?? which year is the best to get for performance and what things can be done , any route supercharge , turbo (if possible) or N/A and what companies make things for them .even with suspension set up ?

 

The '97 and later have 20 more hp and better gearing with the six-speed.

Take a look at the NSX FAQ at http://www.nsxprime.com/toc.htm There are a lot of sections under the "performance" heading on what you can do to it.

 

Best stock performance would come from a '99 Zenardi edition.

Second best would be 97+ coupe, but they're very rare.

Third best would be 91-94,96 coupe with mods that would bring it more in line with the 3.2.

-Mike

 

so whats the best way to go for a NSX that will perform stock and then modified later ? and whats the best direction as far as SC or turbo or N/A. and also that will handle ver nice !

 

Bud, there are so many variables to your question. Perform in a straight line? All around performer? Money strapped? Cost no object? Reliability an issue? Do you mind a little turbo lag or do you think you'll be limited by the small amount of boost of a SC? Not bagging on your question - it's just that there's a lot more to it than what you're asking.

But I'll give my best attempt at an answer for ya. If I wanted my NSX to be badass and I had a clean slate. . .I'd start with a '91-'93 (cheaper to purchase) and use the money I've saved to buy A/H/E system. That's a good 2-3K. Then maybe upgrade the suspension (maybe Tein RA coilovers) and brakes (Wilwood's coming out w/ a kit). That's 4-5K. You'll need new wheels to clear the big brake kit so that's 1.5K for a nice set of used Forgelines. Need to get some rubber on those wheels - BFG KDs? Then pop 5-7K for the BaschBoost SC - maybe the Stage 2 (w/ lower compression internals).

The quickest way to get you some serious performance from an NSX may be to go for the BaschBoost SC first off and then upgrade from there. It's been said to get roughly 366rwhp w/o an aftermarket header and exhaust. But you'll really want to replace the '91-93 header b/c it's very restrictive and heavy. That'll probably be good for another 10-15hp. And that. . .would be a very nice lb/hp ratio.

So, in conclusion, maybe the best way would be to get a '91-93 NSX for around 30K and spend another 5-7K on an SC and kick some serious **** at the track. But don't forget to brake a little sooner for the turns - 'cuz you'll definitely be carrying a lot more speed thru the straights.

Hope this helps.

 

The advantage of the '91-94 is that they are all coupes. With the exception of the Zanardi*, 98 percent of the '95 and later NSX's are the NSX-T, which means they are ~200 pounds heavier AND they have less structural rigidity. (They did a nice job - they're more rigid than most other open-top cars - but they're not as rigid as the coupe.) So, as Shawn rightly notes, it depends on what you care about most; if you want open-air motoring, get a '95 or later; if you care about performance (acceleration/rigidity/handling), get a '91-94.

*The Zanardi NSX was a special model in 1999, and they sold 50 of them. They are almost the only way to get the larger 3.2-liter engine and six-speed tranny in the coupe (there are only a handful of other '97+ coupes).

The other advantage of the '91-94 (vs the Zanardi) is the price, of course. You can get very nice ones with moderate miles for $30-40K. Nice starting point if you plan to mod later.

 

First, what's your budget? Might as well get that out of the way.

Second... It might be worth it to get like a 94 over a 91-92 just cuz it'll be a little newer, and prolly won't have as many squeaks and rattles. It's up to you. If you can find a really good early 91-92, go that route.

Next, get an exhaust that SOUNDS good and is the price you want to pay. You should be able to pick up a used RM and be quite happy with it. Also, get a cantrell concepts intake duct.... Sounds awesome, questionable power gains. Skip the headers if you're on a budget. Save the money for the Basch Boost supercharger.

Bolt on a Tein RA from http://www.scienceofspeed.com</a> or http://www.daliracing.com, and maybe some swaybars from <A HREF="http://www.daliracing.com." TARGET="_blank">http://www.daliracing.com. Then get some 17/18" wheels with some S03 pole positions, and you'll be set for handling and looks.

Then save up your money for the basch boost supercharger.

What other cars have you driven? If the fastest thing you've ever driven is 200hp or less, you'll be quite happy with the NSX (with exhaust and intake duct) while you save up for the Basch Boost. The headers give about 13hp (after you've already got exhaust), and they'll still help with a supercharger, but they'll cost you almost 30% of the price of the supercharger.

You'll want to save for a brake kit, too, once you get the supercharger.

-Mike

 

Actually, your best bet is to buy the car, and live with it for a while, without doing ANYTHING to it. See what you like about it. See if there's anything you'd like to change. You may find that you like the car just as it is, without any mods. Or you may find that you want to do mods in areas that are different from what someone else is telling you to do. Sounds like you've already decided on this approach - to do the mods later, and decide then what mods to do - and that makes a lot of sense.

 

thanks guys for all the replys !
im new to the NSX as far as info on the car itself , thats one of the reason why i may mine ??? so open . also i like to hear from people that have expirience going one route and if there were to do it again what would be the right way to go about it . right at this moment i have a ek hybrid that runs mid 13's N/A and room for improvements which is like a toy of mine , had a camaro that pump 390hp and 380 tq but that was before the ek , so i really do not miss the muscle cars .there great cars but im liking imports a lot better .on a budget well , i attempt to sometimes put my self on one and then i ended up getting the things that i believe would to the best on the car , and also this i beleive to be a project so i could do things one thing at the time . and i want both worlds being able to have a nice 1/4 time and also able to take some nice corners
as far as 1/4 mile time which is most of the challenge, well some at least a low 12 on slicks or can it be done in street tires (good driver counts) and not the craziest set up but a good set up to have on a daily driving (since i want some reliability ) on the car . well thanks for all the replies and keep them coming....

 

If you're on a tight budget, the NSX might disappoint. It's just so expensive to do mods, compared to Civics. If you've already got a car that'll do 13 in the quarter, then you probably won't really be impressed with the NSX's straight-line speed out of the box, be it 91 or 97+. As for handling... On the streets, I actually prefer the feel of a nice light-weight Civic or Integra to the weight of the NSX (my NSX doesn't have power steering though). On the track, though, the NSX is just awesome.

By the way, the above opinion I gave on what to do and what not to do *is* from someone who did it another way, and would do it that way if given another chance. I started with a used Comptech Exhaust, which I don't really like the sound of anymore. I got a killer deal on DC headers, and I got them before the Basch supercharger was announced, so that made sense at the time, but not really anymore. I got a ground control + koni suspension setup, which was the best bang for the buck at the time, because I got it before Tein became widely available over here. Now that Tein can be had for $1500-1600, I'd go that route. I also have the Cantrell intake, and it rocks. My wheels are 17/17, and I like the handling and tire selection, but if I had a supercharger, I'd definitely want to upgrade to 18s in the rear for more meat and a more agressive look. Anyway... Find some NSX people local to you and hook up with them.

-Mike

 

one thing do , what are the 1/4 mile times for a stock NSX and im sure that 97 is some quicker then 91 ,as they say that has 20hp differents .also whats the current weight of a NSX and what things can you do to do weight reduction with out being xtreme and being able to drive in the street safe .(i say safe cause some people go as far as sometimes moving front supports to do weight reduction ) but they can not drive that on the street .!!

 

As I noted in my post above, go to http://www.nsxprime.com/toc.htm for the table of contents of the NSX FAQ (answers to Frequently Asked Questions). You can find all the answers to your questions there. It's very well organized and has a lot of good information. Check it out and spend some time there.

Look in the FAQ section called "Performance", under the heading "Technical Info".

Look in the FAQ section called "General Specs", under the heading "Technical Info".

Look in the FAQ section called "Weight Reduction", under the heading "Performance".



[Modified by nsxtcjr, 3:03 PM 2/8/2002]

 

Doesn't that screw your TCS up running the same size rims on front and back.

 

Not necessarily. What matters to TCS is the outer diameter of the tire (and, more specifically, the ratio of the outer diameter of the front tire to the outer diameter of the rear tire). So, for example, if he chooses his tire sizes such that they have the same outer diameter front and rear as the stock tire (with shorter sidewalls in the front to compensate for the larger wheels), then it's possible that TCS may work just fine.

 

as for expirience what are the best sizeof wheels to run in these type of bad boys that will not rob you from performanceand also corner steering ??

 

No. 17x8 front with 215/40/17. 17x9 rear with 255/40/17. Same size as the 2002 NSX (except I think the front rims are only 17x7.5 on the 2k2 'X).

As for wheels.... I'd go 17x7.5 front with a 215/40/17, and.... Well, it's a tossup between 17x9 rear with 255/40/17 and 18x9 with like a 265/35/18. You'll get better accelleration and more balanced handling with the 17s, but the 18s might look better. The 17/17 setup gives you a HUGE amount of tire selection, though. They are very common sizes. 265/35/18 I think is also fairly common.

-Mike

 

what best rims do you guys recommend ?
and is there such different between the usa models and japans
NSX models ?

 

Rims are primarily a matter of looks, which is a matter of personal taste. To see how various rims look on the NSX, check out the "Wheel Gallery" section of the NSX FAQ.

This question is answered in the "Model Information" section of the NSX FAQ.

Have you thought of looking for answers in the NSX FAQ first, and then only asking here about information that isn't answered there already? That's what's so great about having a resource like the NSX FAQ. It's got almost all the information you need, and it has a table of contents organized in a way that makes it easy to look things up yourself.



[Modified by nsxtcjr, 11:03 AM 2/9/2002]

 

I knew about the tire width screwing up the TCS, I just wasn't sure about the diameter playing a part in it thanks.

I was actually thinking about just chromeing my rims.

 

If you have original '91-93 OEM NSX five-spoke rims, it might be cheaper to pick up a set on eBay. Seems there are always a couple of sets of chromed or polished five-spoke rims up for auction. Beware of price gouging, though; sets of normal (not chromed) '91-93 OEM five-spoke rims go for dirt cheap (typically anywhere from $100 to $400, depending on condition, and yes that's the price for a set of four). So use that as a guide for what a set of chromed or polished rims should go for.

If you've got the newer '94+ OEM NSX seven-spoke rims, the clearcoat finish on the '97+ doesn't really need any chroming or polishing; the gunmetal finish on the '94-96 isn't bad, I'm not sure whether it's worth chroming or polishing.

There are advantages to polishing rather than chroming; check out the FAQ section called "Chrome, Polish, Paint, Powdercoat" for more information.

 

If I remember correctly, I believe the Realtime NSX had the 17/17 combo in '97 when they used Forgeline wheels. I can't read the rear tire size in the picture though.

FYI - I bought a second set of '91-93 wheels for $350. . .and that included tires. Crappy tires that I can't burn off, but still, I got tires for barely nothing.

 

Mine is a 94 so I have the seven spoke rims.
I know about the issues with chroming these rims. I have dealt with a shop before, that chromed my last rims. I never had any problems or leaks, I just think chrome looks good with black.

 

Cool beans.

Mind if I ask how much they would charge for chroming yours? Just curious (I have no idea how much it generally runs)...

 

$600.00 for all 4

 

Thanks - That's about the same as places generally charge for any other wheel refinishing.