{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"Are HONDAs Cool Again? FCP #25","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/are-hondas-cool-again-fcp-25","audioUrl":"https://anchor.fm/s/10871cf10/podcast/play/120612138/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-4-27%2F424984594-44100-2-f9e78e3d37e41.mp3","description":"Welcome back to the F_cking Cars Podcast, where Ethan and Quintin dive deep into the builds, breakdowns, and bullshit that shape real shop life. Every week we tackle the projects on our lifts, the chaos happening in the automotive world, and the stories that only come from long nights in the garage. From custom fabrication to wild engine swaps, questionable Craigslist finds, and the philosophy behind why we keep doing this to ourselves—nothing is off-limits.If you love cars, craftsmanship, and unfiltered shop talk, you’re in the right place. Grab a drink, settle in, and let’s get into it.#FckingCarsPodcast #CarPodcast #GarageTalk #ShopTalk #FabricationLife#CustomBuilds #ProjectCars #HotRodCulture #MechanicLife #AutoEnthusiast#CarCommunity #CarCulture #Wrenching #EngineSwaps #CarBuilders#YouTubePodcast #AutomotivePodcast\n"},"annotations":[{"startTime":13.2,"endTime":24.0,"type":"term","title":"wiring harnesses","url":"/glossary/wiring-harnesses","quote":"So I have been spending the last like a couple weeks like repinning wiring harnesses and changing things over and repinning connectors...","canonicalId":"term:wiring-harnesses","priority":0.55,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"A wiring harness is the bundled set of wires and connectors that carries power and signals between the engine bay sensors, ECU, and actuators. 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The speaker is saying the wiring differs between engine sizes, so the connectors and pin locations may not match."}},{"startTime":24.0,"endTime":28.9,"type":"term","title":"2.0","url":"/glossary/2-0","quote":"...The 2.4 has it wired different than the 2.0 and so like I buy these eat I bought these eBay harnesses...","canonicalId":"term:2-0","priority":0.35,"confidence":0.75,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"“2.0” refers to a 2.0-liter engine displacement. The speaker is using it as a comparison point to explain that sensor wiring differs between engine variants, which affects harness compatibility.","simplifiedExplanation":"“2.0” means a 2.0-liter engine. They’re comparing it to the 2.4 to show that the wiring isn’t identical across engine variants."}},{"startTime":60.4,"endTime":66.0,"type":"term","title":"O2 to O4","quote":"Yeah, so the eBay harness is for an o2 to o4 and my engine and ecu are an o5 and","canonicalId":"term:o2-to-o4","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.55,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"In this context, “O2 to O4” refers to an engine/ECU generation or model-year range the harness is intended to match. The speaker is contrasting it with their engine/ECU year, implying the harness pinouts differ across those ranges.","simplifiedExplanation":"They’re talking about different year ranges. The wiring harness they bought is meant for one range, but their car uses a different range, so the wires don’t line up."}},{"startTime":60.4,"endTime":66.0,"type":"term","title":"O2","quote":"Yeah, so the eBay harness is for an o2 to o4 and my engine and ecu are an o5 and","canonicalId":"term:o2","priority":0.35,"confidence":0.4,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"“O2” here is shorthand for a specific Honda model-year/ECU/harness compatibility grouping used by the speaker. It’s not the oxygen sensor; it’s being used as a reference to which wiring generation the harness is meant for.","simplifiedExplanation":"“O2” in this sentence is just the speaker’s shorthand for a year/version group. 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If the wiring doesn’t match, the computer can’t control the engine correctly."}},{"startTime":97.0,"endTime":107.0,"type":"term","title":"fuel injector power","url":"/glossary/fuel-injector-power","quote":"Like my fuel injector power like that to power the injectors like just the constant not the signal Was wired to the electric fan pin...","canonicalId":"term:fuel-injector-power","priority":0.6,"confidence":0.85,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Fuel injectors need electrical power and a control signal from the ECU. If the injector power circuit is mistakenly wired to an unrelated pin (like an electric fan pin), the fan can run when you turn the key on, and the injectors won’t get the correct supply.","simplifiedExplanation":"Fuel injectors are the parts that spray fuel. They need the right wiring: power and a command signal. If the power wire is connected to the wrong circuit, the injectors won’t work and something else (like the fan) may turn on."}},{"startTime":107.0,"endTime":114.0,"type":"term","title":"electric fan pin","url":"/glossary/electric-fan-pin","quote":"...so you turn your key on the electric fan wires would get hot That's your no injectors","canonicalId":"term:electric-fan-pin","priority":0.45,"confidence":0.7,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"An electric fan pin is a specific ECU connector location that controls power to the radiator cooling fan. If another circuit is wired into that pin, the fan can energize just from key-on power, which is a sign of incorrect pinout wiring.","simplifiedExplanation":"The radiator fan has a wire that the ECU uses to control it. If the wrong wire lands on that spot, the fan may come on when it shouldn’t."}},{"startTime":117.5,"endTime":123.0,"type":"term","title":"idling","url":"/glossary/idling","quote":"So I've been doing that I have the car firing up I have it idling and I can rev it to 3,000 rpms","canonicalId":"term:idling","priority":0.3,"confidence":0.6,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Idling is the engine running at a low, steady RPM while the car is stationary. After wiring corrections, idling is a quick check that the ECU is receiving the right signals and controlling fuel/air correctly.","simplifiedExplanation":"Idling is when the engine is running slowly while the car is stopped. If it can idle normally after wiring changes, it usually means the engine is getting the right signals."}},{"startTime":124.66,"endTime":129.7,"type":"term","title":"RPM","url":"/glossary/rpm","quote":"And now I need to figure out why I'm in limp mode or something that I can only get 3,000 rpms out of it\nBut it's running and idols","canonicalId":"term:rpm","priority":0.45,"confidence":0.8,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"RPM (revolutions per minute) is how fast the engine’s crankshaft spins. When the ECU puts the car in limp mode, it may cap RPM to reduce stress while a fault is present.","simplifiedExplanation":"RPM is how fast the engine is spinning. 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It’s related to torque and how fast the engine spins, but how the car feels also depends on torque at different RPMs."}},{"startTime":200.8,"endTime":218.6,"type":"term","title":"torque","url":"/glossary/torque","quote":"Sure, sure, but only like 40 something foot pounds of torque\nIt was a single can right yeah, and this one is I think it's a hundred and sixty\nstock and then\nIt's a hundred and twenty or something foot pounds of torque.","canonicalId":"term:torque","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.85,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Torque is the twisting force the engine produces, and it strongly influences how quickly a car accelerates, especially at lower RPM. Two engines can have similar horsepower but different torque curves, which can make one feel more “pulling” than the other.","simplifiedExplanation":"Torque is the engine’s twisting force. More torque usually means the car can feel stronger and pull harder, especially without needing to rev as high."}},{"startTime":229.1,"endTime":238.8,"type":"term","title":"Heim joint","url":"/glossary/heim-joint","quote":"I did find out\nI don't know how much I explained to you when I was asking you about your the cantilever\nHeim joint pieces you got did I tell you what it was for?\nNo","canonicalId":"term:heim-joint","priority":0.4,"confidence":0.7,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"A Heim joint (also called a rod end) is a spherical bearing used in linkages, often in motorsport or custom suspension/steering setups. It allows angular movement while maintaining tight control of the linkage, but it can wear depending on alignment, load, and lubrication.","simplifiedExplanation":"A Heim joint is a heavy-duty ball-and-socket style joint used to connect parts in a suspension or steering link. It helps the connected parts move smoothly through angles without binding."}},{"startTime":241.8,"endTime":246.5,"type":"term","title":"shift cables","url":"/glossary/shift-cables","quote":"Billet shifter for real cheap from China came with shift cables and all I was like oh sweet","canonicalId":"term:shift-cables","priority":0.6,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Shift cables are the mechanical cables that connect the shifter in the cabin to the transmission’s internal selector mechanism. Their routing and attachment points determine how accurately the shifter moves the gearbox into each gear.","simplifiedExplanation":"Shift cables are the cables that physically connect the gear lever to the transmission. 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It helps keep the inside of the console clean, and they’re trying to make it cover the new hardware they’re adding."}},{"startTime":342.9,"endTime":348.0,"type":"term","title":"billet","url":"/glossary/billet","quote":"Yeah, I'm going to cover like the the bottom mechanism of it and then have that billet, you know\n[347.6s] Rod and all that and the cantilever sticking out.","canonicalId":"term:billet","priority":0.45,"confidence":0.75,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Billet refers to parts machined from a solid block of metal, rather than cast or stamped. In performance contexts, billet components are often used for strength, precision fitment, and durability in high-load areas.","simplifiedExplanation":"Billet means a part is made by cutting it out of a solid chunk of metal. 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Maybe it's this idle air temp or intake air temperature sensor\nIt's about the only thing that I don't have hooked up now\nThat I'm getting a code.","canonicalId":"term:idle-air-temp","priority":0.7,"confidence":0.75,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"“Idle air temp” refers to the air-temperature reading used by the ECU during idle and low-load operation. If that temperature input is missing or incorrect, the ECU may limit engine behavior (like capping revs) and set a code.","simplifiedExplanation":"It’s basically a temperature reading the car uses while the engine is idling. If the reading is off or not connected, the car’s computer can behave strangely and may limit how high the engine revs."}},{"startTime":3424.0,"endTime":3432.0,"type":"term","title":"code","url":"/glossary/code","quote":"It's about the only thing that I don't have hooked up now\nThat I'm getting a code. I don't know. It's weird, but um, we're getting there.","canonicalId":"term:code","priority":0.55,"confidence":0.65,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"A “code” refers to a diagnostic trouble code (DTC) stored by the ECU when it detects a fault. The speaker implies the missing sensor connection is triggering a code and contributing to the limited rev behavior.","simplifiedExplanation":"A “code” is a computer error message the car stores when something isn’t right. It helps point to what sensor or system is causing the problem."}},{"startTime":3435.6,"endTime":3444.0,"type":"concept","title":"swapping these motors","url":"/glossary/swapping-these-motors","quote":"if you google like kswap 3000 rpms, it's just full of it. Like it's there must be\nIt's super common for when people are swapping these motors to get that cut out.","canonicalId":"concept:swapping-these-motors","priority":0.65,"confidence":0.7,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"“Motor swapping” is replacing one engine with another—often from a different model or generation—while adapting the wiring, sensors, and drivetrain to work together. It’s common in Honda communities because many swaps are well-documented, but the ECU and sensor setup can still cause issues like rev limits.","simplifiedExplanation":"A motor swap means putting a different engine into a car than it originally came with. People do it for power or fitment, but the computer and sensors have to be set up correctly or the car can run poorly."}},{"startTime":3443.1,"endTime":3450.7,"type":"term","title":"cut out","url":"/glossary/cut-out","quote":"It's super common for when people are swapping these motors to get that cut out. So it's just you gotta figure out what is cutting it out for you","canonicalId":"term:cut-out","priority":0.45,"confidence":0.6,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"“Cut out” here means the engine’s operation is being limited or interrupted—most likely a rev limit where the ECU stops allowing higher RPM. In swap scenarios, this often points to missing/incorrect sensor signals or ECU settings.","simplifiedExplanation":"“Cut out” means the car stops letting the engine keep going normally. In this context, it sounds like the computer is limiting RPM during the swap."}},{"startTime":3460.02,"endTime":3466.7,"type":"term","title":"mass airflow","url":"/glossary/mass-air-flow","quote":"And I can't imagine what's my other one mass airflow could be but the the the harness doesn't even come with a mass airflow plug like the people just don't run them","canonicalId":"term:mass-airflow","priority":0.55,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Mass airflow (MAF) is a sensor that measures how much air the engine is ingesting. The engine computer uses that airflow data to calculate the right fuel amount for smooth running and emissions control.","simplifiedExplanation":"Mass airflow is a sensor that tells the engine how much air is getting sucked in. The car uses that info to decide how much fuel to inject so the engine runs right."}},{"startTime":3473.3,"endTime":3484.5,"type":"term","title":"intake air temp sensor","url":"/glossary/intake-air-temp-sensor","quote":"Try to see if I have an intake air temp sensor laying around plug that in","canonicalId":"term:intake-air-temp-sensor","priority":0.6,"confidence":0.92,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"An intake air temperature (IAT) sensor measures the temperature of the air entering the intake. That helps the engine computer adjust fuel and ignition because warmer air is less dense than cold air.","simplifiedExplanation":"The intake air temperature sensor measures how hot the air is before it goes into the engine. The car uses that to fine-tune fuel so it runs correctly in different weather and driving conditions."}},{"startTime":3484.54,"endTime":3486.88,"type":"car","title":"Honda Accord","url":"/cars/honda/accord","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/e/e4/1981_Honda_Accord_%2829891730173%29.jpg","quote":"...om there I guess But you used the sensor from the accord at all I got rid of the accord after I ran it ove...","canonicalId":"car:honda:accord","priority":0.7,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"The Honda Accord is a mainstream midsize sedan known for practicality and long-term ownership appeal. The podcast references using a sensor from an Accord and then getting rid of the Accord after running it over, which points to it being a common, easy-to-source vehicle for parts and repairs. It’s discussed because Accords often show up in real-world DIY and maintenance stories.","simplifiedExplanation":"The Honda Accord is a regular everyday car that many people use for commuting and errands. In the podcast, it’s mentioned because someone used a part (a sensor) from an Accord. That kind of car is often chosen because parts are widely available and it’s straightforward to work on.","imageAttribution":"Riley from Christchurch, New Zealand (CC BY 2.0)"}},{"startTime":3498.1,"endTime":3505.8,"type":"term","title":"intake tube","url":"/glossary/intake-tube","quote":"But on the intake so normally that goes into your intake tube like so if you have a cold air there's like a little grommet","canonicalId":"term:intake-tube","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.75,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"The intake tube is the ducting that routes air from the intake opening to the engine’s intake manifold/throttle body area. Its shape and fittings matter because sensors and hoses are designed to connect at specific locations.","simplifiedExplanation":"The intake tube is the pipe that carries air from the front of the car toward the engine. If the tube or its fittings don’t match the sensors you’re using, the car can run poorly or throw codes."}},{"startTime":3515.0,"endTime":3525.9,"type":"term","title":"engine swap","url":"/glossary/engine-swap","quote":"it's just I think that's one of these things when you start doing you're taking parts from here and parts from there here and Doing an engine swap and trying to make everything communicate.","canonicalId":"term:engine-swap","priority":0.7,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"An engine swap is replacing a car’s original engine with a different one (or a different version of the same engine). It often requires matching wiring, sensors, and ECU/ECM communication so everything “talks” correctly.","simplifiedExplanation":"An engine swap means putting a different engine into a car. Because the sensors and wiring are different, you usually have to rework connections so the car’s computer can control the new engine properly."}}],"speakers":[{"id":"s1","name":"F_cking Cars","role":"host"}],"transcripts":[{"url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/are-hondas-cool-again-fcp-25/transcript.vtt","type":"text/vtt"}]}