decent hp for $300?
04-24-2003, 05:40 PM
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decent hp for $300?
i was looking at a Venom Engine Control Module. It says it gains 25% hp in the 1-5000rpm range. they are $300. Anyone know anything about stuff like this? worth it? 
04-24-2003, 05:51 PM
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Re: decent hp for $300? (turbo4racing)
Stay away from Venom!!!! All that things does is mess with your gas mileage. Waste of money, waste of time. Although some people actually have told me good stories about their experiences with it, I can only tell you what I've heard, most of which is that Venom is a piece of ****.
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04-24-2003, 06:01 PM
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Re: decent hp for $300? (turbo4racing)
the simplest way to put is this: a black box, with two wires IS NOT going to increase hp by 25%. It's a gimmick not a hp savior.
04-24-2003, 06:11 PM
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Re: decent hp for $300? (turbo4racing)
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you can find one for $300.
I bet you can find one within an hour's time surfing through all the popular honda classifieds on the net.
you can find one for $300.
I bet you can find one within an hour's time surfing through all the popular honda classifieds on the net.
04-24-2003, 07:12 PM
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Re: decent hp for $300? (piscorpio)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by piscorpio »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">For 300 bucks, slap a VTEC head and ECU on your LX, that would probably be more worthwhile. Or an EX tranny. 
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Save it or do what piscorpio suggested...
</TD></TR></TABLE>Save it
or do what piscorpio suggested...
04-24-2003, 07:13 PM
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Re: decent hp for $300? (krazySOHC)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by krazySOHC »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">homemadeturbo kit </TD></TR></TABLE>
for $300!? that will last....
</TD></TR></TABLE>for $300!? that will last....
04-25-2003, 06:50 AM
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Re: decent hp for $300? (JasonBlackEJ1)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by JasonBlackEJ1 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">do NOT get a Venom controller. waste of money. get ya a cheap short ram intake and a chip or a vtec head and ecu or something.</TD></TR></TABLE>
i already got an AEM cold air intake. where can i get a chip? how much power can i get from it, and where would the power be
i already got an AEM cold air intake. where can i get a chip? how much power can i get from it, and where would the power be
04-25-2003, 07:10 AM
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Re: decent hp for $300? (wilsel)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by wilsel »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">You don't need a chip yet, and do NOT get a Venom Module. Get a good header or work on suspension.</TD></TR></TABLE>
what do you mean i dont need one yet? when should i get one?
what do you mean i dont need one yet? when should i get one?
04-25-2003, 07:17 AM
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Re: decent hp for $300? (Spoon Hybrid)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Spoon Hybrid »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">no such thing as "decent hp" for 300 bucks in the honda world</TD></TR></TABLE>
for $300 i would just get something simple like a CAI, or spend like maybe another $200 and get a decent exhaust setup.
for $300 i would just get something simple like a CAI, or spend like maybe another $200 and get a decent exhaust setup.
04-25-2003, 07:21 AM
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Re: decent hp for $300? (turbo4racing)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by turbo4racing »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
what do you mean i dont need one yet? when should i get one?</TD></TR></TABLE>
You should get one when you have a turbo or a fully built engine.
what do you mean i dont need one yet? when should i get one?</TD></TR></TABLE>
You should get one when you have a turbo or a fully built engine.
04-25-2003, 08:21 AM
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Re: decent hp for $300? (piscorpio)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by piscorpio »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">For 300 bucks, slap a VTEC head and ECU on your LX, that would probably be more worthwhile. Or an EX tranny. </TD></TR></TABLE>
thats what i'm doing
</TD></TR></TABLE>thats what i'm doing
04-25-2003, 12:23 PM
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Re: decent hp for $300? (AzntaggeR)
i have a cat back exaust and cai.
also, what kind of power could i get out of a vtec head and ecu? anyone know how much that would run my wallet?
also, what kind of power could i get out of a vtec head and ecu? anyone know how much that would run my wallet?
04-25-2003, 12:26 PM
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Re: decent hp for $300? (turbo4racing)
Well the z6 is rated at 125 hp...so somewhere in that range (plus whatever you gained with the CAI and exhaust). Shouldnt be more than about 250-300 for the head and ECU.
04-25-2003, 02:06 PM
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Re: decent hp for $300? (Ricey McRicerton)
Plus you get VTEC y0!
All the kids have it these days.
Don't forget the tranny as another option, like Spade said as well. If you are really really lucky, you might even be able to find the head ECU and tranny for 300 bucks...maybe.
All the kids have it these days.
Don't forget the tranny as another option, like Spade said as well. If you are really really lucky, you might even be able to find the head ECU and tranny for 300 bucks...maybe.
04-27-2003, 07:20 AM
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Re: decent hp for $300? (piscorpio)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by piscorpio »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Plus you get VTEC y0!
All the kids have it these days.
Don't forget the tranny as another option, like Spade said as well. If you are really really lucky, you might even be able to find the head ECU and tranny for 300 bucks...maybe.</TD></TR></TABLE>
So i need a SOHC vtec head off of a 96-00 civic right? how do i know if it will match up to my 1.5L engine?
All the kids have it these days.
Don't forget the tranny as another option, like Spade said as well. If you are really really lucky, you might even be able to find the head ECU and tranny for 300 bucks...maybe.</TD></TR></TABLE>
So i need a SOHC vtec head off of a 96-00 civic right? how do i know if it will match up to my 1.5L engine?
04-27-2003, 05:54 PM
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Re: decent hp for $300? (turbo4racing)
Actually, any sohc VTEC head from 92-00 can work. But for simplicity sake a z6 (92-95 EX/Si head) would be easier since it is OBD I, same as your car. A d16y8 (96-00 EX head) would work too, but it is an OBD II so I believe there are some wiring changes that must be made, someone else can fill in the details much better than I could.
