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ace33joe
05-31-2006, 02:15 PM
It seems Honda is also starting its own turbo engine. (I think they had some turbo engines back in 80's or so)

The new Acura RDX which is a small SUV has 2.3 liter i-VTEC with Turbo. It also has SH-AWD which is standard at RL.

They claim their new variable flow turbo (VFT) (they love abbreviation, huh?) has very little turbo lag, and good high rpm power also. 240 hp @ 6000rpm, and 260 ft.lb @ 4500rpm, although the car weighs 3924lbs (well it is still a SUV).

So can we expect they will make something similar to EVO in near future?

earlyapex
05-31-2006, 03:40 PM
Repost. Do da search. ;)





They claim their new variable flow turbo (VFT) (they love abbreviation, huh?) has very little turbo lag, and good high rpm power also. 240 hp @ 6000rpm, and 260 ft.lb @ 4500rpm, although the car weighs 3924lbs (well it is still a SUV).

So can we expect they will make something similar to EVO in near future?


Last I checked the EVO has a turbo already and hits peak torque sooner.

ace33joe
05-31-2006, 06:34 PM
Oh my bad! After the forum format changed, it is really hard to know which one is new and old. :)

xepyt
05-31-2006, 06:42 PM
Repost. Do da search. ;)


Last I checked the EVO has a turbo already and hits peak torque sooner.


Last I checked the EVO doesn't have a variable vane turbo

Stormtrooper
06-09-2006, 08:15 AM
hehe i give it 1 month after release before there's one swapped into a hatchback =D

RgistRdShowoffIX
07-01-2006, 12:01 AM
I'd go for it.

BaseModelEvo
07-01-2006, 01:13 AM
AWD turbo hatch with a 2.3 liter...maybe mitsu should be wary?