How much horsepower does a VTEC engine make?
The two types of engines are easily distinguishable by the factory rated power output: the performance engines make around 200 hp (150 kW) or more in stock form, while the economy engines do not make much more than 160 hp (120 kW).
Is VTech a turbo?
The VTEC TURBO engine produces more torque than the 2.4L naturally-aspirated engine, thanks to its turbo. The VTEC TURBO allows a small, 1.5L engine to perform as well as a 2.4L engine.
Does Honda make a V8 motor?
The Honda Indy V8 is a 3-litre and 3.5-litre, naturally-aspirated V8 racing engine, developed and produced by Honda Performance Development in partnership with Ilmor Engineering for IndyCar Series.
Does VTEC increase horsepower?
VTEC is a type of valve timing that allows more air in and out of the engine which does increase horsepower output from the engine. It is hard to quantify the amount of power that is gained because VTEC engines are not tested before and after VTEC is installed on them.
What is a VTEC TURBO engine?
The VTEC TURBO engine series were introduced in 2013 as part of the Earth Dreams Technology range and include new features such as gasoline direct injection, turbochargers, Dual Cam VTC and VTEC on the exhaust profile instead of the intake, marking the end of the ‘traditional sound’ of VTEC in this engine.
When was the VTEC engine patent filed?
A related U.S. patent (6,968,819) was filed on January 5, 2005. Advanced VTEC has a standard camshaft and rocker arms, attached as they normally are with camshaft overhead, and rocker arms pushing down on the poppet valves. The camshaft is surrounded by a partially open drum which has secondary rocker arms attached to it via a pivoting point.
What Honda models have VTEC engines?
What Models Use VTEC? Many Honda models for the past 15 years or so have come standard with VTEC. Larger vehicles like the Honda Ridgeline, Honda CR-V, Honda Pilot, and Honda Odyssey typically feature an i-VTEC V6 engine. The Honda Element features an i-VTEC four-cylinder engine.