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Old Aug 11, 2003 | 08:14 PM
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What are the powertrain differences between the base RSX and type-S RSX?
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Old Aug 12, 2003 | 08:21 AM
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Old Aug 12, 2003 | 08:23 AM
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Well, I can tell you the difference between a licensed driver asking a car question and a learner's permit kid asking a car question.. :fawk:
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Old Aug 12, 2003 | 08:25 AM
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Old Aug 12, 2003 | 08:26 AM
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the RSX Type S has more power.
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Old Aug 12, 2003 | 08:26 AM
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Old Aug 12, 2003 | 08:28 AM
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I think I'll have better luck there.
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Old Aug 12, 2003 | 08:28 AM
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the only thing is says as far as difference go is that the type-s is DOHC, but it doesnt say that the base is SOHC, so it doesn't distinguish very well.


edit: ahh, higher redline, higher compression, different gearing.
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Old Aug 12, 2003 | 08:30 AM
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200hp vs 160hp, 5 speed instead of a 6
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Old Aug 12, 2003 | 08:31 AM
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40 more hp... plus doesn't the Type S have an extra gear?
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