There's a four-cylinder superstar, as well, that's also a shoo-in for the hall. Called the Honda K24, it's one of the most impressive and oft-tuned production engines in automotive history.

A recent video on The Drive’s YouTube channel showcased the results of one such swap involving an early 996-generation coupe.

Although the original water-cooled 3.4-liter flat-six still ran well, Sipson decided to ditch it in favor of the K24. In stock form, the K-series engine made up to 205 horsepower as installed in ...