My new purchase EJ8 Civic
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My new purchase EJ8 Civic
Just purchased a 99 Civic EJ8 with only 51,500 original miles, (had an odometer check and it has never been tampered with, and purchased off a major dealership.) :D
So far all I have done is got my windows tinted and trying to get on track with making my car a perfect DD (I know they're great DD's stock, I'm just looking for a little more power not entire swaps and such).
Already have a great quality alarm system, and a steering wheel lock.
Just looking for some other ideas in the sense of what Intake, Header etc.are the best for my car and such.
I'm some what new to the JDM engines, (normally work on german and american) but I still know my way around any engine.
Just looking for some input on what you guys think I should do.
So far all I have done is got my windows tinted and trying to get on track with making my car a perfect DD (I know they're great DD's stock, I'm just looking for a little more power not entire swaps and such).
Already have a great quality alarm system, and a steering wheel lock.
Just looking for some other ideas in the sense of what Intake, Header etc.are the best for my car and such.
I'm some what new to the JDM engines, (normally work on german and american) but I still know my way around any engine.
Just looking for some input on what you guys think I should do.
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First off, thank you for getting the chassis code right!
Second off, it's a D series motor. It won't respond to bolt ons at all. All the bolt ons in the world won't do anything but move your powerband around, and make your car anywhere from a little to a lot louder. If you want to make it faster, you either need to swap motors, or boost it.
As it is, that car is clean as hell. It's an EX with all the power options, too, making it heavier than your average EJ chassis. If I were you, I would keep it stock, keep it as well maintained as it already is, and if you want something with some get up and go, buy another car to have fun with.
Second off, it's a D series motor. It won't respond to bolt ons at all. All the bolt ons in the world won't do anything but move your powerband around, and make your car anywhere from a little to a lot louder. If you want to make it faster, you either need to swap motors, or boost it.
As it is, that car is clean as hell. It's an EX with all the power options, too, making it heavier than your average EJ chassis. If I were you, I would keep it stock, keep it as well maintained as it already is, and if you want something with some get up and go, buy another car to have fun with.
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I was thinking of keeping it stock until I get my degree and can afford something along the lines of a evo VII or maybe a Hatch STI, but thanks man I wasn't entirely sure of what the d series were capable of. I'm just not in the position to do a GSR swap or anything so stock it will remain
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Thanks guys really appreciate it! My main thing im just looking to do is to replace the steelies! Haha but yeah I will definitely keep it stock then, im in no need of a race car right now while im in college haha
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Listen to what has already been said in this thread, leave it stock. It looks amazingly clean.
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**** man get some 2.25 exhaust all the way through my d-series had more get up and go with it since it was breathing better
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i love how some people here think that adding bolt ons does nothing for your car...i personally dont like loud exhaust but they do create power gains. unless all these huge companies like Hondata,AEM, DC Sports, HKS, Greddy, etc. are all lying about theyre dyno results, guess they are and the members of this forum are way more intelligent than them.
the gains wont be alot, but they are there. when you say bolt ons are you reffering to just intake header exhaust? that combo wont yield more than 5-10hp at the most. There are a **** ton of other bolt on options that create substantial power gains. Oh and incase you didnt know, FI setups are bolt ons buddy. Guess the extra 100 HP you get off a turbo set up isnt a power gain either, everyone is just soo fulla bs eh?
hey kid look, its your car, do what you want with it. Dont let anyone tell you how to do it, just dont turn it into a ricer. leave the exhaust stock, no one likes hearing loud hondas unless they are putting down serious numbers.
the gains wont be alot, but they are there. when you say bolt ons are you reffering to just intake header exhaust? that combo wont yield more than 5-10hp at the most. There are a **** ton of other bolt on options that create substantial power gains. Oh and incase you didnt know, FI setups are bolt ons buddy. Guess the extra 100 HP you get off a turbo set up isnt a power gain either, everyone is just soo fulla bs eh?
hey kid look, its your car, do what you want with it. Dont let anyone tell you how to do it, just dont turn it into a ricer. leave the exhaust stock, no one likes hearing loud hondas unless they are putting down serious numbers.
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i love how some people here think that adding bolt ons does nothing for your car...i personally dont like loud exhaust but they do create power gains. unless all these huge companies like Hondata,AEM, DC Sports, HKS, Greddy, etc. are all lying about theyre dyno results, guess they are and the members of this forum are way more intelligent than them.
Also, only half of those companies actually advertise direct gains. The other ones sell on their name and craftsmanship alone. Go ahead and keep name dropping, though.
the gains wont be alot, but they are there. when you say bolt ons are you reffering to just intake header exhaust? that combo wont yield more than 5-10hp at the most. There are a **** ton of other bolt on options that create substantial power gains. Oh and incase you didnt know, FI setups are bolt ons buddy. Guess the extra 100 HP you get off a turbo set up isnt a power gain either, everyone is just soo fulla bs eh?
You tell him not to let anyone tell him what to do with it...then you tell him what to do with it?
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i love how some people here think that adding bolt ons does nothing for your car...i personally dont like loud exhaust but they do create power gains. unless all these huge companies like Hondata,AEM, DC Sports, HKS, Greddy, etc. are all lying about theyre dyno results, guess they are and the members of this forum are way more intelligent than them.
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hey kid look, its your car, do what you want with it. Dont let anyone tell you how to do it, just dont turn it into a ricer. leave the exhaust stock, no one likes hearing loud hondas unless they are putting down serious numbers.[/QUOTE]
Haha yeah I know, I dont plan on every putting an exhaust on it, or even.drop it for that matter. I don't want to be referred too as a ricer by anyone :p. I just hate getting rolled up on by all these other ricers that want to race me.. im like the hell? Im in a stock d16 im not going anywhere quick lol
Haha yeah I know, I dont plan on every putting an exhaust on it, or even.drop it for that matter. I don't want to be referred too as a ricer by anyone :p. I just hate getting rolled up on by all these other ricers that want to race me.. im like the hell? Im in a stock d16 im not going anywhere quick lol
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Why is it that every thread someone starts ends in tradgedy on this forum?
Children.....Please...
Let the man have his intro thread...
Most bolt ons do in fact unlock some power.... But the gains are so miniscule that its hard to notice change and really aren't worth the money IMO...
I think people just get offended 99% of the time, and that's why most of these threads lead to BS....
They just went out and bought or have the intentions of buying some ridiculous part that in the end is sooooo not worth the money..
Then they get the facts and get all in a knot over it...
TIME TO FACE THE FACTS...
Bolt ons are eye and ear candy... Nothing wrong with it...
BOTTOM LINE
The only way to really benefit from any of it is with custom tuning.... But its a waste of $$$ for HP/CASH ratio unless you've got something worth while doing it for.. Like a hair dryer..
I have a 97 hatch in the same shape and less miles than his and she's got a stock boner...
I'm gunna take the Y7 over the rollers a bit since its got so few miles, and do a LS swap for a reliable yet more powerful DD down the road when the Y7 gets tired.
Children.....Please...
Let the man have his intro thread...
Most bolt ons do in fact unlock some power.... But the gains are so miniscule that its hard to notice change and really aren't worth the money IMO...
I think people just get offended 99% of the time, and that's why most of these threads lead to BS....
They just went out and bought or have the intentions of buying some ridiculous part that in the end is sooooo not worth the money..
Then they get the facts and get all in a knot over it...
TIME TO FACE THE FACTS...
Bolt ons are eye and ear candy... Nothing wrong with it...
BOTTOM LINE
The only way to really benefit from any of it is with custom tuning.... But its a waste of $$$ for HP/CASH ratio unless you've got something worth while doing it for.. Like a hair dryer..
I have a 97 hatch in the same shape and less miles than his and she's got a stock boner...
I'm gunna take the Y7 over the rollers a bit since its got so few miles, and do a LS swap for a reliable yet more powerful DD down the road when the Y7 gets tired.