ChrisTropea
ChrisTropea Associate Editor
12/2/21 4:31 p.m.

https://www.youtube.com/embed/TI4c32sekq4

Is the Honda K-Series engine the perfect poweprlant for something like a VW Golf GTI? Paul Inskeep seems to think so, since that’s what he put in his Mk2 Volkswagen track machine.

We took a closer look at this Honda-powered VW at the 2021 Tire Rack Ultimate Track Car Challenge, where the car managed a fastest lap time of 2:12.095. …

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David S. Wallens
David S. Wallens Editorial Director
12/2/21 4:32 p.m.

Dang. My A2 was not nearly this cool. 

kevlarcorolla
kevlarcorolla Dork
12/2/21 6:42 p.m.

I think a K engine makes nearly everything better. :)

 The guy that tunes our race cars has built a K24 powered 997.

Only 10psi on a dime a dozen 9th gen Si engine and making 435whp.

N
N GRM+ Memberand UberDork
12/3/21 3:27 p.m.

The LS of four cylinders.

N

David S. Wallens
David S. Wallens Editorial Director
12/3/21 3:35 p.m.
N said:

The LS of four cylinders.

N

Kind of is, isn't it? 

StripesSA1
StripesSA1 Reader
12/7/21 4:49 p.m.

Any build thread linked to this unholy bastard of a VW and Honda?

GCrites80s
GCrites80s HalfDork
12/7/21 8:55 p.m.
kevlarcorolla said:

I think a K engine makes nearly everything better. :)

 The guy that tunes our race cars has built a K24 powered 997.

Only 10psi on a dime a dozen 9th gen Si engine and making 435whp.

Gosh, I almost feel like 997s are worth too much to want to do that kind of swap. It's not like finding a 996 with IMS bearing damage.

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