Notices
Automotive Discussion Automotive talk that is not technical can be posted here. Posts must address the general population.

Honda V6... Variable Fuel Managment

Thread Tools
 
Old 10-06-2003, 06:04 AM
  #1  
MattnTheHATch
DAAAANG & OHDAANG
Thread Starter
 
MattnTheHATch's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: va beach, va
Posts: 3,441
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
MattnTheHATch MattnTheHATch MattnTheHATch MattnTheHATch MattnTheHATch MattnTheHATch MattnTheHATch MattnTheHATch MattnTheHATch MattnTheHATch MattnTheHATch
Default Honda V6... Variable Fuel Managment

i believe its called variable fuel managment... anyway.

honda is going to be using alittle something new to conserve gas milage in v6 models. its going to be released in the acura line first. its going to be a 3.0 Ivtec v6 producing 250 horsepower.

during highway cruising speeds, the motor will cut off 3 of the cylinders, producing about 40 miles per gallon.

40mpg with 250 horsepower v6? not to shabby.

should be released in the acura tl in 2005.
MattnTheHATch is offline  
Old 10-06-2003, 06:10 AM
  #2  
Victum
boom tick boom tick
 
Victum's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Earth
Posts: 9,295
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Victum Victum Victum Victum Victum Victum Victum Victum Victum Victum Victum
Default

sounds stupid to me...
Victum is offline  
Old 10-06-2003, 06:31 AM
  #3  
MA-HALF-E
Awesome.
 
MA-HALF-E's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Virginia Beach
Posts: 13,483
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
MA-HALF-E MA-HALF-E MA-HALF-E MA-HALF-E MA-HALF-E MA-HALF-E MA-HALF-E MA-HALF-E MA-HALF-E MA-HALF-E MA-HALF-E
Default

Sounds like a good way to sell cars.
MA-HALF-E is offline  
Old 10-06-2003, 06:53 AM
  #4  
NIC668
Registered Member
 
NIC668's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2002
Posts: 2,941
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
NIC668 NIC668 NIC668 NIC668 NIC668 NIC668 NIC668 NIC668 NIC668 NIC668 NIC668
Default

sonds like it could be the next big thing....more shit to break!!
NIC668 is offline  
Old 10-06-2003, 08:17 AM
  #5  
Dethred
Banned
 
Dethred's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2003
Posts: 635
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Dethred is an unknown quantity at this point
Default

Where did you hear this?? Acura would be stupid to lower their engine displacement by 200cc's and lower power by 20hp 1 year after their new 270hp TL comes out.
Dethred is offline  
Old 10-06-2003, 08:17 AM
  #6  
Flite
HHIC
 
Flite's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2002
Posts: 19,086
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Flite Flite Flite Flite Flite Flite Flite Flite Flite Flite Flite
Default

It's been done before. It's not a bad idea, the only thing I'm wondering about is reliability issues.
Flite is offline  
Old 10-06-2003, 08:55 AM
  #7  
Enigma
.........
 
Enigma's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2003
Posts: 4,840
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Enigma Enigma Enigma Enigma Enigma Enigma Enigma Enigma Enigma Enigma Enigma
Default

Originally posted by Dethred
Where did you hear this?? Acura would be stupid to lower their engine displacement by 200cc's and lower power by 20hp 1 year after their new 270hp TL comes out.

Lowering the power and displacement is a good idea to test new technology. If they would have beasted it then they probably would have more problems than they need. Remember, these people you talk about are engineers payed alot more money to design these.. yes they have made mistakes.. like Honda/Acura all together. I'm pretty sure these new V6's with the new fuel managment will sell easily. Just wait for a bigger displacement and more HP in the next few years, I'm sure Honda/Acura will be producing a nice size beast with plenty of gas mileage. Honda/Acura has always had pretty good gas mileage, why stop now? .02





Trevor
Enigma is offline  
Old 10-06-2003, 12:37 PM
  #8  
S dot Camp
Asshole Supreme
 
S dot Camp's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2002
Posts: 4,843
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
S dot Camp has much to be proud ofS dot Camp has much to be proud ofS dot Camp has much to be proud ofS dot Camp has much to be proud ofS dot Camp has much to be proud ofS dot Camp has much to be proud ofS dot Camp has much to be proud ofS dot Camp has much to be proud ofS dot Camp has much to be proud ofS dot Camp has much to be proud ofS dot Camp has much to be proud of
Default

Originally posted by six out 6
Honda/Acura has always had pretty good gas mileage, why stop now?
That is the whole point.
S dot Camp is offline  
Old 10-06-2003, 05:09 PM
  #9  
Fabrik8
Racetracks
 
Fabrik8's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: How long is a piece of string?
Posts: 15,668
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Fabrik8 Fabrik8 Fabrik8 Fabrik8 Fabrik8 Fabrik8 Fabrik8 Fabrik8 Fabrik8 Fabrik8 Fabrik8
Default

That giant ass V12 (?) cadillac does that also, cuts off most of the cylinders during normal driving. Sounds like a great idea, as long as it's implemented well..
I still wish Honda would put it's brains to sick use and make a small displacement V8..
Fabrik8 is offline  
Old 10-07-2003, 07:40 PM
  #10  
Dethred
Banned
 
Dethred's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2003
Posts: 635
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Dethred is an unknown quantity at this point
Default

"Acura would be stupid to lower their engine displacement by 200cc's and lower power by 20hp 1 year after their new 270hp TL comes out."

I will believe this when I see it. Maybe they'll make another trim or an engine option of some sort, but Acura takes years to move form engine to engine. Maybe... but I doubt this will happen soon and replace an already great motor.
Dethred is offline  


Quick Reply: Honda V6... Variable Fuel Managment



All times are GMT -8. The time now is 09:52 AM.