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Originally Posted by brandontl
What does 32V stand for? I know that our cars are 16 valve.
now in general that's 2 exhaust and 2 intake valves. some cars (i think the ford explorer is one) use 2 intake valves and one exhaust valve. it varies from car to car.
our cars have 24V (4 per cylinder) per the acura specification sheet.
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Originally Posted by SatinSilverTypS
32V means 4 valves per cylinder x 8 cylinders = 32 valves. experience has shown me that *in general* (not always) more valves per cylinder goes hand in hand with higher performance levels. it really boils down to the efficiency level of the engine i believe. someone let me know if i am completely out of whack on that one.
now in general that's 2 exhaust and 2 intake valves. some cars (i think the ford explorer is one) use 2 intake valves and one exhaust valve. it varies from car to car.
our cars have 24V (4 per cylinder) per the acura specification sheet.
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now in general that's 2 exhaust and 2 intake valves. some cars (i think the ford explorer is one) use 2 intake valves and one exhaust valve. it varies from car to car.
our cars have 24V (4 per cylinder) per the acura specification sheet.
SSTS
It doesnt mean 32 valve on our car. It means something else. (think real hard ladies and gentleman)
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32V = 3.2L engine with Vtec. Don't ask me why they did that, but that's what it means. There is a 2.5L version of the TL in Japan (Inspire / Saber) so the "32V" is the 'upgraded' engine (which is the same J32 engine we have in North America).
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I guess the V (Vtec) doen't mean anything anymore. Even the lowly Civic's are using Vtec technology.
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Originally Posted by Edward'TLS
I guess the V (Vtec) doen't mean anything anymore. Even the lowly Civic's are using Vtec technology.
Back on topic, Just because vtec come standard in the 20,000 Civic doesn't mean its crap. I mean, do you think that Navigation systems are nothing anymore...just because you can get them in a civic...or Toyota Prius? Or power windows? Keep in mind their are cars that still don't have alot of these options as standard. Look at the brightside...we have TORQUE!!!
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Originally Posted by n3o
vTak y0!!!!! H0rs3powrr!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11111
Back on topic, Just because vtec come standard in the 20,000 Civic doesn't mean its crap. I mean, do you think that Navigation systems are nothing anymore...just because you can get them in a civic...or Toyota Prius? Or power windows? Keep in mind their are cars that still don't have alot of these options as standard. Look at the brightside...we have TORQUE!!!
Back on topic, Just because vtec come standard in the 20,000 Civic doesn't mean its crap. I mean, do you think that Navigation systems are nothing anymore...just because you can get them in a civic...or Toyota Prius? Or power windows? Keep in mind their are cars that still don't have alot of these options as standard. Look at the brightside...we have TORQUE!!!
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Ehh like it or not, VTEC has become somewhat synonymous with high performance and almost everyone knows about it. Its probably displayed like that for some time of marketing purpose.
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Originally Posted by brandontl
so i guess we can all agree that 32V = 3.2L VTEC
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Originally Posted by Edward'TLS
I guess the V (Vtec) doen't mean anything anymore. Even the lowly Civic's are using Vtec technology.
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Originally Posted by Mp3
I don't think so. It stands for 32 valves
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25V and 32V
Originally Posted by fahoumh
Wow.
So 32V is 3.2 Liter V configuration, not VTECH. But I do admit thats a good way to describe it.....
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