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

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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 6 месяцев назад

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 6 месяцев назад

Oh, they will notice no matter how quiet.😉

@kd5inm 6 месяцев назад

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

@alainmcin 6 месяцев назад

@@kd5inm LOLLLLL

@SamwiseOutdoors 6 месяцев назад

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

@Wil_Liam1 6 месяцев назад

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

@hojnikb 6 месяцев назад

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

@robotcantina8957 6 месяцев назад

We will find out soon..

@hojnikb 6 месяцев назад

@@robotcantina8957 Awesome!!!

@Puj0 6 месяцев назад

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

@OscarOliu 6 месяцев назад

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

@Puj0 6 месяцев назад

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

@sambateman8097 6 месяцев назад

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 6 месяцев назад

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

@sambateman8097 6 месяцев назад

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 6 месяцев назад

@@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 6 месяцев назад

@@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 6 месяцев назад

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

@darwinskeeper421 6 месяцев назад

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.

@midianvanhattem 6 месяцев назад

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 6 месяцев назад

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 6 месяцев назад

@@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 6 месяцев назад

@@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 6 месяцев назад

@@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.

@connory6741 6 месяцев назад

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

@chilternsroamer872 6 месяцев назад

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 6 месяцев назад

Glad you like them!

@willclark491 6 месяцев назад

These projects are incredibly entertaining! Thanks so much Jimbo!

@rossbowman202 6 месяцев назад

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 6 месяцев назад

Wishing you all the same. Happy holidays!

@c6unjourc6toujours 6 месяцев назад

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

@ethanpeschman4458 6 месяцев назад

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.

@donakahorse 6 месяцев назад

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 6 месяцев назад

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 6 месяцев назад

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

@johnvender 6 месяцев назад

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 6 месяцев назад

You too!

@WellbeWelloff 6 месяцев назад

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!

@jonthecomposer 6 месяцев назад

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!

@histriamagna1014 6 месяцев назад

Hello from Slovenia 🇸🇮. Great content man.

@johntheoldmod 6 месяцев назад

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

@TheDeelunatic 6 месяцев назад

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

@jasons4622 6 месяцев назад

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 6 месяцев назад

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

@PsRohrbaugh 6 месяцев назад

Gnome Chomsky and the gang always make me smile

@robotcantina8957 6 месяцев назад

Thank you so much!

@BeamerTheFox 6 месяцев назад

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

@dannyDC2 6 месяцев назад

nothing beats this channel and a sunday dinner

@rjung_ch 6 месяцев назад

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

@fairlaneboy66 6 месяцев назад

So glad to see the insight back on the road.

@gas_lol85 6 месяцев назад

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

@elesjuan 6 месяцев назад

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…

@oldsledpurgatory3595 6 месяцев назад

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

@ericd7532 6 месяцев назад

Perfect timing thanks for another great video!

@snowdog993 6 месяцев назад

Perfect Xmas gift!!! I love it!

@dougadams9419 6 месяцев назад

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

@richardschaefer3889 6 месяцев назад

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

@oddojaggins 6 месяцев назад

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

@bertgrau3934 6 месяцев назад

This show makes my day . Very enjoyable to watch.

@prydin 6 месяцев назад

Merry Christmas and thanks for entertaining and educating us!

@ArmedAndIndigenous 6 месяцев назад

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.

@TheOmegaDMM 6 месяцев назад

Great video once again Jimbo!

@markhollinshead5795 6 месяцев назад

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

@gafrers 6 месяцев назад

Always nice to see progress on the Insight

@novavroomvroom3435 6 месяцев назад

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

@SirOsisofLiver 6 месяцев назад

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

@bhash96530 6 месяцев назад

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

@clarkmarkey1498 6 месяцев назад

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

@whowhatisthat88 6 месяцев назад

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

@3DRC-707 6 месяцев назад

Merry Christmas man. TY for all the content.

@jasonz7788 6 месяцев назад

That sound of the diesel is great!!

@SRQmoviemaker 6 месяцев назад

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

@thedarkknight1971 6 месяцев назад

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! 👌😏 😎🇬🇧

@waltwalton8106 6 месяцев назад

Thanks! Happy Holidays!

@BlueTrane2028 6 месяцев назад

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.

@2coolwheels139 6 месяцев назад

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

@dwartfarquart9590 6 месяцев назад

Great progress. Merry Christmas Jimbo.

@alainmcin 6 месяцев назад

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..

@LostInThe0zone 6 месяцев назад

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

@3rdpig 6 месяцев назад

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

@sarahdelacruz5208 6 месяцев назад

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

@Wil_Liam1 6 месяцев назад

Jimbo outta add nitrous after the stupercharger is installed and dialed in 😆

@RustRehab 6 месяцев назад

Thanks for the video, enjoy your Christmas folks!

@aaronsnyder310 6 месяцев назад

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!

@scrotiemcboogerballs1981 6 месяцев назад

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

@billcodey1430 6 месяцев назад

You have awakened Christmas. Thanks.

@hondaccool 6 месяцев назад

Happy holidays 🥂 great Video again 😎

@douglasmayherjr.5733 6 месяцев назад

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

@rjung_ch 6 месяцев назад

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.

@Thojo-qt7iu 6 месяцев назад

Looking clean from here

@petertimp5416 6 месяцев назад

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

@UnfinishedProjectDartSport 6 месяцев назад

Sweet!!

@RS-lt2ue 6 месяцев назад

Merry Christmas and happy New Year to you too.

@harlanbarnhart4656 6 месяцев назад

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

@magnulof 6 месяцев назад

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

@CriticoolHit 6 месяцев назад

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

@hondanubs6445 6 месяцев назад

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. 😁👍🏼💪

@bobbyb9718 6 месяцев назад

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

@timothyplayzx9961 6 месяцев назад

What a nice video!

@54mgtf22 6 месяцев назад

Hey Jimbo. Love your work 👍

@Beav971 6 месяцев назад

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

@gregvanderboom5011 6 месяцев назад

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 6 месяцев назад

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.

@TonyLing 6 месяцев назад

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

@dougabbott8261 6 месяцев назад

Merry Christmas to you and yours.

@redlock4004 6 месяцев назад

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.

@lightdark00 6 месяцев назад

yay gnomes! Merry Christmas to you and the gnomes!

@mastertantoo 6 месяцев назад

Merry Christmas Jim, team, and to all.

@Dis-Emboweled 6 месяцев назад

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

@joshuagibson2520 6 месяцев назад

All I want for Christmas is a Robot Cantina face reveal. Nothing else.

@hemibreath 6 месяцев назад

Your channel is an awesome Sunday morning view ☕️

@tobihaifisch7558 6 месяцев назад

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

@C-M-E 6 месяцев назад

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

@traumgeist 6 месяцев назад

What would be really interesting is seeing how much faster it’ll go if you lower the suspension a few inches and get the aerodynamic drivetrain fairing even closer to the road. And you have to admit it would look kewl.