Originally Posted by MtViewGuy88
However, the K24 engines actually has more horsepower with the new SAE 08/04 net ratings. For example, the K24 used on the Accord is now rated at 166 bhp, while the K24 used on the Acura TSX is now rated at 205 bhp, both due to changes in the valve timing and the engine computer programming for the 2006 model year.
Correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe that those horsepower gains were because of modifications to the engines for their mid-model refresh and not necessarily because of the revised testing procedures.