View Poll Results: Feel the difference between the new and old engine?
Absolutely - much more power
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25.00%
Somewhat - I think its noticeable
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6.25%
Neutral - seems the same
6
37.50%
What new engine?
5
31.25%
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Feel the difference in the new engine?
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Feel the difference in the new engine?
For those that have driven both, do you feel the difference between the 2005 (270hp) and the 2003/2004 (235hp) engine?
#2
Originally Posted by Knicksfan
For those that have driven both, do you feel the difference between the 2005 (270hp) and the 2003/2004 (235hp) engine?
New engine?
I thought they just changed a little gearing or timing or something. Maybe I'm wrong, but I don't think its a new engine.
Sorry to nit pick, just a little
#4
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Originally Posted by yaro1
New engine?
I thought they just changed a little gearing or timing or something. Maybe I'm wrong, but I don't think its a new engine.
I thought they just changed a little gearing or timing or something. Maybe I'm wrong, but I don't think its a new engine.
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The only change is the variable valve timing, right? So, this is the same engine and the only difference is that as the RPM's increase, the valves are now dynamically adjusted so I doubt there would be any instantaneous feedback. Rather, the power increases would simply occur a little earlier in the RPM range and more power on the top end, right? So, from zero to 3,000RPM you probably would not see any difference. Anyone have a 2003 and a 2005 they could test this with? Maybe a Luz SUV drag race to see if there really is any difference from (say zero to 1/4 mile)? From reading the specs it seems like the new one is faster but that a "hot" unit from the facotry may perform as well. If you guys do "race em" please take some pics and maybe a video or two. It's getting a little dull over at teh Acura TL site and I nbeed something to post...
#6
The addition of VVTI allows for improved volumetric efficiency across the powerband. No longer are the cams statically timed. They can be optimized for different loads and fuel efficiencies in differenct parts of the powerband.
What does that give you? Improved torque production throughout the powerband. Prior to VVTI, the cams were probably timed for torque in the lower rpm band. With VVTI, the cams can also be optimized for better VE, hence torque in the upper RPM band. It is in the upper RPM band where peak HP is made (torque * rpm / 5252). With more high rpm torque, more peak HP is made which reflected in the HP increase.
These improvements can best be appreciated during spirited highway passing, hill climbing, or full throttle acceleration where the higher rpm band is utilized.
What does that give you? Improved torque production throughout the powerband. Prior to VVTI, the cams were probably timed for torque in the lower rpm band. With VVTI, the cams can also be optimized for better VE, hence torque in the upper RPM band. It is in the upper RPM band where peak HP is made (torque * rpm / 5252). With more high rpm torque, more peak HP is made which reflected in the HP increase.
These improvements can best be appreciated during spirited highway passing, hill climbing, or full throttle acceleration where the higher rpm band is utilized.
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