any ideas on 1/4 mile with the tsx [Archive]

GT-40MarkIV

01-19-2003, 12:18 AM

I would say around 15, 14.9 on a good day.

If the possibility of a Type S is appliciable, then anyone have any ideas that time?? I'm thinking 14.5, or a little less.

Ray

01-19-2003, 12:48 AM

i dont even think they will make the type S 200hp on a that engine is already alot imagine pushing more?.. ;)

ralco

01-19-2003, 10:52 AM

1/4 mile 15 sec seems ok but will see
to get more horse power out of that small engine would create other problems (eg. it would'nt last even 100,000 miles) :cool:

GT-40MarkIV

01-19-2003, 11:36 AM

That's a good point there Ralco...and TSXclub. I was thinking the best way to increase performance outta small engines, is either increase airflow to the engine, or make the exhaust process better. So if Acura came out with racing air filter system, and larger exhaust manifolds, I think that should increase hp safely by at least 20!

94uhkord

03-13-2003, 04:14 PM

to get more horse power out of that small engine would create other problems (eg. it would'nt last even 100,000 miles)

I don't think so. Don't you remember the H22a? It was a 2.2L DOHC VTEC rated at 200hp. The euro type R (H22a7) was rated at 220hp. If Honda couldn't get at least 220hp out of the K24, then the have taken a step backwards with this engine over the H22's

6 spEed TSX

04-27-2003, 10:23 PM

the h22a7's had diff cams, which made the valves be open for a longer duration, bigger intake tubing, and less resticted exhaust...honda could easily do the same wit the k24...give em some time....the norm h22 only had 200 horses....and they got 220 wit lil mods....

HYPERION-X

05-01-2003, 05:17 PM

I think it will be in the 15's. Given the weight to hp ratio and comparing it to an RSX Type-S (which runs 15's stock) it will be very comparable.

AcuraTSX03

07-18-2003, 05:36 PM

on some site i looked at it said it ran 15.5's @ appox 90 mph

Ultra_TSX

07-29-2003, 05:18 PM

well if honda can push 100 hp per liter out of the b16a, 195 out of the b18c5, and 240 out of the 2.4 in the s2000 then we should have at least 230 in the TSX...what u think?

sjlee

07-29-2003, 06:00 PM

Originally posted by Ultra_TSX
well if honda can push 100 hp per liter out of the b16a, 195 out of the b18c5, and 240 out of the 2.4 in the s2000 then we should have at least 230 in the TSX...what u think?

It's probably possible, but you won't see that for a couple years... at least until they bring out the Type S.

Ray

07-29-2003, 06:14 PM

Originally posted by sjlee
It's probably possible, but you won't see that for a couple years... at least until they bring out the Type S. So what are the chances of getting a Type S any dealerships have any info on this yet>? I think ones the TL comes out the TSX will be a 2nd choice car since the TL is gonna be so much better :( and they will need to make a type S to keep the sales going for the TSX

Ultra_TSX

07-29-2003, 09:30 PM

the TL is on another level..the reason honda brought the tsx to the states is to fill the void of the 4dr integra...we have the 2dr RSX and now the 4 dr tsx. i dont think the TSX sales will drop at all. it has alot of bang for the buck i love my ride just cat wait till more parts become available

sjlee

07-30-2003, 11:50 AM

Originally posted by tsxclub
So what are the chances of getting a Type S any dealerships have any info on this yet>? I think ones the TL comes out the TSX will be a 2nd choice car since the TL is gonna be so much better :( and they will need to make a type S to keep the sales going for the TSX

We will probably have to wait until later this year or early next year for any official Type S info to start coming out, since the current TSX is so new.

In addition, the new TL will still be a bigger car than the TSX, so I don't think there will be as many people comparing both cars... similar to when Acura was offering the Integra sedan at the same time as the TL.

Ray

07-30-2003, 12:04 PM

Do you guys heppen to have a chart with the current sales of the TSX?? just wondering how many they sold so far?

sjlee

07-30-2003, 03:34 PM

Originally posted by tsxclub
Do you guys heppen to have a chart with the current sales of the TSX?? just wondering how many they sold so far?

May 2003 - 2,275
June 2003 - 1,921
June 2003 (YTD) - 6,032

Ray

07-30-2003, 08:59 PM

YTD?? seems it dropped for June..

sjlee

07-31-2003, 01:12 AM

Originally posted by tsxclub
YTD?? seems it dropped for June..

Yes... total sales from January 2003 through June 2003. Even though sales dropped slightly in June... (my guess is that production could not keep up with demand)... if they continue averaging 2,000 sales per month, they will easily exceed their original production numbers (15,000) for the first year.

Ray

07-31-2003, 01:32 AM

Originally posted by sjlee
Yes... total sales from January 2003 through June 2003. Even though sales dropped slightly in June... (my guess is that production could not keep up with demand)... if they continue averaging 2,000 sales per month, they will easily exceed their original production numbers (15,000) for the first year. Do you heppen to have the numbers for the competitive cars?

sjlee

07-31-2003, 11:04 AM

Originally posted by tsxclub
Do you heppen to have the numbers for the competitive cars?

BMW 325i
June 2003 = 3,735
YTD = 20,773

Lexus IS300 (this includes the SportCross)
June 2003 = 1,504
YTD = 6,196

Saab 9-3
June 2003 = 2,675
YTD = 17,956

Mercedes-Benz C-Class (I can't find a breakdown specifically for the C230 and C240)
June 2003 = 5,371
YTD = 27,807

Ray

07-31-2003, 11:13 AM

tsx did preety good for a new car :D

ATL

08-05-2003, 03:31 AM

Well back on topic... Has anyone taking there TSX to the track to see what it really runs in a 1/4 mile?

sjlee

08-05-2003, 10:58 AM

Originally posted by ATL
Well back on topic... Has anyone taking there TSX to the track to see what it really runs in a 1/4 mile?

Car and Driver (July 2003)
15.6 sec @ 91 mph (6-speed manual)

MotorWeek
15.9 sec @ 90 mph (6-speed manual)

PollackRacer21

08-10-2003, 11:24 PM

After a good old-fashioned engine rebuild, and a supercharger, I would say you could get it in the 12 sec range. Would take a hella lot of tuning though.

Acura_TSX_2245

08-25-2003, 05:20 PM

I think the sales are going great...i dont see any reason why sales will go down becasue so few are being made...i had a hell of a time trying to find one in black..i couldnt find one so i ended up with peralized white w/ navi..the idea of this being like a 4dr intergra is defenitly true...but also i am waiting for more parts to come availible :)

sjlee

08-25-2003, 06:34 PM

Originally posted by Acura_TSX_2245
I think the sales are going great...i dont see any reason why sales will go down becasue so few are being made...i had a hell of a time trying to find one in black..i couldnt find one so i ended up with peralized white w/ navi..the idea of this being like a 4dr intergra is defenitly true...but also i am waiting for more parts to come availible :)

Yes, TSX sales are doing very well. July sales were 2,938 (exceeding the RSX) bringing total sales for the year to 8,970. If they are going to stick to limiting production to 15,000 cars... they are going to run out of stock in a little more than 2 months. Of course, then sales will drop... because there won't be any left to sell. Funny how they might run out of 2004 models before 2004 even arrives. :)

Of course, there is always the 2005 TSX.

PHX_TSX

09-19-2003, 12:29 PM

Was wonderin if i could put K20a cams u know from the RSX into my TSX? Do u know how much horsepower ill get from that and how much will it approximately cost? THX!

Jrock

09-19-2003, 01:16 PM

are any other parts of the K20a interchangeable and would they help?

TheSnake

11-12-2003, 10:30 PM

im not sure about the cams...you probably could put in a type s head or a type R head...that would give you some crazy top end and more power...thats what us RSX guys are after...a 2.4L block...lots of potential....the K series is something else and is capable of lots of horsepower....

Ultra_TSX

12-04-2003, 01:30 PM

only thing is with the 2.4 block i dont think it would be safe to rev up to 8000 rpm...piston speeds will be extremely high...i wouldnt risk it

vtecfreak

12-17-2003, 12:32 PM

I think this car needs more power! Don't get me wrong the engine is great in every other respect, but on a 3200lb sport sedan, there should be more than that. That quarter mile time should be a low 15 to high 14 in this segment and price range! Heck that's where the USDM Accord V6 is... even with the auto-crap transmission!
Jackson Racing would be a great solution! I know, I know... A turbo is better. Well, on a car like the TSX (not an all out sports car) I prefer the linear and smooth power a SC would have versus the turbo.
So, Jackson Racing! Hurry up and give me what I need!!!!

larchmont

02-24-2004, 02:37 PM

Back to the topic: The times have ranged from mid 15s's to mid 16's, usually using the 6MT. I think the 5AT does somewhere in the 16's.

Amoretto

02-25-2004, 03:12 PM

i think that the TL actually might give the TSX a run for its money, because upon comparing the two, ull see that the TL gives alot more performance for only a little more (70 hp for about 3-5 K). to a speed enthusiast, the better choice is obvious if it is within price range

larchmont

02-25-2004, 03:24 PM

sjlee

02-25-2004, 05:37 PM

Originally posted by Amoretto
i think that the TL actually might give the TSX a run for its money, because upon comparing the two, ull see that the TL gives alot more performance for only a little more (70 hp for about 3-5 K). to a speed enthusiast, the better choice is obvious if it is within price range

To the speed enthusiast... an Accord V6 Coupe with MT makes the most sense. However, that's really not who either car is marketed towards.

$5000 isn't anything to sneeze at. With that kind of money in aftermarket parts, you could add more than 70 HP to just about any car.

In addition, for that increased amount, you're also losing some handling for the extra straight-line performance.

larchmont

03-06-2004, 06:11 PM

Originally posted by sjlee
.....$5000 isn't anything to sneeze at. With that kind of money in aftermarket parts, you could add more than 70 HP to just about any car.

In addition, for that increased amount, you're also losing some handling for the extra straight-line performance.
That's the kind of thing I wonder about whenever someone on these sites starts one of those polls, "Would you like the TSX to have extra power," or "How much would you pay to get so-and-so-much-extra HP in the TSX." I always say that it's impossible to know, because what ELSE about the car would also change, and how would we feel about that? We don't really know until we try the car.

That's one of the reasons they say sometimes I'm a trouble-maker. :D