The K20Z3__this engine lives between 6000rpm and 8200rpm. When it hits the 8200rpm rev limiter an up shift of the six speed manual brings it right back down into the power band at 6000rpm and off it goes again howling like an banshee. This engine loves to be thrashed, it's nonplussed when pushed to its red line and begs for more. This thing is actually happy at 8000rpm and so is the driver, the fun factor is high. It has little torque and major zing when kept above 6000rpm. Below 6000rpm it runs like an economy car engine__it has a major Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde personality. I know the delights of the low end grunt of a V8, I have driven many, but with this engine life is lived in the stratosphere. And did I mention the exhaust note_sounds like an F1 race car__seriously, try one. One draw back__life in the stratosphere can become tiring. Honda dropped this engine into the Civic Si, but it should also be used elsewhere__a K20Z3 in every driveway.
Monday, August 31, 2009
GIZMOS: The K20Z3 Life in the Strtosphere
The K20Z3__this engine lives between 6000rpm and 8200rpm. When it hits the 8200rpm rev limiter an up shift of the six speed manual brings it right back down into the power band at 6000rpm and off it goes again howling like an banshee. This engine loves to be thrashed, it's nonplussed when pushed to its red line and begs for more. This thing is actually happy at 8000rpm and so is the driver, the fun factor is high. It has little torque and major zing when kept above 6000rpm. Below 6000rpm it runs like an economy car engine__it has a major Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde personality. I know the delights of the low end grunt of a V8, I have driven many, but with this engine life is lived in the stratosphere. And did I mention the exhaust note_sounds like an F1 race car__seriously, try one. One draw back__life in the stratosphere can become tiring. Honda dropped this engine into the Civic Si, but it should also be used elsewhere__a K20Z3 in every driveway.
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