Austin_hull
Für Die Liebe Des Autos
- Location
- Virginia
- Car(s)
- MK5 TR GTI REVO// +
I had seen a white RSX running around the area for awhile, and I finally got the chance to line up with him today. He caught up to me, and we chatted at the stop light for a minute or two. He says he has the K20A3 engine with a PTE-3231 snail, FMIC, intake, exhaust, and some smaller mods. He asked me if I wanted to run, so I said "fuck it, why not?", and we did a *QUICK* run (stoplight to stoplight). It wasn't even close. I put two car lengths on him, almost immediately. We pulled into a gas station, and he asked me what I had done to mine. The guy was a really good sport, and we both admired the other's car, and parted ways with a handshake. It was really refreshing to talk to JDM guy, who can respect German cars, and actually knows what he's talking about!
However, I am left with one question...from what I recall, the 3231 should be good for about ~310hp on a K20a3...I know the torque is lower, (250ish, if I recall), but I found myself surprised that he didn't keep up with me...does anyone here dabble in the JDM world, and perhaps have some insight? Seems to me that he might have had a bad tune, or something...
However, I am left with one question...from what I recall, the 3231 should be good for about ~310hp on a K20a3...I know the torque is lower, (250ish, if I recall), but I found myself surprised that he didn't keep up with me...does anyone here dabble in the JDM world, and perhaps have some insight? Seems to me that he might have had a bad tune, or something...