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Old 03-30-08, 11:38 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Car 1: Acura TSX 2005 AT
Installing a Few Aftermarket parts and was hoping for feedback please

First off i wanna say Hello Everyone! this is my first post here

Basically i have a Acura TSX 2005 AT that is my daily driver and i was hoping to upgrade its performance a bit... This car is as stock as it gets and ive been reading and am basically going to list what i thinking of doing with my car and i hope people more knowledgeable than me can guide me...

Im just going to sum up my questions here and list the parts later

1) Where do i get the Acura 2004 TSX ECU chip?

2) Please Help me decide between the Comptech and DC Sport

Comptech:
Pro
solid piece of metal
Lighter than DC Sport
more hp

Con
More expensive
I Hear They Rattle Please chime in < Biggest concern

DC Sport
Pro
Cheaper

Con
I hear they break <-- Biggest Concern

3) What exhaust is recommended that goes well with a Header?
Im looking for a deep low growl and i dont like the raspy sound some exhaust systems have....i know its a personal preference just curious what ppl had to say


Reflash
Manufacturer: Hondata
Model:
Gain: 20 HP / 20 TQ
Cost: ~ $1000
Buy it From:
I have no idea where i would go to get a Acura TSX 04 ECU so can someone please help me out i live in Miami, Fl


And heres the list of what i want to do to my car....

Header
Manufacturer: Comptech
Model: 210-060
Gain: 10 HP / 4 TQ According to Vtech.net
Cost : $519 + $42 shipping = $561
Buy it From:
Modacar.com
Notes: According the Article... this is made of a solid and lighter piece of metal and is easier to install but i hear on the forums that they rattle... any input?

OR

Header
Manufacturer: DC Sports
Model: AHC-6016
Gain: 8.5 HP / 4.1 TQ According to Vtec.net
Cost: $325 + $28 shipping = $ 353
Buy it From: Auto Accessories, Performance Car Parts, Import&Domestic @ Modacar Auto Accessories
Notes: According the article... this is made up of 2 pieces of ceramic and i hear on the forums that they tend to break so im really thinking of just doing the comptech


Cold Air Intake
Manufacturer: Injen
Model: SP1431P
Gain: 8 - 10 HP
Cost : $250
Buy It from: Local Dealer is offering to sell it for $250
If you know of a better place please let me know!
Notes:


Exhaust
Manufacturer:
Model:
Gain:
Cost:
Buy it from:
Notes:
I would like to thank EuroR08 for letting me know that the GReddy SP2 will sound raspy with a header so as of right now i have no idea what to pick...
Im just looking for a really deep growl that is not raspy when you are flooring it and hopefully is not too loud...

Thanks in Advance
Eddie

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