AWD Turbo K20a into a Honda Insight

The First ever: LHT K-Sight AWD turbo.
This was based on our LHT K-Sight package. But with higher HP becomes less traction on street tires. AWD is the perfect anwser.
This was built to be a true street car. AC, PS, ABS, heat good drive- ability.
The car looks great and is pure joy to drive, Over powered and over kill brakes makes it even better.
Look for this at SEMA in the HONDATA booth 2015
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[@KoOLe3pY]

The 200 people to dislike the video. Are troll haters. This build is awesome!!!! Awd turbo... 500hp with ac and ps?! Jesus what else could u want

[@Yarumian]

70 mpg

[@Mr.Beastforpresident]

They all mad cause they can only drive there moms minivan on the weekends and it can barely do 40 mph floored doing downhill with a tailwind and 1/4 tank of gas.

[@slopedude3]

nathan martin 4ws from a prelude maybe? Lol i mean at this point hennything possible

[@fogtown3027]

nathan martin A better lookin car 😂

[@ethanlouque2054]

It’s light too

[@JoseSantiago-hv3xm]

It literally looks like a CRX with rear wheel covers!!! This build is sooooo freaking awesome!!! 😄🤘🏼

[@jacobpedersen4643]

**CR-Z** CRX is much more boxy, not so round

[@jaewhite2462]

@@jacobpedersen4643 crx.... Two door lightweight hatch with the taillights I cooperated into hatch glass. Literally styled after the CRX. Looks nothing like crv..... What the dick man

[@worldhello1234]

Finally, a Honda Insight true to its name.

[@misdelivereddishwasher1011]

Holy shit, that is not only a fast af economy car, but that is a fast af car in general.

[@masterdriveroftoyotazupr4164]

the look on STI owners when you smash on them even in a corner.

[@ClearWater7.62]

I like that you guys kept the ac. I would love to have this car. Awesome work !

[@LHTPerformance]

Kash Korazon AC is a must for me

[@PBFR33K187]

Very cool ... I want to to see the reactions of ppl who try and race and expect to win

[@ConsciousRobot]

I always thought this was a cool looking car. Awesome to see a super powerful one.

[@E82N55]

That thing moves like hell, I need this in my life

[@E82N55]

Me coming back 1 year later to admire this beast

[@roycezaro1998]

Holy shit a K20 swapped insight lol. I used to joke about this , but I guess someone beat me to it XD. Is it still HOV lane exempt???

[@youngmaestro4153]

What the DOL doesn't know, won't hurt em

[@jimberjamber8540]

Holy shit this is probably the most bonkers Honda i've ever seen. You must be running at least 9's in the 1/4.

[@nukesaway4806]

Personally I would put a new Earthdream eco motor up front and a manual Accord V6 in the back that I turn on when necessary. But I applaud you guys for even doing this.. My dream Honda is a rear drive V6 powered Prelude.

[@scarea2691]

A man can only dream...

[@armdrop1oh177]

Love the sound of the aluminum exhaust

[@bryanc4054]

Man if I ever see this on the street I'm just going to pull over and put my hazards on. Absolutely no way of walking away from an Insight that serious.

[@gtgodbear6320]

The ultimate sleeper. I want one.

[@nateoreilly6885]

Such an awesome and beautiful build 👍🏻

[@ReydioTube]

Beautiful job guys 🙏

[@challacustica9049]

That's an awesome build, inspiring.

[@bertrerbear]

Awesome Build.. Just Awesome!!

[@DJizz82]

Great build !!! First time seeing this process, heard of people doing an AWD on civics , but never seen the process. I would really like to one day be able to own a AWD civic.

[@ms3vt720]

Full boost at 2800rpm in a k series is unheard of

[@SubaruWRXspdManual]

MS3VT that's what I thought. Full boost in about any gas engine at 2800 would be ridiculous.

[@ossef9712]

Nice build...lots of love when into this

[@TheHondaTuner]

This is just awesome. I think i will build one some day too, but 2WD and N/A more eco focused. De-Stroked K20 or something

[@josephzaja9210]

Bravo!! Nice build and car. 👏

[@zerocool2727]

This car is awesome

[@marineyacht]

5⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ build 😍

[@sleepylogic1647]

That's so cool. I want to get an insight to start building.

[@K20Val]

Crazy that you guys did this 6 years ago

[@jeffv2074]

I just might do this to my Honda CRZ, you guys made that insight look cool because it's not a good looking car in stock form, awesome job! now how much would this run for to do the AWD swap?

[@dxd48c]

awesome car.

[@MrClubeg6]

Dam im going to have to save up get this done on my del sol

[@SMVB-cl6oc]

Just yes

[@clo289]

All that power, and still have AC!!!

[@wilfreddiaz3099]

Very potent nice car good job.I wonder if it can be done for Honda Fit AWD conversion.

[@brandonwright2067]

Never thought I'd be saying I like a insight now where's my awd Srt4 lol

[@JwantthatA]

5:41 that's just plain crazy!! I guess now I need to Kswap another civic and do a boosted AWD setup.

[@Rawllsteez]

Kid at coffee and cars Burlington Vermont had an NA sleeper one of these!!!! stock wheels so clean! not awd tho Jesus thing is 🔥

[@findtherightbeat]

I'm a fan of the K-Sight and for some reason it came to mind today. Excellent aero, AWD + K-series, was surprised not many followed suit. Where is the car now? @LHT Performance

[@EP0815]

This is amazing. Do an RSX with the exact same, that would literally be iconic

[@WindingMaster]

I like!

[@williamlevy1981]

DeathMark LoL There's a guy who did that to an RSX in Pinellas County, Florida, the Clearwater area. It's sweeet !

[@45Mang]

Hello lht, I'd like to know if I can replace my rd1 crv rear diff with your same k-sight's rear diff, or if there's a store I can buy it from? Thnx

[@droman752]

@LHTperformamce do you have a build playlist for the K-sight??

[@Kowalskithegreat]

did you ever weigh it? i've always been curious what an insight without the hybrid stuff would weigh, i've seen 1900lbs quoted stock, which is already stupid light. I imagine with turbo and awd it might even be heavier, but a fwd n/a k20 swap insight should be like 16-1700lbs I think? nutty

[@backyardboys4066]

Can u do a full build brake down on the Ksight ?

[@pyrojason]

Which Sparco seats fit? So tired of the stock seats!

[@Peace2051]

Bravo on your accomplishment based on the car that most used small aircraft technology in it's aluminum alloy frame! You and you viewers might be interested in an "artsy" video homage to the original Insight with a KZbin search of "Miles Davis Insight".

[@carlosenriquejimenez6582]

This is the craziest shit I've seen, more impressive than A nth 5th Gen Viper (3000 hp streetable)

[@travisanthony9093]

Very cool sleeper

[@mrrmsfucker146]

Would really like to know the 1/8th mile times.

[@Drydara]

How much did this build cost you guys?

[@ChaosCompass]

I have never actually wanted to drive a Honda before now.

[@alexthompson5172]

Does it have double wishbone suspension?

[@jono9819]

This car is awesome! Whats the rev-limiter set at?

[@LHTPerformance]

8500rpm.

[@FR11]

#LHTPERFECTION

[@osanshouo1684]

Would have liked a more sporty color than the plain cherry red, a few hints of carbon, w side skirts...

[@travisanthony9093]

Do that same setup on an old 4wheel steering prelude

[@SubaruWRXspdManual]

Cool build. Peak boost at 2800 rpm? Jesus, that's low. I wonder how they got it that low. The braking looked to be incredible too. Of course the power looked to be quite plenty.

[@LHTPerformance]

The design of the manifold, the specs of the GTX3071r, small intercooler piping...etc

[@Soulstrings0629]

Did you guys ever record a 0-60?

[@LHTPerformance]

We didn’t.

[@jaybelurkin]

Hey hey hey now! You know I'm bout to ask how much would you guys charge for the AWD build on a 89 CRX right? Because I have no idea how to do this myself. lol

[@SubaruWRXspdManual]

Down_ Shift this same kind of build on an early crx would be friggin sweet!

[@juanriverol7527]

I really like the car except the wheels super badass

[@Hamburgler6.9]

Do you have a 0-60? This thing has to be faster than a murcielago.

[@BK-sx5ps]

I want

[@C7Plague]

Duude! You'll have to rollcage that thing for the track though, right? Damn but imagine the insane times it'd make without it though.

[@LHTPerformance]

I'm not a drag racer, the quarter doesn't interest me

[@swissrich1006]

If anyone can give me info on how to get this done id appreciate it

[@ronfast8067]

Freeeerrssssssshhhhhhhh

[@ProfessorMiketheMechanic]

Wow! Let's just have fun and say you were going to sell it. What would be your reserve price?

[@LHTPerformance]

Alot...lol

[@AnubisSolvang]

So did the shop pay for all of this as a tax write off?

[@akh817]

1/4mile time?.?.

[@WindingMaster]

What all wheel drive system is it? What it like to drive? Is it 50-50 torque split or rear or front biased drive.. If it is rear biased it would be my next car! If front it would be shit to drive. If 50-50 it will b ok.

[@SubaruWRXspdManual]

WindingMaster all that info was in the vid. It's a 2005 CR-V drivetrain. I don't think it said what bias the AWD was. Surely it would be rear in something like this.

[@ichihusni5014]

70-30 is the torque split of k series crv center diff on full load. It works so well on a drag car. Look for clm motorsport 7.64 wild street class awd civic. And they use element rear diff and stock crv transfercase on 1300+ hp turbocharged k series engine.

[@akashtalon]

Assuming a person wants to take on their own build, do you folks offer a build guide? In the Miata world, for example Flyin Miata has a build doc for an LS3 swap.Even if the doc came at a price, I'm sure you would still make revenue from that alone, and due to complexity of build it would likely build a great deal of appreciation of your effort and drive more build business your way including sale of parts etc.

[@LHTPerformance]

Akash Chandrashekar we don’t sorry. We’re not really in the parts or kit business. Our passion is building cars.

[@akashtalon]

@@LHTPerformance I like you guys but....that's a really poor arguement. Caroll Shelby was passionate about cars, he ended up selling his cars and parts to keep his passion alive. The same for a host of passionate people that love cars. I respect your choice not to, but it doesn't mean it makes sense. Just to make my point even further Ferdinand Ferarri...great passionate guy right? - went broke and Fiat bought em.

[@LHTPerformance]

Ok. Let me explain. We have a hard time keeping up with already scheduled work. Building kits to put to ship out will take away time from those builds. Plus , past experience, anything too complicated usually ends up the hands of someone that has a hard time installing it. Resulting in extra time on the phone/emails to resolve. I also don’t passion filling boxes and shipping out. Meet me in person and you’ll see, I’m not about making massive profits by doing things I don’t like. The business people of the world will say I’m wrong, but don’t work for them. I work for the customer that trusts their pride and joy with us.

[@misdelivereddishwasher1011]

193k and only 3 comments

[@rogerwilco1777]

Serious question, Can I buy one without needing a donor? I don't care about hp or 1/4 mile times, but I would like an awd K powered Insight.

[@LHTPerformance]

Roger Wilco Yes. We can acquire a vehicle for you.

[@rogerwilco1777]

@@LHTPerformance I see that the 2wd version starts in the low $20's. The KR-Z is also in the same range, so that might be an option as well. I know its one of those 'if you have to ask' questions, but I'm curious what the cheapest AWD starts at? I don't need fancy seats, unnecessary extras or ridiculous hp, just the basics and a reliable platform preferably.. Do you guys do financing or shipping? Or have anyone you want to reference? I'm clear across the country (Bremerton WA) But am willing to fly out there and drive it back if I actually decide to pull the trigger on this..

[@kwbalance108]

5:43 Oh my Goodness O.O

[@FronkG]

how much power transfer to the rear wheels under full load? 50% max?

[@LHTPerformance]

around 70/30

[@Venomousrl]

0-60 time?

[@07Knightfall]

Do you guys have a kit like this for the 2000 Civic EX? If so what would it cost?

[@WindingMaster]

That sounds like a plan.

[@LHTPerformance]

We don't offer kits for anything, Sorry

[@__justsayno__]

Im wondering how much it would cost to get this done to an Integra

[@mb013962]

I’m assuming you got rid of the hybrid battery?

[@ThatRedNismo]

I wonder where this car is today.

[@romanval69]

Haha, I bet if you baby the throttle you'll still get almost 40mpg.

[@LHTPerformance]

Best so far is 48mpg. 45 is the norm on the Hywy

[@WymiataczPlays]

@@LHTPerformance holy shit

[@Hamburgler6.9]

Yeah, the hybrid part of this car really was only an advantage in city driving. Most of the mpg is from sheer aero/weight. Lots of times you get better mileage without the IMA if you do mostly hwy driving.

[@GilangMagrial]

take it to local track..!!

[@beanvo9924]

How much does this AWD k20 swap kit costs?

[@JohnQPerson]

It's not a kit, this kind of thing is custom. I'd bet if you had a shop do it you would be in the $50k range. Do it yourself and it might be $20k.

[@qwertyq4042]

it costs between 8-15k 8 is extremely cheap and 15 is if you have someone else put together a couple crucial parts and if you do most the work yourself and get all the parts yourself.

[@jsiszero]

More than what you can afford, pal.

[@worldhello1234]

Your ass is not a reliable source, bruh.

[@SubaruWRXspdManual]

Mike McGlock Ferrari....... Smoke em.

[@krismichalsky]

How much??

[@AOR001]

I’m confused is this a 5 speed or a 6 speed ?

[@LHTPerformance]

5 speed. Crv transmission

[@KoiTimeUSA]

do a awd s2000

[@LHTPerformance]

Tony Nguyen You first 😉

[@louisbabycos106]

I would love to swap in GM`s full sized truck 2.7 Turbo 4 cylinder and AWD into a Chevy sonic sedan. Replace all the Chevy bashing and put cimmaron by Cadillac badging just for sh1ts and giggles.

[@myxalplyx]

Wonder if something like this could be purchased with an automatic. Of course one that has a tranny cooler and quick shifts (Such as valve body modification).

[@brandonwright2067]

Myxalplyx Xylplaxym why lol takes all the fun out

[@salimsopari]

Do you want to sell this car?

[@Salvisol]

Cool creation. Sad to see the Kswap guys forever ruin these cars for the job of getting outstanding mpg .It would be better if the Kswaps were only done on wrecked cars or the CVT cars. Leave the prestine 5mts for the eco guys.

[@Stratusfaction]

volume bud

[@brandonperez9357]

Let’s make my 2013 civic AWD for a sponsor??? #fairtrade

[@Daddychill945]

I don’t believe full boost at 3k rpm

[@yermailmain206]

200 haters 👎🏽🖖🏾-TECH POWA

[@freakasis]

That road by the dump sucks.

[@Juhsga]

This car is insane! I'd commission a build when I become crypto rich, LOL!

[@slatgod]

Honestly I feel money wise it’s more attainable than you think. I just got into Hondas, and it seems they are very easy to mod compared to other car companies.

[@blobtv7444]

why

[@47enth]

why tho XD

[@TheOneShaneAdam]

love the car but the naming of the car “k sight” is silly as fawk.

[@LHTPerformance]

Hi I'm Shane Well, there’s a very good story and reason for the name that dates back to 2008 when we built the first one ( cover of Honda Tuning magazine) but your rude comment doesn’t deserve the explanation

[@TheOneShaneAdam]

Dont like critics dont put your stuff in the eye of the public. I read that article and it was just as corny then as it is now. As is with all the other goofy names given to K series hybrids, KRX, KRZ, etc, all awesome cars.

[@LHTPerformance]

Hi I'm Shane That’s wasn’t my response. I thinks having critics is a good thing, that’s if the opinion is valid. I have a very good reason for the name KSight and KRZ etc. but because of your comment I didn’t find it worthy of explaining the reason. You can hate all you want, just keep in mind, the way you deliver a question will often determine the answer. No hard feelings here my friend. 👍🏻

[@LCM1956]

He drives it like a wuss cause it was a sema fake car

[@LHTPerformance]

You are completely wrong ! The car is 100% ready to drive right now. It was one of the few car that drove into to SEMA and drove out. You make a comment like that and know absolutely nothing about us. When I built the first K-Sight and KRZ people said it was Photo Shopped yet I drove them 600+ miles to the NOPI Nationals. I drive my cars 'Like a Wuss" as I don't abuse them. But thanks for your very Knowledgeable comment, you seem a real asset to the car community .

[@roycezaro1998]

rEkT

[@user-ru7bw7zz4x]

I want one is it sale?