2000 Insight TURBO

MrLHT · 03-20-2008, 10:01 AM

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 exhaust and uses the stock hole in the bumper for the tip.

We will update this more later with the details .

noh22forme · 03-20-2008, 07:41 PM

looks nice!

always good work

RTA Supra · 03-20-2008, 07:48 PM

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!

sleepinsol · 03-21-2008, 09:02 PM

omfg lol i want one now!

MrLHT · 03-23-2008, 09:44 PM

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.

MrLHT · 03-26-2008, 11:27 AM

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.

jw34689 · 03-26-2008, 11:53 AM

damn thats so sick what did the kit end up running in price

03-20-2008, 10:01 AM	#1 (permalink)
MrLHT John @ LHT Performance Car: Integra Type R TURBO My TRGarage Location: Tampa Fl TRader Rating: (7) : 13273247	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 exhaust and uses the stock hole in the bumper for the tip. We will update this more later with the details . Last edited by MrLHT : 03-20-2008 at 06:02 PM.

03-23-2008, 09:44 PM	#5 (permalink)
MrLHT John @ LHT Performance Car: Integra Type R TURBO My TRGarage Location: Tampa Fl TRader Rating: (7) : 13273247	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. Last edited by MrLHT : 03-26-2008 at 11:28 AM.

03-20-2008, 07:41 PM	#2 (permalink)
noh22forme Registered User Car: mazda My TRGarage Location: seffner/brandon FL TRader Rating: (2) : -207912069	looks nice! always good work

03-20-2008, 07:48 PM	#3 (permalink)
RTA Supra RIP Kevin Car: 1991 Supra, 2003 Camry LE My TRGarage Location: Land O Lakes TRader Rating: (1) : 81954200	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!

03-21-2008, 09:02 PM	#4 (permalink)
sleepinsol Registered User Car: 1994 honda del sol si My TRGarage Location: tampa florida TRader Rating: (16) : 437465157	omfg lol i want one now!

03-26-2008, 11:27 AM	#6 (permalink)
MrLHT John @ LHT Performance Car: Integra Type R TURBO My TRGarage Location: Tampa Fl TRader Rating: (7) : 13273247	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.

03-26-2008, 11:53 AM	#7 (permalink)
jw34689 Zero By Default Car: 01 staurn f/s f/t pics in My Gallery My TRGarage Location: tarpon springs TRader Rating: (15) : 2297420	damn thats so sick what did the kit end up running in price