gas type ACURA NSX 1997 Service Repair Manual

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TDesign Specifications
(cont’d)
ITEMMETRICENGLISH
DIMENSIONSOverall length
Overall width
Overall height
Wheelbase
Track F/R
Ground clearance
Seating capacity4,425 mm 174.2 in
1,810 mm 71.3 in
1,170 mm 46.1 in
2,530 mm 99.6 in
1,510/1,540 mm 59.4/60.6 in
130 mm 5.1 in
2
WEIGHT (USA)
Single plate dry, diaphragm spring
Torque converter
239 cm
237.0 sq in
CLUTCHClutch M/T
A/T
Clutch lining area M/T
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
NOTES
Gear reduction/DENSO
1.4 kW
12 V
30 seconds
Counterclockwise as viewed
from gear end
4.75 kg 10.47 lbs
ENGINEWater cooled, 4-stroke DOHC VTEC
gasoline engine
90 °V6-cylinder, transverse
93.0 x 78.0 mm 3.66 x 3.07 in
90.0 x 78.0 mm 3.54 x 3.07 in
3,179 cm
3(cc) 194 cu in
2,977 cm3(cc) 182 cu in
10.2
Belt driven DOHC
Forced and wet sump
Premium UNLEADED grade gasoline
with 91 Pump Octane Number
or higher
STARTERType/Make
Normal output
Nominal voltage
Hour rating
Direction of rotation
Weight
WEIGHT (CANADA)Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
Synchronized 6 speed forward 1 reverse
Electronically controlled
4-speed forward automatic 1 reverse
Direct 1 : 1Transmission M/T
A/T
Primary reduction
Manual AutomaticType
3.066 2.611
1.956 1.551
1.428 1.025
1.125 0.684
0.914—
0.717—
3.186 1.909Gear ratio 1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
6th
Reverse
Single helical gear
4.062 4.428
TRANSMISSION
Final reduction Gear type
Gear ratio
Type
Cylinder arrangement
Bore and strokeC32B1 engine
C30A1 engine
DisplacementC32B1 engine
C30A1 engine
Compression ratio
Valve train
Lubrication system
Fuel required
M/T 1,630 kg 3,593 lbs
A/T 1,655 kg 3,649 lbs
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Design Specification
ITEMMETRICENGLISH
AIR CONDITIONINGCooling capacity
Conditions:
Compressor RPM
Outside air temperature
Outside air humidity
Condenser air temperature
Condenser air velocity
Blower capacity4,000 Kcal/h 15,872 BTU/h
1,800 rpm
27 °C 81 °F
50 %
35 °C 95 °F
4.5 m/sec 14.8 ft/sec
420 m
3/h 15,540 cu-ft/h
Independent double wishbone with compli-
ance pivot, coil spring with stabilizer
Independent double wishbone,
coil spring with stabilizer
Telescopic, hydraulic nitrogen gas-filledSUSPENSIONType, front
Type, rear
Shock absorber, front and rear
Evaporator Type
Air temperatureCorrugated fin type
19.5 °C 67 °F
Compressor Type/Make
No. of cylinders
Capacity
Max. speed
Lubricant capacity
NOTES
Swash-plate type/DENSO
10
155.3 cc/rev 9.47 cu-in/rev
7,600 rpm
160 mL 5 1/3 fl oz,
5.6 lmp oz
At 12 V
Air-mix type
Sirocco fan
178 W/12 V
Infinity variable
460 m
3/h 16,247 cu-ft/h
DENSO ND-OIL8
Condenser TypeCorrugated fin type
Temp. control
Blower Type
Motor input
Speed control
Max. capacity
At 13.5 V
Refrigerant Type
Quantity
Dry, single plate, poly-V-belt drive
40 W/12 VCompressor clutch Type
Power consumption
Electric, power assisted, rack and pinion
18.6
3.24
368 mm 14.5 inSTEERING
SYSTEMType
Overall ratio
Turns, lock-to-lock
Steering wheel dia.
HFC-134a (R-134a)
850+0g 30.0+0oz–50–1.8
(cont’d)
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For the details of lubrication points and types of lubricants to be appl\
ied, refer to the illustrated index and various work
procedures (such as Assembly/Reassembly, Replacement, Overhaul, Install\
ation, etc.) contained in each section.
*1: Always use Honda Manual Transmission Fluid (MTF). Using motor oil can \
cause stiffer shifting because it does not contain theproper additives.
*2: Always use Honda ATF-Z1 (ATF). Using a non-Honda ATF can affect shift \
quality.
*3: Always use Honda Heavy Duty DOT3 Brake Fluid. Using a non-Honda brake fl\
uid can cause corrosion and decrease the life of the system.
Lubrication Points
No.LUBRICATION POINTSLUBRICANT
1Honda Motor Oil: P/N 08798-9015.
Look for the API Certification seal shown below. Make sure
it says “For Gasoline Engines.”
2TransmissionHonda MTF*1(P/N 08798-9016)
3Brake system (including anti-lock brake system)Honda Heavy Duty DOT3 Brake Fluid*3(P/N 08798-9008)4Clutch line
5Change lever pivots (M/T)Super High Temp Urea Grease (P/N 08798-9002)6Release fork (M/T)
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21Steering boots
Steering ball joints
Select lever (A/T)
Pedal linkage
Intermediate shaft
Brake master power pushrod
Fuel fill door
Clutch master cylinder pushrod
Tilt lever
Parking brake cable end
Door hinges upper and lower
Door opening detents
Hood hinges and lock
Rear hatch latch
Multipurpose grease
24
22
23
Caliper piston boot, caliper pins, and boots
Shift cable end and select cable end (A/T)
Throttle cable ends
Honda Caliper Grease (P/N 08C30-B0234M)
Silicone grease
25Air conditioning compressorCompressor oil:
DENSO: ND-OIL8 (P/N 38897-PR7-A01AH or 38899-PR7-A01)
For Refrigerant: HFC-134a (R-134a)
Manual
Honda ATF-Z1 (ATF)*2(P/N 08200-9001)Automatic
7Steering gearboxSteering grease (P/N 08733-B070E)
Engine
API CERTIFICATION SEAL
Recommended engine oil
Engine oil viscosity for
ambient temperature ranges
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Cylinder Heads

Installation (cont'd)

Rear:

8 x
1.25
mm

22 N-m (2.2 kgf-m,

16 Ibf-ft)
REAR PRIMARY

HEATED OXYGEN SENSOR

(REAR PRIMARY HO2S)

44 N-m (4.5 kgf-m,

33 Ibf-ft)

Be careful not to damage.

GASKET

Replace.

REAR EXHAUST

MANIFOLD

EXHAUST

MANIFOLD

COVER

SELF-LOCKING NUT

8 x
1.25
mm

30 N-m (3.1 kgf-m,

22 Ibf-ft)

Replace.

3. Install the cylinder heads on the engine block.

The cylinder head dowel pins and the head oil con-

trol orifice must be aligned.

• Always use a new cylinder head gasket.

• Clean the oil control orifice before installing.

CYLINDER HEAD

GASKET

Replace.
OIL CONTROL

ORIFICES

Clean.
CYLINDER HEAD

GASKET

Replace.

DOWEL PIN
DOWEL

PINS

O-RING

Replace.
4. Tighten the cylinder head bolts sequentially in two

or three steps.

• Apply clean engine oil to the bolt threads and

washer contact surfaces.

Specified Torque

M/T:
11 x 1.5 mm

96 N-m (9.8 kgf-m, 71 Ibf ft)

A/T:
11 x 1.5 mm

76 N-m (7.8 kgf-m, 56 Ibf ft)

NOTE: We recommend using a beam-type torque

wrench. When using a preset-type torque wrench,

be sure to tighten slowly and not to over-tighten.

CYLINDER HEAD BOLTS TORQUE SEQUENCE

CYLINDER HEAD BOLT

M/T:
11 x 1.5 mm

96 N-m (9.8 kgf-m, 71 Ibf-ft)

A/T:
11 x 1.5 mm

76 N-m (7.8 kgf-m, 56 Ibf-ft)

Apply clean engine oil to the

bolt threads and washer contact

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