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Originally Posted by Dutchman
Sorry to show my ignorance, but is the new RL engine a completely new engine built from the ground up?
It probably will go through a few upgrades in the future - some more HP, maybe a contemporary equivalent of the Type II with a higher revving engine, and a six speed, but not necessarily more TQ? The extra pep will then come from the engines willingness to pull to higher rpms, correllating with higher HP.
I don't believe Honda engines, traditionally are built to deliver low-down torque. Race-track inspired, the fun usually starts at higher revs. Look at the redline on the S2000 (9000)
As for the RL, I like it. I want a fast car, and as soon as I get my hands on an RL, I'm giving more lung capacity. Maybe by that time, a nice performance ECU chip will be available?
If I'm being ignorant please forgive me! I'm half daydreaming.
Pascal
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The engine in the 05 RL is not a new engine at all. In fact, it is already an 8 year old design. The J series engines came out in the 1998 Accord and TL, and is also used in the Odyssey, MDX, CL, Pilot, and Ridgeline in vairous displacements. In fact, I personally believe it could be nearing its end of its potential. You can probably add DOHC and iVTEC to get a decent boost out of it, but that should be about its max. That also could be why some people think the V8 being tested in the Ridgeline could be put in the RL sooner than people think.
Also, not including muscle car V8's, but since when is 260 lbs ft of torque low?