What can the mazda take?

[dparm1984]

Dozed is right, the K20 responds very well to a simple NA package. There are plenty of guys that can run 230whp+ for very little money. The K-series is a strong motor and the K-Pro is an amazing tuning solution.

230whp in a car that weighs less than ours could make things interesting. Unfortunately, the RSX's powerband is not as fat as ours and the torque numbers are about half.

 

[MS3077]

I think you guys are being a little nice when you say 13's for a bolt on RSX-S without a turbo or SC upgrade. 14.2 - 14.4 sounds a little more realistic. And this would probably be with DR's or Slicks. And yes I know the K20 is a good motor but it's lacking majorly in the TQ dept. I'm sorry but I would have to see proof to believe a RSX-S can run under 14 with just minor bolt ons and even K-pro.

 

[Dozed]

I think you guys are being a little nice when you say 13's for a bolt on RSX-S without a turbo or SC upgrade. 14.2 - 14.4 sounds a little more realistic. And this would probably be with DR's or Slicks. And yes I know the K20 is a good motor but it's lacking majorly in the TQ dept. I'm sorry but I would have to see proof to believe a RSX-S can run under 14 with just minor bolt ons and even K-pro.

I don't see why you can't believe it. It's a common sight in the Honda world. Check the link I posted. There's a bunch of people out there with bolt-ons and K-Pro running under 14 seconds.

You would think that our cars with much more HP and torque would easily hit 13's in stock form. Oh well...I don't care much for drag racing anyway. hehe.

 

[Haltech]

turbo K series motors can be very fast. stg 1 comptech supercharger civic si's can run 12 flat @ 100 in the 1/4.

it's impossible to say what would happen because it would depend on the car, it's equipment and state of tune.

ugh that mph doesnt equate to a 12.0 flat. Nice try though... 14 flat, sure (stoned) the clocks on that track were a bit off...

 

[TarmacMS3]

The RSX is about 2800lbs so it has an advantage right there. Plenty of guys have pretty mild setups with the Comptech supercharger and can walk all over Evos.

(lol) Funny I've walked both a comptech supercharged RSX as well as a Jackson supercharged RSX with my Evo. Major mods being cams, meth injection and a tune. I give credit where it's due but I'm gonna disagree with you on this chief.

 

[dparm1984]

I'm talking about a stock Evo. Just go on YouTube.

I moderate on the largest Integra (RSX) site on the net, and I've seen plenty of setups to know what the car is capable of. People underestimate the RSX because it's NA and FWD.

 

[MS3077]

whatever, must people with the RSX-S aren't running under 14 sec in the 1/4.
With the amount of money it takes an RSX-S to get into the high 13's a MS3 would be running high 12's
I have to admit I'm a little frustrated hearing people in here talking like the RSX-S is some badass car when I've royally smoked about 4 of them in the 1/4 no problem and that was running just under 15 sec when I first got the car. Not only that I owned a 07 Civic si, basically the same car, it wasn't s*** compared to the 3. Also the RSX-S isn't 2800lbs it's more like 2950lbs

Then the conversation starts getting into "what if it was supercharged, etc"
Well if you mod one car you mod the other. You might as well say "what if the MS3 had a bigger turbo"?

Just take Driver311 and Laloosh for example: 12.7 & 12.9 with bolt-ons stock turbo.

 

[TarmacMS3]

whatever, must people with the RSX-S aren't running under 14 sec in the 1/4.
With the amount of money it takes an RSX-S to get into the high 13's a MS3 would be running high 12's
I have to admit I'm a little frustrated hearing people in here talking like the RSX-S is some badass car when I've royally smoked about 4 of them in the 1/4 no problem and that was running just under 15 sec when I first got the car. Not only that I owned a 07 Civic si, basically the same car, it wasn't s*** compared to the 3. Also the RSX-S isn't 2800lbs it's more like 2950lbs

Then the conversation starts getting into "what if it was supercharged, etc"
Well if you mod one car you mod the other. You might as well say "what if the MS3 had a bigger turbo"?

Just take Driver311 and Laloosh for example: 12.7 & 12.9 with bolt-ons stock turbo.

Very well said my friend. (iagree)

 

[MS3077]

Dozed is right, the K20 responds very well to a simple NA package. There are plenty of guys that can run 230whp+ for very little money. The K-series is a strong motor and the K-Pro is an amazing tuning solution.

230whp in a car that weighs less than ours could make things interesting. Unfortunately, the RSX's powerband is not as fat as ours and the torque numbers are about half.

Stock RSX-S: WHP= 175-180

Bolt on RSX-S: WHP= 230 ???

Okay so you're saying an NA I-4 gains 50-55 whp with MINOR BOLT ONS????

Come on man! You aren't exactly talking to a bunch of 18 and 19 yr olds in here.

 

[Dozed]

Stock RSX-S: WHP= 175-180

Bolt on RSX-S: WHP= 230 ???

Okay so you're saying an NA I-4 gains 50-55 whp with MINOR BOLT ONS????

Come on man! You aren't exactly talking to a bunch of 18 and 19 yr olds in here.

^ Yes, bolt-ons with a good tune on K-Pro. In terms of power gains and tuning capabilities, K-Pro is equivalent to a Cobb AP if that's of any reference as to what it's capable of.

It's hard to believe...but I've seen it and it's common knowledge. I gave you a website where you can do your own research...all you have to do is read. It's up to you whether or not you want to believe what's been said and done.

And no, I don't think the RSX-S is a badass car. If I did, I'd have one of those and not a MS3.

 

[gwowyu23]

I thought the same thing re: trap speed but you can look at the time slips here:
http://www.8thcivic.com/forums/forc...06-comptech-sc-civic-si-production-model.html

I dont know if i am read it right but it look to me that he only run in the 14's.
14.193@101.816mph. maybe i am reading it wrong but doesnt e.t stand for his est. time in the 1/4.

And not only that but he himself said "If you can hit a 2.0 60 ft, i wouldnt be surprised to see a low 13." So why would he be saying that if he hitting 12 flat??

 

[Mid_Life_Crisis]

I dont know if i am read it right but it look to me that he only run in the 14's.
14.193@101.816mph. maybe i am reading it wrong but doesnt e.t stand for his est. time in the 1/4.

And not only that but he himself said "If you can hit a 2.0 60 ft, i wouldnt be surprised to see a low 13." So why would he be saying that if he hitting 12 flat??

e.t. stands for "elapsed time". The posted slips clearly show an elapsed time in the 14's. The slip breaks down the run into different intervals so that the driver can see what part of his run needs the most improvement. The 12 you are looking at is the time for interval 4, whatever that is.

 

[Bochet]

you're absolutel right. i was reading the wrong numbers. thanks for catching that. 100 would be a crazy low speed to run 12s.

 

[oskinosmee]

i/h/e/hondata on those cars will be about 2k or more.
put 2k in a ms3 and it will row it every single time.

 

[dparm1984]

Frankly I don't see what the problem is here. There are countless examples of these RSXs and yet you still think it's bogus? Think what you want, but if you come across a SC or turbo'd RSX-S, be careful.

 

[ragindark]

This is what it takes to get an RSX Type-S to basically equal the performance of a stock Mazdaspeed 3.

http://www.dragtimes.com/Acura-RSX-Timeslip-6851.html

2003 Acura RSX Type-S

1/4 Mile ET: 13.994
1/4 Mile MPH: 99.110
0-60 Foot ET: 2.251

Mods:

Camshaft: JDM Type-R
Intake & Air Filter: Injen Cold Air
Headers (downpipe): DC Race Header
Exhaust: Invidia Cat-Back
Computer ECU Chip Upgrade: Hondata K-PRO
Gas: 100 Octane
Clutch/Torq Conv: Exedy Stage 2
Flywheel: Fidanza
Gears: JDM 4.7 Final Drive
Wheels: Rota Slipstreams
Tires Falken Azenis


This is what happens when you slap on a turbo and other mods.

http://www.dragtimes.com/Acura-RSX-Timeslip-3779.html

2003 Acura RSX Type-S

1/4 Mile ET: 12.800
1/4 Mile MPH: 110.000
0-60 Foot ET: 1.900

Mods:

Turbos: Greddy
Boost Pressure (psi): 7 psi
Intercooler: Greddy fmic
Intake & Air Filter: Airnx
Headers (downpipe): 2.5 Greddy
Midpipe: 3
Exhaust: 3 inch thermal
Computer ECU Chip Upgrade: emanage
Spark Plugs: denso ik24s
Clutch/Torq Conv: exedy stage II
Tires Azenis 215/55/16


This is what happens when you slap on a supercharger and other mods.

http://www.dragtimes.com/Acura-RSX-Timeslip-7255.html

2002 Acura RSX Type-S

1/4 Mile ET: 13.310
1/4 Mile MPH: 109.300
0-60 Foot ET: 2.210

Mods:

Supercharger: Jackson Racing
Boost Pressure (psi): 9psi
Intake & Air Filter: Injen
Headers (downpipe): Jackson Racing
Midpipe: Thermal
Exhaust: Thermal
Computer ECU Chip Upgrade: HONDATA
Spark Plugs: NGK
Pulley: pulley boys
Clutch/Torq Conv: Exedy stage 2
Flywheel: Comptech
Shifter: Revo stage 2
Wheels: Black Volk TE-37's
Tires PARADA spec-2

 

[dparm1984]

OP's question has been answered, let's close this thread before any more bashing goes on.

 

[ragindark]

This is a pretty interesting article on some RSXs that are modded.

http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews...ts/sport_acura_rsx_challenge_feature/(page)/1


http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews...sport_acura_rsx_challenge_feature+page-4.html

KING MOTORSPORTS UNLIMITED ACURA RSX TYPE-S
Vehicle type: front-engine, front-wheel-drive, 2-passenger, 3-door coupe
Price as tested: $79,213 (base price*: $72,213)
Engine type: supercharged DOHC 16-valve inline-4, aluminum block and head, port fuel injection
Displacement: 122 cu in, 1998cc
Power (mfr's claim): 274 bhp @ 8000 rpm
Torque (mfr's claim): 182 lb-ft @ 4900 rpm
Transmission: 6-speed manual
Wheelbase: 101.2 in
Length/width/height: 173.4/67.9/53.9 in
Curb weight: 2570 lb
Zero to 60 mph: 5.0 sec
Zero to 100 mph: 11.8 sec
Street start, 5-60 mph: 5.9 sec
Standing 1/4-mile: 13.3 sec @ 106 mph
Braking, 70-0 mph: 161 ft
Roadholding, 300-ft-dia skidpad: 1.06 g
*Base price includes all performance-enhancing options.


Wow, $80,000 for 182 lb-ft of torque @ 4900 rpm.

 

[robin2660]

What can they take?

They are quicker and faster than at least 95% of the cars on the road. That's good enough for me.

 

[trufanatic]

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