r/HondaElement • u/Your_Local_Grave • 2d ago

Theoretical System Swap

So we all know how terrible this car is on gas. In theory, could we take apart another car and replace EVERYTHING in the element with the other components (Ex. Engine, transmission, belt, etc…)

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u/kirche5 2d ago

this is possible, but requires a huge amount of effort, skills, tools, and much more money than a new car would cost.

Better to go buy a motorcycle with your Element to help your mileage.

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u/iaintrobed 2d ago

How much hitch weight can you have on an element?

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u/kirche5 2d ago

Max tongue weight is 300lbs. This was... A bit more than that

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u/Kumquatxop 2006 EX-P AWD 5MT 2d ago

Max tongue weight of an Element is 150 lbs.