Performance for 97' EX
09-21-2003, 12:00 PM
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Performance for 97' EX
I just got my hands on a 97' Ex ... it's got an intake and greddy cat-back exhaust short shifter and a head unit. anyone know some cheap and good mods i can do?id love to swap in a GSR motor but am not sure how complicated and expensive that would be
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09-21-2003, 12:34 PM
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Re: Performance for 97' EX (impulse333)
ok, yea 1st for cheap mods' go get a Motorvation throttle body spacer costs about $100, and if ur worried about inspection once a year get a free-flow cat, or if u like me and live in tha middle of no where you can get a way without having a cat at all...as far as suspension my ex is dropped 2" with H&R coilovers
09-21-2003, 12:36 PM
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Re: Performance for 97' EX (impulse333)
i really dont know to many cheap things u can tune your car with because when u want power out of your car nothings cheap. one thing i would recommend is free up your horsepower. meaning take anything restrictive off of the car. oh and dont be like me and buy some heavy *** 17' rims. keep the wheels you have now or stick with something small like si rims or hx. thats if your really dedicated to your car.
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Re: Performance for 97' EX (impulse333)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by impulse333 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I just got my hands on a 97' Ex ... it's got an intake and greddy cat-back exhaust short shifter and a head unit. anyone know some cheap and good mods i can do?</TD></TR></TABLE>
Progress rear anti-sway bar.
I use one on my EJ8 and absolutely love it! Only cost me like $189 out the door, too. Best suspension mod I've done.
Progress rear anti-sway bar.
I use one on my EJ8 and absolutely love it! Only cost me like $189 out the door, too. Best suspension mod I've done.
09-21-2003, 01:00 PM
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Re: Performance for 97' EX (impulse333)
Get a header. Then do suspension, Brakes, then go back and attack the motor with bolt ons. Then weight reduction.and then you will be on your way 
09-21-2003, 01:02 PM
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Re: Performance for 97' EX (Daniel)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Daniel »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
Progress rear anti-sway bar. I use one on my EJ8 and absolutely love it! Only cost me like $189 out the door, too. Best suspension mod I've done. </TD></TR></TABLE>
that will work on my 96' hatch too, correct?
Progress rear anti-sway bar.
I use one on my EJ8 and absolutely love it! Only cost me like $189 out the door, too. Best suspension mod I've done. </TD></TR></TABLE>that will work on my 96' hatch too, correct?
09-21-2003, 01:13 PM
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Re: Performance for 97' EX (impulse333)
anyone recommend or have seen positive news on the H&R cup kit ? it's kinda in my budget for the shock/ spring cost . oh and one more thing my dad is old school and has remembered from his buds abou the timing belt. the car has 93k on it when is a good time to replace that?
09-21-2003, 09:02 PM
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Re: Performance for 97' EX (blackhatchy)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by blackhatchy »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
that will work on my 96' hatch too, correct?</TD></TR></TABLE>
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that will work on my 96' hatch too, correct?</TD></TR></TABLE>
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09-21-2003, 10:32 PM
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Re: Performance for 97' EX (props_honda85)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by props_honda85 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">ok, yea 1st for cheap mods' go get a Motorvation throttle body spacer costs about $100, and if ur worried about inspection once a year get a free-flow cat, or if u like me and live in tha middle of no where you can get a way without having a cat at all...as far as suspension my ex is dropped 2" with H&R coilovers</TD></TR></TABLE>
what does a throttle spacer do? i've never heard of one.
what does a throttle spacer do? i've never heard of one.
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Go for suspension first, then basic boltons, get a feel for what you really want out of the car then proceed. If you want a straight line racer then you will want a totally different setup than an autox car. goodluck
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Re: Performance for 97' EX (props_honda85)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by props_honda85 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">ok, yea 1st for cheap mods' go get a Motorvation throttle body spacer costs about $100, and if ur worried about inspection once a year get a free-flow cat, or if u like me and live in tha middle of no where you can get a way without having a cat at all...as far as suspension my ex is dropped 2" with H&R coilovers</TD></TR></TABLE>
Throttle body spacer...on a direct port fuel injected car? Sounds like a waste of money to me. Let me use the search dohickey and see what it says...
Yep...sounds pointless...you might as well spend the money on window tint.
I would concentrate on the suspension and brakes.
Throttle body spacer...on a direct port fuel injected car? Sounds like a waste of money to me. Let me use the search dohickey and see what it says...
Yep...sounds pointless...you might as well spend the money on window tint.
I would concentrate on the suspension and brakes.
09-22-2003, 04:26 PM
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Re: Performance for 97' EX (axhandler)
how well does the Hondata system work ? and anyone know how well it would improve my engine ?would it be benefitual
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Re: Performance for 97' EX (MrIllegalX)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by MrIllegalX »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
what does a throttle spacer do? i've never heard of one.</TD></TR></TABLE>
It gives your intake air a spiral flow to it and it inhaled from the engine alot easier than just being sucked in...i got mine as a b-day present from my brother there like $100 from summit
what does a throttle spacer do? i've never heard of one.</TD></TR></TABLE>
It gives your intake air a spiral flow to it and it inhaled from the engine alot easier than just being sucked in...i got mine as a b-day present from my brother there like $100 from summit
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