The J30a2 motor is awesome! When SOHC VTEC kicks in at just 3,600RPM, you'll get a surge of power all the way to the 6,200 RPM redline. Why the pick up is not so great around the city is because of the low RPM use of VTEC-E, which is used for economy. Compared to a lot of cars I have driven, the Accord V6 has PLENTY of torque in the low end.
The 3.0l engine was actually modified significantly to give it more power, which also uses a 3-stage VTEC system. So it was modified sufficiently.:) But still, I don't see why anyone would want more low end torque seeing that in this FWD V6, you would more than likely just spin tires. It pulls hard enough, and then before you know it, at 3,600RPM, you'll take off. That's the sweet spot!
Even with VTEC-E operation at low RPM, the 3200lb Accord manages to pull some decent 2.5 0-30 times. I have driven a 260hp 02' Acura TL-S before with my girlfriend, and the Accord *feels* lighter on it's feet!! If you want more oomph, spend no more than $150 for an AEM Short Ram Induction system. Your Accord V6 will sound like a formula car, and will gain 15hp throughout the entire rev range!
26th Oct 2006, 12:33
The J30a2 motor is awesome! When SOHC VTEC kicks in at just 3,600RPM, you'll get a surge of power all the way to the 6,200 RPM redline. Why the pick up is not so great around the city is because of the low RPM use of VTEC-E, which is used for economy. Compared to a lot of cars I have driven, the Accord V6 has PLENTY of torque in the low end.
The 3.0l engine was actually modified significantly to give it more power, which also uses a 3-stage VTEC system. So it was modified sufficiently.:) But still, I don't see why anyone would want more low end torque seeing that in this FWD V6, you would more than likely just spin tires. It pulls hard enough, and then before you know it, at 3,600RPM, you'll take off. That's the sweet spot!
Even with VTEC-E operation at low RPM, the 3200lb Accord manages to pull some decent 2.5 0-30 times. I have driven a 260hp 02' Acura TL-S before with my girlfriend, and the Accord *feels* lighter on it's feet!! If you want more oomph, spend no more than $150 for an AEM Short Ram Induction system. Your Accord V6 will sound like a formula car, and will gain 15hp throughout the entire rev range!