Throwback: 1982 Porsche 911 With Honda Engine

More to the Story

One of the most celebrated aspects of the Porsche 911, aside from its timeless style and excellent driving dynamics, is its flat-six heart. So when Scott Girondo decided to stick a Honda four-cylinder engine in this particular 1982-model 911, it obviously stirred up a lot of hate. But there's more to this story than that, as we learned from this recent Super Street piece. 

Photos: Super Street

Prime Opportunity

Turns out, when Girondo originally acquired the Porsche, it had already been V8-swapped. And shortly after buying it, that engine had enough and quit. Girondo knew that he wanted to do something a little different at that point, he just wasn't sure what. 

Attention Grabber

Girondo has been a Honda fan his entire life, so he soon decided that a K20A2 was the right fit for a new engine. Initially, the car drew a ton of attention, to the point where Turn 14 Distribution asked him to display it at the 2018 SEMA show. 

Fortified Four Banger

The K20A2 itself has been extensively reworked and fitted with Wiseco 11.5:1 compression pistons, Eagle connecting rods, a larger Moroso oil pan, Supertech valves, springs, and retainers, and Prayoonto Stage 3 cams. 

Back to the Drawing Board

Originally, the Porsche utilized a single top-mounted Garrett GTX3076R turbo, but heat soak issues necessitated a change. So Girondo went back to the drawing board and modified the manifold, converting the turbo to a low-mount configuration. 

Tiny Powerhouse

With the cooling sorted out, Girondo added a slew of fueling system upgrades to the "frunk" of the Porsche that help feed the hungry beast. With a custom calibration dialed in, the four-cylinder made 470 hp and 325 lb-ft of torque at the wheels. 

Handle It

To handle that extra power, a slew of suspension parts were added. They include Elephant Racing GT3 arms and bushings and KW Clubsport coilovers. 

Sticky Set

A set of Volk Racing TE37V wheels wrapped with Toyo R888R tires not only look great, but they give this 911 the traction it needs to get around the track pronto. 

Eye Grabber

And then there are the car's wild looks, accentuated by a GT Racing front bumper, RS-style rear bumper, Craft Square GT mirrors, and that eye-popping wrap job. 

Rad Mutant

So far, Girondo's unique 911 has drawn plenty of attention, both good and bad. But he doesn't seem to mind either way. "My Porsche is a product of my automotive experience and taste," he told Super Street. "While it's not everyone's favorite build style, it certainly rings well with enthusiasts that can appreciate my JDM infusion into this German classic. It's a mutant, but it's rad." 

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