K20A INSIGHT by LHT Performance
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K20A INSIGHT by LHT Performance
LHT 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!
This is a project I always wanted to build, But it had to be right.
Come and see it at NOPI with many other LHT cars.
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!
This is a project I always wanted to build, But it had to be right.
Come and see it at NOPI with many other LHT cars.
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Re: (Furyof4)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Furyof4 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Awesome 
How much does it weigh now?</TD></TR></TABLE>
I'd imagine it's still similar to stock. Without the stock engine, there is no point in keeping all the heavy IMA electronics in the rear.
That said, the weight is probably much more front biased than stock.
I would love to do a swap like this once the IMA system in my Insight bites it. Hard to pass up the 60-80 mpg in the meantime...
How much does it weigh now?</TD></TR></TABLE>
I'd imagine it's still similar to stock. Without the stock engine, there is no point in keeping all the heavy IMA electronics in the rear.
That said, the weight is probably much more front biased than stock.
I would love to do a swap like this once the IMA system in my Insight bites it. Hard to pass up the 60-80 mpg in the meantime...
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Re: K20A INSIGHT by LHT Performance (CRVRX)
First off, the whole LHT Performance watermarks are obnoxious, I can't even look at it without getting a headache.
This is the hybrid forum. This is not a showcase forum. We care more about the steps and procedures taken to get this vehicle where it is today.
This is the hybrid forum. This is not a showcase forum. We care more about the steps and procedures taken to get this vehicle where it is today.
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