Turbo RSX
Mar 28, 2006, 02:38 PM
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Turbo RSX
Anyone know anything about turbo RSX's and how much it would cost to safely go forced induction with one? I drove in a stock Type S and I like the seats, the feel, the look however it needs a bit more kick and then it'd be perfect. Also, can Honda/Acura still be just as reliable with forced induction as NA or close to? OR do you pretty much shoot reliability out the window when you go TC/SC? Greddy sells a kit for $2,600... however it must be way more than that with supporting mods, or can you just bolt on the kit and build up your supporting mods with time?
Mar 28, 2006, 02:52 PM
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with that car and the compression ratio being the way it is, you would want to supercharge rather then turbo, but in my opinion id just go NA and build up the internals, hondas are more fun when you can redline at 9000rpm
Mar 28, 2006, 06:16 PM
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The kit from HKS ive seen good reviews about.... as long as u have the money you can do it.
go visit ClubRSX.com and check their forums out if ur wondering about turboing a type-s.
go visit ClubRSX.com and check their forums out if ur wondering about turboing a type-s.
Mar 28, 2006, 06:45 PM
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A friend of mine that lives near me in Pa had a turbo type s rsx, in my opinion it was the most ungodly car ive ever heard or seen it would put a hurtin on any turbo fwd and many awd cars no matter what they are. as for price i believe he had aboput a total of 9-10 grand in to the car and all work was done by himself. his parents own a machine shop in ther area so he had alot of machinery and know how to do the job the right way. I believe his quckest time ,at a rather slow track here in ne pa called numidia, was a 12.6 or so but that was with the original tires that the car came with, put slick on it and i would have to say it would easily duck into the 11s. If u do a google of turbo rsx typs in hazleton or north east pa u might get lucky and come across the video of it or if i find the link i will post it for you. sorry the post was so long.hope it was helpful.
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Mar 28, 2006, 07:19 PM
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Couldn't resist a few pics. I loved that car. You can expect an easy 320whp on 9psi. That 399 is a bit high, he must have a bunch of work, maybe sleeved?? But a stock K20 will love 9-10psi on alcohol. I never ever had any problems and neither does the new owner. Hope this helps.
Mar 28, 2006, 07:27 PM
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Anyone know anything about turbo RSX's and how much it would cost to safely go forced induction with one? I drove in a stock Type S and I like the seats, the feel, the look however it needs a bit more kick and then it'd be perfect. Also, can Honda/Acura still be just as reliable with forced induction as NA or close to? OR do you pretty much shoot reliability out the window when you go TC/SC? Greddy sells a kit for $2,600... however it must be way more than that with supporting mods, or can you just bolt on the kit and build up your supporting mods with time?
Definately a fast car if you asked me... his car ws very very fast from a roll, I had absolutely no chance on my WRX trapping 104mph, he would smoke me from a roll violently. Traction was horrible on his car, anything bellow 45mph was wheel spinning.
He now drives a modified 320WHP WRX with a 2.5 block on the street of Tucson. If you want more details about a Turbo RSX Type S I will be more than glad to call him and having him contact you personally, just PM me.
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Mar 28, 2006, 07:45 PM
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[QUOTE=Most-Wanted]That 399 is a bit high, he must have a bunch of work, maybe sleeved??
wasnt sleeved however im pretty sure it was somewhat of a built bottem end pistons,rods,etc.
and also i found the vid but couldnt post a link for whatever reason and i couldnt figure out how to attach it but go to http://www.cybernationmotorsports.com/and search
CN Stage II video of Doug at the track! and u will find it. its one of his slower times 13.7 but trap speed was 115 so that would equal out to around a low 12 which was what he ran b4 sellin the car for dirt cheap. also cybernation was where he got his kit from.
wasnt sleeved however im pretty sure it was somewhat of a built bottem end pistons,rods,etc.
and also i found the vid but couldnt post a link for whatever reason and i couldnt figure out how to attach it but go to http://www.cybernationmotorsports.com/and search
CN Stage II video of Doug at the track! and u will find it. its one of his slower times 13.7 but trap speed was 115 so that would equal out to around a low 12 which was what he ran b4 sellin the car for dirt cheap. also cybernation was where he got his kit from.
Mar 28, 2006, 11:44 PM
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Be very careful with Cybernation. I am local to them and know alot of horror stories. As for the LSD, you can always use Phantom Grip. I had to because the Quaife was on national back order. I never had any problems with it. I know alot of people who said they've had issues, but who knows. Mine worked great.