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Originally Posted by 246bees
I think NESW20 has got it right. Have an RSX-S now with the K20Z1 (US Spec engine) and I'd say the FT-86 would be awesome with a similar, high-reving power plant. Would like more torque though, that's probably the chief complaint with the RSX-S at 143lb-ft. This engine is slightly more powerful (211hp) than the K20Z3 in the current Civic SI (not by much tho).
Related question - I know the concept car was a 6-speed manual trans (loved the graphic-matched alum pedals, hope those make it to production), but do we have any info on the automatic? I wonder how many speeds we're expecting, and if the interface will be wheel-mounted paddles or tap-shift.
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As you probably know, the only significant difference (at least, that I am aware of) between the K20Z3 in the Si and the Z1 in the '05 and up RSX-S are the cams. The Z1 used the JDM Type R cams.
As far as the tranny for the FT goes, I'm pretty sure Toyota will come through with the 6 speed tranny like in the concept. It's not that uncommon to see in a low 20k car nowadays. Whether or not it will be the same model as the concept, though... only time will tell.