While both kits use the same supercharger blowing into 2.0-liter K-series Honda engines, the kits aren't identical. The RSX kit mounts the blower almost flat ahead of the engine, while the Si has it angled almost 90 degrees from that plane. Both kits, however, are clean installations with no indications of jury-rigging or cheesy basketry. In the photos you can tell the Si is the Si because it says "Honda" on the valve cover and the RSX is the one that has that weird chrome A.
In the few moments we drove the cars, they didn't barf up a single part, which is always a good sign. A more intensive test and investigation into these products is warranted.
2004 Mitsubishi Galant - While it's not uncommon for a crossover SUV to be based on a sedan's chassis, the 2004 Mitsubishi Galant chassis actually made its debut under the Endeavor SUV during 2003. Like the Endeavor, the next Galant was designed in America, by Americans for the American market and built in Illinois.
Bigger in virtually every dimension, the new Galant promises to meet the Honda Accord, Toyota Camry and Nissan Altima head-on in the mid-size sedan category. The big change comes in the engine bay, where the 2.4-liter standard four now carries Mitsubishi's MIVEC variable valve timing and lift system, and where the optional V6 now displaces 3.8-liters and should make between 240 and 250 hp. The only transmission will be a four-speed Sportronic automatic. The suspension is conventional struts up front and a multi-link system in the back.
Four trim levels are coming for the Galant, DE and ES for four-cylinder cars and LS and a sport touring GTS for the V6 cars. Sixteen-inch wheels will be offered on most levels, with 17s available on the GTS. The Galant is the second of Mitsu's Project America vehicles after the Endeavor. Next up? Probably a newer and larger Eclipse.
Win AutoZone's"Project Cool" Car Civic!More than $16,500 worth of upgrades, highlights and enhancements have been added to the interior, exterior, and under the hood of AutoZone's Project Cool Car Civic. And now that it's tricked out, AutoZone is giving it away! Here's a sample of the parts and products used to transform this ho-hum Honda to Cool Car Civic.
A Xenon EFX body kit, plus APC carbon-fiber hood with matching wing and mirrors highlight the exterior. Headlights, sidemarker lights and Euro Tails were also provided by APC. Foglights and designer wiper blades are from Pilot, and the neon undercar kit is from StreetGlow.
The driveline has been revitalized with new Fenco high-performance CV axles and clutch kit, and the suspension has been fitted with Edelbrock struts and an Energy Suspension Hyperflex Kit. Braking has been upgraded via Aimco cross-drilled rotors, new Performance Friction carbon metallic pads and yellow powdercoated Fenco calipers. The Civic rolls on 18-in. bronze W-63 wheels from APC and 215/35Z-18 tires.
A new Recon long block has been dressed with Edelbrock intake and fuel rail, Flowtech Airmass ceramic-coated headers and MSD ignition system. Power is supplied via a new Duralast battery, and Denso Iridium plugs and Accel Performance ignition wires supply the spark. Goodyear provided new radiator hoses and Gatorback belts, and a new C&R racing radiator from TransPro keeps it all cool. The gleaming, show-quality underhood environment is enhanced by a long list of Spectre detail accessories, including aluminum strut tower braces and radiator cap covers, chrome bolt covers, and more.