New Honda V6/V8 engines in development??
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New Honda V6/V8 engines in development??
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Honda is working on a new motor to replace the old J series motor, it will be chain driven vs current timing belt driven, with direct injection and iVTEC DOHC configuration with few diff engine sizes. V8 is in the works for the RL. Next generation TL should have over 320HP from a 3.5L DOHC iVTEC from what my engineering buddies tell me.
So I think Honda's relative inattention to the J-series V6 engines is probably a good sign that something all-new is in fact on the way. The trends and technologies right now are definitely favoring DOHC dual-VVT setups which gives independent control over intake and exhaust cams, and allows you to better optimize emissions control, fuel economy, and power. i-VTEC would be a given by definition, and direct injection vs the current port injection setups would be logical too. Using a DOHC setup allows you to clear out more space in the heads especially directly overhead of the cylinder which can make way for a center mounted spark plug and also center mounted fuel injectors.
So I think Honda's relative inattention to the J-series V6 engines is probably a good sign that something all-new is in fact on the way. The trends and technologies right now are definitely favoring DOHC dual-VVT setups which gives independent control over intake and exhaust cams, and allows you to better optimize emissions control, fuel economy, and power. i-VTEC would be a given by definition, and direct injection vs the current port injection setups would be logical too. Using a DOHC setup allows you to clear out more space in the heads especially directly overhead of the cylinder which can make way for a center mounted spark plug and also center mounted fuel injectors.
Honda is very secretive when it comes to future plans. It's both surprising and fustrating. Surprising because cool stuff happens, but fustrating because it seems to take forever for Honda to get from the thinking board to the actual production.
finally, but im not expecting this until 08-09 model years, TL still has a while to go before a redesign (came out in 04 model year). Really needs to be RWD or SH-AWD this time
Originally Posted by 4TehNguyen
finally, but im not expecting this until 08-09 model years, TL still has a while to go before a redesign (came out in 04 model year). Really needs to be RWD or SH-AWD this time
As for the Honda developing a new V6 and V8? Well, we all know they do need a V8. If they really are building it that is good news. For the V6, I have always said the J series engine is approaching 10 years now since it came out in 1997 as a 1998 model. Honda has had 10+ year engine runs, but around that time is when they make a change. The time is about right for them to bring out a new V6 series engine.
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LOL, that was a clip from my post at V6Performance.net, and the quote about the new engines was from BlackBIRDVQ, who is an Acura tech / Maxima owner that posts at Maxima.org
Here's my original write-up, along with credit to the proper person: http://www.v6performance.net/forums/...ad.php?t=71356
edit: nice. yep he just completely jacked it and didn't even leave so much as a link to the source, or even name credit for the authors. jackass....
http://www.acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=336424
Here's my original write-up, along with credit to the proper person: http://www.v6performance.net/forums/...ad.php?t=71356
edit: nice. yep he just completely jacked it and didn't even leave so much as a link to the source, or even name credit for the authors. jackass....
http://www.acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=336424
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LOL, that was a clip from my post at V6Performance.net, and the quote about the new engines was from BlackBIRDVQ, who is an Acura tech / Maxima owner that posts at Maxima.org
Here's my original write-up, along with credit to the proper person: http://www.v6performance.net/forums/...ad.php?t=71356
edit: nice. yep he just completely jacked it and didn't even leave so much as a link to the source, or even name credit for the authors. jackass....
http://www.acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=336424
Here's my original write-up, along with credit to the proper person: http://www.v6performance.net/forums/...ad.php?t=71356
edit: nice. yep he just completely jacked it and didn't even leave so much as a link to the source, or even name credit for the authors. jackass....
http://www.acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=336424
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Originally Posted by mmarshall
If Acura DOES give the RL a V8, will you guys THEN give this superb car the credit it deserves? 
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Originally Posted by CK6Speed
Honestly, I would as I do now. However, I doubt many of the critics will care. They will say it still doesn't have the prestige since it is an Acura, and it is still too expensive for an Acura and against the competition like the GS430/GS460. Now that the GS350 is coming out, I kind of have to agree about the price since the GS350 probaly will be cheaper and still have over 300+ HP. I do like the RL and wouldn't mind owning one, but the competition is getting real tight even for Lexus. There are so many good choices out there.
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