RSP Manifold on 05' CL9 Euro - Advice?

[beaugus]

Hey guys don't hassle yourselves over my post regarding the manifold and throttle body its not worth getting into a bitch fight over it really just thought I'd ask those who have gone through the effort of swapping there's over for any advice and looks like I got pretty sound advice already so I'm appreciative of everyone's opinions

I've actually just finished up building/tuning my FN2 at around 240hp so thats my street/weekender car and I've only just bought my Euro literally last week and based on the success of building the FN2 the Euro is similar in some areas that I know can be worked with.

Basically I'm after further improving the Euro's drivability / low-mid range purely to live with on a daily basis and not much more - I'm probably better off investing the money into handling rather than the full on bolt-on performance since I've got that with the FN2 anyway.

I really appreciated everyone's input but looks like the RSP manifold is not worth the effort especially if its proven to reduce the low end.

[bennjamin]

Hey guys don't hassle yourselves over my post regarding the manifold and throttle body its not worth getting into a bitch fight over it really just thought I'd ask those who have gone through the effort of swapping there's over for any advice and looks like I got pretty sound advice already so I'm appreciative of everyone's opinions

I've actually just finished up building/tuning my FN2 at around 240hp so thats my street/weekender car and I've only just bought my Euro literally last week and based on the success of building the FN2 the Euro is similar in some areas that I know can be worked with.

Basically I'm after further improving the Euro's drivability / low-mid range purely to live with on a daily basis and not much more - I'm probably better off investing the money into handling rather than the full on bolt-on performance since I've got that with the FN2 anyway.

I really appreciated everyone's input but looks like the RSP manifold is not worth the effort especially if its proven to reduce the low end.

The only thing i can think of that can help with feel and torque is perhaps a type R gearbox out of a EP3 or DC5R for example - dont quote me but it should be almost a bolt on and instant improvement with shorter gearing and LSD.
No power mods are worthwhile with your car. Too heavy and lack of support sorry.

[Fredoops]

If you've already done I/H/E on the car.. The only thing can think of is to reduce engine load at lower rpm's.. Something like a lightened pulley set. Or lighter wheels/tyres maybe.

[tony1234]

Do the intake and headers that's about it.Don't bother with anything else.

[beaugus]

Alright based on everyone's input I think I may put the RSP manifold idea on hold till another time, who knows maybe more better engine management may come about (unlikely but hey who knows)

Overall I think I'll go with:

Toda Exhaust Manifold, may source a higher flowing cat as well
Either Toda or Fujitsubo Cat-Back
Mugen Intake (have one of these on order at the moment)
Hondata Reflash by Jtune (if they still exist?)

Not sure what sort of power and torque increase that would yield, maybe 20-25hp absolute max?

Again I'm not after torque steering wheel spinning power just looking to get a less lethargic, slightly more responsive drive and maybe be able to get better pull from 3rd gear around town etc.

[mocchi]

Alright based on everyone's input I think I may put the RSP manifold idea on hold till another time, who knows maybe more better engine management may come about (unlikely but hey who knows)

Overall I think I'll go with:

Toda Exhaust Manifold, may source a higher flowing cat as well
Either Toda or Fujitsubo Cat-Back
Mugen Intake (have one of these on order at the moment)
Hondata Reflash by Jtune (if they still exist?)

Not sure what sort of power and torque increase that would yield, maybe 20-25hp absolute max?

Again I'm not after torque steering wheel spinning power just looking to get a less lethargic, slightly more responsive drive and maybe be able to get better pull from 3rd gear around town etc.

where would you buy rsp manifold anyway?
i agree with gearbox change.

[beaugus]

where would you buy rsp manifold anyway?
i agree with gearbox change.

I have the RSP manifold spare left over after finishing building my FN2 project as I upgraded to an RRC on that a while ago so ever since I've just had it boxed away and thought it could be used on the CL9.