K-Tuned Race / Street Spec Billet RSX Shifter V3 K-Swap DC5
Take total control over your shift gates with the ultimate evolution of K-Series gear selection. The K-Tuned Billet RSX Shifter V3 is engineered for drivers who demand absolute, mechanical precision from their transmission—whether you are piloting a track-prepped Acura RSX (DC5) or shifting a high-horsepower K-swapped street weapon.
The Version 3 (V3) updates take K-Tuned’s legendary race-spec design to the next level, offering unparalleled adjustability and a rock-solid billet construction that completely eliminates the flex and missed gears common with factory plastic shifter boxes.
Why Upgrade to the V3 Billet Shifter?
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Zero-Flex Billet Engineering: Constructed entirely from aircraft-grade billet aluminum and stainless steel hardware. This shifter eliminates all internal twist and flex, ensuring every ounce of effort shifts the gear selector immediately.
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Infinite Custom Adjustability: The V3 design features fully independent adjustments. You can customize the throw reduction (30% to 50% shorter), change the shift knob height, and rotate the offset angle to bring the shift lever closer to your steering wheel.
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Sealed Roller Bearings: The V3 uses high-spec, dual sealed roller bearings on both axes to deliver a completely fluid, frictionless, and precise “bolt-action” mechanical feel.
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Upgraded Cable Mounting: Redesigned heavy-duty cable clamping points lock your shifter cables securely into place, removing any play at the shifter base and lowering the risk of pop-outs under aggressive driving.
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Versatile Fitment: Designed as a direct bolt-on for the DC5 RSX chassis, or effortlessly adapted to K-swap applications (EG, EK, DC2) when paired with a K-Tuned base plate.
Technical Specifications
| Feature | Specification |
| Material | CNC-Machined Billet Aluminum & Stainless Steel |
| Adjustment Throw Range | 30% to 50% Reduction (Independent front/back & side/side) |
| Bearings | High-Load Sealed Spherical Roller Bearings |
| Knob Thread Pitch | Standard Honda/Acura 10 X 1.5 |
| Chassis Fitment | 2002–2006 Acura RSX (DC5), 2001–2005 Civic Si (EP3), and K-Swapped Chassis |
| Cable Compatibility | Accepts OEM RSX Cables or K-Tuned Race-Spec Upgrade Cables |
The JDMaster Tech Tip: In K-Series racing setups, a mechanical over-rev from a missed 2nd-to-3rd shift can destroy your valvetrain in a split second. The K-Tuned V3 shifter features a heavy-duty internal bias spring that centers the lever perfectly between the 3rd and 4th gear gates, significantly reducing the chances of a costly mis-shift.
Applications:
- 02-06 RSX DC5
- 01-05 Civic EM2
- 01-05 Civic ES1
- K-swapped EF, EG, EK, DC2
Frequently Bought Together:
Maximize your shifting precision and save on installation time by pairing your K-Tuned Billet RSX Shifter V3 with these highly recommended additions. Completing the setup all at once guarantees a flawless mechanical connection from your hand straight to the transmission.
1. K-Tuned Race-Spec Shifter Cables (RSX/K-Swap)
The Ultimate Link: Don’t pair a zero-flex billet shifter with old, stretched factory rubber cables. These heavy-duty, stainless steel braided cables feature a solid inner core and spherical rod ends, completely removing any remaining play or sponginess from your shift gates.
2. K-Tuned Weighted Billet Shift Knob (10 X 1.5)
Effortless Engagement: Designed with the perfect ergonomics to match the V3 lever. The added weight acts as a counterweight during aggressive throws, allowing momentum to help slide the transmission cleanly into gear with significantly less effort.
K-Tuned Notes:
- We have revamped our Billet RSX Shifters. The new design shares most components between the Billet RSX Shifter Rev 2 and Race-Spec Billet RSX Shifter Rev 2. The only difference being the center union. The Billet Shifter will allow you to rotate 10 positions to better suite more drivers while the Race-Spec version will have a stronger elbow. If you are drag racing or an overall aggressive shifter the Race-Spec version would be better suited.The Rev2 features some refined and tweaked overall performance to give the shifter a crisper and smoother feel. We have made some visual changes to the design we think that really adds to the overall look. We also been able to take some weight out of it while increasing overall strength.
- The K-Tuned Billet RSX Shifter is a direct replacement for the OEM 2002-2006 RSX-S shifter box and was been designed to work with both factory and aftermarket shifter cables. The full billet design is extremely strong and eliminates all the flex and looseness that are felt with the stock plastic box. The shift lever and pivot ball are made from solid stainless steel and are seated in a spring loaded brass socket. This combination of stainless and brass allows the two materials to lap together while the springs push up and eliminate play at the ball. For mounting, there are two different sets of holes on the base, so it can be easily bolted into several stock and K-swap applications. The Race-Spec Billet RSX Shifter was designed for professional hard-core racers and we are pleased to offer them a shifter that is truly “Race Proven”.
| TYPE | RACE SPEC, STREET |
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