Comptech Supercharger coming soon... **Update p. 5**
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Originally Posted by Tsex on 19s
what about 0-60 times.. how much improvement do you think we'll see with these bolt ons n super charger? When it comes out, are you guys gunna get it, or wait to hear from others experiences? Also, will other companies bring out blower kits as well? I hope they do, cause the super charger is kinda pricey, comptech needs some competiton to lower them prices. One more question, I dunno much about super chargers, but how expensive is the maintenance on it?
Only other company I can see producing a supercharger unit is Jackson Racing.
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Originally Posted by Zapata
ah no Not even close mang.....
3 reasons:
1- NSX gearing....much better than TSX.
2- NSX will pull sub 2.0 60'ft times and will kill the TSX off the line
3- NSX power numbers are VERY under-rated
3 reasons:
1- NSX gearing....much better than TSX.
2- NSX will pull sub 2.0 60'ft times and will kill the TSX off the line
3- NSX power numbers are VERY under-rated
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so when do they expect to have this s/c on the market? its time to start saving up money, and you think i should finish off the bolt ons before i throw in a s/c or is it okay to slap one on before i get the headers, and exhaust?
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Originally Posted by Tsex on 19s
so when do they expect to have this s/c on the market? its time to start saving up money, and you think i should finish off the bolt ons before i throw in a s/c or is it okay to slap one on before i get the headers, and exhaust?
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Originally Posted by TSX007
I'll wait for a Toda engine kit, NA all the way, thank you.
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Originally Posted by TSX007
I'll wait for a Toda engine kit, NA all the way, thank you.
that'd be good as well but what effect will the kit on day to day driving? Where will the power appear?
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Originally Posted by xizor
why, FI is more bang for the buck. but it is cheating engineering wise.
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Originally Posted by Zapata
that'd be good as well but what effect will the kit on day to day driving? Where will the power appear?
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Since the ECU upgrade is needed regardless if it's N/A or FI, I'd go for the Hondata K-Pro first and see how much HP can be extracted from the base engine setup with I/H/E. If the gain is satisfactory without adding anymore stuffs, I'll take the money and go learn how to drive next.
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Originally Posted by JTso
Since the ECU upgrade is needed regardless if it's N/A or FI, I'd go for the Hondata K-Pro first and see how much HP can be extracted from the base engine setup with I/H/E. If the gain is satisfactory without adding anymore stuffs, I'll take the money and go learn how to drive next.
Guess we just have to wait and see.
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Check this out
www.hondata.com/k20a2release.html
www.hondata.com/k20a2release.html
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Originally Posted by TSX007
Check this out
www.hondata.com/k20a2release.html
www.hondata.com/k20a2release.html
wow that's amazing on an unmodified RSX no less. Ugh.....eagerly awaiting the chip for the TSX. 220/180 is pretty nice for NA i-4 if the perfomance gains carry over from the RSX tuning.
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Rather than unload $10k+ squeezing 100 more HP out of the TSX, I think I would rather buy a used sports car for a second car (300Z, Supra, or early S2k).
Either way you end up with a fast car and no warranty.
But if you really want to spend all that money just so you too can have torque steer problems like with the TL, be my guest.
Either way you end up with a fast car and no warranty.
But if you really want to spend all that money just so you too can have torque steer problems like with the TL, be my guest.
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Originally Posted by TSX Hokie
Rather than unload $10k+ squeezing 100 more HP out of the TSX, I think I would rather buy a used sports car for a second car (300Z, Supra, or early S2k).
Either way you end up with a fast car and no warranty.
But if you really want to spend all that money just so you too can have torque steer problems like with the TL, be my guest.
Either way you end up with a fast car and no warranty.
But if you really want to spend all that money just so you too can have torque steer problems like with the TL, be my guest.
bleah trq steer problems with TL is the result of car and driver having its head-up its ass. It's called a HLSD....on uneven ground you'll have it....with RWD cars you'll have the back end flyout for no apparent reason....
I had an 5AT CLS and now own a 6MT CLS. I had more trq steer with the 5AT than i've ever had with the 6MT.
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Supra prices are pretty outrageous. Granted, I love them, but I'm not too keen on spending 30k on a car with over 50000 miles. I've seen them cheaper, but can't attest for how well maintained it is. I guess I'm leary about buying a used sports car in general.
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I talked to my service department at Fountain Acura in Orlando, FL. an they were like it will void the warranty on the engine. the guy was like..."any problems with the engine, they'll jus simply blame on the supercharger." He was tellin me that the only warranty that I'll prolly get is the factory one from comptech.. is this tru, I coulda swore this dealership works with comptech? I thought comptech and honda work together. maybe i approached him with the wrong question.
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Originally Posted by accord19z
my dealership told me that if i got comptech parts it would not void the warrenty. they did say that for it not to void though they would have to install the parts
I personally would also wait for the Hondata reflash to come onto the market, and it's supposed to be coming soon (end of summer).
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keep in mind that im engine illiterate.... but is the reflash better before adding bolt ons/forced induction, or after? and will performance vary depending on when one adds the reflash?
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thanx... so if im interested in the supercharger.... i wont need the reflash, instead i should get the k-pro, eventho supercharger is a long term purchase for me...
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damn this k-pro stuff seems really complicated.. its only gunna be useful to someone who knows what the heck he's doing... as for me. ima jus save up for the s/c, unless there is a ECU that requires me to jus drive and enjoy the upgrade, rather than learning how to use its software, and then altering its settings to be perfect.