Does the Honda Ridgeline have VTEC?
Ridgeline is powered by a direct-injection V-6—a 3.5-liter, aluminum-alloy, single-overhead camshaft, 24-valve i-VTEC engine featuring Honda’s advanced Variable Cylinder Management™ (VCM®) system. Horsepower is rated at 280 @ 6000 rpm (SAE net), and torque is an impressive 262 lb-ft @ 4700 rpm (SAE net).
Do you use a timing belt or chain on a Honda Ridgeline?
I agree that the RL should have a timing chain instead of a belt, particularly since the 3.5V6 is an interference engine. I agree that the RL should have a timing chain instead of a belt, particularly since the 3.5V6 is an interference engine.
What kind of engine does the Honda Ridgeline have?
The Honda Ridgeline also boasts an independent suspension for a smoother ride, but there’s no V8 option for heavier loads. The Ridgeline’s 3.5-liter V6, while smooth and refined, lacks the low-end grunt of other big pickups.
Is the 2006 Honda Ridgeline a good pickup truck?
Like a 4×4 Accord on steroids, the 2006 Honda Ridgeline is the perfect pickup for those who don’t really need a truck. Until recently, Honda had always focused its efforts on passenger cars and SUVs, leaving the Japanese-brand pickup truck market to Mazda, Nissan and Toyota.
What are the trim levels of a Honda Ridgeline?
To that end, the 2006 Honda Ridgeline is offered in one body style (crew cab) and three well-equipped trim levels: base RT, midlevel RTS and leather-lined RTL. Power windows, locks and mirrors; cruise control; air conditioning; and a CD player are featured on the RT.
Are there any performance upgrades for the Honda Ridgeline?
Depending on what engine you have there could be cams that you can upgrade. For the most part the Ridgeline parts are up there in performance compared to the other J35 chassis. IMO, if you are looking to keep the J35, aftermarket parts are really the way to go to wake these engines up. – Street tuned using KTuner Flash V1.
I agree that the RL should have a timing chain instead of a belt, particularly since the 3.5V6 is an interference engine. I agree that the RL should have a timing chain instead of a belt, particularly since the 3.5V6 is an interference engine.
Is the Honda Ridgeline engine the same as the J series?
Basic architecture for the J series is the same. Emissions, VCM, Vtech, etc etc are just secondary privilages that get these engines to go through revisions. As you know, earlier J series, like the J30s and J32s had traditional Cylinder head and exhaust manifolds, then the later generations of the J35 & J37 saw integrated manifolds.
Is the Honda Ridgeline a TSX or TLX?
Long story short, Accord and the TL/TLX/TSX world has a huge pool of enthusiasts and thus they have a ton of resources. BTW, the MDX forums are similar to the ROC; it does not have many actual engine performance related items or members. I am new to J series. This is the second Honda I’ve owned, and it feels good to get the Honda feel back.