danielpelaez9978 For GD Fit there is lot already available from mounts to axles, almost everything k-related. thats why i did not cover that in my channel

[@needcraft21]

We need a similar overview of what is needed for a 2011 CRZ K swap!

[@pjbth]

Hell yes the way Honda should have built it to begin with

[@BACcontrabass]

Please do this! The GE8 has so little information with regards to K-swaps, we need a good reliable source of info for a start to finish swap! I have a Sprintex supercharger in now, but want a K24 in there.

[@baaablacksheep4003]

Are you selling ur supercharge setup ?

[@A.QPerformance]

Watch my K-swap series guide in a CRZ/Fit. Its 18 part series. covers almost everything from start to finish

[@BACcontrabass]

@@baaablacksheep4003 maybe, if I get around to doing a K24 swap lol

[@seannedelko3497]

Great info. Been thinking about getting one of these and doing this. I think these are less stolen than the EGs and EKs.

[@BeenQA]

This is been in my mind for a long time I got the ge.. the motor and transmission I want to change .. now I have an idea

[@VTECAcademy]

It's a fun platform that would be even more fun with the K24!

[@fern_v]

Man.. you guys rock. So much great information and working knowledge here. Thank you so much for your dedication and willingness to help.

[@LTLBproductions]

I’m glad this video is made because I’ve alway love the 2005 si but never even thought of the fit. But they kinda look the same. So now I’m looking for a fit to buy!

[@josesandoval2191]

I wanted to do a ILX k24 with a 8 dual-clutch for my GE8 automatic cause it sounds like a good daily 🫠

[@speedbdash4360]

I have a GD3 and my biggest dream with it is do a k swap. Sadly here in my country those k20 and k24 is really expensive, but I will try. Thank you so much for the information. New to the channel

[@JuicyJLee]

The fit a R18 from the civic

[@Eldomi_ekcoupe]

Yes! 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼 pls I have a 2011 fit automatic I been wondering what I need and how to make manual. also wanted to have the option of how to k swap it when ever I’m ready. THANKS IN ADVANCE

[@A.QPerformance]

Fit is out of luck for bolt on axles. Neither Accord nor Si axles fit. They are too long. I tried many. Event i ordered Insaneshaft ones and one is way shorter and one is way longer. I have to make custom axles by cutting the axle shafts. Now Insaneshafts ahve added a new model for Fits. But i am not sure they will fit or not

[@VTECAcademy]

This is how we measure them to be made. kzbin.info/www/bejne/oWSpeZZspteld7M

[@cingham8947]

Brian do what you did with the efs back in the day for the b series swaps and make a straight forward a to b swap manual for this if possible

[@VTECAcademy]

Yeah I need to do this.

[@jbar100]

I was just starting to think about my GD build was thinking a Haltech Elite 1500 with a K seris engine harness pigtailing the sensor wires to the existing ECU to drive the dash and AC. I will be adding a Merc racing supercharger to the L seris motor. Not going to K swap if at all possible. I happen to like the little 1.5 litre such a free reving little beast. Just a fun project for me not a serious racing project.

[@autarko]

I also have a GD. Supercharger sounds like the way to go.

[@Za9Baker]

O yess im so happy been waiting to see this. In holland we dont have the ge8 1.5 vtec model We got the gg3 with the 1.4 engine only 100hp but still if a k swap is possible i will be very happy to see that

[@arthurfromtoronto]

Absolutely awesome Video Brian, this is the information that is very hard to find online right now, so thank you for sharing. Hope to see you at PRI next week

[@A.QPerformance]

I have whole 18 episode series on this

[@tambosnipes1652]

Doing gods work

[@gambit_toys6554]

real knowledge and know how honda channel, pioneers

[@bgee461]

Thank you for this info, I have a 2013 ge8 and have been wondering about engine controls for k swaps.

[@toro4620]

Next video what do you need to k swap a honda jazz -fit gd1 please 🙏

[@edjonatchick]

Thank you for posting.

[@_eddielee]

Would love a follow up to this with using a GD3 as a platform. Thank you!

[@Firion13]

Subbed. My dream is to K swap my '09 Fit an import some of the AWD/4WD parts and convert it to all wheel drive.

[@neptuneatlantic4883]

We have AWD fit in Bahamas being crushed 😢. JDM models . I only ever see USDM swap info.

[@Firion13]

@@neptuneatlantic4883 seriously? I would buy the awd parts and have them shipped to the USA.

[@DarkDrai]

Any tips getting a K-swapped Fit to pass smog in California? That's my biggest barrier.

[@danielsoon0302]

Please do a series.. I’m planning to do k swap also

[@meatchickeninc]

I'm looking for a list and instructions on what and how to k swap my 2018 fit. Can you help? I was considering a K24 A2.

[@pixels_and_plants]

always wanted to go k series, but it was impractical as it was my daily and any down time was out of the question. but maybe in the future ill own one. purchasing an ef Dx 5 speed and have the option to have it down for up to a month getting b or k swapped, so maybe when its down ill buy a fit again and start the k or j swap journey

[@Joe-og8um]

What about using a 2.0 turbo from a 2018-22 honda accord? Use the engine and manual transmission.

[@beefysghost867]

Getting ready to swap my gd3, got 2 1 5spd and 1 auto

[@2daih4]

Would love to see a CR-Z k20 swap

[@VTECAcademy]

Have you seen ours from back in the day? kzbin.info/aero/PL9Qq92QbHKkgcwLH-DXMCy3yZ9pBQCvy9

[@2daih4]

@@VTECAcademy no but watching right now🔥

[@A.QPerformance]

I have made an 18 part video series for k-Swap in CRZ/Fit. Do check out when you have time becasue each part is quite lenghty. covers almost everything from start to finish

[@junkazama7922]

Can a k20 swap honda fit pass Ca smog or carb legal?

[@MrEasylikesundaymorn]

In terms of ge fit, does it matter on the spec of fit, 1.3 or 1.5? A 1.3 manual can be bought for cheap but a rs still seems to be a bit more.

[@samuelsousa5338]

Could you guys do another video for the GD fit?

[@Bmak2301]

If you can please document the manual swap or could you create a list for everything needed?? Very interested in doing a manual swap as well on my '13!

[@daviscoady1999]

Eddie Jordan is that you!?

[@MadMexism]

I’d like to drop a K-engine into my 2015 Fit.

[@AZ-hf9ow]

Thanks

[@diggler305]

Would love to see a awd hrv with a kswap

[@VTECAcademy]

I’ve been debating a swap for the HRV. I think I would choose the L 15 turbo motor and European all-wheel-drive transmission.

[@diggler305]

@@VTECAcademy sounds cool but more of a what should've been from factory build. Would like to see a si/type r. Remix. or a type r crv. But that's basically a rdx... Look forward to seeing your builds! Keep doing it!

[@user-ex7vt9cj6q]

Hi VTEC academy can you please please!!! Do a k24a2 swap in a Honda civic hybrid 8th gen i really want to know how to do it

[@VTECAcademy]

You mean like this? kzbin.info/aero/PL9Qq92QbHKkjP9m4L0dpSoGMjadLldUeB It's not a Hybrid unfortuantely, but I have one of those to swap in the future.

[@GK5_]

Make one for a GK fit!

[@VTECAcademy]

Ok

[@s30xmischief]

Awesome video

[@marquisemorrison5154]

Great great great info! I needed this. I’m in the process of buying a fit right now and I’m trying to immediately buy a k series for it but didn’t know which one to go with. AK24z out of a 2012-15 SI basically the way to go, but I heard they aren’t the best for tuning or something like that because of the unique intake built into the head. But aside from that it’s the best one to go with is what your saying. Please drop another update video for this car please !

[@adame8173]

I’m looking up k24z engines and the cheapest one I found was $9500 USD. Other k24’s sell for a 5th of that.

[@jedifrost]

​@@adame8173 def. Got my k24a2 for 1k

[@thomaswong5392]

Can you please advise the dimension of the complete L15 with the CVT? Thank you

[@mrvtec1922]

Best chanel in the Vteck24 univers❤❤❤💯💥💥💥.

[@juanquiceno6561]

Fit GANGGG🔥🔥🔥 Also looking foward to K sway my bby

[@TheKilladp]

Can't find any information on people doing the kswap but keeping an automatic trans.. Would it be possible and retain the paddle shifters?

[@KIREpodcast]

How much more difficult do you think it would be to do the K24 swap into a GK5?

[@glenmacdonald3477]

Very Interesting!

[@iwbaracker]

Good stuff! Which part is the shifter bolt-on piece mentioned at 4:40? I can't find it on your website.

[@lmc_motorsports]

What's going on with the ge fit?? I wanted an update on it please put out a video.

[@VTECAcademy]

Did you see the vote for our next swap video?

[@shookones2216]

Hello, I have a 2007 Honda Fit GE8 RS from Japan in Canada, recently imported. It's the Automatic CVT with paddle shifters. I want to do a USDM swap but not 100% sure how. If you guys do a manual swap on this one it will give me an idea on parts I need to do mine. Cheers.

[@rubensebastian5355]

A 2009 civic Si k swap, fit easier on a 2011 honda Fit sport? What didnyou suggest.

[@eugenewilson7555]

I’m looking at k swapping a first gen Honda Fit

[@CS20200]

Hey Brian What about the K20C1 swap for a 2012 GE6? Will it fit? 😜 What would be needed please?

[@alexprymack7834]

What about a GK?

[@VTECAcademy]

Similar.

[@UsoNewb]

Would a k24a2 head with a k24z3 block work?

[@vinzanity68]

Why not use the ecu that comes with the new engine?

[@jsol2480]

I wish Mighty Car Mods kswapped a Jazz/Fit instead of an EK 😅

[@VTECAcademy]

Maybe in the future

[@sonthan2914]

Do you suggest doing a K24 swap for all year Fits or 2009 and up? I want to swap a k20z1 in a 08 Fit.

[@VTECAcademy]

Yes. K swap all the Fits!

[@CarlosPerez-yk5ko]

How do you swap auto to manual on these cars? Can you do it at the same time you are Kswapping? Would love more info on this!

[@VTECAcademy]

We showed in a previous video.

[@ygypt]

make a video on GK!

[@d_org370]

Planing to sell a Kit, that include hardness jumper or harness, mount, axle ecu, installation instructions?? more like a swap kit for 2nd Gen Honda Fit?

[@VTECAcademy]

Hasport has mount and axles. I'm not sure if any makes an adapter harness yet. The ECU is a Honda ECU. 2008-9 Accord preferably. 09 TSX works too.

[@d_org370]

@VTECAcademy without moving pins, is any component compromised with the swap, I'm looking to keep everything as factory posible, like Ac, cluster and Kswap air box?

[@anirutchantaso8326]

Please ask Honda jazz ge08. I want to change the engine to L15C. What should I do?

[@sydwelltlhola4211]

I'm new to the channel! What about a GD3 conversion?

[@alvarobesnier]

What about the k24z1, 4 and 6 from a CR-V, would it work?

[@Bug_Man_Semo]

I just got schooled… Again. 🤙🏽

[@stevenrosalie1276]

Hi very interesting. What would be a good k series to fit a jdm spec 04 honda jazz/fit gd1?

[@michaelwalsh7403]

can you also swap a k24 automatic transmission in an automatic trans 2009 Fit?. i want to do the k24 swap but keep my automatic. thanks

[@Josh_Playzzz]

Will a immobilizer bypass work with any stock ecu

[@uome2k7]

finding manual accord/tsx ECUs are going to be hard too right?

[@1slowfa5]

Hey Brian I’m 80% to start doing my swap on crz k24 Txs with rsx types transmission Now my question is what header can I use For this swap just to get her running and I hear you saying tha v6 accord shifter cable will work with a little modification I do have a complete rsx shifter box with cable can I run those or they are yo short thanks

[@danielp1511]

I want to D16 swap it

[@albertocastaneda3164]

Tengo un fit 2008 automático que motor me recomiendas gracias

[@VTECAcademy]

K24A2 from the first generation TSX.

[@blakerobison9370]

What is the process of swapping a k24 into one?

[@iceddevil2005]

Brian, we can try to ship manual transmission from European Jazz GG3. Greetings from Poland!

[@VTECAcademy]

Greetings! I have a couple of transmissions already, but is the Euro Jazz a 5 speed or 6?

[@iceddevil2005]

@@VTECAcademy depends on year model. I own 2010 and it is 5 speed

[@joshsoberanis6310]

Awesome video, Can you do one on a Honda prelude? Later Gen

[@turboimport95]

I got a 07 fit sport Automatic with 330k miles. When the engine goes out, What swap would be the best for that and manual conversion??? I have a 07 Honda accord manual that I could use as a parts car, could those parts work.

[@xtrememaproductions]

I have a 2007 honda fit sport and was wanting to do a k-swap with a k24. What would best way to do and make work?

[@anthonyphonetheva525]

Just what im looking for yess i sub btw

[@bizarreentertainment7308]

Hay im in australia and i have a spare honda accord euro K24A3 engen and i have my Honda jazz GD3 VTI-S would that k24 work ok in the jazz?

[@dhg377]

What k mottor would fit in a 2012 Toyota Corolla

[@fatjaysgarage]

I definitely want to do this! does it matter which year the ecu from the accord is? as long as its a k24 accord?

[@VTECAcademy]

08-12 Accord. And actually I now recommend using one from the 09-13 TSX.

[@fatjaysgarage]

@@VTECAcademy thanks!

[@sdreaver816]

vtec go wuooaaaAAAAAHHHHHHHHH

[@dylanmieth9646]

So you're saying that if I own a GE fit and 2nd Gen 6 speed TSX, I should be consolidating? Sounds like mounts, axles, tuner, and shifter cables might be the only purchases I need?

[@VTECAcademy]

We really need to do this swap. I really you would need the K24Z and matching ECU. There are no doubt many little things too.

[@JosephFernandeztech]

What are your thoughts on the 2NRS jumper harness? Will it make everything work correctly if I put K24Z3 eng/tran. with matching ecu and wiring harness?

[@VTECAcademy]

I personally haven't used that one, but they do make great stuff.

[@emilg9867]

Whats a rough estimate for how much it would cost for me to swap my 2013 fit?