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Apr 16, 2006 | 10:11 PM

Motohip

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Up the boost...

Do you guys think this cars tranny will be able to handle any increases in boost?

Apr 16, 2006 | 10:53 PM

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Do you guys think this cars tranny will be able to handle any increases in boost?

Good question. No Acura 4 cylinder tranny has ever had to put up with this much power and torque. As for the AWD system, the RL is the only other application for the SH system. It runs similar torque but 50 more hp.

Apr 17, 2006 | 12:02 AM

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From my readings over at TOV, supposedly the engine is a K-series but the tranny is the same one used on the V6 engines.

Apr 17, 2006 | 12:52 AM

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From my readings over at TOV, supposedly the engine is a K-series but the tranny is the same one used on the V6 engines.

Where did you see that? I'm over at TOV too...???

Apr 17, 2006 | 05:35 PM

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Where did you see that? I'm over at TOV too...???

It's one of the posts under either NYIAS Day 1 thread or the actual RDX production press release forum. I'll see if I can find it.

Apr 17, 2006 | 05:47 PM

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OK, I was totally off, it's in one of the RDX threads.

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Actually, IIRC during that interview it was mentioned that the RDX would be suitable for light-duty towing. 1500 lbs. is light-duty.

BTW, the transmission is the same as that used in the RL, we're told.

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