The finest Honda engine tuner in Japan who build engines using F1 technology, we meet K-Tech/JDM

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  • čas přidán 8. 08. 2021
  • Join us as we meet a Honda engine tuner who makes perhaps one of the finest Naturally Aspirated engines in Japan. Using the know how and experience and technology from Formula racing engines with his knowledge of building and assembling race engines for Mugen F3000 and F3 programs in the 80s 90s, Makoto Kawashima started his brand K-Tech Engine Service in the early 2000s to offer a level of tuning engine to Honda enthusiasts never available before. Keen eyed JDM fans of Best Motoring and Hyper Rev magazine would have seen his creations in Seeker`s Civic Type R EK9 and S2000 with a meticulously fully re-engineered engine with his original H-I shape conrod and F1 style pistons. His own S2000 demo car featured the first `square engine` specification F20C that delivered response and power and the all important mid-range torque that addressed the weakness of the original design.
    Captbradford meets Kawashima san at the 2021 Honda Style Fun & Run event introduced by Seeker`s Ryo Teraoka to find out what makes K-Tech`s engines so unique and appreciated in the Japanese VTEC community. We look at the details of the new F240-VPL 2.4 litre F20C based engine that delivers 340PS@8100rpm , 33kgm/6100rpm. This figure is reminiscent of yesteryears Group A engines but carefully designed for street use while retaining reliability that standard Honda engines are well known for. How is this possible? The `secrets` are in the design and production of the special components that are the heart of the engine itself. The crankshaft, conrods, pistons and pin. Find out in the video as he shows us the details of this `racing to street F1 engine`.
    K-Tech webpage :
    www.k-techeng.net
    JDM Masters crew: @captbradford @aonaminnie
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Komentáře • 274

  • @Hammerback972
    @Hammerback972 Před 2 lety +153

    "We only had 50 employees, so I had to do everything myself, from building the engine, to installation, to testing the car, testing the track, sweeping the floor, I had to do this long time". So humble master.

    • @bluewanderer9903
      @bluewanderer9903 Před 2 lety +1

      Not as humble as your intellect anyway.

    • @jenkconstruction758
      @jenkconstruction758 Před 2 lety +10

      Normal for japanese company once i worked in toyota city early in the morning i saw my general manager cleaning production toilet by himself

  • @Mr.Everything___
    @Mr.Everything___ Před 2 lety +46

    340 Horsepower with a naturally aspirated 4 cylinder engine is insane!

    • @DanieleMamelicoolestaura516
      @DanieleMamelicoolestaura516 Před 2 lety +3

      @sw4gr1d on a 2000cc? I don't think so

    • @richierich859
      @richierich859 Před 2 lety

      even on a stock f20c its 120hp per liter, which was the higher hp per litre engine 4 cyl

    • @jagymeister
      @jagymeister Před 2 lety +1

      @@DanieleMamelicoolestaura516 its stroker 2.4L

    • @Vegatable
      @Vegatable Před rokem +1

      they made a 500hp naturally aspirated one

    • @lisnettelee2219
      @lisnettelee2219 Před rokem

      You can make more sure but this looks very streetable

  • @4321eyeseeyou
    @4321eyeseeyou Před 2 lety +141

    A very special engineer who has great knowledge and experience, this kind of NA motor is about true love of engineering and the best skill, an art that should be preserved and carried on, I glad he is teaching his son to take on the heritage of this great engine building. Please show how much faster the revs are, the more usable powerband as it moves faster and further the oem powerband and please showcase the all important sound of the complete engine as it is raced on the track. Really enjoyable segment about his time at Mugen, his association with F1, drivers such as Eddie Cheever.

    • @NycktheDyck
      @NycktheDyck Před 2 lety +1

      I was thinking the same, this is becoming such a dying breed now. In 10+ years the best “engine tuners” will be MIT grads who plug their laptop into an electric car and override the factory ECM software to make more kilowatts.

    • @kpwr6197
      @kpwr6197 Před 2 lety +4

      engineering at its finest. Its sad in America, everyone wants brutal torque and stroked motors.
      But around the world its about over squared engines and reving with long rod to stroke ratios creating less load on the bottom end.
      People dont realize you can get your torque out of shortening your trans.
      But yes I do agree with you this is a dying breed. Love the one off parts.

    • @siontheodorus1501
      @siontheodorus1501 Před 2 lety

      @@kpwr6197 While it is true that you can get more torque by using higher gear ratio, but that also means lower top speed, it is suitable in many application but won't satisfy those speed demon.
      Brutal torque is great but the technology they used are not that efficient for american cars which is sad like you said, and yes i love when someone tries to increase the efficiency of an engine

  • @power_of_r6033
    @power_of_r6033 Před 2 lety +67

    The footage used at 1:12 of the 2 Seeker EK9's is also on BESTMOTORing 's Official YT channel where they cover some technical info about K-tech pistons and rods for the B18C and then proceed to do some testing with Daisuke Ito behind the wheel. The video has not received ENG subs yet unfortunately, so all that juicy info is up in the air unless someone submits the eng subs someday.
    Fun fact tho: you can catch a glimpse of the SEEKER (Version 1) wing on both white and yellow EK9 which i've only ever seen on those cars and no other ever again.

    • @MRJZA75_34
      @MRJZA75_34 Před 2 lety +4

      Bro I didn’t know you were on here. I have you on IG, I’m glad you still around and enjoying cars like the rest of us. Props on your civic as well.

    • @kize32
      @kize32 Před 2 lety

      SEEKER eg6 was a monster. It could smoke RE Amemiya Rx7 on Touge if Orido didn't crash

    • @9Faiz7
      @9Faiz7 Před 2 lety

      What’s the song

  • @clumsygarage1578
    @clumsygarage1578 Před 2 lety +49

    I love all the nerdy details and I love the soundtrack choices!

  • @CorpseExplosion
    @CorpseExplosion Před 2 lety +49

    This content is exactly what I love your channel for. Shame about the cut in the interview but hopefully you can visit at some point in the future as you said!

  • @BlueRice
    @BlueRice Před 2 lety +30

    this is F1 tech. only if i make enough money i would buy this things. hobbies that your passionate would make you go hardcore since its one of your happiness in life

  • @usman2131
    @usman2131 Před 2 lety +14

    the only channel in 2021 which takes me back to the good ol 90's 💕

  • @jessechen998
    @jessechen998 Před 2 lety +19

    That really is Racing design on those pistons and rods, you don't normally see those stiffeners in the pistons in many other forged pistons, and the the rods doesn't usually has the cut out at right above the big end of the rod.

  • @noahhunter5614
    @noahhunter5614 Před 2 lety +21

    New Jdm Masters episode best day ever 🙏🙂

  • @BEN-bw8cf
    @BEN-bw8cf Před 2 lety +2

    Thanks to japan, best nation! support from italy ✋🇯🇵🇮🇹

  • @moonman6359
    @moonman6359 Před 2 lety +3

    This is truly fantastic content. Nobody else is putting out stuff like this for English speakers. Thanks for putting this together!

  • @johnbrennan8611
    @johnbrennan8611 Před 2 lety +16

    Awesome episode & I'm not a Honda guy at all. I would love to see you do something like this about RE Amemiya. Being a rotary engine builder here in the northeast US since '09, I've always been inspired by their builds. Not just a pursuit of raw power, but of a perfectly balanced vehicle. And they helped dispel a lot of the BS myths that piston engine guys like to say about rotary's. Kyle Mohan has proven to everyone that when you know what your doing, rotary's can be extremely reliable in the fact that he used the same 20b the ENTIRE season in '19 & wasn't torn down at all. He did comparable to Dai Yoshihara, who used 3 2jz's that year.

    • @eustahijelifetips
      @eustahijelifetips Před 2 lety

      now compare that to the m104's used in europe in drifting, all used and abused for many, many events, europe doesnt get the recognition by anyone

  • @CDOES
    @CDOES Před 2 lety +6

    I love everything you do for your channel. There is not just incredible amounta of information. But it's so well edited and out together! Thank you

  • @handle690
    @handle690 Před 2 lety +2

    I love watching your videos JDM Masters. Brings me back to the 90s with these jdm cars every time!

  • @petarspajic7648
    @petarspajic7648 Před 2 lety +3

    Once again, A phenomenal video from capt. Keep it up king

  • @kpwr6197
    @kpwr6197 Před 2 lety +1

    I had watched this a few times already. Thank you for interviewing him. His expertise on honda engines is someone who I look up to. Thanks again

  • @povoljan13
    @povoljan13 Před 2 lety +3

    Wow! Very informative interview! Thank you so much for making these kind of content! Love from USA and Philippines!!

  • @jimboski
    @jimboski Před 2 lety +5

    always can depend on quality JDM knowledge as usual. keep up the great work and thank you for all the JDM content through this pandemic and beyond!!!

  • @sir_shit_talk_alot
    @sir_shit_talk_alot Před 2 lety +1

    Big thanks to guys like you and Albo making amazing content from Japan

  • @markbrown7275
    @markbrown7275 Před 2 lety +1

    Excellent video, thanks again Capt, keep up the awesome work!😎👍

  • @patrickwalker6698
    @patrickwalker6698 Před 9 měsíci

    I work at Mazda Toyota Manufacturing in Alabama. This guy reminds me of my advisors who have been with Mazda for a minimum of 20 years. I might not like the job but man, I love the passion the advisors exude. It's kinda infectious. The job I help do is to ensure the body lines of the car are perfect. I see Mazdas out in the wild, as I say, and smile at that Kodo design.

  • @jmowens69
    @jmowens69 Před 2 lety +1

    Really love these videos, thanks for all your work!

  • @NycktheDyck
    @NycktheDyck Před 2 lety +2

    I was thinking the other day when will you post another video and now here it is :) I will enjoy this with my morning coffee!

  • @oskrB18
    @oskrB18 Před 2 lety

    Awesome video! Love the technical explanation and the attention to detail from K-Tech

  • @peachulemon
    @peachulemon Před 2 lety +7

    The Gran Turismo music is all I need to hear to know you make good content 👍

  • @reckonerofsouls7384
    @reckonerofsouls7384 Před rokem

    Watching this Channel for awhile. And i found a new game drinking a glass sake everytime the captain says actually. love you guys.

  • @JeshueMArcher
    @JeshueMArcher Před 2 lety +1

    First time watching. I learned a lot 💯. This is great please return. This man is a legend.

  • @ReturnToNothingness32147
    @ReturnToNothingness32147 Před 2 lety +2

    As always, very interesting interview🙏🏽💪🏽💥🔥

  • @ARNOGRIECO
    @ARNOGRIECO Před 2 lety

    Man you chanel is a gold mine ! Thank you very much for thoses documentary ! Love the GT soundtrack on the back! I am sure we could be friends in real life ! Keep it up and thanks again

  • @theantgarage
    @theantgarage Před 2 lety +5

    I'm so happy you did an insight on k-tech!

    • @drone8392
      @drone8392 Před 2 lety

      i'm waiting for this episode too

  • @cristianma6026
    @cristianma6026 Před 2 lety

    Alot of us have been very eager to learn more about K TECH Engine Service. Thank you!

  • @16bmidniterfoxo
    @16bmidniterfoxo Před 2 lety +4

    Great video as always! Would love for your take on the AW11 MR2, and its general absence from BM/HV, I've always tried digging around for older videos but only find the newer (and better platforms) SW20 and ZZW30

  • @accordsamurai
    @accordsamurai Před 2 lety

    Where has this channel been!! This is so great!!!

  • @yeahbraah
    @yeahbraah Před 2 lety +1

    I love the liltle intricit details in all parts which make difference when all put together.

  • @meteturhan3505
    @meteturhan3505 Před 2 lety +4

    I love how you use Gran Turismo soundtrack on your videos. Keep it up! :)

  • @nkhjk3457
    @nkhjk3457 Před 2 lety +1

    nice to see a new upload :)

  • @boltonky
    @boltonky Před 2 lety +3

    Amazing is about all i can say and a true master as he explains it in such simple terms that anyone can follow.
    Thanks for the video and thanks to another car master

  • @eurokid83
    @eurokid83 Před 2 lety +1

    I’m really happy I randomly clicked on this video.

  • @TheMazol
    @TheMazol Před 2 lety

    Video is just awesome. But I also really enjoyed the Gran Turismo soundtrack in the back at times :D nicely done

  • @Karalco
    @Karalco Před 2 lety

    Thank you for remind us and working to translate Ktech i remember the interview on f20c kit. Thank you

  • @Lofi.z34
    @Lofi.z34 Před 2 lety

    Amazing. Thank you for sharing this!

  • @jubu3136
    @jubu3136 Před 2 lety

    New to the channel but man ive been missing out. Love the style of vid

  • @kaedeschulz5422
    @kaedeschulz5422 Před 2 lety +3

    Awesome to see an interview with a master of engine tuning! If i had the money i would do it! I love NA engine. There is nothing better sounding than an NA with an ITB setup and open trumpets!

  • @zetsuboublogger
    @zetsuboublogger Před 2 lety

    What a cool clip from cpt Bradford, also I'm amazed by the Shutoko song!

  • @gtjackson
    @gtjackson Před 2 lety +6

    new JDM masters video. the best way to start the day !!!! ✨💕

    • @NasTalkz
      @NasTalkz Před 2 lety

      It definitely is 🍻😎

  • @samdoesthefunstuff7122
    @samdoesthefunstuff7122 Před 2 lety +1

    I love the content! A Very insightful Interesting interview!

  • @implectic
    @implectic Před 2 lety

    This was awesome to watch.

  • @MrTDM09
    @MrTDM09 Před 2 lety +4

    I’m just browsing JDM stuff and this popped up. This is too JDM and I love it

  • @jinbaittai85
    @jinbaittai85 Před 2 lety

    Nice video. Thank you.

  • @peterfuchs7822
    @peterfuchs7822 Před 2 lety

    Great video thanks

  • @Zohar-Modifier
    @Zohar-Modifier Před 2 lety +26

    If hes slightly earlier he would be building Senna's engine ... that will be worth $100k $200k rather $30k :)

  • @MikeRT4
    @MikeRT4 Před 2 lety

    About time someone did a video on Makoto Kawashima - you should expand on this and do a video at the workshop (it's like a surgical room) and seeing an engine on the bench dyno being tested would be brilliant :).

  • @mattercommunity
    @mattercommunity Před 2 lety

    Awesome real race tuning content.

  • @rjaybruhh
    @rjaybruhh Před rokem +1

    I would absolutely spend money on a motor built this good. This guy needs to blow up!
    *_Damn this is super cool! Hopefully his son carries on this legacy. I'll have to check out the website. Hopefully he has some parts for the D series motor._*

  • @Zohar-Modifier
    @Zohar-Modifier Před 2 lety +6

    Although its even way more expensive than German expert ... however the name hes selling is probably from formula technology and skill + Ex Mugen engineer title . Its worth it for his stuff and reliability

    • @zaceryhammond1144
      @zaceryhammond1144 Před 2 lety +1

      He’s worth it man everything is built like he’s building it for he’s own personal car you can’t buy that craftsmanship anywhere In the us …

  • @YellowxMagic
    @YellowxMagic Před 2 lety

    I'm in Japan and looking to get a Honda for my next car. Thanks for showing me who my next tuner will be
    😄😄😄

  • @robhernandez7322
    @robhernandez7322 Před 2 lety +1

    Wow great video, great interview ,super great tuner!!! Thanks for making this video!!

  • @PacMan592
    @PacMan592 Před 2 lety

    My two favorite things are Honda cars and engines, and F1 so this video is perfect.

  • @OS993
    @OS993 Před 2 lety

    This is phenomenal

  • @captainsensible298
    @captainsensible298 Před 2 lety

    DAMMMMMM, awesome interview

  • @jactive1111
    @jactive1111 Před 2 lety

    Thanks for the jewels great video!!!

  • @Arthuro1776
    @Arthuro1776 Před 2 lety

    My first Japanese CZcamsr I subscribed to 🤩 greetings from Germany

  • @Sosuke0727
    @Sosuke0727 Před 2 lety +4

    I don't know what does kick in more. Honda's engines or the introduction song. 0:57

  • @mauricecampbell5557
    @mauricecampbell5557 Před 2 lety

    Hadn't heard the new intro yet but...this is 80x better than the old one.

  • @patricksantos361
    @patricksantos361 Před 2 lety +4

    I'm just glad I can understand what's being said 🥳

  • @outinthebackyard7579
    @outinthebackyard7579 Před 2 lety

    Interesting to listen to the method and reasoning behind the design

  • @foster7517
    @foster7517 Před 2 lety

    the s2000 already revvs fast affffff i couldnt even imagine this

  • @ftoleedo
    @ftoleedo Před 2 lety

    Nice content

  • @-supra-6855
    @-supra-6855 Před 2 lety +1

    Thanks bro

  • @oscarzt1652
    @oscarzt1652 Před 2 lety

    very impressive

  • @louieh.1394
    @louieh.1394 Před 2 lety

    Love the shuto kosouku trial music 👍

  • @chouaibk8700
    @chouaibk8700 Před 2 lety

    My favorite episode please go to his shop! 🙏🏽

  • @oregonfelder1
    @oregonfelder1 Před 2 lety +3

    I appreciate the torque of a turbo engine, but the response and spirit of a tuned N/A engine is something that has to be felt in order to understand.

    • @justinjones5281
      @justinjones5281 Před 2 lety

      Neck snappers 😎 Volkswagen Rabbit back in the day glued to the pavement with only 150 whp and that thing made people smile on the daily.

  • @DiscoR53
    @DiscoR53 Před 2 lety +2

    Having owned BMWs these engines are a steal at that price. Yes I’d buy them.

  • @ThunderChunky101
    @ThunderChunky101 Před 2 lety

    Those pistons look like jewels all polished up and under glass.

  • @jorosssnake6776
    @jorosssnake6776 Před 2 lety

    love that conrods 😉👍

  • @-DC-
    @-DC- Před 2 lety

    Superb content 👍❤️

  • @obtrunco
    @obtrunco Před 2 lety +1

    When I hear that intro music it just makes me think of an opening theme for an anime.

  • @azzopardiwayne
    @azzopardiwayne Před 2 lety +1

    thank you for all the episodes :)
    what is the music at the end please ?

  • @jactive1111
    @jactive1111 Před 2 lety +1

    Hey thank you for all your content! I've recently been building my prelude and the h22a vs f20b discussion never really seemed to come to a conclusion. The information on the f20b motor Honda used for racing seems to still be mysterious. I was wondering if you could dig up any info and maybe do a special on it just a suggestion that could lead to a great story.

  • @iGuroomi
    @iGuroomi Před 2 lety

    Thats a nice Sudou Akira's song in your video :)

  • @victorhayes5471
    @victorhayes5471 Před 2 lety

    Akira Sudo, Love not Sleep, Shuto Kousoku MAX. The Memories!

  • @giotispaok2167
    @giotispaok2167 Před 2 lety

    I love Japan!Is my second country in my heart.🇬🇷🇯🇵🇬🇷🇯🇵

  • @samwalton4598
    @samwalton4598 Před 2 lety

    F-1 technology for the masses!! What an incredible opportunity!
    Impressive! Worth the money? Absolutely!

  • @cebastienlarochelle8182
    @cebastienlarochelle8182 Před 2 lety +3

    That Gran Turismo music is nice to hear. I feel nostalgic.

    • @Barry_chopstick
      @Barry_chopstick Před 2 lety +1

      @Cebastean_Larocchelle may i know title of that song?

    • @a2ka1976
      @a2ka1976 Před 2 lety +1

      @@Barry_chopstick Akira Sudou - Love Does Not Sleep

    • @Barry_chopstick
      @Barry_chopstick Před 2 lety +1

      @@a2ka1976 thank you very much! What a banger song! 🤩

  • @SidewaysLoveJP
    @SidewaysLoveJP Před 2 lety

    Honda forever ❤️

  • @AZMarineSniper
    @AZMarineSniper Před 2 lety

    Awesome 👍😎

  • @TheDalitis8
    @TheDalitis8 Před 2 lety

    This is the man who must work on my DC5 Type R. 😁

  • @TeknoVlog
    @TeknoVlog Před 2 lety +1

    Nice video my friend thanks your sharing TeknoVlog takipte

  • @PossessedGaming07
    @PossessedGaming07 Před 2 lety

    All of a sudden i want a K-Tech Honda and to rev it to the moon!

  • @ciello___8307
    @ciello___8307 Před 2 lety +1

    those are some Exotic materials they are using. That's legit formula car stuff

  • @moustachio334
    @moustachio334 Před 2 lety

    I want that square F215 so bad and yes I wouldn’t think twice to buy it if I had the money.

  • @90slegends49
    @90slegends49 Před 2 lety

    As usual you videos are impressive. I just want to know the ability of those engine to take any sort of boost? Lets say 1 bar? Appreciate if you can get answer from the master.

  • @ad-re9bf
    @ad-re9bf Před 2 lety

    You guys need to do Toda racing next!

  • @---jh4nf
    @---jh4nf Před 2 lety

    I'm liking the gt music

  • @alastairstedman7840
    @alastairstedman7840 Před 2 lety

    Would be awesome if he started working on K20Cs for the turbo type Rs

  • @gabrielefanti1880
    @gabrielefanti1880 Před 2 lety

    Where can I buy the same Honda sweather you are wearing in this video? Buy the way great video. Thanks

  • @dimos15
    @dimos15 Před 2 lety

    Nice

  • @nelayanbimbang9988
    @nelayanbimbang9988 Před 2 lety

    At the back i saw Petronas Racing Team from my country Malaysia.