Sometimes, the minimalist approach yields the most impressive results. One such example of this is an NSX we completed recently from Conroe, TX. This 1991 NSX has 78,000 miles - and despite being more than 20 years old - it still feels like a new car. The owner wanted to bring the car up to modern power standards and match the added power with increased stopping power. We chose the ScienceofSpeed Supercharger System as it integrates easily into the engine bay with minimal work and gives a clean "factory like" appearance that matches the car well. In addition, we installed a big bore throttle body to compliment the supercharger and add 9+ "free" horsepower. Lastly, we added a Stoptech brake system on all four corners. The brakes look great aesthetically - the rotors are an impressive 13" cross drilled 2 piece design and the calipers externally look identical front and rear. Stoptech went a step further than other manufactures and created a special caliper for the rear of the NSX to modify the piston diameters compared to the front to match the brake force balance of the factory design.
Driving the car, it's easy to come to a conclusion that if the NSX progression through the years reached this level of performance, it could competitively be sold today against current offerings, if anything based only on performance. The car still has a world-class chassis and other less tangible attributes like the visceral wail during wide open acceleration and superior ergonomics.
Driving this car is a real treat. Tip in on the throttle and you're instantly rewarded with IMMEDIATE acceleration from the supercharger. The supercharger is quiet, really making itself known under wide open acceleration where the lovely NSX "howl" is matched with a shriek from the twin screws compressing air into the engine. It's easy to get lost in the "numbers game" where it seems like unless you bring 500 turbocharged whp to the table - you have nothing to share. Although it's hard to argue with a 150 whp and 80 wheel lb/ft gain - the magic is really that instant burst of acceleration any moment your right foot feels the urge. This configuration on the NSX gives the car that "small block V8" level of acceleration authority. Instant, no delay, and a broad powerband up until redline - it's really what we want from the NSX. If you ever have the chance to drive a ScienceofSpeed Supercharged NSX - do it knowing you'll be instantly hooked.
To match the acceleration, this car also has the moves and the stopping power to match. Turn in is sharp - the lowered suspension and sticky tires are always right there with you. You're never wondering when they'll catch up.
The brakes are absolutely superb. You'll note that this car wears factory 17" wheels from the 2002-05 models. With H&R 15mm front and 25mm rear spacers, we were able to increase the track of the wheels to improve performance and brake clearance and also make these factory wheels properly fit the fender arches without causing any rubbing or interference problems. The braking performance is greatly benefited by the customer's wise choice of selecting Yokohama Tire's Advan Neova in 215/40 and 255/40 sizes. A sticky street tire that with the larger brakes allow easy modulation and instant, sudden deceleration that can match the acceleration from the supercharger. So often, I see customers spend an incredible amount of money on every part of the car except the tires. Yes, it's true - they aren't that sexy to look at - but with the limited miles most of us place on our cars, they are far worth it!
This car leaves us today and I'm honestly sad to see it go. It's being picked up by the transported to bring it home. It may not be the flashiest NSX we've had in our shop, but it's one that has made a large impression on us - because of how well executed it is. A true driver's car. If some day Honda brings us a successor, I hope it will match the elevated balance that this NSX exemplifies.
ScienceofSpeed offers a full service facility dedicated to the NSX. Routine maintenance as well as performance upgrades for the NSX is our specialty and the reason why many customers from around the world ship their NSX to ScienceofSpeed.
Driving the car, it's easy to come to a conclusion that if the NSX progression through the years reached this level of performance, it could competitively be sold today against current offerings, if anything based only on performance. The car still has a world-class chassis and other less tangible attributes like the visceral wail during wide open acceleration and superior ergonomics.
Driving this car is a real treat. Tip in on the throttle and you're instantly rewarded with IMMEDIATE acceleration from the supercharger. The supercharger is quiet, really making itself known under wide open acceleration where the lovely NSX "howl" is matched with a shriek from the twin screws compressing air into the engine. It's easy to get lost in the "numbers game" where it seems like unless you bring 500 turbocharged whp to the table - you have nothing to share. Although it's hard to argue with a 150 whp and 80 wheel lb/ft gain - the magic is really that instant burst of acceleration any moment your right foot feels the urge. This configuration on the NSX gives the car that "small block V8" level of acceleration authority. Instant, no delay, and a broad powerband up until redline - it's really what we want from the NSX. If you ever have the chance to drive a ScienceofSpeed Supercharged NSX - do it knowing you'll be instantly hooked.
To match the acceleration, this car also has the moves and the stopping power to match. Turn in is sharp - the lowered suspension and sticky tires are always right there with you. You're never wondering when they'll catch up.
The brakes are absolutely superb. You'll note that this car wears factory 17" wheels from the 2002-05 models. With H&R 15mm front and 25mm rear spacers, we were able to increase the track of the wheels to improve performance and brake clearance and also make these factory wheels properly fit the fender arches without causing any rubbing or interference problems. The braking performance is greatly benefited by the customer's wise choice of selecting Yokohama Tire's Advan Neova in 215/40 and 255/40 sizes. A sticky street tire that with the larger brakes allow easy modulation and instant, sudden deceleration that can match the acceleration from the supercharger. So often, I see customers spend an incredible amount of money on every part of the car except the tires. Yes, it's true - they aren't that sexy to look at - but with the limited miles most of us place on our cars, they are far worth it!
This car leaves us today and I'm honestly sad to see it go. It's being picked up by the transported to bring it home. It may not be the flashiest NSX we've had in our shop, but it's one that has made a large impression on us - because of how well executed it is. A true driver's car. If some day Honda brings us a successor, I hope it will match the elevated balance that this NSX exemplifies.
ScienceofSpeed offers a full service facility dedicated to the NSX. Routine maintenance as well as performance upgrades for the NSX is our specialty and the reason why many customers from around the world ship their NSX to ScienceofSpeed.
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