K20a INSIGHT by LHT

MrLHT · 09-12-2007, 11:23 PM

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. The LHT way !

We have tried to cover every angle 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!

Now for the pics..More to come

Come and see it NOPI !

Gixxer · 09-12-2007, 11:38 PM

That thing is tits, any idea on the weight of it now??

**chi town brat** · 09-12-2007, 11:46 PM

congrats to the whole team.

180SX · 09-13-2007, 12:00 AM

We have corner scales !!!

Hats off... I rarely bat an eye at project cars any more, and almost never post in another shop's forum, but the execution is perfect on this one.

40 deg at cruise w/ 19:1 ? I know K series are well designed. Did not know the combustion chamber was that good.

Martin S.
XAT Racing - WE ARE DRIVEN.

YARO · 09-13-2007, 12:16 AM

WOW this is a very nasty project.. great Job!!

chet · 09-13-2007, 12:56 AM

very cool.

i guess my only complaint is with the rear wheel covers which i could never get used to. i know they are 100% functional and honda engineers designed the car to get incredible gas mileage...i guess i just wish the covers could be pulled to have the car look more like a crx.

in any case, awesome job. the whole car looks very clean and well built.

**mtber** · 09-13-2007, 02:37 AM

Very nice build John!

I think you should ditch the green concept & make it a drag car

mug · 09-13-2007, 03:14 AM

So when is the boost coming?

MugenR · 09-13-2007, 07:28 AM

Wtf!!

MrLHT · 09-13-2007, 07:29 AM

Thanks guys. We are really happy the way it turned out and the way it drives.

We're not trying to be green but a "Real" car. Everyone has a stipped out drag car. NOT my thing.
Today it's going on a 500+ mile drive to NOPI, We'll see how it does.

**The Spectacle** · 09-13-2007, 08:07 AM

Congratulations! Pics are showing up here at work but I bet its a sight to see. I'm sure it will turn heads at NOPI.

**Alpha** · 09-13-2007, 08:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 180SX

40 deg at cruise w/ 19:1 ? I know K series are well designed. Did not know the combustion chamber was that good.

+1

Looks great John

jawbreaker · 09-13-2007, 10:56 AM

Wow no wonder you have not had time for a haircut!!!! looks great John.

ZCCRX · 09-13-2007, 11:17 AM

WOW!! Now that's a swap!! Amazingly clean install, looks like it just rolled out of the factory.

integra · 09-13-2007, 05:55 PM

Thats pretty cool....would rather have seen it in a fit with the same gas mileage.

09-12-2007, 11:23 PM	#1 (permalink)
MrLHT John @ LHT Performance Car: Integra Type R TURBO My TRGarage Tampa Fl : 265746235	K20a INSIGHT by LHT 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. The LHT way ! We have tried to cover every angle 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! Now for the pics..More to come Come and see it NOPI ! Last edited by MrLHT : 09-12-2007 at 11:31 PM.

09-13-2007, 07:29 AM	#10 (permalink)
MrLHT John @ LHT Performance Car: Integra Type R TURBO My TRGarage Tampa Fl : 265746235	Thanks guys. We are really happy the way it turned out and the way it drives. We're not trying to be green but a "Real" car. Everyone has a stipped out drag car. NOT my thing. Today it's going on a 500+ mile drive to NOPI, We'll see how it does. Last edited by MrLHT : 09-13-2007 at 08:05 AM.

09-12-2007, 11:38 PM	#2 (permalink)
Gixxer Hide your daughters Car: 99 Miata My TRGarage Tampa : 177166559	That thing is tits, any idea on the weight of it now??

09-12-2007, 11:46 PM	#3 (permalink)
chi town brat your fear fuels you Car: JC (91) Li'l 1 (90) & Bratz Toy (92) All Civic All Hatches My TRGarage Heaven & Hell : 711351493	congrats to the whole team.

09-13-2007, 12:00 AM	#4 (permalink)
180SX Registered User Car: FX35, S14.5 240SX, S13 240SX My TRGarage Brandon : 160865289	We have corner scales !!! Hats off... I rarely bat an eye at project cars any more, and almost never post in another shop's forum, but the execution is perfect on this one. 40 deg at cruise w/ 19:1 ? I know K series are well designed. Did not know the combustion chamber was that good. Martin S. XAT Racing - WE ARE DRIVEN.

09-13-2007, 12:16 AM	#5 (permalink)
YARO Smith & Wesson Protected. Car: White EG Hatch Member #512226632545881232 My TRGarage Tampa/Clearwater : 1957448469	WOW this is a very nasty project.. great Job!!

09-13-2007, 12:56 AM	#6 (permalink)
chet All Aboard Car: 1989 Dodge Colt My TRGarage st petersburg, fla. : 213798699	very cool. i guess my only complaint is with the rear wheel covers which i could never get used to. i know they are 100% functional and honda engineers designed the car to get incredible gas mileage...i guess i just wish the covers could be pulled to have the car look more like a crx. in any case, awesome job. the whole car looks very clean and well built.

09-13-2007, 02:37 AM	#7 (permalink)
mtber Moderator Car: Acura Integra My TRGarage : 276411236	Very nice build John! I think you should ditch the green concept & make it a drag car

09-13-2007, 03:14 AM	#8 (permalink)
mug Hey Mr Toilet Im The Shit Car: My TRGarage hurricane alley : 43795670	So when is the boost coming?

09-13-2007, 07:28 AM	#9 (permalink)
MugenR Registered User Car: 2008 S2000 CR My TRGarage seminole : 382765996	Wtf!!

09-13-2007, 08:07 AM	#11 (permalink)
The Spectacle Our President is Black! Car: S2000 My TRGarage Not in jail... : 390828890	Congratulations! Pics are showing up here at work but I bet its a sight to see. I'm sure it will turn heads at NOPI.

09-13-2007, 10:56 AM	#13 (permalink)
jawbreaker LHT PERFORMANCE Car: 92 civic hatch turbo 97 ducati 916 04 Element 02 S2000 My TRGarage st.pete : 19791636	Wow no wonder you have not had time for a haircut!!!! looks great John.

09-13-2007, 11:17 AM	#14 (permalink)
ZCCRX Connoisseur of mintyness. Car: Mint 91 CRX Si (52k miles). 02 VW GTI(daily driver). My TRGarage Lakewood Ranch : 62967790	WOW!! Now that's a swap!! Amazingly clean install, looks like it just rolled out of the factory.

09-13-2007, 05:55 PM	#15 (permalink)
integra 90% grind 10% sleep Car: Built K24/K20 Nitrous Whore, DD 91 STD civic hatchback B18c? My TRGarage clearwater/wick city : 667040078	Thats pretty cool....would rather have seen it in a fit with the same gas mileage.