The term “spoon engine” has been thrown around in car racing movies and automotive forums, but what exactly are they? Spoon engines are high-performance engines that have been modified by Spoon Sports, a Japanese automotive tuning firm. In this article, we’ll discuss what spoon engines are, how they work, and which cars have them.
What are Spoon Engines?
Spoon engines are engines that have been modified for circuit racing using specialized Spoon parts. These parts are made with extremely low margins of error because of the precision needed in such races. A Spoon Engine is built by refining and balancing the following parts:
- Throttle body
- Brakes
- Driveshafts
- Gusset Plates
- Head Gaskets
- Aero parts
The result is a car with an 11,000 RPM rev limit that can comfortably compete with most racing car engines as far as power and speed go. The aim of the refining and balancing process used in making Spoon Engines is to improve the capability of the components while eliminating any weaknesses in the components. So, issues like loss of power from inefficiency, power delivery, and engine and throttle response which plague “regular” cars, are improved after the tuning process has been completed.
What Cars Have Spoon Engines?
Spoon engines are designed to move extremely fast. However, such high speeds put the engine under increased strain primarily because of the internal forces and a large amount of heat generated. That is why Spoon Engines are not found on all cars. Due to the Honda/Spoon Sports partnership, the Honda Spoon engine can only be fitted on Honda cars. Some of the Honda cars that you’d find Spoon engines on are:
- Honda CR-Z
- Honda Civic
- Honda S2000
- Honda N-One
- Honda S660
- Honda Accord
- Honda Acura Integra
- Honda Fit
FAQs:
Q: Why is it called a Spoon engine?
A: The Spoon engine gets its name from the Spoon Sports Company, which manufactures the specialized motor components used to modify it. Spoon engines are hand-made by Spoon teams that produce Spoon-approved and Spoon-certified engines. Both reasons are why only engines built at the Spoon Sports complex in Tokyo are recognized as Spoon engines.
Q: Is a Spoon engine worth it?
A: It all depends on what you are looking for. Spoon engines are mostly assembled for racing. They are designed to provide a significant power volume without sacrificing the engine longevity or dependability needed for racing. So a Spoon engine might not be worth it for you if you are not a car racer. It would be a waste of the engine’s potential to use it for “regular” driving.
Q: Can you turbo a spoon Engine?
A: Yes. But that could be overkill because it might not always boost Spoon engine power. Spoon engines are designed for high-speed performance and reliability. So getting a turbo done on a Spoon engine will lead to excessively high compression, which increases the engine’s risk of detonating.
Q: Can I build a spoon engine?
A: No. Here’s the thing, you could buy any of the specialized Spoon motor parts when looking to modify or fit an engine to your specifications. However, for an engine to be considered a Spoon engine, it must be assembled at the Spoon Sports factory in Japan.
Final Words:
The Spoon engine is a high-performance engine that has been modified for circuit racing using specialized Spoon parts. These engines are designed to provide a significant power volume without sacrificing engine longevity or dependability. If you’re a car racer or a fan of high-performance engines, a Spoon engine might be worth considering. However, keep in mind that these engines are expensive and are not suitable for “regular” driving.
