RL A-SPEC & Comptech TSX
11-02-2004 | 01:32 PM
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RL A-SPEC & Comptech TSX
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Acura Announces RL A-SPEC Package At SEMA
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Las Vegas 11/02/2004 --
Acura today unveiled an A-SPEC performance package for its RL luxury performance sedan at the 2004 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) trade show in Las Vegas. It will go on sale in the spring of 2005 at Acura dealers nationwide.
The all-new Acura RL, which went on sale last month, features a bold new design, a powerful 300-horsepower engine, the SH-AWD all-wheel drive system and an assortment of leading-edge technology including a real time traffic information system. The RL A-SPEC package enhances the already crisp handling and aggressive styling with a track-tuned suspension package that lowers the car by approximately 3/4 inch, 18-inch alloy wheels equipped with Michelin Pilot Sport tires, an underbody kit, and a deck lid spoiler. The RL A-SPEC kit will be priced at approximately $5,500 plus dealer installation and covered under a factory warranty.
In addition to the A-SPEC equipped RL, Acura featured an assortment of high performance models by import tuners and racing companies. Making their debut at SEMA were
two unique versions of Acura's hot-selling TSX sports sedan. The Comptech TSX, supercharges the 2.4-liter TSX engine and adds a cold air intake, plus a stainless header and exhaust system to increase horsepower from 200 to 240. Comptech springs, a rear sway bar and 18-inch tires increase handling precision while lending an even more aggressive look. The second TSX on display was the RealTime Racing TSX racecar driven by Pierre Kleinubing on the 204 SCCA Pro Racing SPEED World Challenge circuit.
Tuner icon RJ DeVera debuted his own interpretation of a high performance Acura TL performance luxury sedan. DeVera, who showcased a modified Honda Accord at last year's SEMA, utilized a combination of RO_JA and other aftermarket accessories with Acura A-SPEC parts to create a car aimed squarely at today's enthusiast buyer. It features an A-SPEC suspension, a custom RO_JA body kit, and a Comptech supercharger.
Also appearing in the Acura booth was a heavily modified Acura NSX supercar customized by Super Street Magazine and XMOS RC Racing. Featured on the October cover, this NSX was offered as first prize in the 2004 XMODS XRL National Tournament. It features over $30,000 in modifications from Volk, Rotora, Taitec and others.
For more information about Acura vehicles, please visit www.honda.com or www.acura.com. For media inquiries and high resolution images, please go to www.hondanews.com.
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Las Vegas 11/02/2004 --
Acura today unveiled an A-SPEC performance package for its RL luxury performance sedan at the 2004 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) trade show in Las Vegas. It will go on sale in the spring of 2005 at Acura dealers nationwide.
The all-new Acura RL, which went on sale last month, features a bold new design, a powerful 300-horsepower engine, the SH-AWD all-wheel drive system and an assortment of leading-edge technology including a real time traffic information system. The RL A-SPEC package enhances the already crisp handling and aggressive styling with a track-tuned suspension package that lowers the car by approximately 3/4 inch, 18-inch alloy wheels equipped with Michelin Pilot Sport tires, an underbody kit, and a deck lid spoiler. The RL A-SPEC kit will be priced at approximately $5,500 plus dealer installation and covered under a factory warranty.
In addition to the A-SPEC equipped RL, Acura featured an assortment of high performance models by import tuners and racing companies. Making their debut at SEMA were
two unique versions of Acura's hot-selling TSX sports sedan. The Comptech TSX, supercharges the 2.4-liter TSX engine and adds a cold air intake, plus a stainless header and exhaust system to increase horsepower from 200 to 240. Comptech springs, a rear sway bar and 18-inch tires increase handling precision while lending an even more aggressive look. The second TSX on display was the RealTime Racing TSX racecar driven by Pierre Kleinubing on the 204 SCCA Pro Racing SPEED World Challenge circuit.
Tuner icon RJ DeVera debuted his own interpretation of a high performance Acura TL performance luxury sedan. DeVera, who showcased a modified Honda Accord at last year's SEMA, utilized a combination of RO_JA and other aftermarket accessories with Acura A-SPEC parts to create a car aimed squarely at today's enthusiast buyer. It features an A-SPEC suspension, a custom RO_JA body kit, and a Comptech supercharger.
Also appearing in the Acura booth was a heavily modified Acura NSX supercar customized by Super Street Magazine and XMOS RC Racing. Featured on the October cover, this NSX was offered as first prize in the 2004 XMODS XRL National Tournament. It features over $30,000 in modifications from Volk, Rotora, Taitec and others.
For more information about Acura vehicles, please visit www.honda.com or www.acura.com. For media inquiries and high resolution images, please go to www.hondanews.com.
11-02-2004 | 01:39 PM
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Originally Posted by article
....The Comptech TSX, supercharges the 2.4-liter TSX engine and adds a cold air intake, plus a stainless header and exhaust system to increase horsepower from 200 to 240.....
Comptech Supercharger - $3600 (est)
Comptech Intake - $180
Comptech Header - $569
Comptech Exhaust - $895
Realizing that you just spent $5244 to get 40 HP!!?!?!? - Priceless...
11-02-2004 | 02:45 PM
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40hp doesn't sound right either. The DAZZ/HKS turbocharged TSX put out 350hp but I'm not sure at how many PSI. http://www.importtuner.com/features/0407it_covercar/
11-02-2004 | 03:25 PM
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It's almost unbelievable, but is their interpretation of "supercharging" the TSX actually their twisted way of saying they increase the induction by means of a CAI, header and exhaust? If not, then it means the actual supercharger is actually worth less than 25 hp gain, given the I/H/E will actually give some power itself.
Unless the SC output is mild enough to work with the stock ECU. (<4PSI)
Unless the SC output is mild enough to work with the stock ECU. (<4PSI)
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11-02-2004 | 05:29 PM
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Originally Posted by ClutchPerformer
Comptech Supercharger - $3600 (est)
Comptech Intake - $180
Comptech Header - $569
Comptech Exhaust - $895
Realizing that you just spent $5244 to get 40 HP!!?!?!? - Priceless...
11-02-2004 | 05:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Xtremespeed2102
did they turn it on??? lol maybe they forgot to attach the parts?
oh yeah, that belt thing. this is very disappointing news, and I refuse to believe that any supercharger could only make 40HP with all engine boltons. One possibility is they can't tune it w/o a Hondata programmed ECU, or they're making the boost low to offer the warranty but also have other pullies to up the boost.
11-02-2004 | 06:33 PM
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Originally Posted by ClutchPerformer
Comptech Supercharger - $3600 (est)
Comptech Intake - $180
Comptech Header - $569
Comptech Exhaust - $895
Realizing that you just spent $5244 to get 40 HP!!?!?!? - Priceless...
People spend 3k for the A-SPEC....
Just as ridiculous.
typo
11-02-2004 | 08:16 PM
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Originally Posted by taewlee
EVERYONE RELAX! first you were all begging for a supercharger and now that we barely got one, you're hating it! you bastards! you should all be ashamed of yourselves! w00t w00t!
well i dont blame any of us for saying what we said about it. thats not a supercharger, look at the R/T neon thing (not too familliar) but i know its a 4 banger and i gets into 300 HP or maybe more. how can our supercharger only get 40?
11-02-2004 | 08:56 PM
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sad. rumors of 300+ HP with (and more importantly) 240 lb./ft. of torque down the drain. By the way, I'm a Forced Induction noob...
Let's say down the road in a year I decide to get the S/C. Does it void warranty? Does getting, lets say, 240 HP require new Headers, Gaskets, Pistons, etc..
What kind of fuel losses can I expect? Any info on what the advantages (self-explanatory) and disadvantages are. Thanks.
Let's say down the road in a year I decide to get the S/C. Does it void warranty? Does getting, lets say, 240 HP require new Headers, Gaskets, Pistons, etc..
What kind of fuel losses can I expect? Any info on what the advantages (self-explanatory) and disadvantages are. Thanks.
11-02-2004 | 09:04 PM
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Originally Posted by gocubsgo55
sad. rumors of 300+ HP with (and more importantly) 240 lb./ft. of torque down the drain. By the way, I'm a Forced Induction noob...
Let's say down the road in a year I decide to get the S/C. Does it void warranty? Does getting, lets say, 240 HP require new Headers, Gaskets, Pistons, etc..
What kind of fuel losses can I expect? Any info on what the advantages (self-explanatory) and disadvantages are. Thanks.
Let's say down the road in a year I decide to get the S/C. Does it void warranty? Does getting, lets say, 240 HP require new Headers, Gaskets, Pistons, etc..
What kind of fuel losses can I expect? Any info on what the advantages (self-explanatory) and disadvantages are. Thanks.
11-02-2004 | 10:24 PM
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Originally Posted by dzuy
no one can say anything yet b/c it hasn't been offically released w/ any numbers. just chill a while, we've all been waiting on over a year for the SC.
11-02-2004 | 10:40 PM
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Originally Posted by taewlee
EVERYONE RELAX! first you were all begging for a supercharger and now that we barely got one, you're hating it! you bastards! you should all be ashamed of yourselves! w00t w00t!
w00t w00t!
11-02-2004 | 10:42 PM
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Originally Posted by gocubsgo55
sad. rumors of 300+ HP with (and more importantly) 240 lb./ft. of torque down the drain. By the way, I'm a Forced Induction noob...
Let's say down the road in a year I decide to get the S/C. Does it void warranty? Does getting, lets say, 240 HP require new Headers, Gaskets, Pistons, etc..
What kind of fuel losses can I expect? Any info on what the advantages (self-explanatory) and disadvantages are. Thanks.
Let's say down the road in a year I decide to get the S/C. Does it void warranty? Does getting, lets say, 240 HP require new Headers, Gaskets, Pistons, etc..
What kind of fuel losses can I expect? Any info on what the advantages (self-explanatory) and disadvantages are. Thanks.
11-02-2004 | 11:11 PM
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Just FYI, I found some pistons for the K24 engine: http://store.clubrsx.com/merchant.mv...ry_Code=ENPK24
11-03-2004 | 12:24 AM
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Originally Posted by iamhomin
That's because the gains are pathetic relative to the $$$.
w00t w00t!
w00t w00t!
11-03-2004 | 12:50 AM
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Well whats up with the release date.. cause to me.. a 240 hp tsx is still way better than a 200 hp one... but im not sure about the price... im keeping my fingers crossed for better numbers..
11-03-2004 | 09:00 AM
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You can't have it both ways (High HP increases and Factory Warranty). Don't tell me you honestly expected Acura to warranty something that increased the power of the stock engine and stock internals by 100+ HP.
If the comptech supercharger is to be offered by Acura dealers as an option with full factory warranty 40 HP sounds about right.
If comptech is offering their S/C without the support of Acura or if it even voids the Acura warranty, then the 40 HP number is very dissapointing.
If the comptech supercharger is to be offered by Acura dealers as an option with full factory warranty 40 HP sounds about right.
If comptech is offering their S/C without the support of Acura or if it even voids the Acura warranty, then the 40 HP number is very dissapointing.
11-03-2004 | 09:07 AM
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Originally Posted by sabirk
You can't have it both ways (High HP increases and Factory Warranty). Don't tell me you honestly expected Acura to warranty something that increased the power of the stock engine and stock internals by 100+ HP.
If the comptech supercharger is to be offered by Acura dealers as an option with full factory warranty 40 HP sounds about right.
If comptech is offering their S/C without the support of Acura or if it even voids the Acura warranty, then the 40 HP number is very dissapointing.
If the comptech supercharger is to be offered by Acura dealers as an option with full factory warranty 40 HP sounds about right.
If comptech is offering their S/C without the support of Acura or if it even voids the Acura warranty, then the 40 HP number is very dissapointing.
11-03-2004 | 09:44 AM
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Originally Posted by ClutchPerformer
Really? 'Cause the dynos for their I/H/E were 
anyhoo, i'm just trying to say don't count out something that isn't even released yet.
11-03-2004 | 09:48 AM
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Originally Posted by dzuy
but what company have you seen REAL gains for our car beisdes injen?....
Sure the SC hasn't been released yet. I'm basing my statements on their history with this car (poor) and the stated output in the article.
11-05-2004 | 11:02 PM
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Take a look at this picture, I think comptech intended the horsepower to be 240 WHP. I would be embrassed to bring out a I/H/E supercharged TSX =p
http://sohc.vtec.net//article_files/...04sema-276.jpg
http://sohc.vtec.net//article_files/...04sema-276.jpg
that's much better. 
11-06-2004 | 01:23 AM
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Originally Posted by drkangel348
240whp!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Most definitely getting a comptech supercharger now, WOW, Without a doubt!!!
Most definitely getting a comptech supercharger now, WOW, Without a doubt!!!
11-06-2004 | 07:53 PM
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Originally Posted by ClutchPerformer
So does that mean you think no company CAN get any real gains on this engine? Or that you think the only gains to be had are on the intake side? Or that SC is not the way to go? Or that Hondata is a necessary thing we need to wait on to judge?
Sure the SC hasn't been released yet. I'm basing my statements on their history with this car (poor) and the stated output in the article.
Sure the SC hasn't been released yet. I'm basing my statements on their history with this car (poor) and the stated output in the article.
haha, talkin about reading berween the lines, i'm saying wait until the product comes out before making decisions about it. for instance, you can go on and on about how great a hondata would be, but what if it wasnt? what if they never release it?
way back in the day, dc sports made great headers, my friend has the jdm style stainless steel 4-1 header on his ITR. no problems for several years now. but the tsx header falls apart.
and how ridiculous would you have been if you were to say that the dc sport header for the tsx would have yielded so much power only now to realize that it sucked?
history means nothing in car industry. injen was considered a poor alternative to aem for CAI a few years back, and now it's renowned - esp. in the tsx community.
so all in all - all i have to say is wait. screw the article. it's not offically released by comptech, and until then, speculation is worthless.