RSX

The Acura RSX, a modern sports car released by Honda in 2002, has remained a popular choice for auto enthusiasts due to its long list of features and great performance. With an iconic 2.0L DOHC i-VTEC 4-cylinder engine under the hood, the Acura RSX has a great deal of potential for further engine modifications and performance upgrades. In fact, many owners have added performance chips to increase horsepower and torque from their RSX engines.

Originally debuting as a compact two-door coupé, the Acura RSX was produced for just over 5 years and became an instant success amongst luxury-level drivers and performance enthusiasts. The DOHC i-VTEC engine in the 2002 Acura RSX Type-S was rated at an impressive 210 hp and 143 lb-ft of torque. Later models had engine revisions which increased those numbers to 217 hp and 158 lb-ft. It had a six-speed manual transmission as the only option, while all automatic models had a five-speed manual transmission.

Although the Acura RSX may not have been a traditional sports car, it offered great performance thanks to the capable DOHC i-VTEC engine. To further enhance engine performance and add extra horsepower and torque, owners have had great success using performance chips and tuning.

By adding a performance chip, RSX owners have the ability to upgrade the factory settings for engine fuel and spark mapping. Doing so allows for the injection of larger fuel injectors, improved spark timing and valvetrain control, as well as improved air/fuel ratios. With a performance chip installed, Acura RSX owners have been able to experience as much as a 20-30 hp and 20-30 ft/lb increase in torque from their RSX engines.

If you are an owner of an Acura RSX, a performance chip is a great way to gain extra horsepower and torque. Not only will the power increase, but a performance chip will also allow for finer tuning and modification, so you can create the engine performance of your dreams.