I am seriously considering a reflash for my 05 RSX Type-S. I have completed the prework for the reflash by installing a Comtech Icebox and the Hondata IMG. Reading the forum boards from Club RSX, I saw posts that the reflash does not work well with the Icebox and could cause the engine to knock on 91 octane gas.
Has anyone seen this issue for 05/06? I believe the posts I read were concerning a < 05 RSX. Since the reflash and Icebox are different for 05/06 I just wanted to confirm that this is NOT an issue before I make my purchase.
Thank you.
05/6 RSX-S: Icebox + Hondata reflash
OK, on to the question that wasn't answered in my email, I like the Icebox and don't want to buy a different product. Let me know if my current configuration will work with the 05-6 reflash. A simple "yes, it should be fine" or "no, we don't recommend you use our product" is all I am looking for.Spunkster wrote:I believe the question was answered via email that you sent.
We have not done any testing with this. We recommend a true cold air intake.
Thank you.
Since we have not tested this I cannot give a definitive answer, but our website states the following:
What will work well:
Intakes (especially cold air intakes)
Cat-Back exhausts
Hondata Heatshield Intake manifold gaskets
What is not recommended:
Stock Airbox
Race header
Race camshafts
Forced induction
Check your catback exhaust carefully. The internal diameter of the rear muffler is often smaller than stock. If this is the case you will probably make less power than stock with more noise. It will work OK with a stock airbox but you will not see these advertised power gains, and you may feel a dip after VTEC.
If you have a race header you will run lean. This is not a result of the Hondata reflash. Even the stock ECU will run lean with a race header. If you intend to run race headers we recommend you upgrade to a Hondata K-Pro for the 05 RSX.
What will work well:
Intakes (especially cold air intakes)
Cat-Back exhausts
Hondata Heatshield Intake manifold gaskets
What is not recommended:
Stock Airbox
Race header
Race camshafts
Forced induction
Check your catback exhaust carefully. The internal diameter of the rear muffler is often smaller than stock. If this is the case you will probably make less power than stock with more noise. It will work OK with a stock airbox but you will not see these advertised power gains, and you may feel a dip after VTEC.
If you have a race header you will run lean. This is not a result of the Hondata reflash. Even the stock ECU will run lean with a race header. If you intend to run race headers we recommend you upgrade to a Hondata K-Pro for the 05 RSX.