http://hondanews.com/categories/814/releases/952?archive=2003
Key V-6 Engine Technologies
Several key changes to the induction system, exhaust system, and valvetrain combine with a significant increase in the compression ratio to generate major output gains in the Accord's V6. Primary contributors on the intake side include a new high-inertia manifold, a larger and electronically controlled throttle body and even more precise measurement and control capabilities for both air and fuel. These features account for about one third of the additional 40 horsepower the new V6 puts out.
On the downstream side, higher capacity components throughout the entire exhaust system increase the flow rate by 30 percent and are responsible for another third of the overall power increase. The remaining output gains result from improvements in combustion efficiencies derived from larger intake valves, the 3-rocker VTEC system (replacing a two-rocker design), and a bump in compression ratio from 9.4:1 to 10.0:1.
I was just trying to think of some original things to do to my car. No one really does cool things to J30's you know?
