K24 Insight
 

Hello all,

I am gathering parts to put a K24 into an Insight. I have been gathering info from many different locations but wanted to know if there was a build thread or website that documented other peoples issues with the swap. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
Mike

Re: K24 Insight
 

Innovate makes a mount kit, although the rear mount could use some reinforcing. Its straight drop in with those mounts.

You need to get either EP3 or RSX knuckles, then choose a strut with a large shaft (required for Mcpherson strut) and make your own lower control arm to tie it all together. It isn't difficult and a chassis fab shop should be able to help.

Last of all, call Driveshaft shop and have them make you axles. You will have to take a measurement once the motor and suspension is in place.


Good luck.

Re: K24 Insight
 

LHT K-Sight

http://www.lhtperformance.net/documents/DSC00827.jpg
https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/honda-t...b5d416c464.jpg

I still wish it were practical/possible to retrofit the IMA onto other motors... Sign me up for a K20/24 with regenerative braking and push to pass! A guy can dream, right?

They also did a KR-Z apparently, didn't know that. That's what happens when you stop reading the magazines I guess :P

Re: K24 Insight
 

The K with an IMA would be way too wide for the Insight's narrow frame rails. You'd have an easier time putting the V6 with IMA in.

Re: K24 Insight
 

4Piston,

The rear mount on the Innovate system is weak? Can you elaborate?

As for the knuckles and lower control arms I have seen people modify the RSX spindles to accept the Insight taper joint. Have you ever seem that done? Also, people apparently have used EM2 axles.

I am just trying to get a handle on what parts actually work and what parts I should avoid. If I have to go all custom, so be it, I would just like to know before I go buy parts that I won't be able to use.

Brian, I know we don't know eachother, but I sent you a message on facebook asking some of these questions if you are willing to help clear up some of these issue.

Thanks everyone,
Mike

Re: K24 Insight
 

That's only one on a long list of reasons that it's not really doable. It would be fun if it was though.

Re: K24 Insight
 

I have a k20 Insight (Gen 1) street car 90% done . Car runs and drives you can email me bolacan413@gmail.com for more information.