Does anyone know what the significance of the red valve cover is?

I assume it may have to do with Honda's racing heritage. All of the Type R's get it, as well as, the NSX and of course the S.

Any ideas?

Jose

 

Looks cool! Same with Ferrari cam covers.

 

Yes, Red is Honda's Racing trademark color.

 

The NSX didn't get the red valve covers until 1997 when they went to the 3.2 liter engine.

[QUOTE]Originally posted by Austin_S2000
[B]Does anyone know what the significance of the red valve cover is?

 

mine is spa yellow now.

 

Surely you jest YUK!!!

 

Wouldn't the engine look like it had a yellow streak on it's back?

Lance

 

no seriously, I had mine powdercoated to match my car, IE Spa Yellow. BTW it looks great, I would post pics but I do not have a cylinder head to mount the valve cover on.
Flame away!!

 

Austin_S2000,

I like the cover...but it's not the easiest to clean. I find myself with a toothbrush and some simple green scrubbing every now and then...

 

Red valve covers date back to the Ferrari "Testarossa" (the original one in the 50s). It had red valve covers hence the name Testarossa, "Red Head" in english. Since the Testarossa was a great race car red valve covers have come to signify performance.

Honda's use of the red valve cover is their way of paying Homage to Ferrari and a great sports car of the past. That and revving to 9000 RPMs of course.