LHT Performance proudly presents the first real K20 Insight we named “K-Sight”
This project has been under wraps for the last 4 months but is now ready and on it’s way to the NOPI Nationals in Atlanta.
The object was to build this and as OEM as possible, Meaning it’s not a stripped out race car.
We have tried to cover every angel possible so make this a real streetcar. It has AC (Factory climate control), Power steering (Factory electric), ABS, S2000 cluster (100% operating), upgraded braking and suspension and a much stiffer chassis.
We stiffened the whole car by welding extra braces, as well as building a complete sub frame, which ties the whole front together, and course the whole thing is aluminum.
The mounts are Honda OEM mounts from various Honda Vehicles so the car is very smooth with no teeth chattering. In fact you can’t feel it idle in the driver seat.
Now for numbers, with very little tuning the car is making over 200whp with a very quiet exhaust and tied with a JDM 6 speed transmission accelerates like a rocket. The car feels very tight and has great feel due the extra bracing and a custom alignment.
For the gas mileage folks, so far with very little tuning the car has averaged 48mpg with about 60% highway and the rest stop and go. This includes the 7 runs on the dyno. I’m confidant it will break 55+mpg once tuned. With the ability of the Hondata K-Pro we have had the car at 19-1 AF ratio with 40 degree of advance with no issues.
Thanks to our Sponsors:
Hondata,
Import auto Salvage,
Drive shaft shop,
NOPI,
Clutch masters,
Autoway Honda,
Superior auto body,
Special thanks the people behind the scenes.
Steve M He made this possible, I can safely say the best wiring guy on the planet
Jack P. The engine bay paint, wheels and attention to detail.
My Wife, For letting me work till past midnight many, many nights!
Niiice! Looks like it could dust quite a few "performance" models and outperform almost anything in the MPG department too! Anyone have a spare chassis?
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Kip Munro
The laws of physics don't need changing, but rather our attitude and values. 72.8 LMPG
And if you have spare batteries & other IMA components left over, please let us know.
In the first picture, the watermarking looks as though it was actually airbrushed on the car, and quite nicely too. A bit disappointing to discover otherwise.
More details please! 0-60 time? Larger tyres? Final BHP after tuning & rolling road?
Your hard work is definitely worth it.
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2005 Insight, UK Spec Silver 5 speed with Alpine stereo, subwoofer & speakers with iPod link, IMA C&C, Shark Fin Aerial, Garmin EcoRoute HD, Skinz sound deadened rear shelf, 'InsightCentral' number plates, 19" rear wiper, Osram nightbreaker plus bulbs
Previous owner of 1999 Japanese Silver 5sp, 2001 UK Citrus 5sp & 2000 Japanese Red CVT Honda Insight - An extraordinary car for ordinary people
Hmm, I just priced K20A engines and transmissions, and I have to realign my hopes and aspirations, a bit. I'm still looking for the first documented D15 or D16 swap into an Insight. 125hp and a little more useable torque, with shorter gearing than the Insight, will do fine for me. Great project, though, and a beauty. - Pat
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2001 Aqua Marine Blue G1 Insight
80.1 LMPG
'Max regen' switch
IMA C&C (to be fitted)
ODBII C&C
126,500 miles
Better Battery Fitted 20-02-12
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K20a Insight , The right way.
I'm still looking for the first documented D15 or D16 swap into an Insight. 125hp and a little more useable torque, with shorter gearing than the Insight, will do fine for me. Great project, though, and a beauty. - Pat
