字典仔

really interested...

Unorthodox Racing Pulleys - Pulley Set



What do you think of them generally?
ACC-HE 發表於 2009/4/26 04:46

as far as i concern honda factory's crank pulley is a harmonic balancer, i wouldn't use any cheap light weight pulley...period...

字典仔

how does an ecu upgrade cause more wear and tear?  your engine is running regardless, its just running more efficient timing, more like it won't pass emission with the more aggressive air fuel timin ...
Hyde 發表於 2009/4/25 01:58

i dun agree, factory tune the ecu that way for a reason, reflash can make it smoother / responsive but engine does wear more in long run, you are maxing everything out ~ and that's IF it's a proper tune!

MSN04

based on exp.  hondata is best bang for the buck.  but check availability 4 05 model.
as i remember, only available to a portion of 05.

for light weight weight, u get look and performance, but easily translate to 4000 to 5000 dollars, unless getting 2nd hand.

For tsx, if i have to do it again, i would only mod the look lor.  pm me if u want more info la.

ACC-HE

thx 字典仔.

I'm looking for better accelerations and traction.

So do you think getting CAI + header + flash a good idea? how much will they cost?

Some said only modding the cat/exhaust make loud noises, is that true?

Thanks!

ACC-HE

as far as i concern honda factory's crank pulley is a harmonic balancer, i wouldn't use any cheap light weight pulley...period...
字典仔 發表於 2009-4-26 14:40

I asked the original UR Pulley modder @ acurazine and he answers:

Some stock crank pulley might be a harmonic balancer such as those found on certain domestic engines, but it's not true from the TSX. The pulley itself is balanced as a rotating unit however.

So if it is not a harmonic balancer, any 'cons' of such mod?

ACC-HE

Results for Auto Transmission TSX
    * Green line - Completely stock low milage (300 miles) Auto TSX
    * Pink line - Completely stock low milage (300 miles) Auto TSX with Hondata Reflash



Still looks very interesting... for such a simple mod (with everything else stock)!

ACC-HE

based on exp.  hondata is best bang for the buck.  but check availability 4 05 model.

did you flash yours? you drive TSX too? How much did it cost you?

pkphilip

If you drive around city, I would put more money down on shocks, springs, sway/tower bar and brakes. You will immediately see the effect when you can corner faster and harder. You will feel that the car is more lively. Then you can move on to intake and exhaust to give you slightly louder noise with about 10hp increase.

Things like crank pulley and ECU flashing is optional, and I don't think you would want to go that far.

Just the above can cost you about $3k or less, and will make your ride more interesting to drive.

Philip

ACC-HE

any recommendation on shocks, springs, sway/tower bar and brakes?

Thank you all.

prelude318is

I'm looking for better accelerations and traction.

So do you think getting CAI + header + flash a good idea? how much will they cost?

2 questions I would love to know.

1. what is your budget?
2. Do you care the look at all?  Or you just want better accel and traction only?

Because to have better accel and traction, it is not necessary to make it look better.  Your car can look completely stock but overall performance is enhanced. If you dont really care about the look, your goal can be achieved much cheaper.

For the power, Hondata reflash + intake, exhaust , header.   K-series stock I/H/E is pretty restrictive.  So it makes noticible difference if you replaced all those.  One more thing to mention.  Hondata reflash is running more aggressive ignition timing to get the power, so it is recommended to use highest octane gas available all the time.

For the traction,  you dont really need suspension and rims to get it. Unless you want a set of bling bling wheels with less body roll and more bouncy ride. Stock TSX double wishbone suspension is very good.  All you need is a set of good rubbers on your stock rims.  I would recommend Bridgestone Re11 or RE01r,  falken azenis rt615, Kumho XS, Toyo R1R, Dunlop Z1 star spec.  They are the gripest street tires on the market.  You shouldn't be able to drive those tires to limit on the street given the high level of dry traction. They also performs very well on wet too if it is not bald.  Bad thing is you may need to get a set of winter tires because they don't run very good on snow.

hope this help