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teamXXXrob
03-31-2011, 10:09 AM
I've set a goal to get this car running into the 9's! Currently there are no street-trim RSX's in the 9's (that i know of) and by no means will i be the first, but hopefully one of the first ones to do it and be successful on the drag strip.

Its definitely not gonna happen in 2011, but the initial plan is for 2012.

So here's the plan for Part 1... Operation Winter 2010/2011: Safety Upgrades and Weight Savings! Get the car ready to go fast!

I will post some pics as i go, but have all pics located here for anyone interested... http://gallery.me.com/ringles#100072...lack&view=grid


Its time to break'er down...
http://gallery.me.com/ringles/100072/IMG_0629/web.jpg?ver=12892250460001
http://gallery.me.com/ringles/100072/IMG_0633/web.jpg?ver=12892250520001

Dash is out...
http://gallery.me.com/ringles/100072/IMG_0635/web.jpg?ver=12892250580001

Sunroof out, Carbon Fiber plug to come...
http://gallery.me.com/ringles/100072/IMG_0639/web.jpg?ver=12892250720001

All sound deadening material is up...
http://gallery.me.com/ringles/100072/IMG_0656/web.jpg?ver=12894157050001

Now its time for the engine bay...
http://gallery.me.com/ringles/100072/IMG_0658/web.jpg?ver=12894157090001

Power steering and oem water pump coming out... Replacing with K-TUNED water block of plate kit :up:
http://gallery.me.com/ringles/100072/IMG_0662/web.jpg?ver=12894157210001

http://gallery.me.com/ringles/100072/IMG_0666/web.jpg?ver=12895700410001

Time to clean her up...
http://gallery.me.com/ringles/100072/IMG_0667/web.jpg?ver=12895700430001

got these ladies in...
http://gallery.me.com/ringles/100072/IMG_0669/web.jpg?ver=12899455130001

abs is out along with a lot more stuff. need to cap and remove power steering lines next...
http://gallery.me.com/ringles/100072/IMG_0671/web.jpg?ver=12900873100001

http://gallery.me.com/ringles/100072/IMG_0672/web.jpg?ver=12900873100001

Got the CNC Staging Brake and started mocking up a location for it...
http://gallery.me.com/ringles/100072/IMG_0682/web.jpg?ver=12904308100001

Not sure if anyone has used the Mishimoto half-size civic radiator in the RSX before but i figured we'd give it a shot... drop a little bit of weight and open up the engine bay quite a bit. It actually fit pretty damn good and will be able to use one of the stock RSX fans.

http://gallery.me.com/ringles/100072/IMG_0697/web.jpg?ver=12910396070001
http://gallery.me.com/ringles/100072/IMG_0699/web.jpg?ver=12910396110001
http://gallery.me.com/ringles/100072/IMG_0701/web.jpg?ver=12910396150001

BIG THANKS TO MIKE @ K-TUNED for the nice care package i received yesterday!!!

K-Tuned Fuel Rail
http://gallery.me.com/ringles/100072/IMG_0716/web.jpg?ver=12913027660001

K-Tuned water block of plate
http://gallery.me.com/ringles/100072/IMG_0714/web.jpg?ver=12913027610001

K-Tuned clutch line kit
http://gallery.me.com/ringles/100072/IMG_0731/web.jpg?ver=12913027980001

K-Tuned coolant port plugs (no pic)


The water block off plate looks amazing and fits perfectly, just need to get my hands on a EM2 alternator. We used two bolt locations from the girdle and an L bracket to mount the pump. We were even able to use the RSX radiator hoses with the half-size radiator, just a minor modification to the lower hose and had to remove the center vertical support below the hood latch.

http://gallery.me.com/ringles/100072/IMG_0719/web.jpg?ver=12913027730001
http://gallery.me.com/ringles/100072/IMG_0720/web.jpg?ver=12913027800001
http://gallery.me.com/ringles/100072/IMG_0726/web.jpg?ver=12913027870001
http://gallery.me.com/ringles/100072/IMG_0728/web.jpg?ver=12913027900001

Next pics to come will be the 10pt chromoly cage...

teamXXXrob
03-31-2011, 10:15 AM
10pt Chromoly Cage was done by Precision Fabrication in Dracut, MA... Awesome work!!!

http://gallery.me.com/ringles/100072/DSC01689/web.jpg?ver=12980349590001
http://gallery.me.com/ringles/100072/DSC01690/web.jpg?ver=12980349620001
http://gallery.me.com/ringles/100072/DSC01691/web.jpg?ver=12980349660001
http://gallery.me.com/ringles/100072/DSC01692/web.jpg?ver=12980349690001
http://gallery.me.com/ringles/100072/DSC01693/web.jpg?ver=12980349720001
http://gallery.me.com/ringles/100072/DSC01694/web.jpg?ver=12980349750001
http://gallery.me.com/ringles/100072/DSC01695/web.jpg?ver=12980349780001
http://gallery.me.com/ringles/100072/DSC01696/web.jpg?ver=12980349820001
http://gallery.me.com/ringles/100072/DSC01698/web.jpg?ver=12980349880001
http://gallery.me.com/ringles/100072/DSC01697/web.jpg?ver=12980349850001


Getting her prepped for paint...
http://gallery.me.com/ringles/100072/IMG_0885/web.jpg?ver=12995922420001
http://gallery.me.com/ringles/100072/IMG_0886/web.jpg?ver=12995922450001

Choose a steel gray color. came out lighter then i expected... need to find black interior now :(
http://gallery.me.com/ringles/100072/IMG_0887/web.jpg?ver=12995922480001
http://gallery.me.com/ringles/100072/IMG_0888/web.jpg?ver=12995922510001
http://gallery.me.com/ringles/100072/IMG_0889/web.jpg?ver=12995922550001
http://gallery.me.com/ringles/100072/IMG_0892/web.jpg?ver=12995922640001
http://gallery.me.com/ringles/100072/IMG_0894/web.jpg?ver=12995922690001
http://gallery.me.com/ringles/100072/IMG_0895/web.jpg?ver=12995922720001

Gonna now spray the subframe a flat black and start putting her all back together...

wiring, BMC and Omni CMC are in...
http://gallery.me.com/ringles/100072/IMG_0897/web.jpg?ver=13003044460001
http://gallery.me.com/ringles/100072/IMG_0898/web.jpg?ver=13003044490001

pedals and wiring are in...
http://gallery.me.com/ringles/100072/IMG_0899/web.jpg?ver=13003044520001

Shifter and staging brake are mounted...
http://gallery.me.com/ringles/100072/IMG_0900/web.jpg?ver=13003044570001

ABS is removed so new brake lines are gonna be run.

Thermo-Tec Turbo cover and exhaust wrap...
http://gallery.me.com/ringles/100072/IMG_0904/web.jpg?ver=13007316350001


Had to swap black interior in cause the gray cage/interior color didn't go well with my stock tan interior...
http://gallery.me.com/ringles/100072/DSC01704/web.jpg?ver=13007143770001
http://gallery.me.com/ringles/100072/DSC01720/web.jpg?ver=13007144140001


Ready for the motor...
http://gallery.me.com/ringles/100072/DSC01708/web.jpg?ver=13007143930001
http://gallery.me.com/ringles/100072/DSC01707/web.jpg?ver=13007143890001
http://gallery.me.com/ringles/100072/DSC01719/web.jpg?ver=13007144100001

Avid Racing Pro Series Solid mounts...
http://gallery.me.com/ringles/100072/IMG_0911/web.jpg?ver=13007316790001


K-Tuned Water Block off Plate...
http://gallery.me.com/ringles/100072/DSC01717/web.jpg?ver=13007144010001

teamXXXrob
03-31-2011, 10:17 AM
just about finished...

http://gallery.me.com/ringles/100072/IMG_0918/web.jpg?ver=13008983740001

http://gallery.me.com/ringles/100072/DSC01730/web.jpg?ver=13009772570001

http://gallery.me.com/ringles/100072/DSC01731/web.jpg?ver=13009772600001

Just need to finish up some wiring, shift the water pump and re-route the plumbing, bleed the brakes and fill with fluids... hopefully have her done this weekend.

Si Speed 317
03-31-2011, 11:16 AM
Insane build, amazing quality work. Are you aiming for Honda Day 2012?

milanodc5
03-31-2011, 11:19 AM
niiice ive seen this rsx run down the track alot of times.. big props to xxx racing...dude is a true racer

Speedy
03-31-2011, 01:15 PM
looks awesome! Dont think i could ever do that to my rsx though

fg2onboost
04-04-2011, 04:40 AM
why do you still have that greddy intercooler ?

fre$h si
04-04-2011, 05:05 AM
Idk if u could still call that a street rsx lol

Si Speed 317
04-04-2011, 09:45 AM
why do you still have that greddy intercooler ?

:yeahthat: I never thought of that.

fg2onboost
04-05-2011, 01:49 AM
and the factory map sensor.

also what turbo is that.. and what manifold?

fre$h si
04-05-2011, 02:42 PM
Looks like a log mani

Si Speed 317
04-05-2011, 05:49 PM
I have to look closer lol, and reason for the log mani over a tubular?

teamXXXrob
04-06-2011, 12:08 PM
Insane build, amazing quality work. Are you aiming for Honda Day 2012?

Yes i'll be at honda day with it.


why do you still have that greddy intercooler ?

great question... i used to have the full greddy kit on this car and basically when i built this new setup 2 years ago i just needed enough power to run the 11.50 index class and this intercooler was enough for that, even though its not the most efficient way.

Since for this season i'm still gonna run the 11.50 index class, no need to upgrade, but for next season i'm looking to have a completely different turbo setup all together.


and the factory map sensor.

also what turbo is that.. and what manifold?

i'm running the MSD 3-bar MAP... the factory is still hooked up to plug that hole basically.

Precision SC6176SP Turbo with a P2R tubular log manifold.

teamXXXrob
04-06-2011, 12:14 PM
I have to look closer lol, and reason for the log mani over a tubular?

P2R hooked me up with this manifold... at the time i wanted something in a similar location to the greddy cast log manifold i had so i wouldn't have to do much re-routing of IC piping, which i still ending up having to do.

Regardless, its just a mild turbo setup that will be changing next year :lildevil:

teamXXXrob
04-06-2011, 12:20 PM
Ok more updates... She is all back together, for the most part, and running. Took her around the block a couple times to make sure everything is ok.

All gauges are hooked up and working...
http://gallery.me.com/ringles/100072/IMG_0933/web.jpg?ver=13019311680001

K-Tuned water block off plate had to be re-mounted in a different spot...
http://gallery.me.com/ringles/100072/IMG_0934/web.jpg?ver=13019313180001


http://gallery.me.com/ringles/100072/IMG_0937/web.jpg?ver=13019313240001

http://gallery.me.com/ringles/100072/IMG_0938/web.jpg?ver=13019313260001

http://gallery.me.com/ringles/100072/IMG_0939/web.jpg?ver=13019313280001

http://gallery.me.com/ringles/100072/IMG_0941/web.jpg?ver=13019313320001

Just have to finish up some minor details and take her to the track for some testing!

Yoklus
04-06-2011, 03:38 PM
nice bro looking good.

fg2onboost
04-07-2011, 04:28 PM
good stuff.

arsenal37
04-14-2011, 10:52 PM
nice build bro

Si Speed 317
04-15-2011, 02:40 AM
Definitely awesome. Can't wait to see this at Honda Day!

teamXXXrob
08-09-2011, 08:26 AM
NEW Treadstone TRV25 Intercooler installed in the RSX... so long to the old GReddy IC.

• Overall Size 26.50" X 12.00" X 3.50"
• Core Size 25.00" X 6.00" X 3.50"
• Vertical Flow
• 3.00" Inlet/Outlet
• 1000 Hp efficient

Had to make different brackets and slightly modify the IC piping...
http://gallery.me.com/ringles/100072/IMG_1085/web.jpg?ver=13128205090001
http://gallery.me.com/ringles/100072/IMG_1088/web.jpg?ver=13128205120001
http://gallery.me.com/ringles/100072/IMG_1089/web.jpg?ver=13128205140001

** Greddy Intercooler for SALE **

Spaz
08-09-2011, 10:58 AM
got gauges?! lol

looks like a good build so far. Nice new intercooler. Still surprised on manifold choice but as you stated you will eventually be changing the setup

PetefromtheStreets
04-02-2012, 02:59 PM
Saw this guy yesterday making 140mph traps!!!!!! Sick shit

vdubkilla
04-02-2012, 10:27 PM
Pretty cool guy to Adam that thing sounded great .I spoke to him a few times and ask some questions its not everyday you see an rsx done like that ! Very impressed by it ! hell I love the dual Kirkeys too the cars sick man nice build !

Spoolin_VTEC
04-03-2012, 01:05 PM
I'd love to see how this does on a track, any videos guys?

boosted_teg
04-03-2012, 04:30 PM
in for some videos :)

boosted_teg
04-03-2012, 04:43 PM
i saw this picture.. whole new set up. Looks retarded

http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/399258_2809649645162_1376341475_2279894_1767975065 _n.jpg

PetefromtheStreets
04-04-2012, 11:16 AM
Holy shit. Lol. Is that a 67mm rob?

Spaz
04-04-2012, 07:16 PM
damn that is a big turbo!

MIGEEZY
04-04-2012, 09:31 PM
Guessing he forgot all about little 'ol boostedk20.com :(

PetefromtheStreets
04-05-2012, 11:50 AM
I'll try and get him back

teamXXXrob
04-06-2012, 03:01 PM
haha... sorry guys, but i'm not getting emails when someone posts. i'll have to check my settings. I'll post up more pics and dyno vid in a few...

teamXXXrob
04-06-2012, 03:13 PM
so this thread was started with my old setup... new setup now on and dynoed last saturday with the first time at the track last sunday at IFO...

Here are some pics of the new setup...
K20a2 (86.5mm), Stock sleeves, CP 9.0 pistons, Manley rod, stock cams, Eibach dual springs/ti retainers
Custom T4 sidewinder
Borg s400 67mm turbo
Turbosmart 60mm WG
Turbosmart Raceport BOV
Garrett 24x12x3.5 intercooler
AFI intake manifold
Edelbrock 74mm TB
FIC 2150cc injectors
Walbro 400lph pump

http://gallery.me.com/ringles/100101/IMG_1819/web.jpg?ver=13334599620001
http://gallery.me.com/ringles/100101/IMG_1820/web.jpg?ver=13334599650001
http://gallery.me.com/ringles/100101/IMG_1821/web.jpg?ver=13334599680001
http://gallery.me.com/ringles/100101/IMG_1827/web.jpg?ver=13334599880001
http://gallery.me.com/ringles/100101/IMG_1836/web.jpg?ver=13334599920001
http://gallery.me.com/ringles/100101/IMG_1837/web.jpg?ver=13334599950001

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LpMq4KLv5ZM&list=UU6MjXyrN8H437LnalvG7Bdg&index=1&feature=plcp

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xtsvdMWCy9A&feature=BFa&list=UU6MjXyrN8H437LnalvG7Bdg&lf=plcp

Best time the first time out was 10.96 @ 138... looking for better times at Honda Day next weekend!!

Si Speed 317
04-07-2012, 11:34 AM
Looks and sounds awesome! Nice to see some huge turbochargers on K-series motors. I love the pull-plug idea. Makes sense so nothing gets in there, but the tag made me laugh. BoostedK20 will be at Honda Day, make sure to give a holler!

Do you have a video of the 10.96?

PetefromtheStreets
04-08-2012, 04:50 PM
That is one dope ass setup. Looks freakin sick! Can't wait to see this thing. I'll be there on Sunday only I'll make sure to stop by and say what's up.

vdubkilla
04-15-2012, 10:33 PM
http://i540.photobucket.com/albums/gg360/nextproject97/IMAG0200.jpg

monjarassi
04-16-2012, 01:39 AM
very nice

teamXXXrob
05-14-2012, 10:07 AM
best pass in the car so far... def more in it!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FjWeK0Wvv4c&feature=g-upl

Rbsjnh
05-14-2012, 04:50 PM
are you going to NES this weekend?

fre$h si
09-28-2012, 01:11 AM
how much HP did it make?

PetefromtheStreets
09-28-2012, 09:16 AM
how much HP did it make?

Last I read it was in the 650's I believe.

Si Speed 317
11-15-2012, 12:10 AM
Loved seeing this car run in person! Bump

PetefromtheStreets
11-15-2012, 01:09 AM
Yea. I believe 10.70's is his new PB. this thing has some dope MPH. Lol

aLmk
11-15-2012, 10:19 AM
Sub'd