Originally posted by Mogu:
I bought this JDM DC5 @ $122k. I'm still not very clear about the specs, i guessed it's more or less the same. I have yet to see the 2005 facelift.
i presume u bought the new jdm type-R as opposed to the GSR from kah motor?
hps the same as the non facelifted R then rated at 220 ps at the crank (roughly 170-180 on wheel). dunno if they changed any minor stuff that'll affect the mod capability or not in the new car though.
lots of stuff u can do to gain power, but the fastest and most cost efficient way is to add a super or a turbo charger. suggest u dun become yet another power freak but work on making more "driveable" power.
unlike high performance 4WD or RWD cars, the DC5R suffers from inherent FF disadvantages and it'll become harder to control and drive on the roads the higher u go in terms of hps (it looks tons better den any other car though

) work on further weight reduction and suspension mods (shocks, stabilizers and strut bars) to capitalize on the existing advantages of light weight and excellent handling to make it an all round, fast car.
yes, its is possible to achieve 220 or more hps on wheel (250 to 260 at crank) with simple bolt ons but it wun be juz a programmable ecu or headers that'll do it. u also need a good air intake and a
VERY free flow exhaust to work in conjunction with those.