if im looking for a decent performance increaser is the hondata the way to go? or is there something better out there?
does a certified honda/acura mechanic have to install it or can a jeep mechanic like myself do it?
if i do go with hondata are there any other upgrades i should get to help its enhancements?

thanks
Slow as ****

 

Yes, hondata is an excellent way to gain some more horsepower. But to get the most out of it you should have some supporting mods. I would definately not purchase Hondata unless you already have a CAI and a Header. Either a raceheader or a shorty with a high flow cat.

Depending on which route you are going in the future there are two options.

Hondata #4- comes preloaded with the CAI kal that cannot be changed. 8600 rpm redline etc.

Hondata K-Pro- is fully programable, many calibrations that are updated frequently, boost by gear, and the list goes on and on. It does take a little getting used to, to get good at K-Pro but if you are going past the usual I/H/E route than it is a must. Especially if you plan on going FI or Cammed in the future.

To install Hondata is simple. First of all your car will be down for three to four days. Basically you take out your ecu and send it to Hondata in California to be programmed. Your ecu is located underneath your glovebox. There is a cover that has three clips remove them, along with two wiring harnesses, and three nuts and your ecu is out. Thats it.

Phew, and they call me a noob.

 

thankyou very much, thats pretty much all the information i needed. i only have one more thing to ask, if i chose a superhcharger, would it create a poentially unreliable daily driver? i drive close to 50 miles a day for work and class.
i have heard that superchargers tend to over heat. (only this year did Chrysler build a turbo'd jeep libery)

 

No, superchargers for the RSX tend to be pretty reliable. Both Comptech and Jackson Racing make excellent kits. The only problems that I have heard is that they tend to eat up belts on our cars. But most of the time that tends to be install error and can be fixed with an upgraded belt such as a gatorback.

I suggest you take a look at ClubRSX.com and go to the supercharger forums. There is a lot of information on everything there.

I drove a little over 50 miles day too, commuting to college and going to work. Its all in the tune and the install.

 

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Well said!

They pretty have the belt issue figured out, the guys on the S/C forums at clubrsx pretty much have it all figured out. Some guys have put 50k + miles on their SC's.

I, myself plan on investing in Kpro in the near future.

 

no matter what you say about reliability, ALL forced induction takes away from reliability.

the b series has been proven to last 200,000 miles in stock form that was taken care of.

people are lucky to get 40,000 miles out of a boosted engine. i know that people have gotten a lot more, but there have also been people that got a lot less.

@ 50 miles a day, that's 250 miles on weekdays alone without running errands(assumption). with miles on the weekend, i think ill assume ~350 miles a week.

52 weeks * 350 miles a week = 18,200 miles a week. if you go on roadtrips, that number will continue to go up. i highly suggest a beater if you're going to go FI with another car, unless you can afford downtime.

i boosted a h23 with a sleeved block and forged pistons and that lasted me about 12-15k miles. lots of down time. **** kept breaking. i am going to stay NA now for reliability.

 

True that a risk you take when boosting a car. Although the K-Series has proved extremely reliable with many people boosted for over 50,000 miles, some in excess of 10 psi. The B and H series motors are light years behind the K in terms of boost reliability. One person has pushed the stock K20A2 to over 500 hp.

But that is true you never know what can go wrong. But don't be scared there have been NO blown motors on CRSX due to a supercharger. Keep the boost low and I guarantee your motor will go above and beyond 100k.

My motor is at 60k now and has perfect compression all across the board. Not to mention stock clutch with many trips to the track.