New Acura TSX and RDX Question....
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New Acura TSX and RDX Question....
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The fully redesigned 2009 Acura TSX made its debut at the 2008 New York International Auto Show on April 11, 2008.[7] The new TSX uses a base engine similar to that of the 2008 TSX. The engine is a 2.4-litre in-line 4 cylinder engine reaching 201 hp (150 kW) and 172 lb·ft (233 N·m) torque.[8] While the rated power of the new TSX engine is 4 hp lower than that of the 2008 model, Acura says the new engine distributes power across a much wider rpm range, which along with the increased torque, provides an increased feeling of power for the driver. The transmission choices remain 5-speed automatic and 6-speed manual, though the automatic version now comes with steering-wheel paddle shifters for optional manual shifting.
In addition to the 2.4-litre engine, the Acura TSX also receives Honda's 2.2-litre i-DTEC clean turbodiesel engine in the 2009 calendar year. The i-DTEC engine features an advanced NOx emissions reduction system that does not require urea additives to meet emissions standards in all 50 states.[9][10] While no official numbers on the TSX's new diesel engine have been released, some speculation places the engine at roughly 180 hp (134 kW).[11] The i-DTEC engine to be used in the Euro Accord is rated at 148 hp and 258 lb·ft (350 N·m) torque,[12] but the TSX's version has higher output.
In terms of size, the 2009 TSX is larger than its predecessor. The new TSX has a 3.0-inch greater width, a 2.6-inch wider track and a 1.3-inch longer wheelbase than the current TSX; additionally, the length grows by 2.4 inches.
The 2009 TSX comes standard with luxury features like leather seat upholstery, dual-zone climate control, power driver's seat with memory, sunroof, Xenon headlights, and adds a USB port music interface.[13] The TSX has an optional technology package, which includes a navigation system real-time traffic and weather, and a 10-speaker premium sound system with DVD-audio capabilities. Also making its debut on the new TSX is Honda's Advanced Compatibility Engineering body structure, which is designed to reduce accident impact on passengers. The TSX was released on July 16, 2008
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Yes i know Wikipedia isn't a totally reliable source, but still, i thought it was pretty sick that there will be a turbocharged Honda engine there. Diesel nonetheless too haha. And speaking of turbocharged Honda engines....
....i was wondering about the k23a1. Why doesn't it get discussed more? It's a turbocharged K series, seems if somebody was gonna go all out with the K swap they'd go for the boosted engine. So why don't we hear about these engines very much? And what about the turbos? Size? PSI? Are they usable with a custom setup? Just curious about it because even with a Search here on HCF theres only like 4 threads that the engine is discussed in.
Oh, and DTEC? i-DTEC? Never heard of it and curious!
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The fully redesigned 2009 Acura TSX made its debut at the 2008 New York International Auto Show on April 11, 2008.[7] The new TSX uses a base engine similar to that of the 2008 TSX. The engine is a 2.4-litre in-line 4 cylinder engine reaching 201 hp (150 kW) and 172 lb·ft (233 N·m) torque.[8] While the rated power of the new TSX engine is 4 hp lower than that of the 2008 model, Acura says the new engine distributes power across a much wider rpm range, which along with the increased torque, provides an increased feeling of power for the driver. The transmission choices remain 5-speed automatic and 6-speed manual, though the automatic version now comes with steering-wheel paddle shifters for optional manual shifting.
In addition to the 2.4-litre engine, the Acura TSX also receives Honda's 2.2-litre i-DTEC clean turbodiesel engine in the 2009 calendar year. The i-DTEC engine features an advanced NOx emissions reduction system that does not require urea additives to meet emissions standards in all 50 states.[9][10] While no official numbers on the TSX's new diesel engine have been released, some speculation places the engine at roughly 180 hp (134 kW).[11] The i-DTEC engine to be used in the Euro Accord is rated at 148 hp and 258 lb·ft (350 N·m) torque,[12] but the TSX's version has higher output.
In terms of size, the 2009 TSX is larger than its predecessor. The new TSX has a 3.0-inch greater width, a 2.6-inch wider track and a 1.3-inch longer wheelbase than the current TSX; additionally, the length grows by 2.4 inches.
The 2009 TSX comes standard with luxury features like leather seat upholstery, dual-zone climate control, power driver's seat with memory, sunroof, Xenon headlights, and adds a USB port music interface.[13] The TSX has an optional technology package, which includes a navigation system real-time traffic and weather, and a 10-speaker premium sound system with DVD-audio capabilities. Also making its debut on the new TSX is Honda's Advanced Compatibility Engineering body structure, which is designed to reduce accident impact on passengers. The TSX was released on July 16, 2008
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Yes i know Wikipedia isn't a totally reliable source, but still, i thought it was pretty sick that there will be a turbocharged Honda engine there. Diesel nonetheless too haha. And speaking of turbocharged Honda engines....
....i was wondering about the k23a1. Why doesn't it get discussed more? It's a turbocharged K series, seems if somebody was gonna go all out with the K swap they'd go for the boosted engine. So why don't we hear about these engines very much? And what about the turbos? Size? PSI? Are they usable with a custom setup? Just curious about it because even with a Search here on HCF theres only like 4 threads that the engine is discussed in.
Oh, and DTEC? i-DTEC? Never heard of it and curious!
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