| The provided dyno chart was independently produced and tested with the following:
2002 Acura RSX-S internally stock K20A(2) engine, Owner: Jim Carver
- IPS-Ksc camshafts
- Eibach EVS w/ Ti retainers
- Comptech Supercharger
- Injen CAI
- Pulley Boys Custom 3"
- JR Race Header
- RC 650cc saturated injectors
- Hondata Kpro
- Comptech 2.5" catback exhaust
- Walbro 255
- All tuning was done on pump 91 octane by Shawn Church @ Church Automotive Testing
Jim's Driving impressions
First was a little run around the neighborhood, felt goooood. Lots of torque, nice throttle response. Then a short sprint on a nearby highway, WOW, the car responds like never before. Massive torque, instant throttle response, OK, this is FUN.
Later a cruise down the beach to get some dinner. Lot's of traffic, and I'm pleaseed to report no loss of driveability. Under light throttle the cams are very tame, no bogging and again partial throttle response is excellent. One thing my G/F mentioned, the car is quieter under light/medium throttle. Even WOT seems a little quieter, my theory is without the overlap less intake charge is burning in the exhaust, a very interesting by-product. Again a joy to drive.
Today it's off to wine country to scout locations for my wedding, this will provide more varied conditions so I'll report back later.
Please don't look for "kill" stories here. I will not be racing this on the street, frankly it pointless. The power the car has now makes 99.9% of the cars on the street just roadkill.
OK, drove about 90 miles today out in Temecula wine country. About 40 on the freeway, 10 in the city, the rest out in the country. Wow I love my car. All my earlier impressions remain intact. Great throttle response, outstanding part throttle driveability. inital fuel economy impressions are favorable, drove all day on 1/8 tank (indicated), but as stated before real mileage numbers will come when I go back to a 9psi / 91 octane setup. A good example is at one time I as behind a truck going up a steep hill at 45 (5th gear), got a chance to go by, just moderate throttle and next thing I know I'm doing almost 90, no downshift to 4th, try that N/A!!
Tomorrow will be a work day so we'll see how they do on that parking lot you call I-5.
OK, it's Tuesday. Not much new to report. Still love 'em!!
I did run through a talk of gas. Got 23mpg, not bad for a 343whp car! But going back to 9psi will yield more realistic results since that's my "normal" setup.
The only issue I found was in heavy traffic yesterday, going 30 in 2nd I switched from a slow lane of traffic to a faster moving one. Changed lanes and punched the throttle, tire smoke filled the passenger compartment, oops. Reminder to self, no need to hammer the throttle to get results.
Jim is fond of racing his IPS-Ksc cammed, CTSC blown and nitrous infused RSX-S down the quarter mile. His best results to date:
12.158 @ 116.30 (1.845 60 ft)
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