How to stuff a second V-tec engine into Gen 1 Insight

[fuelsipper]

First remove the passenger seat...............oh, you thought I put it........... well, here is a couple of photos of the motor, tranny and electric motor in my passenger side.

I picked this up near Flint, Michigan. Headed back home to install this 15,000 mile motor. In the right place though.

Many Thanks to Wingin73, his father and uncle for helping me with this.

[Eli]

It also makes a pretty nice sleeping platform, I see!

Watch out for rogue fuel injectors poking you in your sleep.

[jime]

Love the construction of the sleeping "platform." Very cozy. What some guys won't do for love

I take it you picked 'er up at least two days away.

Congratulations on your new engine.

[fuelsipper]

Originally Posted by jime

Love the construction of the sleeping "platform." Very cozy. What some guys won't do for love

I take it you picked 'er up at least two days away.

Congratulations on your new engine.

Thanks. It was cheap. Just a 2 foot x 4 foot piece of plywood and a couple of stakes, two screws and a foam pad and the sleeping bag. I actually slept better than at home. Was a little cold at 22 degrees the other night.

It was a three day trip there and should be three back.

Thanks

[eq1]

How much does all that weigh?

[Eli]

Something like 225lbs.

[eq1]

Not much at all...

[fuelsipper]

The car does slightly list to the pass side. It sure makes for smoother drafting. Not so much buffeting now with the extra weight.
It might be a little bit more weight because the tranny, flywheel, clutch, electric motor, etc. are still attached. Plus a little coolant, full crankcase of oil.... but close.

[MN Driver]

I've held the doors for someone carrying an Insight transmission to their car and it didn't seem too heavy since it was being carried to the elevator and outside the hotel to his car.

Add the 125 lbs of engine and the flywheel, clutch, electric motor, etc. I figure 225 pounds would be close. Junkyard engines usually have the fluids drained. Yours might be a little on the unusual side if you got yours with oil in it.

[Blue-Civic-Hybrid]

If you dont mind me asking, how much did this complete engine set you back?