Quote Originally Posted by mazdamazda View Post
Still relying solely of wikipedia? :lol:

FYI. MIVEC was launched in the early 90s.

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Here to be exact:
1992

Pajeros finish first, second and third in the overall category of the Paris-Cape town rally.
The "Galant", "Eterna" and "Emeraude" are launched.
The first generation of the "Lancer Evolution" is launched.
The "Debonair" is launched.
INVECS 4-wheel multi-link suspension
4G92 MIVEC engine
Distance Warning System, Passenger airbag
Football Club, Mitsubishi Motors Corporation is established

And oh, GM pioneered VVT technoloy and Nissan was first one to sell VVT engines (1987 AFAIK).
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Nissan did of course but on a bigger displacement engine:

In 1986 Nissan developed their own form of VVT with the VG30DE{TT) engine for their Mid-4 Concept. Nissan chose to focus their NVCS(Or Nissan Valve-Timing Control System) mainly at low and medium speed torque production because the vast majority of the time, engine RPMs will not be at extremely high speeds. The NVCS system can produce both a smooth idle, and high amounts of low and medium speed torque. Although it can help a little at the top-end also, the main focus of the system is low and medium range torque production. The VG30DE engine was first used in the 300ZX (Z31) 300ZR model in 1987, being the first production car to use VVT technology.

VG30DETT
The 3.0 L (2960 cc) VG30DETT produces 280 hp and 283 ft.lbf when mated with a 4 speed automatic transmission. When used with a 5spd manual transmission, it was rated at 300hp and 283tq. It featured twin T25 turbochargers, twin intercoolers and variable valve timing.

It is used in the following vehicles:

1990–1996 Nissan 300ZX Twin Turbo
1990–1999 Nissan Fairlady Z Twin Turbo

So comparing a VG30DETT to the first integra sold commercially is like comparing an orange to a kalamansi.


Technology? Then?

The Mazda GTX sold in the late 80s had a 220hp engine. Honda Integra had 160hp? W-O-W! :charing:
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And from answers.com about the Mazda GTX:

The JDM GTX model featured all wheel drive and a turbocharged 1.8 L BP engine. In the U.S. it came with a 1.6L turbo, with the AWD. In 1992, the rare GT-R version was added (ALSO JDM), featuring a number of performance enhancements over the GTX model. These included a stronger gearbox, sodium filled valve stems, an aggressive front bumper and bonnet vents, an up-graded turbo. It is difficult to find a Familia GTR that has not been thrashed to death by a low budget rally team.

This could be the reason why

Heck... the Fairlady had 150hp engine already in the 1970s.
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Never heard about fairlady. Hindi pa ako isinilang non.

At least masasabi ko lang na Honda popolarized it in mass market and it becomes a like a tradition. Just like my friend asking another friend, "Pare ano ba yong MIVEC? Sagot naman ng isa kong kaibigan,, ano yan. VTEC ng Mitsu.
Para ba gang, Ale, pabili ng Colgate, pero Close-Up naman ang binigay.