i wanna know what is the diffrence between the motors and is it really worth spending a few thousand on the type s when you just could buy some **** less then the cost for the type s and get bout the same horse power??

 

Type S engine code: K20Z1 (04-06) and K20A2 (01-03)

K20a2 ( RSX-S)

Engine Specs

HP 200 @ 7400RPM
Torque 142 lb/ft @ 6000 RPM
Bore 86mm
Stroke 86mm
Comp Ratio 11:1
Displacement 1998cc
Specific output 100HP/L

K20z1 04,05 RSX-S

Engine Specs

HP 210 @ 7800RPM
Torque 143 lb/ft @ 7000 RPM
Bore 86mm
Stroke 86mm
Comp Ratio 11:1
Displacement 1998cc
Specific output 105HP/L

RSX base model engine code: K20A3

K20a3 ( RSX Base / Civic Si (SiR Canada)

Engine Specs

HP 160 @ 6500RPM
Torque 152 lb/ft @ 5000 RPM
Bore 86mm
Stroke 86mm
Comp Ratio 9.8:1
Displacement 1998cc
Specific output 80HP/L

So about 50 FHP, and the K20A3 has about 10 more lb/ft of torque.

I would go with the type S, simply because of the 50 hp. And bolt on's on the K20A3 will not give you 50 whp.

 

type-s better suspsension im pretty sure too and sound system if you want that lol its worth it looks better too, lip and color matched side skirts

 

Larger brakes and sway bars. Plus, you have the normal VTEC with crossover, unlike the A3.

 

The only difference is a Type S badge.





Modified by 96 SOHC VTEC at 4:24 PM 11/21/2006

 

ok yes the badge is obviously different but there is also 40 horsepower difference....

 

I'm going to go with "SEARCH", believe me it does wonders. Oh and there have been so many threads on this subject it's not even funny.

The major difference (like they said) is the engine, also there is the suspension, interior, stereo, and price.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Nexus Flux &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I'm going to go with "SEARCH", believe me it does wonders. Oh and there have been so many threads on this subject it's not even funny.

The major difference (like they said) is the engine, also there is the suspension, interior, stereo, and price.</TD></TR></TABLE>

yeah just search...i know that sometimes you dont get the exact answer you want, but thats why people post threads...

and plus, this is a pretty simple question that can be easily answered...even used cars websites (like cars.com and vehix.com) can answer...

 

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40+ hp cuz its a ******* DIFFERENT MOTOR , 6th gear cuz its a DIFFERENT TRANNY

i didnt know a type-s badge did all that????

 

the type s badges do wonders

 

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The Type-S stereo is different enough that, if you have an iPod or some other portable player, you will not be able to find an adapter that'll allow an extra audio input into the stock stereo. If you want to play an iPod in your Type-S, you'll have to go aftermarket.

 

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40+ hp cuz its a ******* DIFFERENT MOTOR , 6th gear cuz its a DIFFERENT TRANNY

i didnt know a type-s badge did all that???? </TD></TR></TABLE>

No ****, I used to own one. These threads are every other day and he obviously didn't search so I was being a smart ***.

 

i kno thesse threads are up every day but i wanted to know like numbers and spefics i mean i really dont have allot of time to find any thing but so if i was to change the commpression ratio to 11:1 on the non type s i would be able to get type s horsepower

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by pnjbiboye &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i kno thesse threads are up every day but i wanted to know like numbers and spefics i mean i really dont have allot of time to find any thing but so if i was to change the commpression ratio to 11:1 on the non type s i would be able to get type s horsepower</TD></TR></TABLE>
Sure, and get the stronger rods, balanced crank, and the entire cylinder head, plus either the Type-S ECU or KPro. Should get the correct oil pump while you're at it.

A lot of the extra power comes from the higher revs (and all supporting mods) -- the torque figures are pretty much the same.

It's entirely possible to build the base A3 motor for a bunch of power, but that gets expensive, and it can't really be called a "base" motor anyway.

 

You can find all the info you need at Acura.com =]

 

thanks allot guys for all your help with the specs and everything else