S2K_CLS

FWIW,

Coming from Nissan background, the SR20DE/DET is different in FWD/AWD configuration vs RWD. The block is different so that the axle can pass near it...

dunno if that applies to the RSX, but food for thought...

jackgarlic

Well, about how the engine is spinning, the RSX engine will not be turning the same way the Integra engine is, so yes, it'll probably be the same way the S2000 engine is spinning.
However, the RSX is going to have i-VTEC instead of plain vanilla VTEC. I imagine that that would affect at least the ECU and probably other stuff too. I'm not sure if a simple swap is possible.
Also, I'm not even sure if the RSX is even equivalent to an Integra in Japan. People in Japan have said that they've seen spy shots of the new Integra, and they've seen RSX pictures and that the two aren't alike. I think the RSX is more like a glorified Civic.
Anyway, in case anyone is wondering, I'm an Integra driver, and was thinking of getting either an RSX or an S2K as my next car (I know they are totally different cars). After looking at the pictures of the RSX at the Detroit Autoshow, and looking at it personally in the Chicago Autoshow, I've decided that S2000 it is.

TurboVtk

Well just remember guys, "WHERE THERE IS A WILL, THERE IS A WAY" and eventually they will figuere out how, i hope my lease its over by then.

ultimate lurker

No worries people.

The RSX uses an engine called the K20. The base RSX will probably get a K20A while the Type-S will get a K20C. The k-series is a clockwise rotating engine, but is very different in configuration from the F20C.

The K20C uses a variable configuration intake manifold, i-VTEC and a very compact E-type exhaust manifold. Given the tight underhood area of the new Civic platform (which the RSX is directly based on) it would be problematic to make the F20C fit, not to mention the issues with engine control and mating it to a FWD tranny.

Moreover, I wouldn't want to bother. The standard K20C will make at least 200 hp and 145 lbs-ft of torque. Peak power will occur somewhere between 7000-8000 rpm and I'm betting it will be on the lower end of that range. If my dyno sheets are accurate, the F20C only produces about 210 hp at 7000 rpm, so the RSX should perform quite nicely. Furthermore, thanks to the intake manifold, i-VTEC and state of tune, I'm betting that the K20 will produce peak torque closer to 4k-5k rpm and wil have a better slug of low end torque compared ot the F20C. A few mods (or a factory Type-R version) should be able to easily hit 220 hp.

So again, no worries. If you want to read about the K-series and i-VTEC, there is a great piece at http://asia.vtec.net

UL

Sev

[QUOTE]Originally posted by ultimate lurker
[B]No worries people.

The RSX uses an engine called the K20.

TurboVtk

when you think about it the question maybe should be, how much of a theft problem the rsx will have to owners with civics, imho

jackgarlic

[QUOTE]Originally posted by ultimate lurker
[B]No worries people.

The RSX uses an engine called the K20.

TurboVtk

wait a minute is that the same way our f20 rotates, if so that is something to really worry about!

S2kRob

No, it's not. It's no more to worry about than someone wanting to drop in a VW 1.8T engine into their Civic's engine bay or a Nissan SR20DE, both of which turn clockwise as well. Really, stop worrying about it. It won't bolt up to the transverse transmission without massive work.

On a more upbeat note, is it just me or does anyone else prefer the new hatchback Civic Type-R to the Acura RSX? It appears they both have the same drivetrain/engine setup, but to me the Civic is more practical, lighter, more raw and has one of the coolest shifters I have ever seen.

Which would you guys buy?

RSX:


Civic Type-R:




Check out that shifter!!