My friend wants to have a lil race...lol.

I own the Acura rsx type s (stock).
Mine is manual.

My friend owns the TSX with a cold air intake.
His is automatic.

any chevy with at least one good cylinder

you because you have more hp with less weight as well

Definitely your RSX. You both have the same engine, with the same amount of power. However, you have 2 doors and a lot less weight. On top of that, you have a manual so I pretty much guarentee a win. :)

At take off he be up with you since they have that nice tq curve. Then you'll pull away in 3rd. Type S best gear right there.