rsx base and type S engines
 

is the 160hp to 200hp difference based on the 9.8:1 to 11.0:1 compression ratio? or are there other parts that come into play?

Re: rsx base and type S engines (jorge89)
 

pretty much completely different motors

Re: rsx base and type S engines (jorge89)
 

different cams, valve springs and retainers

Re: rsx base and type S engines (nahonda04)
 

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Yeah... that's like someone asking you "What's the difference between the Pacific Ocean and Lake Erie?" and you reply "Oh... one is saltwater."

You're technically right, but you're not helping anybody.

OP, the whole damn head is different. Remember VTEC-E on the old Civic? The K20A3 motor out of the EP Hatch has a similar system. The valves run on 12 valves and then open up to 16, the cams have only two profiles on them... yadda yadda yadda. It's an economy system in disguise. So yes, the cams and valve springs are different, but that's because it's a whole different VTEC system. The K20A2 from the Type S has a more traditional VTEC setup and crossover point with traditional cam profile switching mechanisms, but it also has variable cam timing and other new systems.

Basically, they're different animals altogether.

Re: rsx base and type S engines (VashTheStampede)
 

Search, Search, Search. That's all I'm going to say.

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Yeah... that's like someone asking you "What's the difference between the Pacific Ocean and Lake Erie?" and you reply "Oh... one is saltwater."

You're technically right, but you're not helping anybody.
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I concur. There are numerous amount of threads quite similar to this, with the lack of detailed information. https://honda-tech.com/forums/images...s/emthdown.gif

This gives one a hard time to find the information he or she is looking for while going through all of the pointless threads.

Thanks for the info, I'm not very good at searching but I tried it and didn't find an answer like this one, I juts thought the compression ratio was different because of the pistons or rods, didn't know it was a whole different head and vtec system, thanks.

Re: (jorge89)
 

^ You can also find this information outside of Honda-Tech, if not found.

Re: (Pat_S)
 

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Seconded. Unfortunately, the DC5 section of H-T seems to be lacking in many key areas... hell, going through the archived threads makes you think that you've stumbled into A/C. "Nice Bumper bro!" and "Wow! That is a sweet shift knob dude!" do NOT make a tech section. This is NOT the moderator's or Administrator's fault, it's just that the DC5 is still an unknown breed on H-T. Give it a few years.

By the way, a "Build Thread" doesn't consist of taking pictures of your foglights and cheapo POS intake. [sigh]

But, like Pat_S said, there are a few well-known DC5 sites that break down this information beautifully. Google it. https://honda-tech.com/forums/images/smilies/emwink.gif


I think I'm going to make the DC5 section my new tech home... just bought a Type S for commuting, and I'd like to get back into screwing with Hondas.

MWAHHAHAHAHAHAHA... https://honda-tech.com/forums/images...s/emsmileo.gif

Re: (VashTheStampede)
 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by VashTheStampede &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

Seconded. Unfortunately, the DC5 section of H-T seems to be lacking in many key areas... hell, going through the archived threads makes you think that you've stumbled into A/C. "Nice Bumper bro!" and "Wow! That is a sweet shift knob dude!" do NOT make a tech section. This is NOT the moderator's or Administrator's fault, it's just that the DC5 is still an unknown breed on H-T. Give it a few years.

By the way, a "Build Thread" doesn't consist of taking pictures of your foglights and cheapo POS intake. [sigh]

But, like Pat_S said, there are a few well-known DC5 sites that break down this information beautifully. Google it. https://honda-tech.com/forums/images/smilies/emwink.gif


I think I'm going to make the DC5 section my new tech home... just bought a Type S for commuting, and I'd like to get back into screwing with Hondas.

MWAHHAHAHAHAHAHA... https://honda-tech.com/forums/images...s/emsmileo.gif </TD></TR></TABLE>

Well your welcome here. https://honda-tech.com/forums/images/smilies/embeer.gif