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01-11-2002, 03:01 AM | #1 |
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Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: Boulder, CO
Age: 44
Posts: 830
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The LS/VTEC and B18C Alternative
In my last article, I wrote about the evils of LS/VTEC- namely the rod stroke ratio and its subsequent limitations. Remember, power is nothing more than the product of torque and RPM. Hondas make power through high RPMs, not torque. LS/VTEC increases torque, but limits the redline. So how do you get the best of both worlds?
Consider this: Johnny Hondaman, looking at installing an LS/VTEC or B18C into his cherished ride. Here are his options: B18C: 1797cc of displacement 1.58:1 r/s ratio 140-150 hp LS/VTEC 1834cc of displacement 1.54:1 r/s ratio 155-165 hp(?) (I have yet to see a dyno of a "stock(?)" LS/VTEC- no cams, stock I/H/E, stock internals, etc.) So what's a guy to do? I have a better idea. Last edited by 2ndGenTeg : 03-08-2002 at 02:46 PM. |
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