Good affordable parts for 97 EX
09-07-2006, 09:32 AM
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Good affordable parts for 97 EX
I'm new to the racing game, so i was wondering what are recommended parts and definitely an engine for my 97 honda civic EX. Also, what are most important and least important, for i may be buying some stuff before others. any suggestions are welcome, thank you!
09-07-2006, 09:45 AM
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Re: Good affordable parts for 97 EX (jesterball528)
start off with the basic headers intak exhaust then u can go with a good suspention to lower ur car, after all that is done some spark plug wires for good response an ur set 
09-07-2006, 09:49 AM
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Okay two questions...intake exhaust, you mean both a cold air intake and a catback exhaust? another is 91 octane..is that a part so the car can take premium fuel?
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Re: Good affordable parts for 97 EX (jesterball528)
u'll more power with a cold air but a short ram is ok and more power with cat back but a there more expensive muffler tip there ok and about 91octane just pump that when ur at the gas station u'll feel a big difference
09-07-2006, 09:55 AM
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Could you link a good suggestion for a muffler? or show me some specs i should be looking for in a muffler? price REALLY isn't an issue, so anything i can find well is good.
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Re: Good affordable parts for 97 EX (leroyb)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by leroyb »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">u'll more power with a cold air but a short ram is ok and more power with cat back but a there more expensive muffler tip there ok and about 91octane just pump that when ur at the gas station u'll feel a big difference</TD></TR></TABLE>
Stop spreading ******* lies. A y8 does not need 91 octane, and you will not feel a difference.
You will also feel no difference with a muffler, and almost nothing with a caback exhaust. Basically, I/H/E is good for 5whp TOTAL. It's all placebo effect; sounds louder, so you press harder, you think you're faster. Don't listen to this asshat, he propagates lies and bullshit. Do suspension, brakes, tires first. Don't bother building anything on your y8 motor unless you want to do a Turbo-D.
Stop spreading ******* lies. A y8 does not need 91 octane, and you will not feel a difference.
You will also feel no difference with a muffler, and almost nothing with a caback exhaust. Basically, I/H/E is good for 5whp TOTAL. It's all placebo effect; sounds louder, so you press harder, you think you're faster. Don't listen to this asshat, he propagates lies and bullshit. Do suspension, brakes, tires first. Don't bother building anything on your y8 motor unless you want to do a Turbo-D.
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Re: (jesterball528)
Really the only way you will feel a big difference is with a motor swap, or turbo. All the other stuff basically just makes you think you're getting faster.
So the best thing to do is just save up for a swap or save up to boost it. Otherwise, you'll be very disappointed with the money you spent.
So the best thing to do is just save up for a swap or save up to boost it. Otherwise, you'll be very disappointed with the money you spent.
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Re: Good affordable parts for 97 EX (leroyb)
wow whatever you do stop listening to leroyb.
if you want to waste money bying i/h/e for the single cam and get like 5 hp then go ahead and still run a 17. if you want to make real power out of a d series turbo it.
since you aren't going to that right now do yourself a favor and buy something worth you money. some full coilovers (not the sleeve type) like omni power, skunk 2, tein, k sport, ect. suspension is a super good investment and worth your time since you obviously need to read around here more.
if you want to waste money bying i/h/e for the single cam and get like 5 hp then go ahead and still run a 17. if you want to make real power out of a d series turbo it.
since you aren't going to that right now do yourself a favor and buy something worth you money. some full coilovers (not the sleeve type) like omni power, skunk 2, tein, k sport, ect. suspension is a super good investment and worth your time since you obviously need to read around here more.
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Re: (jesterball528)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by jesterball528 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
now i am wondering what specs and what not to look in a motor.</TD></TR></TABLE>
??? you mean how much power your motor makes? and what upgrades not to get?
oh yea forgot to say it before don't waste your money on 91 just go with 87
now i am wondering what specs and what not to look in a motor.</TD></TR></TABLE>
??? you mean how much power your motor makes? and what upgrades not to get?
oh yea forgot to say it before don't waste your money on 91 just go with 87
09-07-2006, 10:21 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Eran »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
Stop spreading ******* lies. A y8 does not need 91 octane, and you will not feel a difference.
You will also feel no difference with a muffler, and almost nothing with a caback exhaust. Basically, I/H/E is good for 5whp TOTAL. It's all placebo effect; sounds louder, so you press harder, you think you're faster. Don't listen to this asshat, he propagates lies and bullshit. Do suspension, brakes, tires first. Don't bother building anything on your y8 motor unless you want to do a Turbo-D. </TD></TR></TABLE>
Exactly what I wanted to say. Turbo your current engine.
Stop spreading ******* lies. A y8 does not need 91 octane, and you will not feel a difference.
You will also feel no difference with a muffler, and almost nothing with a caback exhaust. Basically, I/H/E is good for 5whp TOTAL. It's all placebo effect; sounds louder, so you press harder, you think you're faster. Don't listen to this asshat, he propagates lies and bullshit. Do suspension, brakes, tires first. Don't bother building anything on your y8 motor unless you want to do a Turbo-D. </TD></TR></TABLE>
Exactly what I wanted to say. Turbo your current engine.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Eran »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Damn, Gremice.... am I ****** invisible? Way to repeat every thing I've said. A simple "werd " would do 
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danm no way man i even said 5hp like you...haha i just read the first few posts and must have not seen yours...you sure you didn't edit it? ahh well werd to ERAN's post
" would do </TD></TR></TABLE>danm no way man i even said 5hp like you...haha i just read the first few posts and must have not seen yours...you sure you didn't edit it? ahh well werd to ERAN's post
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Yes, what kind of motor should i get? should i swap motors from like some kind of acura? or is the regular motor alright? get at me doggs :-P
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Re: (jesterball528)
You could stay with your D series engine and turbo it and do quite well. You could also swap a B16 (for turbo'ing only...its my opinion) or a B18c1 (integra GSR engine) and go from there. For your first alteration to your car I would HIGHLY recommend a reputable adjustable coilover set (HR, Tein, Tanabe are a couple). Don't buy "drop springs" as they are the worst thing you can do to your car. The shock cannot rebound due to it being so low and it turns into a horrible ride for your car.
Edit: and don't listen to LeroyB...
Edit: and don't listen to LeroyB...
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Edit: and don't listen to LeroyB... </TD></TR></TABLE>
haha everyone seems to agree about that in this thread
Edit: and don't listen to LeroyB...
</TD></TR></TABLE>haha everyone seems to agree about that in this thread
09-07-2006, 11:45 PM
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This kid doesn't know much about cars, i dont believe a turbo is necessary. Some good automotive education should be first on his list. This whole thread is a piece of crap. For all of you that say you either need a motor or a turbo on the y8, check this out:
https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=1716907
And like a few others have said, dont bother with 91. You're an idiot if you think after filling up with it you feel a difference. Before anything else though, dont bother taking LeroyB's advice.
check this out:https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=1716907
And like a few others have said, dont bother with 91. You're an idiot if you think after filling up with it you feel a difference. Before anything else though, dont bother taking LeroyB's advice.
09-08-2006, 08:23 AM
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Of course its easier. Anyone can throw a turbo on a single cam and go fast. It's much more impressive when someone can pull those numbers out of an N/A single cam, and its still totally streetable.
Edit: But Seriously Jesterball, learn a thing or two about cars before you go buyin all kinds of parts. It'll help you to make your own decisions rather than relying on HT users to tell you what to buy.
Edit: But Seriously Jesterball, learn a thing or two about cars before you go buyin all kinds of parts. It'll help you to make your own decisions rather than relying on HT users to tell you what to buy.
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Oh, I agree with you fully. I'm saying, for HIS purposes, it's a whole lot easier to get a greddy kit and bolt it on, than to match parts propperly, and install them yourself. Heck, it's probably even cheaper too. Building a motor is not for someone of his knowledge level......
Granted, niether is a turbo kit
Granted, niether is a turbo kit