ZX2 Performance?

[zx2srdotnet]

stock zx2 s/r: 119whp 117ft-lbs
stock manual ZX2: 108whp 106ft-lbs

there is a reason people dont bother racing/modding the auto's

oh borla doesnt make the zx2 an exaust, only a muffler

[Hodo]

Thank you for that, but I place more faith in a AT than I do in a manual trans. They are more often than not stronger than a manual transmission and the torque multiplication is a godsend with a AT. That and its easier to work on torque converter for me.
As for borlas muffler, yes they only make a muffler, but thats enough to make some power differences on the car. All in all its a good low end car. And ZX2SRDOTNET, you need a leason in TACT. i have meet many people in my time who think they are gods, and I have proven them wrong manytimes over. I claim to be no uberman, but I do know a great many of things, one of which there is ALWAYS someon who knows more than you. So becareful how you word things, it sometimes makes you look small.

Just a pearl of advice for you.

[zx2srdotnet]

more faith in a at? hmm tranny that breaks at 115whp vs one that can take 140whp(lot more if you get a LSD) yeah thats great investment. ther are auto zx2's that run high 15's that if they were manual they would be in the 14's, and many of those auto's are on there 3rd or 4th tranny.

look at fords tranny rep, unless you have a mustang GT or a truck the auto tranny's are crap.

and keep your pearl ive spent 4yrs learning this car i'm DAMN sure i know it

[red cat]

WTF is up w/ NSX-R-SSJ20K
how dumb to u have to be not to realize that not only is a ZX2 better then a honda (not to mention more unique and rarer) but that if u come onto a ZX2 forum and start saying the ZX2 sucks ur gonno get bashed on. BTW honda civic SI are EVERYWHERE and they SUCK

[zx2srdotnet]

depends on the honda..........type-r? lol

[ZX2000]

at's SUCK!!!!!

[NWMoMike]

Originally Posted by nd4sdp8

ZX2's can smoke civic si's!!! no doubt, zx2 i a fast little car considering only 130.....if you want some cheap horse power chop the air box, cash the upper resinator and put on k&n filter.

my zx2 keeps up to friends 91 firebird 305 auto with shift kit up to 60....i feel that is pretty damn good.

p.s. any one want to buy a zx2, i am selling it
looking at 93 firebird formula 5.7 6 speed

I've put on an K & N air filter and that boosted my mgp to anywhere from 35-40. I'm not familiar with the terms "chop the air box" and "cash the upper resinator". Could someone explain what they entail? I don't want to assume what they mean.

thanks
Michael

[Markgase2000]

Its a ghetto term for replacing the intake with cold air intake and removing the catylitic converters for sound and power gains. But I could be wrong.

[NWMoMike]

Mark,
I found this source which seems to explain at least about the resinator and about cold air intakes.
http://www.zx2racing.com/store/thumbnail.asp?cid=30

They did have this:
http://www.zx2racing.com/store/close...d=108&offset=0

which "This unit replaces the power robbing 1.875" diameter unit with a 2.375" diameter replacement tube and elbow. "

Sounds logical. Lots of fun options. lol

Thanks
Michael

[addicted2death]

Originally Posted by ZX2damax

Hey Loser,

I ate up every Civic and Accord I've ever raced with my 2000 ZX2, including 2 Si's so up yours. If you don't like our cars then stay out of our forum. Everyone has a honda. What we have is unique, different, and capable of being boosted to 300HP, which for a 2500 pound car is fast enough to eat up most anything on the road in our class, including ANY Honda. GO visit www.loser_ricers.com and stay away from us (hint dummy, it's not a real website...)

I find this to be a interesting statement.I currently own a 2001 ZX2 but I previously owned a 99EBP Civic Si coupe(god rest her soul).I was never touched by a ZX2 at the track or on the street.Dont get me wrong I like my Ford and it is quick I am just interested in how this person achived this.One of the ZX2's I ran was using a ZEX kit running a 55 shot and he stayed with me on the highway until we reached 5th and I pulled away.BTW One of my buddies drives a 92 Civic hatch (2200lbs) pushing 400hp to the wheels at 16lbs of boost dynoed.So I would also beg to differ with the Any Honda comment and I am sure we would be happy to race a 300hp ZX2 if it came to Ohio.One last thing feel free to flame me but keep in mind that I am making this comment having owned both cars mentioned and currently driving the Ford.(And yes I do plan to boost it)

[zx2srdotnet]

a ZX2 S/R and a 99 si is a driver race

[jeffcoslacker]

I have to admit, I had placed the ZX2 squarley into the "girly pseudo-sports car" category until I bought this one for the wife. Even with the A/T, after the first test drive, I couldn't stop smiling. The instant throttle response, aggressive acceleration, and very capable handing for an economy car suprised me, and made me aware that there is some potential here. Everytime I drive it, I am suprised by what it can do and still achieve outstanding fuel economy. With some minor tuning, and a lowered and stiffened suspension, this car could be a pain in ass to the local rice rod wonks.

[zx2srdotnet]

you think an autmatic is fun? lol then a 5spd will blow your mind lol its over 1sec faster lol

[ZX2000]

and you haven't felt throttle response till you've ported the throttle body and the intake manifold. fuckin A my car jumps when i hit the throttle.

as far as SI's... think he was talkin stock for stock. although... stock for stock it's a driver's race w/ a zx2 and a '99-'00 SI. a slightly modded ZX2 will edge though and i believe the ZX2 responds better to breather mods and for sure a better response to a UDP. Civic crank pulleys aren't nearly as heavy as our 1500 gram POS. so basically if the specs were the same for both engines... ZX2 would prevail first and foremost.

matt

[zx2srdotnet]

No a drivers race is a 02+si and a ZX2. I dont see stock zx2's hiting 15.4-.6 at the track constantly like the 99-00 Si. An S/R can with a good driver.

and on the specs thing not really if you put a 99-00 Si motor in a zx2 (assuming the motor weights are the same cuz i have no idea how much either weigh) it would be nothing but a gearing and drivers race because the cars are similar in weight and would have the same power.