strang3majik Posted December 6, 2011 Report Share Posted December 6, 2011 I know that, but, I've yet to see a Honda engine even make similar figures for both torque and horsepower unlike the longer stroke Mitsu engines or even v8s for that matter. For a heavy slug like the Quest, torque is your friend...low end torque is even better. Not 300lb/ft tq at 9000rpm in vtec. That'd be a dog. I know a local guy with an RSX and its quick, 580hp, 315lb/ft of tq. But, thats in a light FWD car. Tq isn't your friend in that case. Switch that to a RWD platform = fail. It'd be better than stock, but, without spending gobs of money, I can't say it'd be worth it. You'd be better off modding the stock engine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frenchi934 Posted December 6, 2011 Report Share Posted December 6, 2011 (edited) an rsx only weighs 200lbs less than a widebody quest....http://www.rsportsca...ura-rsx-type-s/ I highly doubt thats a huge difference maker. V8s would make those kind of numbers if they were aimed at revving that high too. Its all in the rpms... of course a v8 or quest motor will make more torque than hp when they have 2v per cylinder, high intake velocity, and only rev to 6 grand.... HP vs torque is an entirely different argument than the one ive been making from the beginning. The Honda motor is lighter and a better design. (I say this as i spend all day researching Mitsubishi parts and tracking down swap parts for my own car). Am I a fan of honda cars? NO. It would have to be a really nice nsx or s2k for CHEAP for me to own one (and even then i'd still be daily-ing my quest), But i appreciate and understand that they have designed a better motor. but also: see this, more torque than hp: http://honda-tech.com/showthread.php?t=1665962 Edited December 6, 2011 by Frenchi934 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Posted January 29, 2012 Report Share Posted January 29, 2012 (edited) Why dos everyone call our cars heavy? They weigh ~3000lbs. That's lighter than the majority of the cars on the road today, and a LOT lighter than most muscle cars. It's only heavy if you're thinking in Honda terms. Edited January 29, 2012 by Blue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frenchi934 Posted January 29, 2012 Report Share Posted January 29, 2012 theyre pretty heavy even compared to other 80s cars e30 m3 is about 2800celica supra is about 2800you dont even want to know what ae86 carollas weigh.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89andBlue Posted November 7, 2015 Report Share Posted November 7, 2015 Now why would any deliberately total their car like that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FRO Posted November 8, 2015 Report Share Posted November 8, 2015 bet you will let this honda engine in.http://www.racecar-engineering.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/uphond.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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