Pj_SI

i just bought my SI about three weeks ago.. and just curious on what i could do to it to add a little hp/torque.. i want to eventually work my way up to a turbo.. but that will be later down the road.. just looking for some pointers right now..

chewyv

Budget? You could of course start with the basic i/h/e. I'm not familiar with NC laws regarding modifications and tests.

ChrisRondon

depends on your budget and goals

Pj_SI

i have around 1200$ right now.. not much.. so i guess im looking to start small..

Pj_SI

thanks (: ill look into that.. found this to kind of explain it all to me (im new to all of this).. http://www.epinions.com/auto-review-...F48-prod2?sb=1 gave me a better understanding of what each part does etc..

ChrisRondon

with 1200 i/h/e is the way to go you should have enough give or take a 100 or 200

Pj_SI

what name brand do you recommend? im not in a HUGE rush to do anything.. so i can save a little more for a better name brand.. the name that ive heard alot among my friends is skunk2.. is that any good?

HRsi-dan

If 1200 is your budget, I would recommend a PLM or skunk2 alpha header, flashpro, and an e-tune from e-tunez.

Price breakdown is as follows:
- PLM/SKunk2 alpha: 400-450
- Flashpro: anywhere from 500-700
- e-tunez etune: 200

IMO, thatll give you the best bang for your buck. Prices depend on if you can find it used. Both of those headers have some issues that youll want to read up on. However, since you said you aren't in a rush, I would ultimately recommend that you do your own research and make up your own mind. Then, you have no one else to blame but yourself for the decisions that you make, and you'll actually know what you are getting into.

Pj_SI

could you explain what these things do?

ChrisRondon

I'm pretty new so I'd do some research to find out what they all do but yea skunk2 is a good way to go with exhaust. You can find the parts anywhere and it sounds great

Turtle_FA5

Skunk2 Alpha Header for like $500
Hondata Flashpro (check 8th gen, i was able to pick one up for $400)
Id say CAI or SR or a used exhaust. You can do them yourself and a buddy and get the tune at a shop

Pj_SI

what exactly is the hondata flashpro? cant find anything explaining what it does

m_shake

Jesus Christ, ****ing search bro! hondata.com READ!!!!

motegicivic

In simple terms they remap your ecu, they can change fuel trims, when vtec kicks in (if equipped) throttle response etc, depends on the tune.

Some are piggy backed off the current ecu with a harness.

Basic tune things, headers, many options out there, exhaust many options. I do not recommend getting rid of the cat converter, some may tell you to I would not.

HRsi-dan

Ever heard of google.com? Try starting there.

Pj_SI

thanks for the info!