In 1991 Mugen prepared Honda V10 engines for Tyrrell but the following year these engines were renamed Mugen MF351H and were transferred to the Footwork team, with drivers Aguri Suzuki and Michele Alboreto. In 1993, Mugen remained affiliated with Footwork and created a B version of the MF351H, used by Aguri Suzuki and Derek Warwick.
At the end of the year, Mugen switched to Team Lotus with plans for a new Lotus 109. The team - with drivers Johnny Herbert and Pedro Lamy (later replaced by Alessandro Zanardi) - was underfunded and the 109 chassis was late arriving. The Mugen engine, codenamed ZA5C, was not able to show its full potential and, after Lotus closed at the end of the year, Mugen switched to the Ligier team, which was then being run for Flavio Briatore by Tom Walkinshaw, with drivers Olivier Panis, Martin Brundle and Aguri Suzuki. The 3.0 L engine, conforming to the new regulations, was codenamed MF301H. The connection with Ligier resulted in Mugen's first Formula One victory at the 1996 Monaco Grand Prix with Panis at the wheel.
MF408S engine technical specifications
Engine Name MF408S
Engine 90° V8, naturally aspirated
Displacement 4,000 cm³
Max Power 590+ hp (440 kW) @ 9,500 rpm
Max Torque 383 lbf·ft (519 N·m @ 7,500 rpm
Restrictor Size 33.4 mm x2 or 46.8 mm x1
Ignition Type Direct Injection
ECU System EFI Technology Inc
CDI System EFI Technology Inc
Clutch Type/Size Carbon / 5.5 inch 4-plate
Maintenance Interval >3,000 km (>5,000 km at Le Mans 24h)
Another thing that i like about Vtec engine is the ability to mix and match the engines. As long as the engine falls under B series, it is basically inter mixable.My favorite combo for this matter would be a B20B Block from The Honda Cr v combined with a B18C1 or even a B18C head.Swap in some performance cam and few tuning here and there, you’ll be smiling all day long on this monsterous machine. VTEC Power: 200 hp (150 kW) @ 8000 rpm Rev-limit: 8,900 rpm VTEC engagement@5,800 rpm 137 ft·lbf (186 N·m) @ 6200 rpm Transmission Type: 5-speed standard with LSD Displacement: 1,797 cc (109.7 cu in) Compression:y 11.1:1 Bore: 81 mm (3.189 in) Stroke: 87.2 mm (3.433 in) Rod Length: 137.9 mm (5.429 in) Rod/Stroke Ratio: 1.58 Transmission: J4D (96specR w/ LSD)N3E (98specR w/LSD)
Introduced in 1992, trims available in the hatchback and sedan body style in the Canada with the Si engine, however Si models were discontinued in Canada after model year 1993. With a total interior room (passenger and luggage) of 90 cu. ft., the hatchback and sedan was classified by EPA of U.S. as subcompact.
Si: The Si model replaced rear drum brakes with discs, added a power sun roof with tilt, cruise control, a dashboard clock, a 9000 tachometer with a 7,200 rpm red line, plastic wheel covers on 14 inch wheels, power side mirrors (body colored, beginning in 1993), body-colored door handles, and a 125 hp (93 kW) 1.6 L single-overhead cam D16Z6 VTEC engine with manual transmission. It enabled the car to hit 0–60 in 7.5 seconds and a quarter-mile time of 16.3 at 86 mph. VTEC activated on the intake side and not the exhaust side, which was the result of the spark plug blocking the area where the cam follower would be. In 1994, rear speakers and optional ABS were also added.
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The USDM DX/CDM LX was the base model, and equipped with all-manual features and power brakes. The Canadian-only LX "Special Edition" added an AM/FM cassette player, wheel covers, center armrest console, clock, power steering, dual power mirrors and air conditioning. The USDM LX/CDM EX included an AM/FM cassette player, cruise control, center armrest console, clock, tachometer, power steering, and power windows, locks and mirrors. For 1994-95, the USDM LX had wheel covers on 14-inch (360 mm) wheels with 175/65 sized tires; in 1992-93, the wheels were 13-inch (330 mm) with 175/70 tires. On the USDM EX/CDM EX-V, Honda added the VTEC engine, a power sunroof, body colored mirrors (beginning 1993), rear sway bar, ABS, upgraded stereo and deluxe wheel covers.
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