Originally posted by SeR Guy1:
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Once again the age old question arises. Let me bring up a point, the RSX with minimal mods is running 2.2 and 2.3 60 ft times, So where is your torque advantage? The SVT's torque only increases wheel spin from what I've experianced. I honestly feel, as I am the only person who has owned both, the RSX is faster and from a roll is superior. Now that isn't to say a good driver in an SVT couldn't take it. Anything can happen. But alot of stock guys are putting high 14's stock. And dyno proven in numerous mags the k20a responds huge to intake mods. 19 wheel hp from AEM CAI. Guys with cai, hondata reflashed computer and exhaust are putting down 199 hp to the wheels.
SO mod VS Mod, SVT needs to watch itself, even worse than racing stock for stock. Now with that said, you want a good race. Sentra S-ER Spec V with small amount of mods is sick fast...
There are 3 very un-happy SVT owners in my town that know what an RSX-S can do, who knows though. I am trying to get a track meet together for the Capitol CEG to race.
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The only relavent power in a race is the power band..about 5K to 7K in CSVT, about 1K higher for RSX. CSVTs band here is a bit more full...area under the curve. That is one torque effect I refer too, the other being around town "daily driving" grunt..where you are not winding it out. SVT more satisfying around town than RSX. Kind of like your Sentra. Sentra's problem is that is giant 4-pot runs out of breath early and also is limited to "tractor-like" 6100 RPM. What on earth do you do to make it "sick fast"??? I am, how shall we say..skeptical.

Most modded RSX-S dynos Ive seen show much less than 199 HP and gains are often while decent somewhat "peaky". SVT mods tend to broaden power band still further, improving all important area under the curve in the power band. So, I would not agree that RSX responds better to mods.

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