Yeah but needs more power

It did as the RL

Yep, '07 Civic Si here (pretty much same engine). I still think it's the best NA engine Honda has ever produced outside of S2k family.

@@sergeybebenin yess sir, k20a2 baby!

@@sergeybebenin Yepp the K series is def hands down the best honda engine next to s2k f20 engine but the k24 is okay. Ive had a gsr b18, em1 b16, prelude h22 and now i have a Rsx typeS k20z, its the best engine. My friend has a s2k and that thing is super nice, want to get a s2k but prices are wayy to high now.

I Still have one, 148k daily driven bone stock and still sees 8k rpm daily. One of the best cars ever built as far as reliability and fun to drive!

@@jaimehurtado2138 👍 I went all the way to 275k mi without a single engine issue. Unfortunately had an accident in winter and insurance said it's not worth fixing.

Lucky you

Not so futuristic tbh

@@Ecuador006 its good future planning, it leaves room for them to crank this thing up over time almost like mercedes did in f1 this past generation.

I'd thought the NSX engines were made elsewhere, but I looked it up: "A team of eight elite associates build NSX engines at the Acura engine plant in Anna, Ohio - where 4,000 square feet is their exclusive domain" Ok, then. Those guys built my engine :)

@@asdf51501 wanna buy me a speaker since ur rich

How is the engine oil burning? I heard this is a common problem with the 3.7 v6.

That would be nice!

Q50 red sport would smoke that thing to dust 😅

@@keithjay4944 Don't be so sure, its only a couple of ticks faster than the Type S. If Acura managed to make the Type S lighter and pumped up the horses to 400, it wouldn't be a contest.

With a manual ✔

I have this memory of the earlier Type S marketing from Acura stating the car would be "over 400 horsepower", but if that was true, I can't find evidence of it now (it may have been youtuber speculation). But I'm still disappointed the car doesn't already come with 400hp. I was genuinely hoping for something that would compare well to a Lexus RC F (or GS F) with its 477hp (comparing well doesn't mean beating it, just in the ballpark). Instead, it seems Acura had their sights set firmly on a lower target. It's a very good looking car, and will likely sell pretty well for Acura. I'd love to see a jazzed up version too, with both an HP and a cosmetic upgrade of some sort (spoiler and diffuser, that kind of thing). They could make something that appeals to wealthier buyers who like the car and would like it to look more sporty (as opposed to classy). Shrug. Disclaimer: I own an Acura, but it has significantly more horsepower than this.

At least they already have the lead in the SH-AWD system. Making Audi's Quattro system and Mercedes 4Matic system a run for their money.

Agreed

The valve covers literally are the cam bearing caps due to the short design of the engine. They would HAVE to be metal.

@@jay.fromthebay yep, would that it make difficult to do maintenance work like changing valve cover gaskets?

@@MrSamPhoenix not necessarily. A lot of Honda engines especially the newer k series rely on precision fit with a little bit of silicone sandwiched in between. They have done it for years on transmission halves, engine girdles, oil pumps and other things. And it works well when everything is torqued correctly.

@@paul06660 - I hope it’s as easy as changing the valve cover gaskets for the SOHC J-series. One of the main reasons I love the SOHC J-series engines is how easy they’re to work on (along with being torquey, smooth, reliable V6 engine designs). & would putting everything back become a headache if we do have to reseal the valve covers one day?

I’ve had issues with audio and sometimes, (when using sport + and manual shift) the gears are slow to respond… just curious if you’ve had similar issues?

@@donaldwilson803 I’ve noticed audio issues when my iPhone is connected to CarPlay. Sometimes in sports + mode the gears are long or like you stated, slow to respond.

@@usmc187 I’m not out here being all fast and furious lol, so the slow gearshift isn’t a big problem for me. However, I was driving yesterday and lost all audio. No fm, xm, navigation, nothing. Just trying to see if it’s happened to others. Thank you for your reply!

@@donaldwilson803 usually all speakers go out except the front center which is strange.

Acura give this man one for free.

I'm sure everyone is waiting for your results

It's been a year. How is it?

Just curious if you’ve had audio issues or slow gear shift issues when in sport + and manual?

600+

Probably had already close 325hp out of the box

Good luck with that small td04 turbo 🤦🏻‍♂️

@@Acura_mechanic I'm referring to the block strength not the capability of the original configuration

@@nighthawkj30A4 355out of box

I couldn't agree more ..

I’m coming from an evo x, I honestly won’t miss manual at all lol.

And I have my doubts that automatics are even as superior as they are claimed to be. I mean, the whole thing about better MPG from automatics doesn’t necessarily bear out in real world driving. I feel like, to a large degree, automakers don’t want to make manual cars because most people don’t want them. They then have to exaggerate the advantages of them in order to placate stick shift aficionados.

You'd be sacrificing reliability with higher displacement

Like ALL Acura /Honda cars. They focus on driving pleasure which matters in the real world, rather than stupid hp numbers

0-60 4.7s It’s okay, even underwhelming

@@E82N55 apparently not. The testers at the press event weren't made aware that the car has an official launch control, even reporting that it didn't have launch control, so they all just did their best with the brake pedal and throttle. The Type-S launch control system likely improves the transmission logic on launch, and in fact uses the twin scroll turbo to increase then maximize boost pressure specifically at launch rpm. Then, I doubt anyone attempted to launch the car using the parking brake, a classic method known to improve numbers. It just hasn't been tested nearly thoroughly enough to claim the acceleration is underwhelming.

@@E82N55 just came out and already way behind the competition.

@@JAM_2024 great looking car but Acura has disappointed me so far. They need to find a way to cut some weight from the vehicle.

indeed. a type-R with the NSX v-6 and a twin scroll (thought perhaps not a twin turbo) would likely give about 450bhp. Perfect for some whoop ass.SOLD!

Type R is for Honda.

Type R is Honda only

@@jeriiiiiimigricoooo There will be a type r at some point Billy! Because that’s what we want!

TLX Type R, man that would be amazing

SAME

I thought the NC1 Acura NSX had a different V6 engine? I also thought the NC1 NSX had a block and head made by Cosworth? The NC1 NSX engine is not shared with other Acura car lines like the MDX. Reply

@@zzzzzsleeping Yes, you are correct. NC1 engine is different from any of Acura V6 engines. Cosworth did make the cylinder heads and engine block. Two weeks ago, I had the pleasure of driving a tuned NC1 and it is one bad ass sports car. The EV mode is one coolest features of the NC1.😎

I agree. Actually, it sounds like this motor will get dropped into a number of platforms. It would be wicked if mated to a resurrected/updated S2000 roadster. I too have an ‘06 TL 5AT, w. 166K miles. The car is heavily modded, and it has been super-reliable & durable. And it corners like a go cart. I’d see myself with a TLX Type S as well.

Although N/A would most likely last a bit longer, I think this engine should be able to last 200k. Honda has been making turbocharged engines for a long time now, and they also mentioned strength was one of their priorities with this engine.

Can’t be any worse than that oil diluting garbage in the crv

Yea they should’ve tested that engine for longer. The bigger 2.0T with gdi doesn’t have any problems though, so I doubt their bigger engines will have it either.

Acura made an MDX hybrid, and I'm very disappointed that they didn't go hybrid for the Type S. This new V6 has less power and torque than an RLX Sport Hybrid.

Correct👍💯💯💯

I love the thought process a s3000 would be hell in a shell 🤣

The Supra made 276 hp in 1991, not 320...also, you're comparing a coupe to a sedan...that's like comparing apples to oranges.

@@KardiFan2000 320 in NA markets. JDM = Gentlemen's Agreement. Edit: You're right - I was referring to 1993 Supra (MK4), not 1991.

@@channelnamehere4065 I know I'm right lol...either way it's dumb to compare it to the Supra...the NSX is the only Acura that can compare to that.

Stupid comment since a lot of the competitors have similar power figures. Also if you were a proper car fan you'd know it's not all about power but how it's used on the road. The S2000 had 240hp and is considered one of the most fun cars ever

Your comment is stupid. I was pointing out that in 1993, a 3.0L I6 made 320 HP and here in 2021, we managed to get 355 out of the same displacement. It's like they took 1993 technology and took it in for extrude honing while phoning it in. Progress! And yes, if I were a proper car fan, I'd be a fanboy of this car too, but since I'm not, you'd forgive me for not loving everything on wheels. Besides, if Acura didn't want comparisons, they shouldn't use words like "...technologies from the NSX supercar to produce 355 horsepower and 354 lb.-ft. of torque, helping it make the TLX Type S the best performing Acura sedan ever." Yea, they did!

RWD manual

CLX

Where do you see 9000 RPM? 6200 is all this thing allows.

@Sergey M, who cares, it produces peak output at well under 2,000 rpm.

"Just do a center exit exhaust with two 3” tips."....it's not a Civic 🤦🏾‍♂️

Just turn the boost up.

Just think how good a J series V6 is without any Turbo and newer tech added to it. It's a j 35 on steroids.

We would've given our souls to have this Engine in our 98-2002 CG2's.

I hope. But unfortunately, the coupe market is pretty much dead these days.

@@KardiFan2000 Especially for Acura.

Yehh tht would be nice but not enough ppl buy them. I would hve liked to see a tlx look similar to the BMW M2 coupe. It would def be one of best coupe that are out today if they did tht.

@@machtschnell7452 In general, it's dead. But yes.

and manual so i can drift and Acura lol, I would 100% be buying one if it was RWD manual

The TLX IS a premium sports sedan. The SH-AWD system sends up to 70% of the power to the rear wheels. Best AWD system on the market

Are you kidding me? OF COURSE it's better than the Pilot's engine, hilarious comments on youtube 😂

@@omairsh8 Hey - Clearly I was talking about the implementation of VCM which had MANY problems on Honda's prior models including causing ring fouling / sticking, leading to spark plug fouling, misfires, catalytic converter failure, and led to countless rebuilds. Honda even got sued over it because it was such a disaster. That doesn't even include all the NVH issues, which as the mounts broke in just kept getting worse. Yes, I hated my car with 5k miles and Honda could only say "that's how it's supposed to run". Sadly that was how it was supposed to run with VCM. I'm sure the new engine is more powerful and responsive but if it's as remotely bad as what they did to the J35Z4 then it's a hard no from me.

Hopefully there will be a VCM Muzzler for that VCM. Don't want to run into engine mount issues, ring fouling, oil burns.

@@romanjaan19 Yeah, sure hope so. Honda has at least been consistent with connectors and all, I wonder if the existing solutions will still work.

180k on 2014 Accord 3.5 absolutely flawless. Never any issues, can barely feel the engagement. Saved tons of gas over its life (MPG well north of 35+ when engaged at highway cruise)

Wait a few years and get one in the used market. That's what I'm probably going to do with the Type S

No VTEC

@@hybrdthry911 I cannot lie. I am dissapointed. I wish honda could make modern, dual VTEC, naturally aspirated, high revving motors like the original K series and B series again. Ah, one can only hope

@@inaNis_ They won't...that era is pretty much over. When Honda announced their Earth Dreams technology a few years ago, I knew things would change. They're all about fuel efficient turbos and lower-revving engines now...it is what it is 🤷🏾‍♂️

@@KardiFan2000 It's unlucky to see but they gotta do what they gotta do in this market to survive. Hell, even toyota is making under squared, turbocharged, torquey engines as well. I don't know if there are any main stream companies that are still making high revving NA motors anymore, honestly

DOHC

2.0?

I think not, this engine is designed for type S series cars only, people love the J V6 series, Honda will not miss the opportunity to make more profit from the old but loved J series

@@jtomtl that brings me some assurance and good news to hear.

@@nighthawkj30A4 Glad to help, FYI this new 3.0 V6 doesn’t have V-TEC, so it’s a con for some Honda fans

@@jtomtl really no Vtec huh?

@@jtomtl well they better have Non Turbo Version that has Vtec V6 otherwise its deal breaker.

USA

@@lloydhudson6463 Then we should be worried about quality control and reliability? Made in Japan models tends to be more reliable like Lexus

@@spawn11 Well, any time you have an all new vehicle, reliability is always a question mark.

@@lloydhudson6463 agree

@@spawn11 Acuras have been made in the US since the beginning and have great reliability. It's in the brand's DNA

Unfortunately. They put dumb VCM in the car but not vtec.

Vtec Bhhhhhhhh

@@robbym3542 There is also VCT in this engine...same system that's used in the new NSX.

@@KardiFan2000 that’s nice but most of that is for fuel economy. The motor needs to rev out more and have vtec. 6k rpm just isn’t exciting. Bmw makes the best engine right now IMO

@@robbym3542 True, but the days of hitting VTEC at 8000 or 9000 rpm are unfortunately over. Turbo boost is the new wave for Honda...more fuel efficient and more torque.

YEESSSS!!!!

Perhaps they will consider it just have to push them for it. After all they need to listen to there customers.

People actually have to buy them though...when the ILX had a 6-speed, barely anyone bought them...and not surprisingly, Acura dropped the 6-speed. People need to stop capping in the comments and actually buy the manuals when they come out 🤦🏾‍♂️

Yeah seats are herendous

All day any day dude

No. This V6 sounds like an NSX with COVID.

@@aspecreviews Geez! HAHAHA this comment tho! Just wait until someone does a muffler delete or better yet straight pipes this thing...

@@yourdudegabe4291 a muffler delete would just make it more annoying. It wouldn't make it sound like the old TLX i-VTEC 7000-rpm V6.