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Old 05-24-2010, 11:00 PM   #12 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by RobertSmalls View Post
If I had to swap a different ICE into the Insight, it would be the 1.3L+5mt+IMA unit from the first-gen Civic hybrid. Basically a four-cylinder version of the same engine, AFAIK.

When the Insight came out, most roads had posted speed limits of 55mph or less, and de facto speed limits of 60-64mph. The Insight was optimized for these conditions, and things fall apart FE-wise at slightly higher speeds. The above engine's extra cylinder might provide enough power to lean burn at higher speeds. I guess the VX engine is a similar, lower-tech option.

I sure am glad I don't have to swap in a different ICE, because I think the 1.0L unit is the bees' knees.Yes, unless I hit the DC/DC converter disable switch too.
Well the VX engine lets you lean burn at higher speeds as well. And what DC/DC converter disable switch are you talking about? To my knowledge this isn't stock.
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