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Old 07-13-2012, 06:25 PM   #59
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Originally Posted by DarkSunrise View Post
Speaking of potential:

Tainen's BRZ with I/H/DP/axleback made 179 whp. Even in a best case scenario where Perrin's tune added 10whp, that'd be ~190 whp @ 7000 rpm.

In comparison, an RSX-S with similar mods (I/H/E/tune) will make about 210-220 whp @ 8000 rpm.

Certainly over time tuners will find a way to squeeze more power out of the fa20, but the gap is so large, it'd be hard for the fa20 to match the potential of Honda's k-series (iVTEC + high redline).

Don't get me wrong, the fa20 is impressive in its own right, I just don't think it has comparable potential.
That is actually disappointing figures for the FA20 with those mods. The stock power is between 160-170 whp and Tainens car was I think rated at 162whp right?
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