What is better 00-06 RSX Type S?

[Chucky69]

hey everyone i was woundering if anyone know what is the best to buy because im going to buy a rsx used type s n going to swap the motor to a K20a. So i was woundering if what is the best year to swap and what is better from 00-06 type s.

[teg_b18c1]

05-06 have better geared transmission, bigger exhaust & intake, revised suspension, better looking taillights, black housing headlights, & 17 in wheels.

[97SLGT]

^^^What he said.

[mmont0]

I don't know about the better looking taillights. I hate the round parts that stick out.

The '05+ TypeS's also use some engine components from the TypeR which will be better for boosting.

Here's a link to a nice summary of changes between '04-'05 models- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acura_RSX . Scroll down to the middle section.

[teg_b18c1]

The 05-06 are the best years

Here's is the difference's from teamintegra.com

K20A: Integra Type R/JDM Civic Type R engine
K20A2: 02-04 RSX Type S/EDM Civic Type R/AUDM Integra Type R engine
K20A3: Base RSX/Integra Type iS/Civic Si engine
K20Z1: 05+ RSX Type S engine

The Type S from 02 - 04 has 200HP, the 05 - 06 Type S has 210HP (Which is NOW rated at 201HP SAE correct)

Differences from the 04 to 05

List from Honda: New for 2005

Power is increased to 210hp at 7800 rpms
Torque is increased to 143lb-ft at 7000 rpms
Final drive lowered by 8.6 percent to 4.77 for quicker acceleration
Single cone carbon synchronizers for 5th and 6th for more direct shift feel less mechanical loss in transmission
High performance camshafts added
Valve lift on intake side increased by 5 degrees and exhaust side by 10 degrees
Diameter of intake duct enlarged 11 percent from 63mm to 70mm.
Higher flow exhaust system, w/ larger tail pipe increased from 60.5mm to 70mm.
Higher flow catalytic converter by reducing density of ceramic substrate, flow increased from 95L p/sec to 98L p/sec
Additional engine mount damper added to reduce rocking and isolate powertrain NVH from passenger compartment.
Standard 17" alloys with 215/45/R17 all season high performance tires.
Stiffer rear springs and more compression and rebound damping front and rear.
Larger more rigid strut tower bar, increases body rigidity.
Horizontal and vertical rigidity strut tower bar reinforced by 13 percent and 26 percent
Caster trail increased by 65 percent from 9.9 mm to 28.6 mm ( more predictable steering at speed)
Camber angle increased 50 percent for maximized tire contact during cornering.
Center of gravity lowered by 7 mm
Dampers receive new damper seals to improve ride and drastically reduce static friction
Front compliance bushings adjusted, 4mm longer stroke and 20 percent lower spring rate
Front damper bushings replaced by bearings to decrease friction increasing response and steering feel.
New inversely wound springs for better steering precision while cornering
Front stabilizer bar increased from 23 mm to 26.5 mm and wall thickness increased from 2.8 mm to 3.0 mm.
Rear stabilizer bar increased to 21 mm
New relief valve in steering rack achieves linear injection volume.
Powersteering pump flow increased 7 percent, creating increased hydraulic pressure.
Kickback reduction valve added to reduce steering kickback when driving over bumps or objects.
Quicker steering ratio, 14.9 vs. 15.1:1 from 04
Steering column reinforced, increased stiffness by 45 percent for even more solid steering feel.
Brake pedal stroke reduced by 5 percent for shorter stroke and more linear brake feel.
New flange added to brake pedal to increase pedal rigidity by 50 percent.
Larger diameter master cylinder to increase brake fluid displacement and enhance brake feel.
Brake performance improves 5.4 percent in dry and 9.7 percent improvement in wet.
New fuel tank shape optimized to reduce fuel evaporation, lowers evaporative emmission by 75 percent
New LEV2 rating
New more aggressive front bumper, triple beam headlight, reworked grill.
New redesign rear bumper, new thicker exhaust finisher and taillight assembly, continues the impression of power and speed.
New deck lid spoiler intergraded
New aggressive sculpted side sills
Coefficient of drag and coefficient of lift were improved with the restyle, making the RSX the most aerodynamic coupe in its class.
Ratio of lift between the front and rear were improved, making the RSX more stable at high speed.
Rigidity of body increased front and rear in key areas, including mounting points.
Front rigidity was improved 15 percent with a thicker fitting base.
Rear cross member improved by 21 percent.
Additional insulation material in roof and doors reduce road noise.
NVH reduced with lightweight, noise absorbing insulation to the roof and doors.
Wind noise reduced by additional weather stripping between gaps on the side mirrors.
Front seats optimized with thicker cushions and deeper side bolsters with upgraded leather. Seats get new double knit material.
Thickness of urethane padding was increased for firmness and support during acceleration and 3 decible reduction in vibration.
New Titanium headrest inserts.
Chrome and titanium-look accents added to key spots in cockpit.
New sporty material applied to roof lining, A-pillar garnish, quarter panel garnish and door lining.
Enhanced rubberized geometric-grain material added in 05 to the instrument panel for a more sporty yet refined look.
New black on white background gauges, trimmed with titanium accent.