Not wanting to press our luck with low end torque, boost is ramped in easy, picking up some gains everywhere. This also raises the boost pressure a little more over the “Stage 1”, as well as some small ignition adjustments that aid in smoothing out torque delivery after 5,000rpm. Next up? The whole reason we tested to aid in the development of the KTuner “Stage 2” tune file. This calibration also retains the “ECON” mode, and lowers boost levels to stock for when you want to be “less race car.” The midrange is SUPER healthy over the stock tune file. Next, we wanted to test the KTuner “Stage 1” calibration, which makes numerous drivability, fueling and boost pressure changes.īig gains from the “Stage 1” tune, and a much flatter torque curve. Overall? Very stout starting point for an engine that’s 1.5 liters smaller than the outgoing ‘king of the hill’ J35 V6 engine. As you can see, the difference from 87oct to 93oct on the stock tune file is a result of the different knock control levels present (the ECU pulling ignition advance out). The turbo responds almost instantly to throttle input when loaded, as evidenced by the start of the run’s massive torque figure. This thing is a stump puller from as low as 1,500rpm. Testing began with the stock ECU calibration both on 87 octane fuel (which is realistically what 99% of buyers outside of the enthusiast market will end up using, undoubtedly), and with 93 octane fuel (for those of us that understand the fun of fuel quality).
SIRIUS 2.0 PREMIUM V2.0 V6 MANUAL
It is a 2018 Honda Accord Sport 2.0T model, fitted with a six speed manual transmission, with 2,000 miles on the clock. This tester was graciously provided to us in a time when these cars are still fairly hard to find. Over the course of the last year we’ve grown quite fond of the 1.5 turbo engine’s abilities, so we were very excited to begin scratching the surface of the capabilities of the “everyman’s” 2.0 turbo K20C engine. Now, a 1.5 liter turbo engine is standard, and a variant of the Civic Type R’s venerable 2.0 liter turbocharged powerplant motivates the car as an upgraded driveline. In recent generations, a naturally aspirated four cylinder K24 engine was the standard engine option, while variations of the mighty J-Series V6 provided a healthy bump in grunt to one of Honda’s most awarded platforms. 2018 brings some major changes to the Honda Accord.