Tipsy

so does the 5AT has the same power as of the 6speed.. can the 5AT still be consider sutiable for racing or tuned to race????

dom

No and No. The 5AT puts down about 10HP less than the 6MT. Plus its slightly heavier and geared differently, geared for better MPG while the 6MT is geared for more spirited driving.

See some threads

http://www.acura-tsx.com/forums/show...hlight=6MT+5AT

http://www.acura-tsx.com/forums/show...hlight=6MT+5AT

http://www.acura-tsx.com/forums/show...hlight=6MT+5AT

Dan Martin

I guess it all depends on what you plan to race.

savage

where is a dyno chart showing a 10hp difference in power between each, they should have about the same power to the wheels...

savage

drag, automatic cars end up doing better when you have a lot more power, easier to launch consistently, also using the torque convertor to get more power...

auto cross, stick is prob best suited for quick upshift/downshifts on the turns...

dom

Nope, I'll serach for the dyno but its a known fact that Auto trannies cause greater power loss. Expect about 15% loss for an MT and about 20% for an AT. TSX MT puts down about 170 while the Auto puts down about 160.

dom

Here's an Auto TSX dyno. Only Auto dyno I know of. Do a search for 6MT dyno's and you'll commonly see 170.

savage

what is the mod they apply on this dyno chart for the second run of about 170 to the wheels? CAI intake?

dom

Yup, Injen CAI, so my Autobox is hopefully putting down 170 to the wheels

No that is very noticeable.

Tipsy

170 to the wheel for auto.. any find out what the power to the wheel for 6 speed yet

Tipsy

has anyone been able to top out the TSX????..... i have. useing the auto SS i was about to top out at 137mph 4gear at 6700rpm

Dan Martin

Stock auto is about 162-165, stock MT is around 170-175.

Dan Martin

http://www.acura-tsx.com/forums/showthread.php?t=13157

fdl

wrong.

and ya autos can be good for dragging with high torque engines, which the TSX is not. 9.999/10 times in street cars the MT will be faster to 60 and faster through the 1/4

STL

So then lock this thread!! :padlock:

dom

Did you read through the thread

That 170 for the Auto was with a CAI.

fdl

There are tons of threads on this. Links provided.

6mt is lighter, has more aggressive gearing, and has less powertrain loss than the AT.

Closing.

If you absolutely must continue to debate this, please do so in one of the previous 6mt vs 5at threads. But there isnt really much to debate.

dom

And if you like putting down AT drivers, acting like the 5AT TSX should have never been made and being a snob then the 6MT TSX is for you !

fdl

I'm not a 6MT snob, I'm a green ring snob