RSX Type-S 05, what mods should I do
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RSX Type-S 05, what mods should I do
hey guys, what's the "best bang for the buck" mod should I start with. It's got 210hp. Thinking about AEM V2 CAI. Anything better to start with?
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Re: RSX Type-S 05, what mods should I do (AK77)
Best bang for the buck mod is probably a DC Race header that eliminates the cat. Do you want a hot air or cold air intake?
Check out clubrsx.com. It's all about RSX's and you can read a lot there.
Check out clubrsx.com. It's all about RSX's and you can read a lot there.
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Re: RSX Type-S 05, what mods should I do (teknoracing)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by teknoracing »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Suspension setup and learning how to harness the power you have now.</TD></TR></TABLE> 
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by M1K3 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i would go with simple bolt-ons
i.e. intake, exhaust, headers, you know the whole deal.
clubrsx.com has more information on combinations and such. dont forget the ecu.
good luck</TD></TR></TABLE>
most people hate the huge wheel gap. a lot of 05 owners are dropped on tein ss. look on crsx like others have mentioned.
i.e. intake, exhaust, headers, you know the whole deal.
clubrsx.com has more information on combinations and such. dont forget the ecu.
good luck</TD></TR></TABLE>
most people hate the huge wheel gap. a lot of 05 owners are dropped on tein ss. look on crsx like others have mentioned.
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did you know that your soo called 05 having 210 is fake? its only got 201, Acura was pumping in 9 more hp than it has and thats why the hp rating went back to 201 for the 06. Acura had to comply with the new SAE hp standards.
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would you like a cookie for that post? totally unecessary.
as for the topic at hand, i'd recommend i/h/e. i have an AEM short ram and the DC ceramic race header and they've been great. plus, they're not going to cost you an arm and a leg. another thing you will probably want to do is lower the car. i recommend teins if you want to spend the money, and if not, go with some clubrsx springs.
as for the topic at hand, i'd recommend i/h/e. i have an AEM short ram and the DC ceramic race header and they've been great. plus, they're not going to cost you an arm and a leg. another thing you will probably want to do is lower the car. i recommend teins if you want to spend the money, and if not, go with some clubrsx springs.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by o1geeser »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">did you know that your soo called 05 having 210 is fake? its only got 201, Acura was pumping in 9 more hp than it has and thats why the hp rating went back to 201 for the 06. Acura had to comply with the new SAE hp standards.</TD></TR></TABLE>
haha... let me try to explain
First, Acura did not "pump 9 more hp into the 05." Simply put, it had 210hp when measured by the current (at that time) SAE standards.
Second, the reason the rating went to 201hp for 06 was like you said the use of the new SAE (rev 8/04) standards. Honda/Acura did not HAVE to use the new standards but chose to starting with 06 models. Some other car manufacturers can (and are) still using the old standards.
Third, both the 05 and 06 have the same exact engine. This means they both produce the same amount of power. The only thing that changed was how the power was measured. The engine used in both years is the K20z1.
Hoepfully I cleared that up for you so you can stop calling the 05 RSX-S 'fake' with its 210hp.
haha... let me try to explain
First, Acura did not "pump 9 more hp into the 05." Simply put, it had 210hp when measured by the current (at that time) SAE standards.
Second, the reason the rating went to 201hp for 06 was like you said the use of the new SAE (rev 8/04) standards. Honda/Acura did not HAVE to use the new standards but chose to starting with 06 models. Some other car manufacturers can (and are) still using the old standards.
Third, both the 05 and 06 have the same exact engine. This means they both produce the same amount of power. The only thing that changed was how the power was measured. The engine used in both years is the K20z1.
Hoepfully I cleared that up for you so you can stop calling the 05 RSX-S 'fake' with its 210hp.
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Re: (Slow EJ8)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Slow EJ8 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">haha... let me try to explain
First, Acura did not "pump 9 more hp into the 05." Simply put, it had 210hp when measured by the current (at that time) SAE standards.
Second, the reason the rating went to 201hp for 06 was like you said the use of the new SAE (rev 8/04) standards. Honda/Acura did not HAVE to use the new standards but chose to starting with 06 models. Some other car manufacturers can (and are) still using the old standards.
Third, both the 05 and 06 have the same exact engine. This means they both produce the same amount of power. The only thing that changed was how the power was measured. The engine used in both years is the K20z1.
Hoepfully I cleared that up for you so you can stop calling the 05 RSX-S 'fake' with its 210hp. </TD></TR></TABLE>
First, Acura did not "pump 9 more hp into the 05." Simply put, it had 210hp when measured by the current (at that time) SAE standards.
Second, the reason the rating went to 201hp for 06 was like you said the use of the new SAE (rev 8/04) standards. Honda/Acura did not HAVE to use the new standards but chose to starting with 06 models. Some other car manufacturers can (and are) still using the old standards.
Third, both the 05 and 06 have the same exact engine. This means they both produce the same amount of power. The only thing that changed was how the power was measured. The engine used in both years is the K20z1.
Hoepfully I cleared that up for you so you can stop calling the 05 RSX-S 'fake' with its 210hp.
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Re: RSX Type-S 05, what mods should I do (NiPBoi)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by NiPBoi »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">yea i got i/h/e and i love it...just wish they came out w/ reflash for the 05 ecu or k-pro...i dont wanna get a 02-04 ecu </TD></TR></TABLE>
the 05 reflash is already out. check the hondata site or check clubrsx.com
the 05 reflash is already out. check the hondata site or check clubrsx.com
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Re: RSX Type-S 05, what mods should I do (teknoracing)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by teknoracing »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Suspension setup and learning how to harness the power you have now.</TD></TR></TABLE>
That's called "fixing the loose screw in the driver's seat".
Go to an autocross school or do an HPDE with an instructor, then you'll begin to figure out what you'd like to mod and why -- if you'd want to modify anything at all.
That's called "fixing the loose screw in the driver's seat".
Go to an autocross school or do an HPDE with an instructor, then you'll begin to figure out what you'd like to mod and why -- if you'd want to modify anything at all.
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Re: RSX Type-S 05, what mods should I do (Red05TypeS)
Injen CAI
DC Race header
Fujitsubo Powergetter exhaust (If you plan to do boltons only, if not then get custom mandrel bent exhaust, 2.5 inch for NA and 3 inch for boost)
Hondata Intake Manifold Gasket
Energy Suspension Motor Mounts
You should be hitting the 200 whp mark (if not very close to or over) and running low 14s (high 13s with better tires) with those five mods alone.
and the AEM V2 is NOT a CAI for the RSX-S, it's a short ram.
Have fun modding!
DC Race header
Fujitsubo Powergetter exhaust (If you plan to do boltons only, if not then get custom mandrel bent exhaust, 2.5 inch for NA and 3 inch for boost)
Hondata Intake Manifold Gasket
Energy Suspension Motor Mounts
You should be hitting the 200 whp mark (if not very close to or over) and running low 14s (high 13s with better tires) with those five mods alone.
and the AEM V2 is NOT a CAI for the RSX-S, it's a short ram.
Have fun modding!
