2000 Insight TURBO

[MrLHT]

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 .

[h22forme]

looks nice!

always good work

[RTA Supra]

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]

omfg lol i want one now!

[MrLHT]

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]

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]

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

[Marq74]

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!

[MrLHT]

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 http://www.tamparacing.com/forums/lh...kit-yes-c.html

[Thatguysstuff]

Wow never knew you could turbo the stock 3 cyl motor...

Great job again guys!!!

seen the K-sight out at Jdm dreams last year..

[Marq74]

Thank you John for answering my question. I'm interested in your starter kit for the 2001 Insight, but budget is tight as I need to fix my car's body first.
I'm looking to spend around 1,000-1,300 for the kit. I've got a mechanic friend here in Colorado who can work with me on installing the kit.
Will the tubing come powder-coated like the kit you have in the above photo's? I hope my budget isn't too unresonable.

[kumar.]

Wow, that looks awesome!

Great work as always

[MrLHT]

The Starter kit would be Turbo, Manifold and down pipe. You would have to build the piping yourself as we do not have a mock up.

[Marq74]

Hi again John. How much would the starter kit cost me and how soon do you think you'll have one available for the Insight?
Plus, I'm curious about the performance and the way this thing work's on the hybrid.
When you accelerate, the electric motor kick's in and act's like a turbo, but you drain the battery pack. With the gas-engine's turbo charger, do you use the electric assist less often, or do the two work in sinc?
I noticed when pushing the Insight hard, "I tend to treat it like my older CRX," that when the electric motor's battery is drained out, the car is pretty much a whimp, especially with all the hill's we have here in Colorado.
So question is, how much more boost will the turbo provide me, and will I use less of the electric-assist?
I'm looking at having a budget of around 3000 including having the body work fixed and repainted.
Oh, almost forgot, my mechanic friend sais he has a couple of turbo's, but the question is what sized turbo do you guy's use in the Insight? If he's got the correct sized turbo, than all we'd need from you would be the manifold and down pipes.

[MrLHT]

Please contact us at the shop at 727 344 1800. It will be way faster than going back on forth on this forum.

Thanks, John.