S3 E45. How fast will our 719 cc Kubota diesel Honda Insight go?

Season 3 Episode 45. Jimbo takes the Kubota powered Honda insight out for some high speed testing. How fast will it go?.....tune in and fine out.
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[@SamwiseOutdoors]

I love how much of a stealth car this will be. Once it has been mufflered, you can cruise around town and only the most observant people will notice anything different about a little silver Honda buzzing around rural Kansas.

[@jlucasound]

Oh, they will notice no matter how quiet.😉

[@kd5inm]

I'm sure they are used to the crazy guy driving weird loud cars around town.

[@alainmcin]

@@kd5inm LOLLLLL

[@SamwiseOutdoors]

@@kd5inm Tell that to my neighbors, am I right?

[@Wil_Liam1]

Except that most humans have never seen one of these Hondas, and it's unique even amongst today's weird designs and looks..

[@sambateman8097]

I have a bone-stock 2000 Honda Insight 5-speed in that same silver color. It has 340,000 miles and I just returned from a trip to Huntsville, AL from my home in Virginia. 582 miles each way with a trip fuel mileage average of 56.4 mpg. Cost me $58 in gas for the round-trip! I love my insight and it's my daily driver.

[@ferrumignis]

Amazing, have you had to do anything to the engine (aside from servicing) in that time? Do the batteries still work ok?

[@sambateman8097]

The battery pack was replaced at approx. 295,000 miles by the previous owner. I replaced the clutch at 300,000 miles and replaced the rear springs with stiffer ones and new rear shocks. And the tires were replaced with Vredestein 185 profile because I like to actually have some grip when cornering. On a previous trip to Huntsville and back last Fall I averaged 63 mpg. All at interstate speeds. It's amazing to be doing 70 mph and look at the tach and be turning 2,500 rpm. That fifth gear is a monster ratio!

[@ferrumignis]

@@sambateman8097 300k on a clutch is impressive. I always quite liked the idea of having a first gen Insight, but prices seem to have gone a bit crazy.

[@manbeezis]

@@sambateman8097 3rd in the insight is 1:1, its got a double overdrive. 5th is 0.7:1. I got mine up to 102mph on a long downhill on i84 in pennsylvania, and it was sitting right around 3000 lol

[@Cookie-jb3xd]

Wtf one liter for only 61ct??? In Germany a liter is 1.8€

[@midianvanhattem]

For the muffler, try to study the “Helmholtz” principle. You may get away with just a certain sized hole at a certain place to get the resonance out of the system. The engine then can breath freely and there are no restrictions

[@CableWrestler]

Another way is to weld a tee on to the exhaust, with a closed ended pipe which is at half the resonant frequency. It sounds odd and pointless, but bare with me... I couldn't see the RPM gauge so I can't calculate it :- a closed ended pipe resonates at twice the frequency of an open ended. So where you can hear it's quite loud and raspy when going through the rev range, you'd basically divide the rpm/3, for 3 cylinders, and then you'd have a number. You use that number to find out the wavelength in feet and inches (or CM for us metric bods), then half that number because a closed ended pipe would effectively double it, as mentioned above. The pipe doesn't have to be straight, it can be curved. Or just get a glass pack and embrace the diesel tunes.

[@WILDouglash]

​@@CableWrestlerI second that idea about a hole a the right spot. A scooter might not be a great comparison but a second hole a couple inches down from the end and it didn't sound like a weed eater anymore. It also ended up a tad quicker by seat of the pants method plus gps speed apps.

[@midianvanhattem]

@@CableWrestlerthat is indeed the helmholtz resonator! It would be fun to see at wich rpm the engine resonates the most. As far as I can hear, it resonates at 2 harmonic frequencies.

[@volvo09]

​@@midianvanhattem Ah, so that's why some vehicles have "nubs" on the air intake. I figured it was for noise, but that explains how it works.

[@hojnikb]

I wonder what sort of fuel economy this will get, now that's in a ligher and more aero friendly shell :D

[@robotcantina8957]

We will find out soon..

[@hojnikb]

@@robotcantina8957 Awesome!!!

[@Puj0]

I hope the aero friendly shell will stay aero friendly when turbo and super charger are installed

[@OscarOliu]

@@Puj0 Why wouldn't it? Besides an intercooler not much should change

[@Puj0]

​@@OscarOliu Saturn had few extra holes in its front lid

[@darwinskeeper421]

The Kubota/Honda runs well out of the box and even hits a 64 mph top speed without the stupidcharger. That sounds like an early Christmas present from the God of Automotive Chaos. Merry Christmas Jimbo & Co.

[@chilternsroamer872]

Thank you for the excellent videos. They have become a regular feature of my Sunday afternoons (I live in a "European" timezone). They remind me of the tinkering I used to do 30 years ago, and mostly of the tinkering I wished I had done (but lacked the skill, equipment, and space).

[@robotcantina8957]

Glad you like them!

[@connory6741]

U have made my crappy Sunday a lot happier now, thank u.

[@rossbowman202]

Merry Christmas Jimbo and family. Thank you for another wonderful video. Please keep up the great work. I'm glad to see the gnomes are doing just fine. They haven't made an appearance in awhile.

[@rjung_ch]

Wishing you all the same. Happy holidays!

[@willclark491]

These projects are incredibly entertaining! Thanks so much Jimbo!

[@donakahorse]

I can relate to the loud exhaust, the drone from my old pontiac with the cherry bombs on it sounded amazing at idle or under full rip, on the highway it started to feel like I was underwater and there was a nagging pressure on my eardrums. Thanks again for your content, very interesting. Can't wait to see how it plays out.

[@oddshot60]

My daily driver is a bobbed 1968 M35a2 Deuce and a Half. Didn't have a muffler when it was in the service and ain't got one now. My hearing is shot, but these days, at 73, there isn't much I want to listen to anyoldways.

[@donakahorse]

@@oddshot60 that's one hell of a daily driver, not very practical for where I live, I'm a little jealous. :)

[@jonthecomposer]

I can't wait until you score a 5 cylinder, air cooled Deutz lol. I mean, I love these videos and I know you like strange combinations. Of course, it's probably unobtainium for what you're doing, but I can dream! Great work as usual!

[@johnvender]

I'm now waiting for Jimbo's book Animals You Didn't Know Are Marsupials :) All the best for christmas and the new year.

[@robotcantina8957]

You too!

[@c6unjourc6toujours]

This 3 cylinder sound is amazing !!! Let go at 4000 RPM 🎉❤

[@WellbeWelloff]

You know, for being a refrigerator, it sounds kinda neat! lol I expect a supercharger would help, especially at the low end. I can't wait to see how it all turns out!

[@histriamagna1014]

Hello from Slovenia 🇸🇮. Great content man.

[@johntheoldmod]

This is coming along nicely and the sound of that little car without a silencer when you give it the beanz reminds me of a 1960's 3.8 Jag

[@ethanpeschman4458]

Before you put the super charger on i think it would be worth your time ro press off the pulley and fab a bolt on hub system, this would make changing boost levels a breeze in the future should you wish.

[@jasons4622]

Love the fun projects here. Thr ultimate finish for the Honda would be making it diesel electric! Just a thought. Im sure you of all people could do it on a budget.

[@phantom240]

Just before you commented, I was thinking, "Hey, that sounds mighty familiar"... and you nailed it, a classic 2 stroke DD.

[@fairlaneboy66]

So glad to see the insight back on the road.

[@gas_lol85]

Detroit diesel, the second most efficient way to turn money into noise without the byproduct of power! Love your projects!

[@rjung_ch]

I remember the gnomes, ah, they're back! Great to see them again. Merry Christmas and a happy new Year Jimbo!

[@dannyDC2]

nothing beats this channel and a sunday dinner

[@ericd7532]

Perfect timing thanks for another great video!

[@PsRohrbaugh]

Gnome Chomsky and the gang always make me smile

[@robotcantina8957]

Thank you so much!

[@SirOsisofLiver]

Merry Christmas to the Robot Cantina Crew! Thanks for the wonderful videos!

[@3DRC-707]

Merry Christmas man. TY for all the content.

[@ArmedAndIndigenous]

I think the loud little diesel sounds cool. That's just my taste. I'd put Jake's on it if I could. Someday I will make my own turbo kubota. Videos like this are so cool. Screaming Jimmies actually started me on my diesel craze.

[@richardschaefer3889]

One of the best on the Tube. Thanks for another year, Jimbo. Merry Christmas to you and yours.

[@LostInThe0zone]

It's quite a bit of fun watching your projects. I hope you and the gnomes have a festive holiday season.

[@alainmcin]

Merry Christmas, It has been a fun year watching your videos, I am sure many people , like myself, were anxiously waiting for the next video to come out week after week..

[@prydin]

Merry Christmas and thanks for entertaining and educating us!

[@oddojaggins]

So back on Tuesday i bought a 2003 civic hybrid 5 speed for $700, it need a little rust repair and other tlc but its solid. If that cute little 1.3 liter gas motor ever dies im totally gonna slam a funny motor in it. Thanks Jimbo, your content is wholesome and always look forward to "hanging out" with you on sundays

[@markhollinshead5795]

14 minutes and 26 seconds off pure joy thank you and have a very merry christmas

[@bertgrau3934]

This show makes my day . Very enjoyable to watch.

[@novavroomvroom3435]

Merry Christmas and a happy new year...!!!!! You never disappoint...!!!

[@clarkmarkey1498]

Merry Christmas! Thanks for the wonderful entertainment and some good ideas.

[@whowhatisthat88]

thank ya for the content I always look forward to sundays. :)

[@douglasmayherjr.5733]

Appreciate your videos. You and your family have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

[@snowdog993]

Perfect Xmas gift!!! I love it!

[@dwartfarquart9590]

Great progress. Merry Christmas Jimbo.

[@jasonz7788]

That sound of the diesel is great!!

[@TheOmegaDMM]

Great video once again Jimbo!

[@aaronsnyder310]

I watch you every Sunday. I don't think I've ever commented before. I just wanted to say I love your videos. Wholesome, entertaining, and educational. Great work!

[@sarahdelacruz5208]

this channel is great. hot rodding in its purest form.

[@magnulof]

Merry Christmas! That was a long and entertaining episode! Especially since you've had less time than usual making it!

[@3rdpig]

Merry Christmas and thanks for all the entertaining and informative content!

[@gafrers]

Always nice to see progress on the Insight

[@waltwalton8106]

Thanks! Happy Holidays!

[@BeamerTheFox]

LOL IT DOES SOUND LIKE A SCREAMIN DEMON ! i was hearing it more an more when you really lean on it lol thats awesome the buzz its got

[@RS-lt2ue]

Merry Christmas and happy New Year to you too.

[@scrotiemcboogerballs1981]

Always a great video thanks for sharing buddy have a great day

[@RustRehab]

Thanks for the video, enjoy your Christmas folks!

[@hondanubs6445]

Man I love watching your videos. Great job man. By the way I really like the way the Kubota engine sounds with the exhaust cut off like it is. 😁👍🏼💪

[@TheDeelunatic]

Neighbor: *hears odd noise around town* Must be Jimbo again with one of his wild projects.

[@Beav971]

Yay Jimbo! Old beep at 9:00 mins and at the end of the video! Thanks buddy.

[@bobb.4807]

Merry Christmas Robot Cantina 🎄from a neighbor next door in Oklahoma ! Love the channel , wrench on 🙂

[@thedarkknight1971]

RIGHT! Time to pull thengine, strip it, 'Blueprint it', grind & polish ports, fit forged rods, pistons and crank, rebuild, Turbo & Supercharge it, then a '200 Shot' of Nitrous! 🤣🤣🤣🤣 Nah only kidding 😉. As usual, I'm looking forward to what this wee little project will do! 👍 Anyways... All the best to you Jimbo, your 'Crew' and your loved ones and hope you have a thoroughly enjoyable Christmas/Holidays. Kep up the fine, fun work fella! 👌😏 😎🇬🇧

[@petertimp5416]

Merry Christmas to you too. Thanks, stay safe and all the best to you. God bless.😮….😊

[@hondaccool]

Happy holidays 🥂 great Video again 😎

[@C-M-E]

A successful road test and no gnomes stole your wrenches. Win win! Happy holidays to the Jimbo and crew!

[@redlock4004]

I really enjoy your builds. I like the engineering and such but what I like the most is the eccentric engine choices. I don't know where you come up with these combinations but don't stop please.

[@billcodey1430]

You have awakened Christmas. Thanks.

[@michaelleitold2446]

Merry Christmas and happy holidays, Mike from Montreal.

[@CriticoolHit]

Thanks for another good one. Glad to see the gnomes make a return.

[@rjung_ch]

In 1980 I drove my Renault Le Car with temp tags from NY state to OK and got new tags in Tulsa. That was a nice trip down, via Michigan. Ah, that was half a life ago. Nice memories.

[@TonyLing]

I enjoy each and every one of your videos, especially the Diesel ones. Happy Harley D's

[@tobihaifisch7558]

Merry Christmas, happy holidays to you and your beloved ones, Jimbo!

[@mastertantoo]

Merry Christmas Jim, team, and to all.

[@bhash96530]

That was an awesome test run! Ida like to have seen the inspectors face when he popped the hood!

[@dougabbott8261]

Merry Christmas to you and yours.

[@Dis-Emboweled]

I gnome right away this was going to be a good episode!😂

[@karlisenberg]

Thank you sir

[@gregvanderboom5011]

I always liked the first generation Insite. I imagine the car could do 45-50 MPG in current configuration. Looking forward to finding out what the actual mileage is. I have an 49 International KB1 1/2 ton pickup that needs a repower. I thought about a Mercedes OM616 or maybe OM617 diesel because I've owned a few, they have mechanical fuel injection, are readily available and very reliable. Unfortunately these Mercedes diesels have their power at the higher RPM range so not ideal for a farm truck. Thank you for the video, keep up the good work!

[@robotcantina8957]

The first gen Insight is goofy looking, but is an awesome car. I'm told with the gasoline engine then can get as high as 70 MPG. From our Saturn experiments we expect something near 60 MPG with the diesel with normal driving. We will also try hypermileing and see how much it can get in extreme economy driving. The Saturn was able to get 80 MPG so this car should do about the same or a little bit better.

[@jamesgeorge4874]

"The metric people" lol. This is why I subbed. I agree on the 3 cyl make I6 sounds, like Inline 5's make V10 sounds, at high enough rpm.

[@lightdark00]

yay gnomes! Merry Christmas to you and the gnomes!

[@54mgtf22]

Hey Jimbo. Love your work 👍

[@ZIPCORD]

EEhhh..., I don't know..., looks like Paul Teutul Sr.'s Gnome showed up for the holidays. Looking forward to you living the "Boosted" life. 🙂

[@2coolwheels139]

"Squint your ears"...perfect! Sounds exactly like a Detroit diesel, LOL!

[@Thojo-qt7iu]

Looking clean from here

[@hemibreath]

Your channel is an awesome Sunday morning view ☕️

[@Count_Smackula]

Happy holidays/Merry Xmas Jimbo, Duke & gnomes!

[@BlueTrane2028]

I want to see one of these crazy swaps end up as a 24 Hours of Lemons car. You would basically become knighted or royalty over there immediately haha.

[@timothyplayzx9961]

What a nice video!

[@mastercricket7626]

Rad ... look forword to seeing what the stupercharger 😅will do for it , I love boost n run 30psi on my daily toy lol (u had one way back when u started u channel ) n e ways peace and love bro keep it rad stay safe and build on and happy holidays to you and your fam aswell brotha

[@detroitredneckdetroitredne6674]

Great video brother hello from romulus Michigan brother thank you for sharing your knowledge and expertise

[@robotcantina8957]

My pleasure

[@andrewgivens4503]

Another good video! Can't wait for the stupid charger! Merry Christmas!

[@bobbyb9718]

11:45 That Tektronix oscilloscope brings back memories :).

[@JRattheranch]

Nadolig Llawen from 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿.! Great to see it legally back on the road! 👌 Not too shabby for a first run! 🧐👏

[@robotcantina8957]

Thanks!

[@afishyfella]

Sounds awesome to me.

[@UnfinishedProjectDartSport]

Sweet!!

[@dougadams9419]

That Gnome on the right reminds me of Paul Teutul Sr. of Orange County Choppers.

[@elesjuan]

Some of the interesting experiments this channel does really makes me appreciate just how “quick” my daily driver BRM Jetta does 0 to 60mph. At 11 seconds, it’s the slower car I’ve ever driven, and would love to do some upgrades to cut a few seconds off it…

[@aticonn]

I owned a 2000 Honda insight I bought new in 2000. It was Red, loved that car, but after needing its 3rd battery at 4yrs old at 204,000 I finally got rid of it. Top speed I got in it was 104mph on a flat, best mileage was on an out and back to work when it was fairly new 100miles round trip 70mpg.

[@SRQmoviemaker]

I never really cared for gnomes until i found this channel.. now i get it

[@oldsledpurgatory3595]

When they say "Gnome Man's Land", they ain't screwin' around.

[@cullenmiller8170]

Great video like always and we all know the wheels of government offices turn at a snail’s pace. I imagine the holiday season is not helping that speed either.

[@crissd8283]

Honestly, compared to my state government, Kansas seems very fast.

[@pdpyoshi]

Merry Christmas Jimbo and gang

[@km5lb11]

I like the exhaust it reminds me of the old British sports cars.

[@harlanbarnhart4656]

Horses are marsupials just like deer... I learn a lot on this channel.