2000 Insight TURBO
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2000 Insight TURBO
This insight is in need of a little more power without giving up gas mileage, This came all the way from Michigan for one of turbos.
We have done several of these kits and they have reported an increase in gas mileage as well as more pulling power.At a minimal 5 psi we see an increase of about 35 whp.
For those that have never seen one up close, it has a 3 cylinder engine tied to a electric motor. The Electric motor adds power on demand kind of like a supercharger and chargers the the 144v battery park under de accelaration and braking. The gas motor always runs unless sitting at a light in neutral when it's shuts off.
This is how they look stock
This is how the stock exhaust looks, . Remember this 3 clyinder motor only make 63hp with the electric motor.
This is the finished product after the LHT turbo kit is installed and test driven.Of course with a little LHT clean up. I hope the pride shows in our work, but we always go the extra mile to give value for money spent.
The intercooler piping was powder coated wrikle black for a very OEM look and for protection from the Michigan elements.
We built a LHT stainless steel Stealth exhaust , we uses 50mm which is about 35% increase in flow and combined with a magnaflow resonator and muffler. It is still very quiet exhaust and uses the stock hole in the bumper for the tip.
We will update this more later with the details .
We have done several of these kits and they have reported an increase in gas mileage as well as more pulling power.At a minimal 5 psi we see an increase of about 35 whp.
For those that have never seen one up close, it has a 3 cylinder engine tied to a electric motor. The Electric motor adds power on demand kind of like a supercharger and chargers the the 144v battery park under de accelaration and braking. The gas motor always runs unless sitting at a light in neutral when it's shuts off.
This is how they look stock
This is how the stock exhaust looks, . Remember this 3 clyinder motor only make 63hp with the electric motor.
This is the finished product after the LHT turbo kit is installed and test driven.Of course with a little LHT clean up. I hope the pride shows in our work, but we always go the extra mile to give value for money spent.
The intercooler piping was powder coated wrikle black for a very OEM look and for protection from the Michigan elements.
We built a LHT stainless steel Stealth exhaust , we uses 50mm which is about 35% increase in flow and combined with a magnaflow resonator and muffler. It is still very quiet exhaust and uses the stock hole in the bumper for the tip.
We will update this more later with the details .
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*Turbocharging* Engine building* Tuning *Intercooler piping*exhausts* headers* clutches ,fabrication and much more
13 years in the same location.
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01 Type R-647whp street car w' AC - Cover of turbo magazine Feb 2008
01 K20a INSIGHT - Cover of Honda Tuning magazine June 2008
2011 KR-Z K20 powered CR-Z -Cover of Honda Tuning magazine April 2011
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Amazing! Your shop is constantly making me want to get a Honda/Acura to play with. One of my customers at Acura (I work in Parts) pointed me to your shop and am now a big fan of your stuff. Keep up the good work and keep these clean swaps coming!
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They run surprizing well with our turbo set up.With the Gt15/18R ball bearing turbo they spool right off idle and start making positive pressure around 2000 rpm.
Driving the car has the power close to D16y7 but 3 time the gas mileage, Punch the gas in 1st gear and it will spin the tires.
We did the first turbo Insight about 4 years ago and it's still running strong with the life time gas milelage increase of 1.5.
Not as fast as our K-Sight but awesome gas mileage, $4 a gallon doesn't bother the Insght crowd.
Driving the car has the power close to D16y7 but 3 time the gas mileage, Punch the gas in 1st gear and it will spin the tires.
We did the first turbo Insight about 4 years ago and it's still running strong with the life time gas milelage increase of 1.5.
Not as fast as our K-Sight but awesome gas mileage, $4 a gallon doesn't bother the Insght crowd.
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01 Type R-647whp street car w' AC - Cover of turbo magazine Feb 2008
01 K20a INSIGHT - Cover of Honda Tuning magazine June 2008
2011 KR-Z K20 powered CR-Z -Cover of Honda Tuning magazine April 2011
www.lhtperformance.net.
727 344 1800
*Turbocharging* Engine building* Tuning *Intercooler piping*exhausts* headers* clutches ,fabrication and much more
13 years in the same location.
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01 Type R-647whp street car w' AC - Cover of turbo magazine Feb 2008
01 K20a INSIGHT - Cover of Honda Tuning magazine June 2008
2011 KR-Z K20 powered CR-Z -Cover of Honda Tuning magazine April 2011
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The Customer reported the trip back to Michigan was trouble free and is thrilled with the added power and quicker "Lean burn" conditions.
The temps were -20F and snow stroms when he crossed the state line. I'm glad I live in Florida.
The temps were -20F and snow stroms when he crossed the state line. I'm glad I live in Florida.
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01 Type R-647whp street car w' AC - Cover of turbo magazine Feb 2008
01 K20a INSIGHT - Cover of Honda Tuning magazine June 2008
2011 KR-Z K20 powered CR-Z -Cover of Honda Tuning magazine April 2011
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01 Type R-647whp street car w' AC - Cover of turbo magazine Feb 2008
01 K20a INSIGHT - Cover of Honda Tuning magazine June 2008
2011 KR-Z K20 powered CR-Z -Cover of Honda Tuning magazine April 2011
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damn thats so sick what did the kit end up running in price
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2001 Honda Insight
Hello there, I hope this is the same John that has that red K-Sight Honda Insight that I read about in Honda Tuning magazine. I read that you are part of LHT Performance correct? Hope I found the right person! LOL!
I too drive a silver 2001 Honda Insight, and I live in Colorado where our car's lose horsepower due to the high altitude.
My Dad and I have been talking about various way's of improving my car's performance. When I drive the car, it feel's like it want's to play but just can't quite do it. I'm not to concerned about my top end, but I would like quicker 0-60 acceleration.
How much would one of your turbo-charger kit's cost for my Insight? I'd need the complete package from the Turbo, intake, exaust, pipes, manifold, everything needed to make the car work with the turbo.
Did I read right that you gained an extra 30some HP?
My causin works for a company here in the Springs that tests dyno's and we put the Insight on one of his machiens and we found out that the little car produces a whimpy 51 HP. We sure would love to have one of your tubo systems if there not too expensive. Please e-mail me at Marccrx@aol.com and give me some details please! I'm dying for some more performance from my car!
I too drive a silver 2001 Honda Insight, and I live in Colorado where our car's lose horsepower due to the high altitude.
My Dad and I have been talking about various way's of improving my car's performance. When I drive the car, it feel's like it want's to play but just can't quite do it. I'm not to concerned about my top end, but I would like quicker 0-60 acceleration.
How much would one of your turbo-charger kit's cost for my Insight? I'd need the complete package from the Turbo, intake, exaust, pipes, manifold, everything needed to make the car work with the turbo.
Did I read right that you gained an extra 30some HP?
My causin works for a company here in the Springs that tests dyno's and we put the Insight on one of his machiens and we found out that the little car produces a whimpy 51 HP. We sure would love to have one of your tubo systems if there not too expensive. Please e-mail me at Marccrx@aol.com and give me some details please! I'm dying for some more performance from my car!
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The complete kit installed on the car runs $3995.
We do not offer this this as a kit without the install, we will soon be offering a starter kit.
Like this https://www.tamparacing.com/forums/l...kit-yes-c.html
We do not offer this this as a kit without the install, we will soon be offering a starter kit.
Like this https://www.tamparacing.com/forums/l...kit-yes-c.html
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727 344 1800
*Turbocharging* Engine building* Tuning *Intercooler piping*exhausts* headers* clutches ,fabrication and much more
13 years in the same location.
** HONDATA Authorized Dealer+ Tuner **
01 Type R-647whp street car w' AC - Cover of turbo magazine Feb 2008
01 K20a INSIGHT - Cover of Honda Tuning magazine June 2008
2011 KR-Z K20 powered CR-Z -Cover of Honda Tuning magazine April 2011
www.lhtperformance.net.
727 344 1800
*Turbocharging* Engine building* Tuning *Intercooler piping*exhausts* headers* clutches ,fabrication and much more
13 years in the same location.
** HONDATA Authorized Dealer+ Tuner **
01 Type R-647whp street car w' AC - Cover of turbo magazine Feb 2008
01 K20a INSIGHT - Cover of Honda Tuning magazine June 2008
2011 KR-Z K20 powered CR-Z -Cover of Honda Tuning magazine April 2011
