I was shocked too for a 1.3 car that has 250 horsepowerif compare the hp,Rx8 come with 250hp wor..
Skill very important in Drag race,if you have the skill with a light mod Type R already challenge Evo or even Skyline in drag race ma..
Civic Type-R is not using Digital meter, right? only normal Civic has the Digital meter. Civic Type-R is normal needle meter. Correct me if I'm wrong.Interga DC5 Typer R sells at 120K for used models, and u might get a car loaded with basic bolt on's (exhaust system, intake & suspension upgrade) however best thing to do is to bring ur mechanic to test the car and spare some cash for wear and tear. (not as heavy as turbos ;) Its worth it to buy if there is a good condition used unit!
Civic Type R is worth it to buy new! New intakes, Interior, Digital meter, solid and much refined type-R.
Wai88,
RX8 250hp is the manual version right, the auto has a lower Hp reading.... or a different Type? Drove Rx8 once, smooth, but dont have the racing feel & Vtec power as Integra!
I totally agree...Is pointless to turbocharged a vtec. Buy a turbo car if u prefer turbo. Vtec is NA. Tat's the point yu choose vtec at the 1st place...
I totally agree...
Why not enjoy NA & Vtec?
Just wan to share something, 0-400m
EP3 with Toda stroker, flywheel & Head 280whp can easily tapao evo8 boost with 400whp.
Really cannot compare hp only.
A B16A in EG6 170hp also can easily tapao RX8 250hp, tested in japan. Try to check with youtube~
If I can make my B16A 250whp, I will be very proud already... Can easily tapao a 300+whp turbo car!
Another story is RX8 engine is only 250hp.
But rotary engine, a 1.3 just like a V6 2600cc. bcoz it got 2spark plug x 3 firing in one rotation.
And it easy to get 700hp just only replace the turbo set and tuning for RX7 unlike evo you need to change stroker set and a lot of things...
For me, I prefer RX7 than RX8 anyway
Here is the info about Rotary engine:
Mazda Wankel engine - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
4 or 5 hp isn't really considered much higher output la broIf u are considering "newer" DC5's (year 2005 - 2006 recond) you might wanna consider a brand new Civic Type R (FD) , as the difference in price is close, plus u will get a New car. Plus Civic type R has much higher output and being new , 3 years trouble free. ( Can Reflash tooo! )
Integra are much sportier in design as it is a 2 door car and seating position has a more racier feel. Just like what Stylites mentioned, Civic Fd-R, spectators need to have a look at it for the second time whenever a FD-R passes by just to ensure that it is a genuine Type R not upgraded ones. Where integra have that sports coupe looks!.
But both cars are equally solid and have strong body built. You have to test drive to experience it. And to beat a E92 BMW? , corners = definately, Stright line slight & close fight. Just make sure u stll have the original final drive!
I was shocked too for a 1.3 car that has 250 horsepower
Is RX-8 using Rotary Engine too? that's why it has such a high horsepower? just want to get some knowledge.
wow!! Im lookin at recon or 2nd of course!! wats the top speed for DC5 R (with the cut off install)
Does any1 here try a RX8 ? does any1 sure bout RX8 hv 250hp under the hood(standard)?
which one to choose is depend on you,prefer 4 door for family or 2 door for single life..the budget also important,the civic Type R might cost you higher.Integra Type R also got 2 batch,2005 new facelift also come with higher price..
Civic Type R(m) -225hp
EP3 Type R (m) -215hp
DC5 Type R(m) -220hp
DC5 Type S (a/m) -200hp
sure k20a can smoke Rx8,no worry bout that..