Accord Hybrid Motor in an Insight

Redlinesd1 · 02-04-2012, 11:29 AM

Just wondering if anyone has thought about doing this? Seems possible and with some of the brains around here I'm sure it could be done. Not wanting to do this myself. Just thought I'd throw it out there for disscussion....

RedJellyBean · 02-04-2012, 12:11 PM

What I'd really like to see if a complete Prius II drivetrain and battery installed in an Insight. True EV functionality, much more powerful motor in a lighter-weight chassis should make the Insight wicked fast and still wickedly economical.

samwichse · 02-04-2012, 12:22 PM

I'd like to see an HCH engine/IMA in an I1, personally.

Seems like it would be a good fit, and you could still have all the IMA, lean burn and such, but a significant upgrade in torque and HP.

Sam

02insight · 02-04-2012, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by samwichse

I'd like to see an HCH engine/IMA in an I1, personally.

Seems like it would be a good fit, and you could still have all the IMA, lean burn and such, but a significant upgrade in torque and HP.

Sam

and 5spd also!

Eli · 02-04-2012, 03:11 PM

Anything can be done... with enough money....

02insight · 02-04-2012, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Eli

Anything can be done... with enough money....

and time

**Hybrid-Battery-Repair** · 02-05-2012, 10:51 AM

It would be easier to put a 2003-2005 Civic 1.3 L4 into an Insight instead. The 2010+ Insights basically have that motor, but the gen1 Insights are much lighter.

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Originally Posted by Redlinesd1

Just wondering if anyone has thought about doing this? Seems possible and with some of the brains around here I'm sure it could be done. Not wanting to do this myself. Just thought I'd throw it out there for disscussion....