[The_Head]

Hello,

I currently have a 2005 Honda Accord Hybrid (3.0L V-6) and was considering a used 18+ Accord Sport to replace it in a few years. I like my '05 very much. It has good power (252 hp?) and good economy (34-36 highway). I was wondering if the 1.5L Sport could perform the same with a flash and some mods. What would I have to do to it? Is the oil dilution problem still a thing? Looking forward to your insight on the matter.

 

[Davidpeab]

If you want the same 252 HP and 273 torques, get the 2.0T. It is what you want for the Sport version. Its engine can be modified with a larger turbo and/or just tuning like Hondata to perform closer to a Civic type R engine. I've read reviews that folks either love or hate the 6 speed stick. I have the 10 speed AT and paddle shifters and love it. I had a CSV trans with paddle shifters in the past and it was like, "let's play car." The 10 is actually changing real gears, if you know what I mean.

 

[The_Head]

Well yeah of course the 2.0 would be better, but I was hoping to get a better deal on a 1.5.

 

[CRUNCHER]

Hello,

I currently have a 2005 Honda Accord Hybrid (3.0L V-6) and was considering a used 18+ Accord Sport to replace it in a few years. I like my '05 very much. It has good power (252 hp?) and good economy (34-36 highway). I was wondering if the 1.5L Sport could perform the same with a flash and some mods. What would I have to do to it? Is the oil dilution problem still a thing? Looking forward to your insight on the matter.

I bought a 2018 2.0 Sport, manual about 21 months ago; have 43K on it. I chipped it to 312 hp and it is really quick. I have driven Audi’s and VW manual turbos the past twenty years and I prefer this, my first Honda. Look for a 2.0 Sport!

 

[DUdarnauth]

I've got an 2018 1.5T. When I purchased it, I didn't have the money for the 2.0T. After about 1.5 years, I regret not getting the 2.0T. Then again, I can afford the 2.0T and may trade it in if the numbers are right. I was planning on getting an intake, exhaust, and KTuner which should bump me up a little bit. I'm not trying to go crazy, this is a family car. I might just save that 2.0T money and go for an S2000.

 

[Corozaleno]

I've got an 2018 1.5T. When I purchased it, I didn't have the money for the 2.0T. After about 1.5 years, I regret not getting the 2.0T. Then again, I can afford the 2.0T and may trade it in if the numbers are right. I was planning on getting an intake, exhaust, and KTuner which should bump me up a little bit. I'm not trying to go crazy, this is a family car. I might just save that 2.0T money and go for an S2000.

I hear you. Same here..I added the down and front pipe with the exhaust and am running a stage 2 tune. It's definitely more fun and faster but still slower than a stock 2.0t. That maybe my next move in 2 years God willing.