Acura RSX - Power Pages

Dyno
Our baseline trim exceeds that of the previous generation Integra. A good baseline for the B series powered GSR would be anywhere from the high 140 to low 150, the RSX has a baseline output of 159.9 ponies and 120.6 lb-ft of torque. Not only are the horsepower figures higher, the torque figures are a few lb-ft higher then a stock GSR.

Since the intake was under development at the time of this write up we decided to give the exhaust system a shot at making some power. Borla used our RSX to prototype their new exhaust system and with awesome turn around time the car was back on the street and ready for the dyno. The exhaust system produced a peak output of 165.9 ponies and 122.6 lb-ft of torque. Proven to be a power-possessing commodity the Borla system gets an approval for best bang for the buck.

With the Injen intake a full production piece now we decided to give it the Tuner test running it through a rigorous Power Pages session. Before the install there was a noticeable difference from when the vehicle would transfer from the low cam to the high cam. With the intake installed it was a night and day difference. Just by driving the RSX on the dyno you could feel a harsh shake on the rollers just as the car kicked into high gear. Noticeably louder and the feel of the VTEC kicking in signified this product was destine to make power. We thought the Type S making 165.9 horsepower with the Borla exhaust was big, add the Injen intake in the mix and we received a peak output of 181.1 horsepower and 129.6 lb-ft of torque.

Conclusion
We understand removal of the B-series powerplant will piss off a lot of Honda fans but if you think about it, technology is getting better and this will just give us more idea on new ways to produce power. Besides, if we had the mentality of not changing the powerplant for another 20 years then you might as well incorporate the carburetor too. The new powerplant has proven to make plenty of power and it is a new beginning to yet another saga to Honda performance.

The Facts
Engine Tested: k20
Application: RSX Type S, RSX
Common Swaps: None
Replacements: None

Performance Chart

By Evan Griffey

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