DC5 engine - automatic

[IAMVTEC]

Im not too good with these codenames but what is the engine code for the Integra engine.

I was just wondering if there is much performance difference you get out of a Integra(not type R) from an automatic and a manual. Would the automatic actually feel relatively quick? (for a honda)

[aaronng]

Im not too good with these codenames but what is the engine code for the Integra engine.

I was just wondering if there is much performance difference you get out of a Integra(not type R) from an automatic and a manual. Would the automatic actually feel relatively quick? (for a honda)

No matter what brand, the manual will always be much quicker than the auto, unless the car comes with a sequential manual like the DSG or Alfa's Selespeed.

[matt]

small engines suck when mated with a regular auto. manual is much better.
the engine in the base dc5 is the K20A3 well the prefacelift one is, i think the facelifted one is still the same engine.

[Kyo]

all base dc5 is K20A3, inc. 06' facelifted model

IMHO get the manual typeR

[matt]

all base dc5 is K20A3, inc. 06' facelifted model


cools thought it was, thnx for confirming :thumbsup:

[IAMVTEC]

Whats the K20A3? Is that the detuned K20A... isnt that the same engine as in the type R?

[aaronng]

Whats the K20A3? Is that the detuned K20A... isnt that the same engine as in the type R?
It has VTEC only on the intake cam. It's the equivalent engine to the Civic Sport.

The Type R engine has VTEC on both the intake and exhaust cam.

The difference is 118kW and 147kW.

[IAMVTEC]

I see. Wow I didnt think VTEC can exist in so many forms.

So basically, the Integra would feel very similar to drive to a Civic Sports??

[dreamshifter]

yeah it would be similar to the sports civic -, similar power, similar chassis.

there may be some disreprancies due to being USDM but heres some performance notes:
http://www.canadatrader.com/newcarcanadasearch/Acura/RSX/detail.html

[Tofu]

the K20A3 auto is not a fast car.
1/4 mile is around 16.5s. A fairly good driver in a manual 1.5L Honda Jazz can do 16.5s 1/4mile pass.
I use to have an auto dc5, now i upgraded to the TypeS, huge difference.
the K20 in the Civic Sport is an updated version of the K20A3.
I don't think the Civic Sport is K20A3, think it's K20Z2 or something.

[aaronng]

the K20 in the Civic Sport is an updated version of the K20A3.
I don't think the Civic Sport is K20A3, think it's K20Z2 or something.
They are similar, but the K20Z2 gets an electronic throttle while the K20A3 has a cabled throttle.

[XP02ED]

get a typeR, you wont be dissapointed ;D pS dont think they make them in auto though! manual is the way to go :D

[Tofu]

um....i highly doubt those gains on an auto...
cuz with those mods on a TypeR or TypeS, 10kw from cai and catback is quite high already.

[NeoNode]

Tyring to break the 100kW at the wheels barrier a while back with 3x Auto base DC5's was fun wasn't it Jeff ;)

[Zilli]

phil i didnt know it was an auto dude

[Zilli]

hahaha

yeh that'd be nice, it's my last lecture for OB, and we are presenting, so hopefully David has mercy on us and lets us off early, need time to study for exam next week!

[Zilli]

ive got injen cai on mine and ive never had a problem... ever, and the splash cover at the bottom even has holes in it

stop driving through creeks bro...

[aaronng]

Avoid puddles. If you are forced to drive through one, just release the accelerator and let it go through using the car's momentum.

[Zilli]

wow... thats pretty bad man... the stock filter that comes witth the Injen is pretty iffy IMO... i cleaned it with compressed air a coupla months ago and i could see straight through the matrial with big empty spots in some places... i might upgrade to something better soon