Jo's Wagon intro and build!!
05-25-2018, 10:41 AM
#42
MJ..
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My wagon is non-tech and I’ll prob install all these stuff by next month after we move in our new house because I don’t have a garage to work in
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06-02-2018, 04:51 AM
#44
MJ..
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Thanks btw the spec d camber arms are still solid and holding up quite well. I wil definitely buy another set just in case but I think it will last for a long time
09-07-2018, 03:19 AM
#46
MJ..
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Finally, I had the time to install The rear JDM bumper and lip Also I installed the greddy CBE. Next week I will be installing my Takeda CAI and the CTE supercharger.. stay tune!!
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09-07-2018, 09:28 AM
#49
MJ..
Thread Starter
Hey whats up man, thanks! and I’ll do a sound clip with the Exhaust and then with my headers, HFC( hight flow Cat), Intake and supercharger. Also the exhaust is not specific, its from a sedan and Imo the fitment is perfect for my taste
09-07-2018, 10:10 AM
#50
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Looks great man! I wish i could go balls to the wall and go SC but she will always be slow, I'm a wimp.
How is the Spec D rear camber kit? I need to fix the rears (was already -1.8 before I installed my Tien SA-Z's) I've been hearing bushing issues, but no real user input.
09-07-2018, 10:45 AM
#51
MJ..
Thread Starter
Thanks man, so far the spec D camber kit is still holding up great and no issues with the bushing and still solid, I will prob buy another set in the future just in case and The car is not slammed so I’m probably using the camber kit optimally
09-07-2018, 11:30 AM
#52
VTEC just kicked in, yo!
Not wasting any time! Wagon looks awesome, and can't wait to see the SC installed 
@Sheefo2k, I believe the exhaust fitment looks better on OP's wagon because the JDM rear bumper doesn't stick out as much as the USDM one.
@Sheefo2k, I believe the exhaust fitment looks better on OP's wagon because the JDM rear bumper doesn't stick out as much as the USDM one.
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09-10-2018, 09:33 PM
#57
She’s a beauty
10-02-2018, 03:55 PM
#59
MJ..
Thread Starter
haha. Thanks
thank you
Thanks man
Thanks
thanks and more stuff are going on
thank you
Thanks man
Thanks
thanks and more stuff are going on
10-08-2018, 08:50 AM
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10-11-2018, 03:44 AM
#62
MJ..
Thread Starter
sup man, I felt a power difference by adding the RV6 header with HFC, Greddy cbe, and the CAI, I could feel an improve initial torque and top end, and yes it’s louder and drones a little while on throttle but fades away as you cruise, one thing to note it’s loud inside the cabin because it has less insulation compare to a sedan which it has a back seat, but it’s bearable for my taste and sound pretty good! Also I was about to put on a sound clip but I could not produce the quality I want from my IPhone, so I’m recording another soon.
10-16-2018, 02:56 PM
#64
Loving this build man! I am super interested to see how this turns out, it's pretty close to how I want to do mine!
I'm curious what made you chose the SA coils over the Flex?
I'm curious what made you chose the SA coils over the Flex?
10-17-2018, 02:48 AM
#65
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11-01-2018, 11:42 AM
#70
Burning Brakes
I am hoping the wagon is not automagic and awesome build!
11-01-2018, 01:48 PM
#72
It's not THAT bad of an automatic but it's subjective. The TSX will never be a performance track car, it's just an overall well balanced car. In my opinion, supercharging the wagon would be the best hp to $$ ratio while maintaining daily drive-ability. I am sure you can rebuild the engine, run a turbo, swap a manual transmission but in the end is it really going to be worth it? Again, in my opinion, no it will be money wasted down the drain.
Anyways, how's the wagon and the build coming along?
Anyways, how's the wagon and the build coming along?
11-01-2018, 02:17 PM
#73
It's not THAT bad of an automatic but it's subjective. The TSX will never be a performance track car, it's just an overall well balanced car. In my opinion, supercharging the wagon would be the best hp to $$ ratio while maintaining daily drive-ability. I am sure you can rebuild the engine, run a turbo, swap a manual transmission but in the end is it really going to be worth it? Again, in my opinion, no it will be money wasted down the drain.
Anyways, how's the wagon and the build coming along?
Anyways, how's the wagon and the build coming along?
I am quite jealous of Jo's wagon. Looks so good
11-01-2018, 03:00 PM
#74
MJ..
Thread Starter
Thanks Guys! The Wagon feels better now as far as power but I will be going stage2 after the winter, And I know it’s an Automatic but, it feels good especially using the manual(S) mode and I’ve driven manual cars and this thing is not that bad. Also this car is already paid off and it is stuck with me forever and I have more plans in the future and thinking about doing a manual swap and then internal upgrades. I know all aren’t cheap but I got a good deal on the supercharger and I don’t feel like this is a waste of money IMO because I’m utilizing it and it’s my daily and project and I will run this car to the ground. Also I couldn’t have done this without “ssjoeboe9” input and helpful information!
BTW I will be selling my TaKeDa CAI if anyone is interested
BTW I will be selling my TaKeDa CAI if anyone is interested
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11-02-2018, 07:37 AM
#75
Burning Brakes
Good luck with the build! Thought about supercharging too and we shall see.
11-13-2018, 05:04 PM
#77
Did you ever dyno the car before the blower?
Stock power is 201hp, and with a conservative 10% drive line loss that would put you at ~181 whp. So 259whp (roughly 80whp gain) and 207tq in my opinion is just what the car needed from the factory. I bet it's perfect.
Ugh I need to order that blower too before it's too late and they are completely off the market.
Stock power is 201hp, and with a conservative 10% drive line loss that would put you at ~181 whp. So 259whp (roughly 80whp gain) and 207tq in my opinion is just what the car needed from the factory. I bet it's perfect.
Ugh I need to order that blower too before it's too late and they are completely off the market.
11-14-2018, 12:31 PM
#78
MJ..
Thread Starter
Yeah it sucks I didn’t do a baseline dyno but with the weather conditions the car actually made 272 whp @ 7000rpm and also 296 whp@7200rpm , I’m hoping to break 300 whp when I go stage 2 before summer. The car feels totally different and Also you can always buy a MercRacing supercharger and those things are better than CtE. When I plan to build the motor I will go with Merc
11-14-2018, 01:07 PM
#79
Yeah it sucks I didn’t do a baseline dyno but with the weather conditions the car actually made 272 whp @ 7000rpm and also 296 whp@7200rpm , I’m hoping to break 300 whp when I go stage 2 before summer. The car feels totally different and Also you can always buy a MercRacing supercharger and those things are better than CtE. When I plan to build the motor I will go with Merc
1. Did you achieve these numbers by using the stock factory (CtE) tune? or did you dyno tune the car?
2. Does MercRacing offer a complete bolt-on kit? or are you planning on using CtE components and upgrade the blower to MercRacing?
Was your CtE kit new or preowned?
Thank you
11-14-2018, 01:56 PM
#80
MJ..
Thread Starter
That's even better than I anticipated. I have a few questions for you:
1. Did you achieve these numbers by using the stock factory (CtE) tune? or did you dyno tune the car?
2. Does MercRacing offer a complete bolt-on kit? or are you planning on using CtE components and upgrade the blower to MercRacing?
Was your CtE kit new or preowned?
Thank you
1. Did you achieve these numbers by using the stock factory (CtE) tune? or did you dyno tune the car?
2. Does MercRacing offer a complete bolt-on kit? or are you planning on using CtE components and upgrade the blower to MercRacing?
Was your CtE kit new or preowned?
Thank you
2. I believe the Merc supercharger is probably 90% bolt on kit because my CTE kit is not 100% and I had to modify a few things on the engine coolant piping to make it work and when I upgrade to Merc I will use their supplied parts because Merc has a different Manifold setup and also my kit was preowned.