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how can i boost my automatic rsx to 200 hp?

The 'base' RSX model is rated at 160 (flywheel) hp...so you're interesting in increasing output by 40 hp, and that's a moderate increase in power.Two approaches Honda 'tuners' take...one is via modifications not using 'forced induction' (i.e., by not supercharging, turbocharging). The other is to use forced induction.Also, you haven't expressed why you want the added power. Is it for track or street? Most often folks just want their car to be faster w/o serious racing interests. If that's the case, IMO, I'd avoid forced induction since it will cost you more to install, to operate (i.e., reduced fuel economy & added mechanical complexities/frailties), and will potentially shorten your engine's & car's overall drivetrain life. A more reasonable approach is to perform various modifications that use normal aspirition:- Cold Air Induction (e.g., AEM V2, or Injen, etc.)- Performance Headers- Catback Performance Exhaust- Performance Engine Control Management (ECM) computer or chip- High lift Cams- Hi flow Catalytic Converter (where approved by state law)If you perform all of the first group of mods listed, you could see perhaps a 40 hp (20%) gain. Honda after all performs most of these mods from a factory-released platform that they call the Acura RSX 'Type S', and that car cranks a little over 200 hp.Though you didn't ask about it, HP upgrades that significantly boost performance should be accompanies w. other modifications such as improvement to brakes, suspension component upgrades, and w. automatic transmissions, an offboard transmission cooler. Non-forced induction motor upgrades are easier on the engine because they add minimal torque...turbos/superchargers however stress the drivetrain across the entire (rpm) powerband. (Your Honda/Acura tranny if well cared for should manage modest 10-20% increases so long as you don't drive w. a lead foot.)Best of success!

The previous answerer forgot that if you boost the HP from 160 to 200, you AT will blow.

Well, you could get an aftermarket muffler or cat back system, that will give u about 10-20+ hp. n dont forget the intake as well, for better colling n more 7-10hp.an great way to increase hp for ur rsx and cheap is the famous n20, yeah it can can boost 50/75 or /100hp depending of what ur car can handlle, if you add everything that i told you, it would make ur rsx sleeper bad ass mofo!!well good luck!

Time For A K20A2 Engine Swap !

Put a turbo on it.

Listen to Gerald....these other guys are jokes..Your tranny will NOT take all the extra power.(thats why they have certain trannies to go with certain engines...so when you drive it, you don't have to have a new one the minute you want to drive fast.) If you want a 200 RSX hp engine...you should/should have bought the RSX-S (with a stick and 6 wonderful speeds to choose from.) Then you could have floored it and run jokers off at the stop lights...(like I do...)

you already have 160 @ 6500 RPM so i say cold air intake, headers, exhaust, will get you about 10 more you can alway go to the next level and get it turboed, tuned and chipedjoin team-integra.net alot of info on how to raise power on you RSX keep in mind your transmission is very weak

Well yea. You have 160 horses. But i would say go ahead and turbo or supercharge. Turbos are most likely to be on an import, but a supercharger for an automtic would give you better torque and horsepower. You'll notice a big diff. Also, go with an exasut, headers, cold air intake, a new ECU, intercooler. Seems like alot of money, but if I were you i would just convert it into a Type-S. Get the Type-S motor, suspension, badge and exaust. Type-S motor is 6 speed speed manual and comes 210 (02-04) stock or 205hp (05-06) at 8000 RPM.But keep in mind that your tranny is really weak, so it wont take all these mods. Just go with the K20A2 (RSX-S motor swap.) Then add an aftermarket exaust, headers and a cold air intake.

Turbocharge it. Cold Air Intake. Get the Type-S