GSGOMEZ

Hey I just wonder if anyone who has TSX that she or he satisfield with 200 hp/4 cyclinder or wish that TSX come with 240hp/V6? I wonder if 200 hp is enough powerful or should add more hp? A little faster? I am just curious. I know that I have to drive test and see how is that car fast. Thanks.

tuan209

im satisfied but a if it were a v6/240HP then it should be RWD. else i wouldnt of bought it.

RogerPodacter

i am satisfied with it. actually i like the fact that i can use all of the power of this peppy little engine (i.e. redlining it!!). cause with a 240 V6 there would be no way to use all of the power without killing myself or getting ticket after ticket. people will flame me for saying that, but i think a V6 would have been too powerful for me, while the K24 is perfect.

TSX 'R' US

I'm satisfied with mine...otherwise I'd be driving something else

accsuperstar

yea power is good for me. like tsx r us said, i wouldnt be driving this car if i thought it was really underpowered.

155 posts and you havent test driven yet?? you need to go test drive it before you keep posting about modding it!! haha j/p

fdl

Have a look at this poll and thread from a while ago.

http://www.acura-tsx.com/forums/show...&threadid=4026

GSGOMEZ

wow, I think that 200 hp is enough powerful, but if upgrade on engine a like Injen or K&N intake, DC sports header, and Comptech or else exhaust, it will go up about 230hp. It is still good powerful! I have 1994 honda accord ex come with 145 hp/4 cyclinder and already has Aem cold air intake, DC sports header, and Greddy SP exhaust system for almost 2 years, it went pretty fast with upgrade on engine at about 160hp. I thought that TSX might be kicking my accord ass really bad, ha. Thanks for feedback, bro. I will look forward to get TSX soon.

TSX 3Pedal

I'm enjoying the power right now...if I want a little more kick, that's what basic bolt-ons are for!

kurt_bradley

A V6 would make the front end too heavy. I's happy with the current engine, but would be happier with about 20 lb-ft more torque at the lower end. That would do it. Other than that, the car is fine.

tuan209

kurt- would a hondata do provide that?

fdl

IMO hondata may provide some gains on the low end, but I think most of the gains will be on the mid-range to top end.

jlukja

My thoughts exactly.

dom

Satisfied? Yes. Could I use more power? Definently. But not nessesaraly from a V6. The K24 is capable of more power.

Then again I hardly if ever find myself driving above 120km these days so what I'd do with the extra power

fdl

What would be even better, would be a smaller, lighter inline 6. That should help keep some of the weight down on the front end somewhat. Then drive the rear wheels are you are golden

Hmm...wait a sec ... then we would be driving a reliable BMW, or a better looking , better valued Lexus. Hey..nothing wrong with that!

dom

Weight/Balance is the concern everyone talks about. I'd love to see Honda dabble in Inline 5 territory again ala Vigor. I'm guessing they'd be able to get I6 power with the weight of an I4.

NJtsx

I am satisfied with the engine performance but the car is to heavy for the brakes and tire setup. A car weighting as much as ours should push out at least 240hp with much better brakes and tires(235's)

Jason

Satisfied but would welcome more power. Turbocharging, Brembos, and AWD would do the trick.

rajuncajun

I'm not. Not near enough torque and the torque it has causes too much torque steer. It would be the perfect sports sedan with a modified 240hp V6 and rear/all wheel drive. I'll hold on to it for a couple of years though. Want to see the new Sub Legacy, Mustang, and also see if Acura goes AWD with the TL.

CGTSX2004

iTrader: (1)

Very satisfied. I have always preferred cars with high-revving engines and a light, tossable feel. The TSX is a very nimble platform and there is plenty of performance potential. I can always get a Hondata flash if I need more power, but for the moment, the power is more than adequate since I can't use the full potential of a monster engine anyway.

ABP-CL9-TSX

I am satisfied with the engine, although more power would be welcomed.

kurt_bradley

[QUOTE]Originally posted by fdl
IMO hondata may provide some gains on the low end, but I think most of the gains will be on the mid-range to top end.

From what we've seen on the RSX-S, Hondata actually provides a seriously flat torque curve. On most, the torque will have a peak that stays on from 2500 rpm all the way to the redline. I would have to imagine that it will be similar on the TSX. Nothing like having your torque on tap anytime you want. I like the fact that I can hit the gas at anytime and smoke yo ass. Then again, there aren't a lot of low-13 K-series cars out there.

tsxer.ca

i'm satisfied. 200 HP is good enough for TSX. little more is good too like 220-230. but V6..... heavy and more gas....

fdl

[QUOTE]Originally posted by kurt_bradley

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Originally posted by fdl
IMO hondata may provide some gains on the low end, but I think most of the gains will be on the mid-range to top end.

From what we've seen on the RSX-S, Hondata actually provides a seriously flat torque curve. On most, the torque will have a peak that stays on from 2500 rpm all the way to the redline. I would have to imagine that it will be similar on the TSX. Nothing like having your torque on tap anytime you want. I like the fact that I can hit the gas at anytime and smoke yo ass. Then again, there aren't a lot of low-13 K-series cars out there.

ya, that seems to be what hondata did with the RSX, but i figure that was because on that engine, low end was lacking and under tuned. In the TSX, i see it as being the opposite. We've got great torque down low but very little top end. I get the feeling the is more potential up high in the TSX. Hopefulyy we will soon find out

OldManTSX

I prefer having a 4 cyl. I would welcome a little more power but I'm pretty happy with what's under the hood.
If the TSX was a V6, I would have probably purchased the RSX-S instead.

majormojo

I think the TSX power is adequate. I'd prefer a TSX with less weight to one with more power.