So If anyone here has seen my random and sometimes spastic posts I have reset a few things and Im starting from almost scratch on my build... Here is what I have so far...
2002 Honda Insight
Goals.... Ultimate Commuter (not a daily driver, but goals are goals)
Actual goal, to drive 100 miles to the drag strip and average 50+ MPG and without touching a thing run a 10 flat in the 1/4 mile, car will have A/C, P/S and a nice stereo, big brakes, nice paint, wheels, etc.
K20A2/A3 hybrid motor... 11.7:1cr
K20A2 block-stronger, oil squirters, higher OEM compression pistons
K20a3 head- smaller exhaust ports, smaller combustion chamber
ARP head studs
K24a4 intake manifold
Garrett GT2554R/HKS turbo manifold (will most likely change)
Rear end is out of the 2016 HRV and I just ordered hubs and will have it mounted soon
Now for the transmission. I have the trans which is Element AWD (with Accord outer case to fit Insight), gearing inside is stock Element and Im really at a loss on ideas that don't include trial and error (which I will ultimately do).
Element gear ratios.
1st: 3.533
2nd: 2.042
3rd: 1.355
4th: 1.028
5th: 0.825
FD: 4.765
Options add 6th .659 (about $650 in parts!)
4.4 or 4.0 FD
aftermarket LSD
3.533 to 0.659 is just about the biggest spread within the k series gears
This is not cheap and asking about gearing in the K20.org etc groups is tough when talking about anything but drag racing (hey, its AWD, I get it)
I can also buy a 2015 Civic Si to harvest for its 1-6 (or 3-6) and LSD (which can be machined to fit for $300) about half the cost of the above option
2015 Si
1st: 3.267
2nd: 2.040
3rd: 1.429
4th: 1.073
5th: 0.830
6th: 0.647
FD 4.765
So I thought I would ask you guys your opinions on these gears.
tire size is still up in the air, Ive been looking at everything from 205/50R15 ultra performance summer tires to 215/45R17 in these
https://www.toyotires.com/tire/patte...es-versado-eco
So this aint about saving money or the environment, just a fun car to build with lofty goals which I may or may not achieve but I'll have a nice sound system. Thanks for any tips, comments, suggestions, humor, etc.