Worth It, Or Not?

[type1rsx]

Ok... I was just curious about buying these mods when I realized the install expense. So this is what I've been dying to know:

Which is worth it?


1.) Aftermarket Clutch kit & Install


2.) DC Sports Headers and HKS exhaust & Install Price


3.) Unorthodox Racing Pullies or AEM Tru-Pullies


If anyone is familiar with the HP and Torque gains, please post. Oh yea, btw if anyone knows about flat-rate install prices on these products that would be appreciated also.


Also what does everyone think of Hondata ECU Reprogram....

Is it worth it?

Thanks Hommies

[AdamDC5]

THere is no flat rate really unless you maybe get acura to do it,
I have no idea if they would do that though. Check local performance shops.

I would get the header and exhaust. If you have an intake
if not get a intake first.

I/H/E then hondata then when yor clutch wears out get the flywheel/clutch combo.

[Peking]

#2

[SuperSlowRsx]

In my opinion get number 2 first then think about the others and as for labor costs I think its about $80 per hour.

tuan

[James S]

#1 will give you the most power for the price.

[AdamDC5]

Originally posted by James S
#1 will give you the most power for the price.

Clutch and flywheel doesn't add power though, it will accel. faster thats for sure.

[James S]

Oh boo hoo, we all know it doesn't add power, that it simply decreases rotational mass thus transmitting the power from the engine through the drivetrain to the wheels more efficiently. Can't we just simplify it for the sake of brevity!?

For every pound that you take off of the powertrain you increase horsepower to the wheels by 7 to 10. The stock clutch is like 13 pounds, aftermarket clutches are 9 to 11. That's at least 14 more horsepower to the wheels at the lowest estimate without thinking about the flywheel, only considering the clutch. Plus you'll get far better throttle response, greatly increasing acceleration.
This is what I've been told, anyway, by several people, and dynos that I've seen confirm.

A header and exhaust is pointless without an intake, and the stock exhaust is actually better for naturally aspirated RSXes than some huge dia. exhaust because it provides the needed backpressure. The only reason to buy an aftermarket exhaust is if you're boosting or you want your car's farting noise to sound like bees.

[AdamDC5]

Originally posted by James S
Oh boo hoo, we all know it doesn't add power, that it simply decreases rotational mass thus transmitting the power from the engine through the drivetrain to the wheels more efficiently. Can't we just simplify it for the sake of brevity!?

For every pound that you take off of the powertrain you increase horsepower to the wheels by 7 to 10. The stock clutch is like 13 pounds, aftermarket clutches are 9 to 11. That's at least 14 more horsepower to the wheels at the lowest estimate without thinking about the flywheel, only considering the clutch. Plus you'll get far better throttle response, greatly increasing acceleration.
This is what I've been told, anyway, by several people, and dynos that I've seen confirm.

A header and exhaust is pointless without an intake, and the stock exhaust is actually better for naturally aspirated RSXes than some huge dia. exhaust because it provides the needed backpressure. The only reason to buy an aftermarket exhaust is if you're boosting or you want your car's farting noise to sound like bees.


WOW whats your problem I just said an oppinion do whatever you want. One thing clutch won't get you 14 hp... Plus I told the guy to get a intake first so I don't know why your harrassing me.
Everything I said was true.

Later



BOO HOO HAHAHA

:(

[1BADSUP]

If your clutch is still good, I'd go with the header and exhaust for now.

Whatever you do, do not get AEM pullies they're weak. There's a good one that supposed to come out in January.

[Peking]

Originally posted by AdamDC5
WOW whats your problem I just said an oppinion do whatever you want. One thing clutch won't get you 14 hp... Plus I told the guy to get a intake first so I don't know why your harrassing me.
Everything I said was true.
Later
BOO HOO HAHAHA
:(

Yeah it won't. It was covered a long time ago, the pro's and con's of lighter and heavier fly wheels. I think it went, lighter fly wheels (better pickup) for auto-x, and heavier for longer distances. Something like that, I would just upgrade the clutch. Headers and exhaust will make a difference. I know many folks who roll with stock air box, don't ask me why. Some of them haven't gotten to it yet, and one guy says he doesn't see the difference in performance (when considering the price). So whatever, they do what they want.

[rmh_158]

Just FYI atm there are no aftermarket clutch kits out for the base rsx....

[punkdrum4ever1]

Originally posted by rmh_158
Just FYI atm there are no aftermarket clutch kits out for the base rsx....

yes there are....

[type1rsx]

yo... does anyone know any aftermarket companies that sell parts for the base rsx for cheap?

If so it would be greatly appreciated.

[type1rsx]

oh yea, ppl.. dun argue, every opinion helps in my case, since im not a genius yet about cars.

thanks for the replies, they're very appreciated. Oh yea i think im gonna start saving for the headers and exhaust... thanks hommies

[DavidT]

Do you have an intake? I'd start with an intake first. I'd also go with Hondata before h/e but that's me. I'm not sure of the base RSX program but the EP program lets to ride the motor to 7700 RPMs, which is a great bonus because the added revs will shave a lot off your 1/4-mile. With header and exhaust you will loose some low end torque, but you may gain upper end RPM depending on setup.

[AirForceOneRSX]

Originally posted by James S
Oh boo hoo, we all know it doesn't add power, that it simply decreases rotational mass thus transmitting the power from the engine through the drivetrain to the wheels more efficiently. Can't we just simplify it for the sake of brevity!?

For every pound that you take off of the powertrain you increase horsepower to the wheels by 7 to 10. The stock clutch is like 13 pounds, aftermarket clutches are 9 to 11. That's at least 14 more horsepower to the wheels at the lowest estimate without thinking about the flywheel, only considering the clutch. Plus you'll get far better throttle response, greatly increasing acceleration.
This is what I've been told, anyway, by several people, and dynos that I've seen confirm.

A header and exhaust is pointless without an intake, and the stock exhaust is actually better for naturally aspirated RSXes than some huge dia. exhaust because it provides the needed backpressure. The only reason to buy an aftermarket exhaust is if you're boosting or you want your car's farting noise to sound like bees.

So I could go Cold Air Intake and Headers but leave my stock exhaust on? Wha?

[DynamicX]

Ya i dont know about his little exhaust comment there. Thats not right...

[Silver1RSX]

I say skip all those and invest the money on some hand tools and a helms manual. Then with whatever money is left over you can buy whatever you want and install it on you own.