Pros
In the summer of 2001, Acura introduced the RSX Type-S to the U.S. market. Sold as a sport compact vehicle with a competitive sticker price, Acura's answer to the previous generation Integra Type R came equipped with a factory sticker price in the low to mid-$20k range and boasting 200hp from an i-VTEC K20 powerplant. In 2006, Acura discontinued the RSX as the new generation of sport compact vehicles, namely the Honda Civic took over its family reigns with the debut of the Civic SI 4-door, coupe and highly sought after Mugen edition model.
Cons
With today's newer vehicles, obtaining the maximum horsepower requires more than just a simple bolt-on process. Engine tuning and aftermarket fuel management computers are an integral part of any vehicle looking to create some tire spinning ponies.
Notes
Using a K&N Typhoon short ram intake system and Fujitsubo Power Getter cat-back exhaust system, the RSX Type-S was dynoed for our initial baseline pull at 194.16 hp and 139.91 lb-ft of torque. With an improved exhaust system and free-flowing intake, the K20Z1 powerplant was recorded to have shown a gain of 6.9 hp over the factory horsepower level of 187.26
Dyno 1:
Baseline
Owner: Nester Cabrera
Dynamometer Model: Dynojet 240
Testing and Photos: Scott Tsuneishi
K-pro tuning: Doug McMillan