GREEK

just feel tsx is a little bit under power, so , wanna do some mods to increase the HP, may be supercharger, but i know noting about the car , anyone can suggest how can i mod my car without reducing the engine life . i got 04 automatic tsx.

cArKc

intake??? header?? i dont think those things reduces your engine life a lot...im a nube also though

925tsx

wow.
umm...its an acura engine, it will last forever dood.
if you beat the piss out of your car everyday it will still run until 200k

jlukja

Try:
- Intake upgrade (Injen, Comptech)
- Header upgrade (Comptech, DC)
- Hondata reflash
All three of the above should get you some very nice gains.

Also consider:
- throttle body bypass (DIY posted by JTso, do a search)

gdcwatt

Light weight rims can make a big difference. Different makes of tires of each size often weigh different amounts, but the difference might only be 1 or 2 lbs, per tire. If anything, a lighter wheel&tire combo only reduces the strain on the drivetrain.

You benefit from the reduced rotational mass, of the drive wheels, which are easier to accelerate, and the advantage is there right across the rev range, plus they help you save fuel, and are easier on your clutch (if you have one). The big performance bonus is NOT just reducing the weight of a 3450lb car and driver by a measly 30lbs. There should also be some handling improvements from the reduced unsprung weight, but that's just another plus.

You can also change your car's effective gearing by changing the tire size. A 225/45-17 is slightly smaller in diameter than a 215/50-17, just less than a 2% difference. So, if you have 150 lb ft of torque at 2000 rpm, it will seem like you've now got about 153 lb ft (give or take some drivetrain losses). I believe the English Accord came with 205/55-16's, which are the same diameter as the 225/45-17's. Your car will sit about 0.5"/2 = 1/4" lower to the ground, and it will add to any "gap" issue you may have.

GREEK

can i use hondate reflash on the automatic tsx

jlukja

Absolutely. Thats what I have.

hondata

Hondata intake gasket.

http://www.hondata.com/heatshieldgasket.html

GREEK

is it hard to install the reflash by myself??

moda_way

There are instructions on here if you do a search. You are going to be without your car for atleast 3 days minimum.

jlukja

Everything you wanted to know but was afraid to ask is in this huge thread:
http://www.acura-tsx.com/forums/show...hlight=Hondata


p.s. If you're located in SoCal or are willing to drive to SoCal then there is an easier way.

gsclifton

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Performance Mods:
Intake, Header, and Exhaust (I/H/E)
JTso Throttle Body Coolant By-Pass
Hondata IMG and Reflash
KM big bore Throttle Body
Lighter wheel and tire combo
Comptech SC
Moda's Key Mod
Add some stickers

Handling and Suspension Mods:
Rear Sway Bar (depends on if/what exhaust you get)
Upper Front Strut
Cusco Type II
Spring/Shock Como OR Coil Overs
Air Splitter
Add more stickers

Tsx536

Beoshingus

Add decals and a really big spoiler. Each decal is +1 hp, so you need a lot.

swirlie

All you people are forgetting the 50 neon lights all over the car. That'll add at least another 75whp.
Oh, and don't forget to get adjustable Powerbands.

Savio

Type S stickers will blow your hair back...

SilverBullet04

Wow. You guys should honestly stop with posting BS. Hey Greek. You can try the intake, header and ecu reflash combo. It should work well and provide noticeable gains for your auto tsx.

GREEK

any brand suggestion about the header and intake . thanks guys

Tsx536

Comptech Header because of it's quality.

Injen or K&N Intake if you don't mind noise.
Comptech Icebox, if you would rather have it fairly quiet.

kyotousa

those sticker give you like 20hp?