Originally posted by K i o n
see, your point is moot, you could say you've seen 2 RSX's put down 167whp, but i can say i've seen 2 RSX's put down at least 170whp, stock. im sure we could both back it up with dyno charts. that proves nothing on either side, dyno ratings vary widely. personally i'm convinced by more than enough proof to know that RSX's to put out as much crank hp as acura advertises, so i for one don't care what you've seen. yeah sure, i'm more than willing to bet there are 167whp dyno numbers on AEM's site, hondata also put up those same numbers to inflate their ECU-mod gains. it matters not.
and even if i were to consider your point for a second, it's completely retarded anyway 
the japanese-built K20A motor does put out as much hp as it says it does, but the japanese-built K20A2 motor does not? isn't that somewhat of a stupid point to argue over? what're you trying to prove? that honda's engine technology isn't as good as it claims to be for engines sent to america where their cars are more competitive, than those used in japan where hondas are stepped on daily? even if it isn't as good as its supposed to be, you're not one to talk since even those numbers would mean that the K20A2 still makes more HP:liter than your motor does, now what? you wanna brag that you have another 3 lbs-ft of torque? this pissing contest is lame.
yeah, the SVTF is a great handler, i for one won't deny that, and its also a great deal for the money, but if you wanna argue about engine technology... come on, you drive a ford! not quite a manufacturer known for volumetric/mechanical efficiency
I couldn't have said this better myself. Amen.:thumbup: