This Car Tech Upgrade Went WAY Too Far - feat. Mighty Car Mods

This video documents a monumental car build where Linus Tech Tips teams up with Mighty Car Mods to transform a Honda Civic with a K-series swap and a full performance and electronics overhaul. The opening segments set the stage, explaining the ambitious scope and the motivation to move beyond typical upgrades toward a complete modernization. You see the team debating scope creep, with plans expanding from engine swaps to suspension, braking, exhaust, and a high-end audio system, all while integrating modern data and control systems. Sponsorship from Ridge is highlighted early on, positioning Ridge Wallet as a key enabler of the project by helping cover travel and parts, which makes the ambitious build feasible. The video then methodically walks through the mechanical teardown, including removing the old engine, exhaust, and suspension, and replacing it with a large number of upgraded components sourced from multiple partners. You get an insight into the decision process behind engine choice, with the K24 from a TSX/RSX lineage and the networking of mounts and transmission adaptations explained in lay terms for both car enthusiasts and tech fans. The integration of advanced electronics is a major throughline, showcasing an electronic throttle body, a digital dash, a DSP-based audio system, and a configurable control setup that ties the engine management to a customizable cockpit experience. The team demonstrates both the practical and the playful aspects of the project, including experimenting with an oversized carbon fiber wing, a custom trunk panel, 3D-printed speaker adapters, and RGB lighting that underscores the fusion of car culture with cutting-edge tech. As the build progresses, a dyno session confirms the power gains, with the Civic moving from its original 89 horsepower to a target near 180 horsepower, marking a clear milestone in the transformation. The narrative culminates in a reveal of the finished car, with a complete package that includes modernized interior electronics, new wheels and tires, upgraded brakes, and a tuned exhaust system, all while emphasizing the collaboration between Linus, Mighty Car Mods, VTEC Academy, Stratified Automotive, and Ridge. The video closes with reflections on the scale of the collaboration, the excitement of the result, and a call to explore additional content from all partners to see more on the workflow, tuning, and future enhancements. The overall message celebrates bold, multidisciplinary tinkering where car culture and computer engineering converge into a single, highly ambitious project.

Topics · automotive · technology · diy · collaboration · sponsorship