FD vs RSX do i need to worry at all i dont think so
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A base rsx doesn't even have vtec...
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Originally Posted by BlkS5TII
I had a ~190whp 2400lb(nearly full interior) Celica GTS that doesn't seem too far from that. From a dig it would still be walked by my lightly modded TII. From a roll the high revving I4 was able to get into its powerband faster and had no worries about traction, so it could actually put up a fight and win sometimes. But rolls are for bakeries, so chalk it up to the FD. That RSX is probably in the mid 13's, while a 300whp FD is breaking 12's with the right driver.
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Originally Posted by timmybighands
It's possible. I'm not going to sit here and tell you I'm an all-knowing car god because I've owned this n' that. I'm just saying that for a frieking 4 banger, that thing gets up. I'd say that car is pulling JUST as hard if not MORE than a slightly modded 7. Do you disagree with that?
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Originally Posted by Shinobi-X
Actually it does, i-vtec. However, it certainly has its uses for emission and fuel mileage, more than power.
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who really cares, v-tec is weak by my standards. it helps 4 cylinders make over 200 hp for very short amount of rpms-very high in the range. the rx7 has much more duration of power throughout its rpm band. i just cant get over how his is even an arguement. The rxs TYPE S is not that bad of a car, but is well short of our cars. With his car being moddified what it is, he would have to run the living hell out of his car just to keep up with a stock rx7.
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Originally Posted by rt turbo
who really cares, v-tec is weak by my standards. it helps 4 cylinders make over 200 hp for very short amount of rpms-very high in the range. the rx7 has much more duration of power throughout its rpm band. i just cant get over how his is even an arguement. The rxs TYPE S is not that bad of a car, but is well short of our cars. With his car being moddified what it is, he would have to run the living hell out of his car just to keep up with a stock rx7.
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Originally Posted by MARTIN
IT DOES NOT HAVE VTEC, in the way other motors had.... the k20a1 or z1(base rsx, ep3 si) have only 2 lobes per cam per piston. What it does is keep only one valve fully functioning for intake and one for exhaust. At 2500rpms(IIRC) it opens the other valve.. That is not traditional vtec, nor does it offer any performance gains... ITs for efficiency and emmissions...
You stated, "A base rsx doesn't even have vtec..." <--- this is false.
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are you ******* SERIOUS??? the wankle needs a damn system that works like vtec... And besides, you think the rx7 is a torque monster? you still need to rev the **** out of it to get power...
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Originally Posted by MARTIN
are you ******* SERIOUS??? the wankle needs a damn system that works like vtec... And besides, you think the rx7 is a torque monster? you still need to rev the **** out of it to get power...
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Originally Posted by Shinobi-X
You stated, "A base rsx doesn't even have vtec..." <--- this is false.
Generally no (mainly with an N/A rotary), but its working with a better torque curve than the RSX due to the turbo system.
Generally no (mainly with an N/A rotary), but its working with a better torque curve than the RSX due to the turbo system.
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Originally Posted by MARTIN
are you ******* SERIOUS??? the wankle needs a damn system that works like vtec... And besides, you think the rx7 is a torque monster? you still need to rev the **** out of it to get power...
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Originally Posted by rt turbo
I thought about this one more time and had a good laugh... the wenkel needs a vtec, ehh?? how? there isnt a valvetrain in a rotary motor. but i guess if you want to look at it this way (in making power come on earlyier), the fd has stock sequential turbochargers which hit boost well before 3000 rpms... this is much better than vtec if you ask me... Im sure you know this though, youve posted over 2000 times on this board. so anyway, why are you so defensive over the rsx issue? do you not own an rx7? if you drove one that is turbocharged from the factory (FD or turbo fc) you would know you dont have to rev the hell out of it to get gobs of power down. I make over 300 whp from 3600rpms and up to red line... i peak at 374 whp on stock non-seq. twins at 15psi. now what about 300whp from 3600 and up would need to "rev the **** out of it to get power"?? seriously, id like to hear your input.
Now as to your comment, you make 300 from 3600 and up, thats great, but we aren't talking about you, we are talking about this kid who is putting out nowhere near 300whp...
And BTW I do Own a TII vert, but you can't compare the powerband of an n/a car to a turbo car.
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Originally Posted by rt turbo
one more point: The rx7 is considered a japanese SUPERCAR, what about the rsx-s? definatly not.
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Originally Posted by MARTIN
You were talking **** about n/a rsx's, so I replied in the same form that the n/a rx7's need a type of variable port timing or port phasing... Which they do, they have the 5/6th ports and vdi but still dont work as good...
Now as to your comment, you make 300 from 3600 and up, thats great, but we aren't talking about you, we are talking about this kid who is putting out nowhere near 300whp...
And BTW I do Own a TII vert, but you can't compare the powerband of an n/a car to a turbo car.
Now as to your comment, you make 300 from 3600 and up, thats great, but we aren't talking about you, we are talking about this kid who is putting out nowhere near 300whp...
And BTW I do Own a TII vert, but you can't compare the powerband of an n/a car to a turbo car.
Also one thing you have to remember, the rotary for the displacement makes good power. but still not enough for me. I definatly wouldnt own a non turbo rotary unless it was a 4 rotor.
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Originally Posted by MARTIN
The rx7 has been out how long? And its not even in the same class...
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Originally Posted by iceman4357
Would you baby's quit your crying! Did the person who made this thread even race the RSX yet? I didnt want to read through all of your bullshit whining to see.
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Originally Posted by rt turbo
i doubt that , seriously, race, i want to find out.
But in all seriousness, if the RSX only has those mods and the rx7 really does put down 250whp, then the 7 would prolly win.. But if he does have a reflash(which most owners do but say they only have i/e) then the outcome might be different... Itll be a good race to watch...
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No i have not raced the rsx yet im still waiting for my engine to get done but i will definately let everyone know and ill have it taped to mess with all the acura and honda guys that all think they have fast cars.
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don't even worry about racing that rsx until you have properly broken in your new engine.
To be honest this thread went 6 pages too long. Your basic rsx should not even come close to taking you. Unless he is well modded, but that outcome is very possible with in any car that you come across. The rsx is nothing special in my book.
don't even worry about racing that rsx until you have properly broken in your new engine.
To be honest this thread went 6 pages too long. Your basic rsx should not even come close to taking you. Unless he is well modded, but that outcome is very possible with in any car that you come across. The rsx is nothing special in my book.