Benjamin Tran chose to build the 2004 Acura TSX because it's built off the Honda Accord platform. Tran considers the TSX the last generation before Acura began to incorporate a lot more technology in the later generations. In 2004, most Honda's had adapted to the new McPherson style suspension, whereas the TSX kept the double wishbone front and multi-link rear. Tran liked this quality. Aside from the suspension geometry, Tran wanted to build something with the K20/K24 engine platform and the simple streamline design of the TSX had him sold.
Owner: Benjamin Tran
Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Vehicle: 2004 Acura TSX
Horsepower: 320 whp / 249 tq
Club: Garage106
Social: Facebook, Instagram
Photography by Jeremy Brian, Jason Hoang, DATTHANG.
Video by 403MEDIA.
ENGINE / PERFORMANCE
KraftWerks Civic Si Race Supercharger Kit
C30-94 trim Rotrex Supercharger
Kraftwerks Front Mount Intercooler
Kraftwerks Intake manifold, powder coated black
Grams Performance 1000cc Injectors
Toyota MR2 Electric PowerSteering Conversion
ChaseBays Power Steering Reservoir
ChaseBays Coolant Overflow
Project Mu Reservoir Cover
Custom Billet Aluminium Clutch Reservoir
Custom Front Reinforcement Bar
Custom Aluminium Charge Pipes
Acura ZDX 80mm Throttle Body
P2R throttle Body Adapter
Vibrant Racing Silicone Couplers
T-bolt Hose Clamps
Synapse Engineering SQ BOV
Machined 45* Variable Timing Cam Gear
Unorthodox Racing Alternator Pulley
Innovative Race 95A Engine Mounts
K-Tuned Fuel Rail
K-Tuned Fuel Pressure Gauge
K-Tuned Oil Dip Stick
Fragola Fuel Quick disconnect
Fragola AN Fittings
Spoon valve cover
Spoon Spark Plug Cover
Spoon Oil Cap
Spoon Radiator Stay
Skunk2 Flush Valve Cover Hardware
Titanium Banjo Fittings
PrestoLok Push-to-Connect Vacuum Fittings
Mugen fender bolts
2004 Honda Accord Aluminium Radiator
Samco Radiator Hose
Custom Blue Silicone Heater Hose
FAL Dual Slim Radiator Fans
Custom Dual Front Mount Oil Cooler
Earls Black Nylon/Stainless Braided Hose
Earls Stainless Steel Braided Hose
Vibrant Performance Washer Reservoir
Optima Yellow-top Battery
KnuKoncepts Battery Terminals
KnuKoncepts Custom Battery/Charging Harness
KnuKoncepts Custom Engine Ground Wires
Motul 5w40 Synthetic Engine Oil
EXHAUST
PLM 4-2-1 exhaust header
T1R Sparrow titanium tip catback exhaust
PERFORMANCE ELECTRONICS
Hondata K-pro ECU
Hondata TSX Dual ECU Harness
Defi Advanced Link
Defi BF E.G.T. White Face Gauge
Defi BF Boost White Face Gauge
Defi BF Oil Pressure White Face Gauge
Defi Multi Display Link
Defi Heads Up Display
ARC Magic Trunk Downforce Meter
DRIVELINE
Exedy Stage 1 Clutch
Fidanzza 8lb. Aluminium Flywheel
Spoon Rigid Subframe Collars
Spoon Rigid Steering Rack Collars
Aluminium Rigid Shifter Bushings
J's Racing Roll Centre Adjusters
Ingalls Rear Adjustable Multilinks
SPC Rear Camber Arms
Motul 10w40 Gear Oil
Motul DOT 5.1 Clutch Fluid
WHEELS / TIRES
Bronze CE28 wheels - 18x9.5
Nitto Invo tires - 225/40-18
Project Mu Heptagon LugNuts
ARP Extended Wheel Studs
Rays Valve Stems
CHASSIS / SUSPENSION
Airtekk air suspension
Dual Needle Pressure Gauge
Accuair E-Level Management
Accuair E-Level Controller
Accuair VU4 Manifold
Accuair eXo Mount Kit
Specialty Suspension 5gal Seamless Tank
Dual Viair 480c Chrome Compressors
Custom 3D Printed eXo Mounting Plate
25ft. 1/4" Silicone Air Compressor Hose
Tire Chuck and Blowgun Attachments
BRAKES
Custom AntiLock Brake, Traction Control and Stability Assist Delete
Project Mu 4pot x 4pad Big Brake Kit
Project Mu HC800 Brake Pads
Russell SS Brake Lines
Honda Element FWD Brake Proportioning Valve
Earls Brake line Fittings
Custom NiCopp Brake Lines
Custom LED 3rd Brake Light
Motul 5.1 Racing Brake Fluid
EXTERIOR
Porsche GT3RS Grey Black
Spoon S-Tai Front Bumper
Voltex Type V Carbon Fiber GT Wing
Acura TSX A-Spec Side Skirts
Acura TSX A-Spec Rear Lip
JDM Honda Accord Euro-R R-Rear Foglight
EDM Honda Accord Euro-R L-Rear Foglight
JDM Honda Accord Euro-R Radiator VIN Plate
Honda Accord Euro-R Black Window Mouldings
JDM Honda Accord Euro-R Rear Emblem JDM Honda Accord Euro-R Trunk Badge
JDM Honda Accord Euro-R Headlights
Mugen Ventilated Visors
Zerg Engineering Rear Windshield Visor
Password JDM Hood Spacers
Show N' Go Front License Plate Bracket
INTERIOR
Custom Saturated Tiffany&Co Blue Paint
Recaro Sportster CS Heated Leather Seats
Bride Accord Euro-R Seat Rails
JDM Honda S2000 VGS Steering Wheel
Project Mu Shift Knob
Project Mu Pedal Set
Takata 4 Point Safety Harnesses
Takata Gel Harness Pads
AUDIO / MULTIMEDIA
Alpine CD w/Bluetooth/USB
Infinity Kappa 6.5" Component Speakers
Infinity Kappa 6x9" Component Speakers
COMPETITION EVENTS / CLASSES / RESULTS
2014 Winnipeg SpeedFest / Best of Show Interior
2014 Hot Import Nights Minneapolis / Hottest Acura 1st Place and Hottest Club Display - Garage106
2015 Driven Calgary / Best In Class Acura
2015 Driven Winnipeg / Best Overall in Show Performance and PASMAG TunerBattleGrounds 2015 Finalist
2015 Winnipeg SpeedFest / Best Overall in Show 3rd Place
2015 Offset Kings Evergreen Speedway Seattle Washington / Participation
2015 Hot Import Nights Vancouver / Hottest Acura 1st Place
2015 Hot Import Nights Minneapolis / Valvoline Show Car Finalist and Best Overall in Show 5th Place
2015 Childhood Dreams Car show / Best of Show and Best Club
FAVORITE MODIFICATION
"Most, if not all the work was done myself, but my favorite modification would be the Kraftwerks supercharger kit because this is the first Acura TSX in North America, of this generation, to have the Rotrex supercharger installed. I also can't leave out the collection of discontinued Project Mu parts and everything listed as "Custom," states Tran.
SPONSORS
Valvoline
SHOPS
Urban Autobody & Chrome
Bettess Metal Fabrication
E-Tunez
