engine info

[hamilton]

ok im new at this so the is kind of a dumb question. but for you who know alot about forgien engines you know hondas V-Tec. which is quick as hell!! what type of engine like that would fit in my mx3 with the 1.8 v6? and about how much would it cost and where could u get one. thanks alot i apriciate it.

[Aston Wards]

Guess i'll be the first to say it!
Check the V6 FAQ, there is a whole heap of info on engine swaps in there, basically it's a straight bolt in for a 2.5 litre KL-series engine, either a 170hp US version, or a 200hp Jap version
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[Mnemonic]

we dont have anthing like V-tec, we have something better VRIS

[slowmx3]

VTEC is much much better than VRIS....

[jschrauwen]

VTEC is much much better than VRIS....

If VTEC gets pooched or inoperable than very poor performance wise and big $ to fix.... if VRIS inoperable, minimal side effects much less $ to fix.

[Vanished]

VTEC: Variable valve Timing and lift Electronic Control (Honda)

This means on the cam shaft, there are two lobs (you know the things that open/close your exaust/intake valves). One set of lobs for high RPM's and one

VRIS: Variable Resonance Induction System (Mazda K-series engines)

(cuz i'm lazy, heres a quote from Wikipdia (fricken awsome) )

"Variable Length Intake Manifold (VLIM), also known as VRIS by mazda) is an automobile engine manifold technology. As the name implies, VLIM can vary the length of the intake tract in order to optimize power and torque, as well as provide better fuel efficiency.

There are two main effects of variable intake geometry:

* Swirl - Variable geometry can create a beneficial air swirl pattern in the combustion chamber. The swirls help distribute the fuel and form a homogeneous air-fuel mixture which ignites without engine knocking. At low RPM, the speed of the airflow is increased by directing the air through a longer path with limited capacity, but the shorter and more capable path opens when the load increases so that the greater amount of air can enter the chamber. In DOHC designs, the air paths are often connected to a separate intake valves so the shorter path can be excluded by inactivating the intake valve itlself.
* Pressurization - A tuned intake path can have a light pressurizing effect similar to a low-pressure supercharger due to Helmholtz Resonance. However, this effect only occurs over a narrow engine speed band. A variable intake can create two or more pressurized hot spots, increasing engine output. "
- My good friend, Wikipedia

[hgallegos915]

a klze can take out most vtechs any day (MOST) and well its WAY less expensive to maintain and to get installed ..