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RedDevil · 08-29-2014, 05:23 PM

I'd say no.
Most of the time I drive with the CVT maxed out in 'top gear', and then it ticks over at just under 1000 rpm per 30 mph, EGR valve open at 30%, engine load at 60% or so.
Pretty much maxed out efficiency wise.
I believe the G1 CVT revs higher per mph? And that was designed for a lighter car with smaller wheels.

Also, you'd need a G2 with engine trouble as a donor car if you don't want to waste money. That is a rare beast though.

There are so many cars around with much bigger engines than a G2 Insight that could benefit much more from having smaller engines. Why the Insight?

08-29-2014, 05:23 PM	#5 (permalink)
RedDevil Master EcoWalker Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Nieuwegein, the Netherlands Posts: 3,998 Red Devil - '11 Honda Insight Elegance Team Honda 90 day: 49.01 mpg (US) Thanks: 1,711 Thanked 2,245 Times in 1,454 Posts	I'd say no. Most of the time I drive with the CVT maxed out in 'top gear', and then it ticks over at just under 1000 rpm per 30 mph, EGR valve open at 30%, engine load at 60% or so. Pretty much maxed out efficiency wise. I believe the G1 CVT revs higher per mph? And that was designed for a lighter car with smaller wheels. Also, you'd need a G2 with engine trouble as a donor car if you don't want to waste money. That is a rare beast though. There are so many cars around with much bigger engines than a G2 Insight that could benefit much more from having smaller engines. Why the Insight? __________________ 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 Gmeter or 0.13 Mmile. For confirmation go to people just like you. For education go to people unlike yourself.