Honda Performance - Reachin' Back
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Honda Performance - Reachin' Back
Honda Performance - Reachin' Back
Read about Oscar Jackson, the pioneer of modern-day Honda performance and some of the first Honda engines ever built.If there's one person who knows a thing or two about old-school Honda paraphernalia, it's Oscar Jackson. Often credited as a pioneer of modern-day Honda performance, Jackson has collected just as many ground-breaking parts as he's created. Among the many artifacts in his collection is his Civic "R Type" engine, a Japanese version of the '73-'79 Civic 1200 that was sold in the U.S. Though it wasn't known as a performance car by any means, its Japanese brethren proved to be ahead of its time. Noteworthy differences include the engine's intake and exhaust. Instead of the U.S. model's two-barrel downdraft carburetor, the R Type features dual side draft carburetors for better airflow. And the Japanese version features a true Tri-Y exhaust manifold (pictured on left) in contrast to the U.S. engine's restrictive short-runner design. The Tri-Y design was so innovative that it continues to influence exhaust manifolds to this day-both aftermarket and OEM-like with the Integra Type R's B18C manifold, for example. It's hard to believe, but Honda's engineers developed this design almost 40 years ago, yet it remains relevant, even by today's standards.
Photo Gallery: Honda Performance - Oscar Jackson - Honda Tuning Magazine
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Read about Oscar Jackson, the pioneer of modern-day Honda performance and some of the first Honda engines ever built.If there's one person who knows a thing or two about old-school Honda paraphernalia, it's Oscar Jackson. Often credited as a pioneer of modern-day Honda performance, Jackson has collected just as many ground-breaking parts as he's created. Among the many artifacts in his collection is his Civic "R Type" engine, a Japanese version of the '73-'79 Civic 1200 that was sold in the U.S. Though it wasn't known as a performance car by any means, its Japanese brethren proved to be ahead of its time. Noteworthy differences include the engine's intake and exhaust. Instead of the U.S. model's two-barrel downdraft carburetor, the R Type features dual side draft carburetors for better airflow. And the Japanese version features a true Tri-Y exhaust manifold (pictured on left) in contrast to the U.S. engine's restrictive short-runner design. The Tri-Y design was so innovative that it continues to influence exhaust manifolds to this day-both aftermarket and OEM-like with the Integra Type R's B18C manifold, for example. It's hard to believe, but Honda's engineers developed this design almost 40 years ago, yet it remains relevant, even by today's standards.
Photo Gallery: Honda Performance - Oscar Jackson - Honda Tuning Magazine
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