VTEC is just Honda's fancy term for its variable valve timing technology. It's similar to BMW's Vanos or Toyota's VVT-i systems. VTEC technically stands for Variable Timing Electronic Control. Honda however also has two other variations of this technology: i-VTEC and VTEC-E. They are all variable valve timing and lift systems but they work a bit differently. This guide is … [Read more...] about Honda VTEC vs. i-VTEC
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Best Honda Civic Coilovers
The Honda Civic is an amazing car for so many different reasons. It's efficient, light-weight, fun, sporty, and the list could go on. Civics might not be all-out performance cars, but they deliver plenty for most. For the others, a few simple upgrades can really take the Honda Civic to the next level. Among the best upgrades include suspension and specifically a good set of … [Read more...] about Best Honda Civic Coilovers
The 5 Best Honda Civic 1.5T Upgrades
Honda 1.5T engines are also known as the 1.5 Turbo and L15 VTEC or VTC. The 1.5L inline-4 engine delivers up to 205 horsepower and 192 lb-ft in the Honda Civic Si. It's solid performance for such a small engine. However, the 1.5T leaves a lot of room on the table for extra power. Turbo designs allow for excellent power gains with a few simple mods. In this guide, we discuss … [Read more...] about The 5 Best Honda Civic 1.5T Upgrades
Ultimate Honda J32 3.2 V6 Engine Guide
The Honda J32 3.2L V6 engine made its debut in the 1999 Acura TL in the form of the J32A1. A few other J32 variants followed until its final production in 2008. Horsepower varies from 225-270 hp. Pretty stout numbers for a relatively small V6 of the early 2000's era. No engine is flawless, though, and that applies to the J32 engine too. In this guide, we discuss Honda J32 3.2L … [Read more...] about Ultimate Honda J32 3.2 V6 Engine Guide
The 3 Most Common Honda J35 3.5 V6 Engine Problems
Honda 3.5 V6 Engine Problems The Honda 3.5 V6 was first introduced in 1998 and the engine remains in models to this day. Given the J35's long run there are numerous variants and updates to the engine throughout the years. However, all engines share the same basic 3.5L V6 SOHC design. J35 engines offer a solid all-around balance of performance, fuel economy, and reliability. … [Read more...] about The 3 Most Common Honda J35 3.5 V6 Engine Problems