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RedDevil · 02-05-2014, 05:08 AM

It is not just an engine swap. You'd need to swap the whole gearbox, electronics and hybrid system too.
The Toyota HSD gearbox is totally different from the Insights CVT - if you have that on hand, because the 5 speed MT was more popular (and economical).
The Insight is not the largest of cars around, it might not fit.

The Insight has a low carrying capacity, so if you increase the weight you need to upgrade the suspension as well.

If I had a Gen1 Insight I'd like to install a small PHEV booster pack.
I've got a Gen2 Insight and I sure want a small PHEV booster pack in that

02-05-2014, 05:08 AM	#2 (permalink)
RedDevil Master EcoWalker Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Nieuwegein, the Netherlands Posts: 3,999 Red Devil - '11 Honda Insight Elegance Team Honda 90 day: 54.9 mpg (US) Thanks: 1,714 Thanked 2,248 Times in 1,456 Posts	It is not just an engine swap. You'd need to swap the whole gearbox, electronics and hybrid system too. The Toyota HSD gearbox is totally different from the Insights CVT - if you have that on hand, because the 5 speed MT was more popular (and economical). The Insight is not the largest of cars around, it might not fit. The Insight has a low carrying capacity, so if you increase the weight you need to upgrade the suspension as well. If I had a Gen1 Insight I'd like to install a small PHEV booster pack. I've got a Gen2 Insight and I sure want a small PHEV booster pack in that __________________ 2011 Honda Insight + HID, LEDs, tiny PV panel, extra brake pad return springs, neutral wheel alignment, 44/42 PSI (air), PHEV light (inop), tightened wheel nut. lifetime FE over 0.2 Gigameter or 0.13 Megamile. For confirmation go to people just like you. For education go to people unlike yourself.