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Old 12-18-2002, 06:57 PM
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i have about 200 bux to spend on my car for christmas, what should i get
running stock motor

mods: already have..
coilovers and kyb shocks
rims
exhaust
intake
header

any advice would be greatful


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ok... guess no one takes intrest in my topic.. i see how it is!


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do you want power or looks?what kinda car
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get a cam
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my vote is AEM CAI
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Default Re: need some advice? (low93ex)

well what kind of car are you working with and do you want to go for power or looks?


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Save your money.
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Default Re: need some advice? (dwnthehatch)

got a 93 civic ex coupe, looking for power...


anyone know where i can find a sohc intercooler?cheap
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Default Re: need some advice? (low93ex)

got a 93 civic ex coupe, looking for power...


anyone know where i can find a sohc intercooler?cheap
???u turbo'd? if u aren't running a turbo an intercooler would be pretty useless.
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hopefully getting a t25 greddy turbo, optional intercooler use, but i would like to use a intercooler
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Buy this, blow up ur motor, then go get a Dohc Vtec!!
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nassssssssssssssssss!!!!
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Get a CAI along with a DOHC throttle body.
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i like the nitrous idea, that's what i did. lol. then i got smart
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Why is a header one of your choices when you are expecting to get a turbo?
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Why is a header one of your choices when you are expecting to get a turbo?

hmmmmmmmm....

$200? Dont think you can get a set of rims for only 200...same for coilovers and shocks

If you were to waste your money on a header then buy a turbo....you'd have to get a crappy one for $200 Same with intake, why buy an intake when your getting a turbo....

Why are you looking for an intercooler before you even have a turbo.

$200 during the x-mas season??? Your either:
Rich-- Do an Engine swap and then worry about the turbo

or

Cheap-- Go buy your loved ones some presents!!!

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really cheap junkyard turdo
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well. my friend has a turbo and i think we are going to try and hook it up today, i hooked up a single fogger , wet nitrous set up the other day. and going to try and run 8 pounds of boost and a 50 shot and try and rule the streets of SO. CAL for now, until i can afford a motor swap! but thanks for some of the advice that you people have given me!
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Default Re: need some advice? (low93ex)

get a cam, since your in socal try lookin for a JG cam or something, thats what i'd do. a gear would go nice too.

i remember seeing a slightly used JG cam on recycler a little while ago. good luck
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thanks!
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Default Re: need some advice? (low93ex)

Strut tower bar or energy susp. bushings........No wait get an upgraded grounding system. Major magazines have been showing big gains on the dyno.
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save for a vafc....
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strut tower bar or rear sway bar are a cheap ticket
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