Inexpensive speed upgrades.
06-23-2005, 09:27 AM
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Inexpensive speed upgrades.
I'm looking to speed my car up becuase my car is slow as *** off the line, are there any upgrades i can do that won't break the bank? i already have a dc sport header and an after market air intake.
My car:
1998 Honda Civic EX
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1998 Honda Civic EX
06-23-2005, 09:28 AM
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Re: Inexpensive speed upgrades. (Mr.AngryClown)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Mr.AngryClown »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I'm looking to speed my car up, any suggestions on how to do that with out breaking the bank? </TD></TR></TABLE>
Yeah, don't do anything to it.
There's no special cheap mods. You'll end up spending a ton on bolt ons, and gain a few hp at most.
Yeah, don't do anything to it.
There's no special cheap mods. You'll end up spending a ton on bolt ons, and gain a few hp at most.
06-23-2005, 09:30 AM
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This has been covered, numerous times. Just search a little and you'll find all the cheap/free things to do to make your car louder and not gain much of anything else.
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">1.C. Posting general modification threads in '92-00 Civic / Del Sol is not allowed. This includes threads like "What should I do to my car next?" or "I have $$$ what should I buy?" Please do a search, as there are many threads on the subject that exist in the archives.</TD></TR></TABLE>
This has been covered, numerous times. Just search a little and you'll find all the cheap/free things to do to make your car louder and not gain much of anything else.
06-23-2005, 10:07 AM
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Re: Inexpensive speed upgrades. (Mr.AngryClown)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Mr.AngryClown »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I'm looking to speed my car up becuase my car is slow as *** off the line, are there any upgrades i can do that won't break the bank? i already have a dc sport header and an after market air intake.
My car:
1998 Honda Civic EX</TD></TR></TABLE>
Gut the car and lose some weight. (FREE)
My car:
1998 Honda Civic EX</TD></TR></TABLE>
Gut the car and lose some weight. (FREE)
06-23-2005, 10:10 AM
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Re: Inexpensive speed upgrades. (saxqtzk)
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Gut the car and lose some weight. (FREE)
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Gut the car and lose some weight. (FREE)
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06-23-2005, 10:15 AM
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yea they gutted a car in sport compact to see how much faster it will be in the quarter mile. i mean they striped it all they had wast wheels and tires (including the donut) and the dash and one seat nothing else.
06-23-2005, 10:35 AM
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No, inexpensive, speed, and Honda are oxymorons. You can't go fast with a Honda for a little amount of money. There is no such thing.
06-23-2005, 10:56 AM
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Re: (Deemeetree)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Deemeetree »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">No, inexpensive, speed, and Honda are oxymorons. You can't go fast with a Honda for a little amount of money. There is no such thing.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Damn, I was gonna say the same damn thing. Beat me to it...
Damn, I was gonna say the same damn thing. Beat me to it...
06-23-2005, 12:44 PM
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Re: Inexpensive speed upgrades. (Mr.AngryClown)
Probely get the most power for your dollar with a DIY turbo kit that you piece together from various junk yards. Im currently trying to do one of my beater cars and not spend over 900 dollars. Theres many people that have gone this route and done it your not going to get a super fast car out of it but w/ the b16 that i have in it I can deff get over 200whp. Just my O2..
Also u figure u can add some money to the bank for your project by selling your header and intake you wouldnt need them! There are plently of people on here that have done this sort of thing with your car just do alittle research and you can see other peoples set ups.
Also u figure u can add some money to the bank for your project by selling your header and intake you wouldnt need them! There are plently of people on here that have done this sort of thing with your car just do alittle research and you can see other peoples set ups.
06-23-2005, 11:56 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 92’BluV-tecHatch »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">yea they gutted a car in sport compact to see how much faster it will be in the quarter mile. i mean they striped it all they had wast wheels and tires (including the donut) and the dash and one seat nothing else.</TD></TR></TABLE>
are you talking about the nissan sentra?
http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=776885
that might be the one you're referring to... they strip that thing to nothing with $0 and its still slow as hell
are you talking about the nissan sentra?
http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=776885
that might be the one you're referring to... they strip that thing to nothing with $0 and its still slow as hell
06-24-2005, 01:26 AM
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if you get all the basic bolt ons, and gut the car to loose some weight, it will help only a little...i've spent plenty of money on my bolt ons for my Si and it only helped so much..which is why im saving for a turbo But yeah, just as everyone else has said, theres no cheap way to get speed with a Honda...except for the K20
But yeah, just as everyone else has said, theres no cheap way to get speed with a Honda...except for the K20
06-24-2005, 04:59 AM
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Re: Inexpensive speed upgrades. (spoolingb20)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by spoolingb20 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Probely get the most power for your dollar with a DIY turbo kit that you piece together from various junk yards. Im currently trying to do one of my beater cars and not spend over 900 dollars. Theres many people that have gone this route and done it your not going to get a super fast car out of it but w/ the b16 that i have in it I can deff get over 200whp. Just my O2..
Also u figure u can add some money to the bank for your project by selling your header and intake you wouldnt need them! There are plently of people on here that have done this sort of thing with your car just do alittle research and you can see other peoples set ups. </TD></TR></TABLE>
I second this one... For hp to dollar ratio boost will probably be second only to a bottle.......
Modified by fishnfst at 3:55 AM 6/25/2005
Also u figure u can add some money to the bank for your project by selling your header and intake you wouldnt need them! There are plently of people on here that have done this sort of thing with your car just do alittle research and you can see other peoples set ups. </TD></TR></TABLE>
I second this one... For hp to dollar ratio boost will probably be second only to a bottle.......
Modified by fishnfst at 3:55 AM 6/25/2005
06-24-2005, 05:15 AM
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Re: (inane)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by inane »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">are you talking about the nissan sentra?
http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=776885
that might be the one you're referring to... they strip that thing to nothing with $0 and its still slow as hell</TD></TR></TABLE>
They actually did that car a favor cause it was ugly as inbred stepchild!
*EDIT* Aftermarket tube style intakes i.e.. aem, injen etc. etc. cause your car to bog off the start. They're only good for top-end power. Try putting your stock airbox back in with a drop in filter!
http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=776885
that might be the one you're referring to... they strip that thing to nothing with $0 and its still slow as hell
</TD></TR></TABLE>They actually did that car a favor cause it was ugly as inbred stepchild!
*EDIT* Aftermarket tube style intakes i.e.. aem, injen etc. etc. cause your car to bog off the start. They're only good for top-end power. Try putting your stock airbox back in with a drop in filter!
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