Horsepower Question

[rcamp356]

This topic is debated a lot. But I do want some thoughts on this

I'm wondering what my current horsepower is, estimated.
Mods:
- PRL Cobra RACE
- TSP Stage 1
- Rev9 Intercooler
- Resonator Delete

I'd assume it's around 235, just basing the numbers off the websites, but I figured I'd ask the forum for more clarity.

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[Ducota]

According to the TSP site 219hp/250tq

Two Step Performance and Derek Robinson are now offering the long awaited for TSP Stage 1 tune for the non-Si 1.5T Civic variants. Details are as follows:

187whp / 200tq - Factory Calibration
203whp / 250tq - KTuner Starter 21psi
219whp / 258tq - TSP Stage 1 Tune for 1.5T Non-Si

 

[rcamp356]

But PRL also claims 20hp on their cobra RACE maf

 

[Enzym]

You need a tune for the RACE MAF.

 

[rcamp356]

Which I have

 

[arpypat]

You already have the TSP 1 stage tune so I'd go by TSP's advertised numbers on that. Adding a CAI doesn't automatically give you a higher number after you already have the tune. You'd need a custom tune to realize any additional gains.

 

[gtman]

OP, you aren't making all that much more than what TSP posts with an added intake/intercooler. It's a canned tune. And those posted numbers were on a manual not a CVT.

And I hate to burst anyone's bubble but you aren't getting 20 WHP adding an intake.

People need to stop chasing numbers. The bottom line: are you happy with the driveability and increased power you have now? That's all that really matters.

Dynos vary wildly. Machine to machine and day to day. Personally I think my butt dyno is the best one out there.

 

[yaom1ng]

And I hate to burst anyone's bubble but you aren't getting 20 WHP adding an intake.

would an intake have more gain than a catless downpipe?

 

[Builtfc1]

My car dyno’d 221/263 ft lbs of torque I had
Rv6 catted dp rv6 3” front pipe
27won intercooler
Prl street maf
Tsp stage 1 tune map 3 in non sport mode I think was 22 psi
I have the graph printout somewhere

 

[Jason Baker]

I’m gonna guess you’re pulling about……… 7,000 horsepower !
But seriously, build what you want. Build for the power you can achieve on your budget.

No one here can tell the difference between 250 and 300 HP. Dont let anyone fool ya.
If it feels fast to you, its fast!

Most anyone here that is hitting 350 and over HP will tell you it’s the sweet spot for the car we all chose. Any more and it’s not controllable.
These aren’t Porsche GT3 ‘s and neither are the monthly payments!

 

[Builtfc1]

My car dyno’d 221/263 ft lbs of torque I had
Rv6 catted dp rv6 3” front pipe
27won intercooler
Prl street maf
Tsp stage 1 tune map 3 in non sport mode I think was 22 psi
I have the graph printout somewhere

 

[gtman]

And you have an Si. OP has a CVT Non-Si.

 

[Builtfc1]

And you have an Si. OP has a CVT Non-Si.

Oh lol he’s nowhere near 230

 

[Builtfc1]

I’m gonna guess you’re pulling about……… 7,000 horsepower !
But seriously, build what you want. Build for the power you can achieve on your budget.

No one here can tell the difference between 250 and 300 HP. Dont let anyone fool ya.
If it feels fast to you, its fast!

Most anyone here that is hitting 350 and over HP will tell you it’s the sweet spot for the car we all chose. Any more and it’s not controllable.
These aren’t Porsche GT3 ‘s and neither are the monthly payments!

350 vs 430 hp is a whole different experience trust me

 

[gtman]

Bottom line, for the average guy on a canned tune with a couple bolts ons I don't think a dyno matters. Unless someone feels like they need some sort of bragging rights or they have a lot of money to blow.

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