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Originally Posted by matelot
pull out engine and put in a HEMI ?
A Hemi is a hemisphereical engine basiclly meaning the spark plugs are in the middle of the intake and exhaust valves, like an Integera, Civic Si, TSX, RSX, CRV,
Element, NSX, actually most or all of their engines are....huh.
Drifting
Joined: Jan 2004
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From: Pacific NW
Originally Posted by lbbrando
Honda Motor Co. has been making the HEMI for many years and have it still today in the new cars they sell.
A Hemi is a hemisphereical engine basiclly meaning the spark plugs are in the middle of the intake and exhaust valves, like an Integera, Civic Si, TSX, RSX, CRV,
Element, NSX, actually most or all of their engines are....huh.
A Hemi is a hemisphereical engine basiclly meaning the spark plugs are in the middle of the intake and exhaust valves, like an Integera, Civic Si, TSX, RSX, CRV,
Element, NSX, actually most or all of their engines are....huh.
Registered Member
Joined: Jul 2004
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From: Suburb of Manassas, VA
Oops.. I meant 220 cubic inches equates to 3.6 liters.
As for a hemispherical combustion chamber, most engines today are not hemis. For example, the engine in our TL is not a hemi. It can't be because it has 4 valves per cylinder. Engines with 4 or more valves have pentroof combustion chambers.. not hemis.
As for a hemispherical combustion chamber, most engines today are not hemis. For example, the engine in our TL is not a hemi. It can't be because it has 4 valves per cylinder. Engines with 4 or more valves have pentroof combustion chambers.. not hemis.
Not a Blowhole
Joined: May 2000
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From: Virginia
Originally Posted by lbbrando
Honda Motor Co. has been making the HEMI for many years and have it still today in the new cars they sell.
A Hemi is a hemisphereical engine basiclly meaning the spark plugs are in the middle of the intake and exhaust valves, like an Integera, Civic Si, TSX, RSX, CRV,
Element, NSX, actually most or all of their engines are....huh.
A Hemi is a hemisphereical engine basiclly meaning the spark plugs are in the middle of the intake and exhaust valves, like an Integera, Civic Si, TSX, RSX, CRV,
Element, NSX, actually most or all of their engines are....huh.
Instructor
Joined: Dec 2002
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From: Florida
Originally Posted by wavshrdr
I've use nitrous a lot. Problem is ultimately your fun runs out and then you have to fill up the bottle again. It is often misunderstood. People hear all kinds of horror stories so in many ways it has gotten a bad rap. What people don't often remember is that nitrous saved a lot of pilot's lives during WWII.
Nitrous can be an amazing power boost AND increase reliability when done properly. I used to run nitrous in conjunction with turbo to improve the reliablity of the car on top speed runs. Just make sure you keep the solenoids clean, bottle at an even temp and secure it so it won't come loose in an accident.
A dry nitrous kit could be pretty easy to do in a TL and it would be almost invisible if done properly. Zex makes a kit for many cars including the older CL's and Legends. Maybe the'll have something soon for the TL. It's an easy 50-70 hp bolt-on. Could easily chop a second off your 1/4 mile time and add about 8-10 mph trap speed. I'd definitely want a bigger bottle though.
Nitrous can be an amazing power boost AND increase reliability when done properly. I used to run nitrous in conjunction with turbo to improve the reliablity of the car on top speed runs. Just make sure you keep the solenoids clean, bottle at an even temp and secure it so it won't come loose in an accident.
A dry nitrous kit could be pretty easy to do in a TL and it would be almost invisible if done properly. Zex makes a kit for many cars including the older CL's and Legends. Maybe the'll have something soon for the TL. It's an easy 50-70 hp bolt-on. Could easily chop a second off your 1/4 mile time and add about 8-10 mph trap speed. I'd definitely want a bigger bottle though.
AZ Community Team
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From: Maryland
Here are some good websites for the aviation buffs in this thread
Great aircraft pictures
//www.airliners.net/
Intersting history of some significant aircraft
//www.vectorsite.net/indexav.html
Great aircraft pictures
//www.airliners.net/
Intersting history of some significant aircraft
//www.vectorsite.net/indexav.html