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Hi guys/gals, I just bought a new RSX (base) and want to do some
upgrades. I've added a nice pioneer sound system, now for some
horsepower. I would like to put a super/turbo charger on it, but
can't find any for the base model (only type s). Can someone explain
the difference between the two cars that would allow a supercharger on
the type s but not the base? And are there good mods that I can do
other than a super/turbo that would get me up close to 200 hp? What
about electric superchargers? Are they worth the money?

thanks a bunch,
Will

there's a new supercharger coming out for the base 5 speed and cybernation
already makes a pretty sweet turbo kit if u have the money for it.

With a base there's no real way you're going to hit 200hp with n/a, turbo is
the only way to go.


"will" <wjefferies@fncinc.com> wrote in message
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> Hi guys/gals, I just bought a new RSX (base) and want to do some
> upgrades. I've added a nice pioneer sound system, now for some
> horsepower. I would like to put a super/turbo charger on it, but
> can't find any for the base model (only type s). Can someone explain
> the difference between the two cars that would allow a supercharger on
> the type s but not the base? And are there good mods that I can do
> other than a super/turbo that would get me up close to 200 hp? What
> about electric superchargers? Are they worth the money?
>
> thanks a bunch,
> Will

"Jordan MacInnis" <macinnis@kingston.net> wrote in
news:10gj7iurrs8ge3a@corp.supernews.com:

> there's a new supercharger coming out for the base 5 speed and
> cybernation already makes a pretty sweet turbo kit if u have the money
> for it.
>
> With a base there's no real way you're going to hit 200hp with n/a,
> turbo is the only way to go.

What are the differences between the RSX and -S models?
(not just HP rating,the details)

What's the HP ratings for each model?
--
Jim Yanik
jyanik-at-kua.net

Type S: 6 speed, larger front brake rotors, type s floor mats, slightly
thicker front stabilizer bar, paint matched
side skirts, chrome exhaust tip, titanium shift knob, perforated leather
trim, 6 cd changer with bass module
in spare tire, higher compression ratio, higher redline, higher rpm needed
for max torque

--


Rob

"Jim Yanik" <jyanik@abuse.gov> wrote in message
news:Xns9535DBD1AE591jyanikkuanet@204.117.192.21.. .
> "Jordan MacInnis" <macinnis@kingston.net> wrote in
> news:10gj7iurrs8ge3a@corp.supernews.com:
>
> > there's a new supercharger coming out for the base 5 speed and
> > cybernation already makes a pretty sweet turbo kit if u have the money
> > for it.
> >
> > With a base there's no real way you're going to hit 200hp with n/a,
> > turbo is the only way to go.
>
> What are the differences between the RSX and -S models?
> (not just HP rating,the details)
>
> What's the HP ratings for each model?
> --
> Jim Yanik
> jyanik-at-kua.net

"Rob G" <lost.in.the.zone@sasktel.net> wrote in
news:10glailbjjeg47c@corp.supernews.com:

> Type S: 6 speed, larger front brake rotors, type s floor mats,
> slightly
> thicker front stabilizer bar, paint matched
> side skirts, chrome exhaust tip, titanium shift knob, perforated
> leather trim, 6 cd changer with bass module
> in spare tire, higher compression ratio, higher redline, higher rpm
> needed for max torque
>

A higher compression ratio would be less desirable for a turbo
application,I believe.

--
Jim Yanik
jyanik-at-kua.net

Do some research on the forums at clubrsx.com - all your questions will
be answered (and more).

In article <Xns953774ECBE08Ejyanikkuanet@204.117.192.21>,
Jim Yanik <jyanik@abuse.gov> wrote:

> "Rob G" <lost.in.the.zone@sasktel.net> wrote in
> news:10glailbjjeg47c@corp.supernews.com:
>
> > Type S: 6 speed, larger front brake rotors, type s floor mats,
> > slightly
> > thicker front stabilizer bar, paint matched
> > side skirts, chrome exhaust tip, titanium shift knob, perforated
> > leather trim, 6 cd changer with bass module
> > in spare tire, higher compression ratio, higher redline, higher rpm
> > needed for max torque
> >
>
> A higher compression ratio would be less desirable for a turbo
> application,I believe.