Finally a turbocharged Honda production motor in the US
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Finally a turbocharged Honda production motor in the US
Well i think i found my next toy. I think a little more boost pressure and you can own everyone.
Enjoy http://popularmechanics.com/outdoors...2/2/honda_pwc/
[Modified by boosted3g, 4:09 PM 7/14/2002]
Enjoy http://popularmechanics.com/outdoors...2/2/honda_pwc/
[Modified by boosted3g, 4:09 PM 7/14/2002]
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Re: Finally a turbocharged Honda production motor in the US (RioNinja)
Does anyone have one of those pics that says:
"hello! and welcome to last week!"
(actually last year)
"hello! and welcome to last week!"
(actually last year)
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Re: Finally a turbocharged Honda production motor in the US (RioNinja)
Does anyone have one of those pics that says:
"hello! and welcome to last week!"
(actually last year)
"hello! and welcome to last week!"
(actually last year)
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Re: Finally a turbocharged Honda production motor in the US (slowasshatch)
Guys, as much as I like Honda + Turbos, That thing is a TERD! Its a nice concept, but Its not practical, Im a seadoo lover as you can tell by my SN, and being that I work at a seadoo shop, we always get comparisons between the two. The Honda actually only goes a true 63 MPH, which is still fast for a PWC, but I expected a lot more for a Turbo'd watercraft. Our 4stroke puts out 155 hp and tops out at 62 mph, and is a true 4 stroke using a closed loop cooling system. honda's doesnt which leads to Corrosion if not closely taking care of. Secondly and very important, is the honda is slow out of the hole...obviously because of lag. Top end is good, but i dont think it makes up for the shitty bottom end. Also it consumes 17 Gallon an hour at WOT, the 4 stroke seadoo only consumes 11.5 gallons an hour at WOT, that to me is a really big difference, i dont think 1 mph is worth 5.5 gallons an hour....they've also had a couple recalls........im sorry to be doggin on that thing, but i wasnt impressed with it. If you are gonna spend that much money, and looking for speed, get an RXX, it will do a true 70 mph + all day long. Honda just got into the PWC, they will get better with time, Hopefully.
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Re: Finally a turbocharged Honda production motor in the US (CDooMe2)
Guys, as much as I like Honda + Turbos, That thing is a TERD! Its a nice concept, but Its not practical, Im a seadoo lover as you can tell by my SN, and being that I work at a seadoo shop, we always get comparisons between the two. The Honda actually only goes a true 63 MPH, which is still fast for a PWC, but I expected a lot more for a Turbo'd watercraft. Our 4stroke puts out 155 hp and tops out at 62 mph, and is a true 4 stroke using a closed loop cooling system. honda's doesnt which leads to Corrosion if not closely taking care of. Secondly and very important, is the honda is slow out of the hole...obviously because of lag. Top end is good, but i dont think it makes up for the shitty bottom end. Also it consumes 17 Gallon an hour at WOT, the 4 stroke seadoo only consumes 11.5 gallons an hour at WOT, that to me is a really big difference, i dont think 1 mph is worth 5.5 gallons an hour....they've also had a couple recalls........im sorry to be doggin on that thing, but i wasnt impressed with it. If you are gonna spend that much money, and looking for speed, get an RXX, it will do a true 70 mph + all day long. Honda just got into the PWC, they will get better with time, Hopefully.
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Re: Finally a turbocharged Honda production motor in the US (GudeH23a)
haha thanks, but isnt it the truth...i had my ex girlfriend bitchin up a storm one day when i was trying to figure out what the hell was up with my car...so that quote just came naturally....talk about a shitty day, i was about to blow the car up with her in it. Hehe, J/K
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