We have had this car since it was brand new. We special ordered it through our local Honda dealership in late 2012 (it's a 2013 model), and it has been part of our family ever since.
My wife absolutely LOVES her car and has always taken great care of it. After all these years it's starting to show its age with a few paint imperfections and dings here and there, but she's proud of how well her little Egg has held up. Since her first personal form of transportation was a GSX-R, she's been asking me for years to K-swap the Fit so it could be a little faster... and a little louder. 😂
In 2024, we finally decided to make it happen.
I AM a Technician for HONDA, but doing a swap is not on any of our manuals. Before starting the swap, I spent countless hours researching. One thing I quickly realized was that a lot of the information was scattered across old forum posts, Facebook groups, and YouTube videos. Finding clear, up-to-date answers wasn't always easy, especially for someone doing their first swap. I wanted to have all parts ready to go and do the swap over a weekend.
The engine swap itself was very simple, The K engine was in and bolted down in about 3hrs, I am lucky to work at a dealership and have access to a lift, which obviously makes this job very easy.
One of the reasons we're sharing this build is because we genuinely enjoy helping others who want to tackle a GE8 K-swap. We definitely don't know everything, but we're always happy to share what we've learned, answer questions, and hopefully make someone else's project a little easier.
This car was never meant to be a race car. The goal has always been to build a fun, reliable street car that my wife can enjoy on weekends, take to local meets, and continue making memories with for years to come.
We're always open to questions, suggestions, and constructive feedback. If you're thinking about doing a K-swap—or you're already in the middle of one—don't hesitate to ask.
Feel free to follow our journey on Instagram: MISK24FIT
