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Old Sep 2, 2006 | 09:46 PM
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I have an 02 RSX type S with CAI and catback exhaust. I am trying to get as much N/A horsepower i can. What parts are the best to get? Please share your current setup with HP!

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Old Sep 2, 2006 | 10:07 PM
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money is a big factor in this. but k-pro and a good tune is a really good start.
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Old Sep 2, 2006 | 10:15 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by K20boiZ &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">money is a big factor in this. but k-pro and a good tune is a really good start. </TD></TR></TABLE>

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Old Sep 2, 2006 | 10:19 PM
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if you want good gains go FI!!!
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Old Sep 3, 2006 | 01:17 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by bluek20a &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">if you want good gains go FI!!!</TD></TR></TABLE>

Hey nubs, reading &gt; j00

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by redLUDEs2k1 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I have an 02 RSX type S with CAI and catback exhaust. I am trying to get as much <U>N/A</U> horsepower i can. What parts are the best to get? Please share your current setup with HP!

thanks</TD></TR></TABLE>

He wants to stay N/A.

OP: I would reccomend a Hondata reflash (or K-Pro if you want user adjustability), a nice set of cams, valvetrain, cam gears, high compression pistons, stronger rods, bored and sleeved block. The possibilities are endless. It all depends on what YOU want to do with the car in general.
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Old Sep 3, 2006 | 02:02 AM
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Hondata FTW!!!
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Old Sep 3, 2006 | 03:33 AM
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k-pro, racing headers, and lose like 60lbs (not saying your fat or anything).
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Old Sep 3, 2006 | 06:17 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by .Red.EM2 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

OP: I would reccomend a Hondata reflash (or K-Pro if you want user adjustability), a nice set of cams, valvetrain, cam gears, high compression pistons, stronger rods, bored and sleeved block. The possibilities are endless. It all depends on what YOU want to do with the car in general.</TD></TR></TABLE>


Is it really necessary to sleeve a block when going N/a. Its not like your adding super high levels of compression into there like you are when going FI. I heard that the K-series blocks are very well built and can handle a great deal of stress. Even more than the B-series. Correct me if I'm wrong.


Other than that, yes, what he said, cams and whatnot.
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Old Sep 3, 2006 | 05:59 PM
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sleeving it depends on how far you want to go with the motor. if you just have a simple n/a setup with high comp pistons, rods, cams and such then it's not really necessary. it'd just be like insurance so you know you have a little more support and strength in your motor.
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Old Sep 4, 2006 | 11:24 PM
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Where is your cash? Who is writing the checks? Do you actually own the vehicle in question? Instead of asking questions that have been asked and answered 10 fold try using the search function; both here and google.com.

Try replacing parts that can assist in a faster revving engine. Titanium, or chromolly connecting rods. Forged chromolly or lightened crankshaft. Forged choromolly flywheel.

http://www.intrinsicperformance.com/
http://www.k20a.org
http://www.google.com
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Old Sep 6, 2006 | 11:46 AM
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hondata is GOD!
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Old Sep 6, 2006 | 05:16 PM
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You need a race header of whatever brand you choose, K-pro , & Tuning. With that done I do believe you'll be a lot happier with your car.
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Old Sep 6, 2006 | 05:45 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Lynx Bus Type R &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Where is your cash? Who is writing the checks? Do you actually own the vehicle in question?
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WTF does that have to do with what the OP is asking. Seriously, Are you the OP's ******* mother? Obviously money isn't the issue of discution.The OP never stated anything about finances at all. The OP is wondering the best way to make his/her motor better with what they already have.

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Old Sep 6, 2006 | 05:54 PM
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i would go with a toda kit
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Old Sep 6, 2006 | 06:53 PM
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lighten anything that moves.
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Old Sep 7, 2006 | 02:25 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by JayDiem_k20_Dc5 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">WTF does that have to do with what the OP is asking. Seriously, Are you the OP's ******* mother? Obviously money isn't the issue of discussion.The OP never stated anything about finances at all. The OP is wondering the best way to make his/her motor better with what they already have.</TD></TR></TABLE>

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Lynx Bus Type R &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
Instead of asking questions that have been asked and answered 10 fold try using the search function; both here and google.com.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Honestly I'm tired of the 17 year old window shoppers coming in here cluttering up the forum with questions and garbage posts, such as this one. Especially when this topic has been asked and answered 10 fold, both here and in different areas of this web site. Vague questions like this prevent "REAL" tech topics from the opportunity to be addressed. Questions pertaining to this topic would be better suited in the"All Motor" forum rather than in here. More often than not, I see more and more posts such as "Hey Look what UPS brought," "Peep my new wheels," "wich exhaust for mad VTEC sound and p0wA y0!," and other attention ***** threads. Threads that clearly belong in appearence and cosmetic.

How about the OP lay out pertinent information, such as goals, street ability, budget, brand preferences, driving styles, etc.

Question on how can I get the most N/A horse power won't get any real reply. Send your motor off to JG Engine Dynamics or Intrinsic Performance Solutions, thats how.


Modified by Lynx Bus Type R at 12:19 PM 9/9/2006
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Old Sep 7, 2006 | 02:54 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by K20boiZ &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">money is a big factor in this. but k-pro and a good tune is a really good start. </TD></TR></TABLE>

+2
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Old Sep 7, 2006 | 05:08 PM
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Damn, all these post and no mention of IPS K2's.

Here is my recommended path for you:

Hondata K-Pro
Innovative or Enjo Motor mounts
Race Header
IPS K2's w/ Eibach Valvetrain

From there focus on traction, solid suspension setup such as Tein SS's, and of course tires. Hoosier DR's for the track will suffice.

If your still not satisfied with the power than boost may be for you. Getting into the bottom end is not cheap and IMO unless your hardcore NA its just not worth the gains.
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Old Sep 7, 2006 | 06:59 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by NJslvrtypes &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Damn, all these post and no mention of IPS K2's.</TD></TR></TABLE>

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Lynx Bus Type R &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
<FONT SIZE="3">http://www.intrinsicperformance.com/ </FONT>
http://www.k20a.org
http://www.google.com</TD></TR></TABLE>
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Old Sep 10, 2006 | 05:44 PM
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sorry for being new... i was trying to start a thread for people to share their setups and what not, to get some ideas. If it bothered you so much why did you take 10 minutes to write that novel on how sick you are of people like me? lol
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Old Sep 10, 2006 | 08:10 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by redLUDEs2k1 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">sorry for being new... i was trying to start a thread for people to share their setups and what not, to get some ideas. If it bothered you so much why did you take 10 minutes to write that novel on how sick you are of people like me? lol </TD></TR></TABLE>

Get used to it man... Honda-tech is full of bitchy people, just brish them off. Please do use the search button since you can find whatever you want (usually) very quickly. At least thats what I do, then I ask anyways lol

Rich
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Old Sep 10, 2006 | 09:34 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by jolt-tsp &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">lighten anything that moves. </TD></TR></TABLE>
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