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Sedans Acura TSX Acura TSX - Performance Questions
21 messages, Last post on Oct 22, 2006 at 4:58 PM
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Are there any benefit(s) of the 2 exhaust pipes from a performance stand point? Any other benefits? Thanks.
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Replying to: stanwelks (Jul 17, 2006 3:07 pm) |
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Replying to: stanwelks (Jul 17, 2006 3:07 pm) |
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I have (my wife really has) a 06 with 5AT. I was checking out Comptech web site and I liked the supercharger kit for the TSX (http://www.comptechusa.com/store/page5.html). They don’t have a kit available yet for the 06 models. Do any members have the supercharge kit on their 04/05 TSX’s? I wanted to find out (especially from 5AT owners): - Does it void the original manufacturer warranty? - Any additional wear/tear/Maint on the drive train (transmission, CV boots, half shafts, etc.) - Minor or major gas mileage decrease while driving normally (under 3,000 rpm highway cruise). - Any other Maint issues and cost for routine Maint for the supercharger? - Is the supercharger worth the 4k+labor in your opinion? I was planning on adding CAI, headers, exhaust and Hondata chip reflash to the car next summer. I figure for an extra 2k, I could replace the above with a supercharger and get real noticeable hp/torque gains. Just want to find out the long-term pit falls of the supercharger. Thank for the input.
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Replying to: mrgold35 (Jun 27, 2006 5:43 am) Keep in mind that Hondata still has to relflash the ECU to map it for the supercharger. The people I've talked to who have it have been really happy. Not sure about the warranty issue. Try the search.
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Replying to: johnny420 (Jun 27, 2006 9:40 am) |
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Replying to: mrgold35 (Jun 27, 2006 5:43 am)
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Replying to: lmacmil (Jun 28, 2006 2:11 pm) All of these cars are similar but have different characteristics in styling, handling, features, and target demographics. I’ve looked at the TL and I felt like I just drove the car. When I was test driving the TSX, it really seemed like I was part of the car and I felt the road instead of just driving on it. The TSX can handle the extra power and push the “fun to drive factor” from an 8 to border-line 11 (I have a 5AT). I love the 2.4L engine high redline power, mid-range torque, and mpg ($3.05 a gallon for 91 octane in NM). I also drive any where from 5,000 ft to 7,000 ft elevation and some extra power would come in handy when needed. Most TSX owner’s think about CAI/headers/free flowing exhaust/hondata reflash to release a few more trapped ponies from the 2.4L engine. We will spend 1-2k just to get and extra 5-15hp compared to spending 4k for 45-55hp with a supercharger. With most TSX owners, it’s not just about the power but the total package. For my driving habits, a supercharger would improve the TSX's total package.
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Replying to: mrgold35 (Jun 29, 2006 6:25 am) 
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Replying to: lmacmil (Jun 30, 2006 2:48 pm)
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