Tsx536's - Auto 5AT - w/ Comptech Supercharger - Dyno / Pics (No 56K)

Tsx536 · 01-23-2006, 07:09 PM

I got my TSX back on Saturday morning and I am happy to say that Comptech did not run into any problems with the fitment or tuning. The very first automatic has now been officially Supercharged!

Driving Impressions: I've driven about 300-400 miles already and it has been running great. I've been doing a lot of driving and the car just pulls a lot harder now. Anytime you are on the gas above 3000 rpms, you can definitely feel the boost. If you floor it, the car just takes off. It's a nice rush! Passing on the freeway is much improved. I was doing a lot of freeway driving this weekend and I was able to pull hard on a lot of cars. I hit 100 mph effortlessly and there was still power leftover. The gain in power can definitely be felt. It's a night and day difference and just feels like a completely different car now. Just like Sho-one said in his review. The Vtec feeling that you get from 6k up on a stock TSX, is now felt from 3k-7k RPMs. You hit close to peak torque around 3000k RPMs, and stay close to the peak all the way to redline. I will try and post more info after I've had a chance to do a little more driving.

Sound: The SC is very stealth and can barely be heard at idle. If you keep your revs low, the average person would probably not even know the supercharger is there unless you were to tell them. Whenever you go into boost though, you can hear a nice whistling sound. It's not too loud and sounds very intoxicating! Sho-one has a video clip out there that you should listen to if you're curious about the sound. I will try and make some videos soon.

I'd like to thank a couple of the guys at Comptech. Nate for hooking me up with the opportunity to be the test vehicle, and Billy for doing the install. Special thanks to Billy for making sure everything went smoothly. He was a very knowledgable and down to earth guy. I had a lot of newb questions and he was happy to answer all of them. I definitely recommend them to do the SC install. They are a very professional shop and put a lot of time into making sure things get done right.

I'd also like to thank Doug from Hondata. He developed the SC reflash and also sent a loaner ECU for me up to Comptech. This made the turnaround time a lot shorter since I didn't have to ship my ECU away to get it reflashed back to stock for my baseline dyno. He also went above and beyond the call of duty by chasing down a Fedex driver on Thursday night to make sure that my ECU would get to Comptech before the weekend.

Here's my dyno guys:

These numbers are all measured at the wheels on a Dyno Dynamics Dynamometer:
The red line is a completely stock Auto TSX with OEM ECU, OEM intake, OEM header, OEM Cat, and OEM Exhuast.
The blue line is a TSX with Comptech Supercharger, SC Hondata Reflash, Comptech Icebox, DC Header, OEM Cat, and OEM Exhuast.

Peak Horsepower is now 223 whp, up from 166 whp stock.
The Biggest horsepower gain was 59 whp @ 7100 RPMs

Peak Torque is now 165 ft/lb, up from 138 ft/lbs stock.
The Biggest torque gain was 43 ft/lbs @ 7100 RPMs

4 Dyno runs were done on my car:
1. Baseline dyno all Stock
2. All stock with only the SC
3. With SC & Comptech Icebox
4. With SC, Comptech Icebox, & DC Header

Here is the chart for the Baseline Dyno:

Here is the chart for the dyno with SC, Comptech Icebox, & DC Header:
(The numbers for 7100 RPM is on the next page. I went ahead and retyped them into this pic so it's easier to read)

In Summary, I'm very happy with this mod. It is everything that I was hoping it would be. Like I mention above, it feels like a completely different car. After a few weeks I will be playing around with changing out my cat from OEM to Random Tech, and also my intake from Comptech Icebox to Injen CAI. I will keep you guys informed, and also maybe even do another dyno.

LannyMCS · 01-23-2006, 07:53 PM

That is just kick ass Kenny!

The install came out sweet; they did a beautiful job of integrating the unit. It not only transforms the character of the car, it also gives the engine bay a great look too.

Thanks for the nice write up

BlackTSX · 01-23-2006, 08:04 PM

SO SO SO SO SO jealous, congrads man, thats awesome.

Vegito · 01-23-2006, 08:05 PM

OMG COMPTECH ALLOW DC HEADER ?!!?!??!

jk

NICE !

vidgamer · 01-23-2006, 09:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vegito

OMG COMPTECH ALLOW DC HEADER ?!!?!??!
...

Haha, I'm imagining this conversation:

"Get the *&#^ out of our shop, and take that *@#& header with you!"

Seriously, though, I love that dyno plot. Nice flat torque curve. Looks awesome. "We're not worthy! We're not worthy!"

I'm curious -- why is there a jump at 3K? What special happens at that point?

lonerider · 01-23-2006, 11:36 PM

thats really cool man, can't wait till the 05s come out

Tsx536 · 01-24-2006, 01:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LannyM

That is just kick ass Kenny!

The install came out sweet; they did a beautiful job of integrating the unit. It not only transforms the character of the car, it also gives the engine bay a great look too.

Thanks for the nice write up

No problem Lanny! Yeah I really like the look too. I've been very happy driving it. I've had a perma-grin on my face

Comptech was actually really cool about my DC Header. They were very professional and didn't say anything bad about it even though it doesn't look as good as their header. They were some really cool and down to earth guys.

...and thanks for the nice words everyone!

GSGOMEZ · 01-24-2006, 02:20 AM

Damn, I am so jealous. Congrats on your new performance. I am sure it is going to be fast. I wonder if u pay those supercharger at $4k? I can't afford it right now, maybe in future.

genk-jomblo · 01-24-2006, 06:37 AM

awesome ... I want 1 too :P

chyllintsx · 01-24-2006, 12:21 PM

that SH*T IS F*CKIN SWEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEET mannnn so jealous....

thats so sick man... congrats.... i nominate u for feb tsx of the month!!!

digitalHorizon · 01-24-2006, 01:43 PM

Congrats! Sounds like everything I told you worked out to be the same for your application! Glad you're happy with everything and I'm happy the first one went out to someone who can really appreciate it.

I told you the freeways would be fun!

ctggy · 01-24-2006, 03:56 PM

Congrats, and your car is sooo good

, I am also interested for the supercharger, whom do I talk to? or sen e-mail?

TSeXonwheels · 01-24-2006, 05:54 PM

Wow, 59whp and 43wtq is awesome at a mere 4.8psi! Very nice looking ride and I'm lovin the engine bay! Can't wait to get mine

Loc · 01-24-2006, 07:05 PM

Wow that is really outstanding. So what kind of timeframe are we looking at before they they ship these? And how much

Tsx536 · 01-24-2006, 08:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by digitalHorizon

Congrats! Sounds like everything I told you worked out to be the same for your application! Glad you're happy with everything and I'm happy the first one went out to someone who can really appreciate it.

I told you the freeways would be fun!

Yes you did DigitalHorizon. The feedback I got from you before making my final decision was invaluable. It was everything that you said it would be man. Thanks a lot!