97 civic dx --> simple inexpensive/free mods to give engine more pep?
09-06-2013, 02:40 PM
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97 civic dx --> simple inexpensive/free mods to give engine more pep?
Are there any simple inexpensive or free mods that can be done to the engine to give it a little more pep?
09-06-2013, 03:06 PM
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I'm going to assume you're running stock d16y7. In that case, probably not. You can make it SOUND peppier by adding a intake. Otherwise, you're not gonna squeeze much more out of it then what you already have.
09-06-2013, 03:08 PM
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Thanx for the info. It is bone stock at the moment. Just thought that Id ask because on some other cars there are a few tricks.
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Re: 97 civic dx
these are "free" but not really all that smart
cut off your cat (loud a-f), probably good for +6hp and -10tq
remove your intake, at least it'll sound cool if you're into racing around town
cut off your cat (loud a-f), probably good for +6hp and -10tq
remove your intake, at least it'll sound cool if you're into racing around town
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09-07-2013, 05:49 PM
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Re: 97 civic dx --> simple inexpensive/free mods to give engine more pep?
ex tranny - 25hp
home made turbo kit - 80hp
ghetto CAI with pod filter on stock piping
for extra hp paint your calipers red - 25hp
get altezza tail lights - 45hp
HID in stock housing - 75hp
body kit - 100hp
gain: 350hp
result: 480hp
home made turbo kit - 80hp
ghetto CAI with pod filter on stock piping
for extra hp paint your calipers red - 25hp
get altezza tail lights - 45hp
HID in stock housing - 75hp
body kit - 100hp
gain: 350hp
result: 480hp
09-07-2013, 06:28 PM
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Re: 97 civic dx --> simple inexpensive/free mods to give engine more pep?
Im assuming an EX tranny is geared better for acceleration. Something that I didnt mention. Its an automatic. It cost me 1,250 last week. I know everyone is gonna hate on it for that. But it will serve its purpose well. I just changed the oil, hope 4 quarts isnt to much.
09-07-2013, 06:31 PM
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good
auto is a good basis for a second dd
do an auto b16a2 swap u could do an auto si conversion
auto is a good basis for a second dd
do an auto b16a2 swap u could do an auto si conversion
09-07-2013, 06:35 PM
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09-07-2013, 06:36 PM
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no i don't mean auto to manual i mean auto to auto
09-07-2013, 06:38 PM
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09-07-2013, 06:43 PM
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Re: 97 civic dx --> simple inexpensive/free mods to give engine more pep?
well i mean if a b16a is lets say 2000 max
and bolt ons that give him maybe 15hp more are 2000
its more economical to get the b16a
140hp d series bolt ons
160hp b series stock
b series also has dohc while d has sohc
not even counting the hp loss over the 16 years it's been in the car and how reliable the d will be
just sayin its a little more economical than bolt ons and if he wants power its going to cost him a lot more than normal just because its an auto
a good auto to manual conversion can cost upwards of 1000 for everything.
its just not worth it i understand what you're saying but an auto b16a would be something quirky on this site instead of the simple rebuild, k20 or type r turbo builds on this site.
and bolt ons that give him maybe 15hp more are 2000
its more economical to get the b16a
140hp d series bolt ons
160hp b series stock
b series also has dohc while d has sohc
not even counting the hp loss over the 16 years it's been in the car and how reliable the d will be
just sayin its a little more economical than bolt ons and if he wants power its going to cost him a lot more than normal just because its an auto
a good auto to manual conversion can cost upwards of 1000 for everything.
its just not worth it i understand what you're saying but an auto b16a would be something quirky on this site instead of the simple rebuild, k20 or type r turbo builds on this site.
09-07-2013, 06:44 PM
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Re: 97 civic dx --> simple inexpensive/free mods to give engine more pep?
nope cant do.
the b series auto tranny will not clear, with out MAJOR frame work, and i dont think it has even been completed once.
yes in other countries, ek's came factory b powerd with autos but they never made it to the states, and the frames are different.
a auto to manual swap would be 50 times cheeper and easier to do.
also there are no mounts avalible for this swap, there would be a lot of custom work just to keep it a auto,
the b series auto tranny will not clear, with out MAJOR frame work, and i dont think it has even been completed once.
yes in other countries, ek's came factory b powerd with autos but they never made it to the states, and the frames are different.
a auto to manual swap would be 50 times cheeper and easier to do.
also there are no mounts avalible for this swap, there would be a lot of custom work just to keep it a auto,
To the OP, your Auto D series tranny will hold you back, boost it and it will blow the tranny(There is one guy on this site who has pushed it a little with decent results but he has dumped money into it from what I recall). Your options are an engine swap with a 5/6 speed or a 5 speed swap then turbo.
THAT IS ALL.
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Re: 97 civic dx --> simple inexpensive/free mods to give engine more pep?
well i mean if a b16a is lets say 2000 max
and bolt ons that give him maybe 15hp more are 2000
its more economical to get the b16a
140hp d series bolt ons
160hp b series stock
b series also has dohc while d has sohc
not even counting the hp loss over the 16 years it's been in the car and how reliable the d will be
just sayin its a little more economical than bolt ons and if he wants power its going to cost him a lot more than normal just because its an auto
a good auto to manual conversion can cost upwards of 1000 for everything.
its just not worth it i understand what you're saying but an auto b16a would be something quirky on this site instead of the simple rebuild, k20 or type r turbo builds on this site.
and bolt ons that give him maybe 15hp more are 2000
its more economical to get the b16a
140hp d series bolt ons
160hp b series stock
b series also has dohc while d has sohc
not even counting the hp loss over the 16 years it's been in the car and how reliable the d will be
just sayin its a little more economical than bolt ons and if he wants power its going to cost him a lot more than normal just because its an auto
a good auto to manual conversion can cost upwards of 1000 for everything.
its just not worth it i understand what you're saying but an auto b16a would be something quirky on this site instead of the simple rebuild, k20 or type r turbo builds on this site.
Please stop giving advice.
