The original 1.5L was rated at 117hp at the crank, while this K-swapped version measures 215 at the hubs—over 100hp increase with just the basic bolt-ons and plenty of room for growth, if Gonzalez wants to push things further.

Weight Watcher

The bigger engine and transmission combo don't come at the cost of increased weight—in fact, with some unnecessary factory bits removed, it's quite the opposite. OEM specs weigh-in at around 2,500lbs while Gonzalez's build now tips the scales at a scant 2,096.

That's not to say there aren't some drawbacks. Glance over the engine bay and you see just how tight the K20's breathing room really is. The coil pack recess of the valvecover is completely overshadowed by the plastic tray that covers a factory metal cowl and there's just enough space to check or add oil—barely. The gap between the intake manifold and the core support is virtually nonexistent and harkens back to Hondas explanation for never offering a K-engine in their 2-seater CR-Z—citing required crash standards being impossible to satisfy with the engine/chassis combination due to spacing.

2010 Honda Fit Spoon Sports Steering Wheel

A portion of the weight loss program includes deleted rear seats and ditching the airbag-equipped front seats and steering wheel for Spoon's recently updated carbon Kevlar buckets and leather wheel. In order to relay vitals to Gonzalez while he turns laps, AEM's CD-7 digital dash takes over the factory cluster and provides far more feedback than Honda's design team ever intended.

Family Affair

It's been years since EP Gonzalez turned wrenches on his own track car and being able to piece together the most unlikely of chassis with not only the support, but hands-on help of his family seems to suit him well. He closes with this, "I promised we would build another car someday. It's been fun to build this car with them and see that they enjoy it as much as I do. And, of course, the look on their faces when they first experienced VTACK, lol!"

Car:	2010 Honda Fit
Owner:	Esteban Gonzalez
Power:	215hp/145tq
Vehicle Weight:	2,096lbs
Engine:	K20A Accord Euro R; 4Piston Racing oil pump; Hasport engine mounts; PRC intake manifold; K-Tuned 72mm throttle body w/adapter; Hybrid-Racing cold-air-intake; Wicked Fab 4-1 header w/3-in. collector; Spoon Sports N1 muffler w/custom 2.5-in. piping; Toda Racing timing chain tensioner; Moroso oil pan; Rwyire engine harness; AEM Infinity ECU
Transmission:	ASP3 6-speed, OEM LSD; Exedy clutch, flywheel; Hasport axles; K-Tuned TSX billet shifter
Suspension:	BC Racing TCS race-spec dampers, 12K/10K springs; TCS caster/camber plates; Spoon rigid collar kit front/rear; Buddy Club roll center adjusters; alignment by OC Mobile Alignment
Braking:	Spoon Sports mono-block calipers, rotors; Fast Brakes rear disc conversion; Stop Tech braided lines, STR600 fluid; Raybestos brake pads; J's Racing master cylinder
Wheels & Tires:	Spoon Sports SW388 16x7.5 +30; Advan A052 225/45-16 front, 205/50-16 rear
Exterior:	JDM front and rear-end conversion, RS headlights, taillights, rear bumper; Spoon Sports front bumper, hood, wing, rear under tray, mirrors
Interior:	Spoon Sports seats, seat rails, steering wheel, rear view mirror, shift knob; AEM Electronics CD7 digital dash; Takata harnesses; 4-pt. roll bar
Thank You:	JHPUSA for all of the conversion parts and rare JDM goods, GoTuning USA for the Spoon parts, Rywire for tackling the harness, Ballade Sport for getting the car running, Beau Brown (BBR tuning) for the tune, MOB Works for the paint, my wife and kids for their help and support.

SS Timelines: K20A Powered, Spoon Sports Infused 2010 Honda Fit - 2010-Honda-Fit-Spoon-SW388-Wheels