ek_vtec

Hi, i have a 99 ek si and i just droped in a b16A2. I was just wondering what are small inexpencive things i can do to make the motor a little more quicker. I was also wondering if any of you who have this motor like it and what are things i should be aware of?

dark cursor

intake would prolly be one of the more less expensive items

Libertariat

An intake will really just make your car noisier.

Unfortunately there isn't anything cheap to do to your car to make it faster as far as being worth it IMO.

Sure, you could do exhaust, intake, etc, but on a dyno you might gain 5-10 whp at your peak, but your often sacrificing low end with most bolt ons.

Bense

what is "inexpensive"

Libertariat

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QFT.

If inexpensive is $1500 then a turbo would be in order.

ek_vtec

Ya i know there isn't too many inexpencive things that i can do to make my b16 faster, i just ment like what sort of things should i be aware of and if i do decide to redline it once in a while, how should i maintain the motor.

Libertariat

Just don't rev beyond where power is made and you'll be fine.

Shift responsibly.

2mansi

bolt-ons are where most people start to mod their car but for me i waited and did some research. I have the same car but with a jdm gsr swap. I searched on the board looking to the advantages and disadvantages of nitrous and found out that if responsible with it your motor wont blow up. I have a 50 shot and all i do is make sure i upgrades spark plugs and change them about every 3 months (depending on how often i spray). In addition i change my oil every 2000 miles. The kit i got used for about 350 and the instal i did myself. Before using the n2o i also got my car dyno tuned and that was about $200.

themikewoo

gut out the car. that cost next to nothing.

maxpsi

I'd start with some tuning software. Clean up the "lack luster" b16 map, and you should see and feel the difference. Any mods you do from then on out, you will get the most out of them by being able to tune. IMO

rdeezy78

x2 ^^^.

Also get rid of some unnecessary weight. Every 18 lbs. is an extra hp. I heard. But a tune is a great start.

hondacivsik

I've got a B16a2 in my 98' coupe. The first things I did was a cold air intake and exhaust. That def. made the car louder, but Vtec screams bloody murder. I'd start there. Maybe get a nice set of cams, and some sort of engine management you can update as you mod.

95ProjectEJ1

iTrader: (5)

What are your plans and power goals?

How much money do you have to spend?

If you plan on going turbo, any bolt on is going to be worthless and a waste of time/money. If this is going to be your daily driver, drop a K&N air filter and call it a day.

I heart my Honda.

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You heard wrong...

Horsepower=(RPM x torque)/5252

Weight has nothing to do with horsepower. Your car will be faster because it will have less weight to pull, but it won't add any horsepower