hey yall... just wanted some insite on improving the low-end of my 03 EP.... i'd rather have my low-end increase than the high-end... im looking at buying dc race header, spoon exhaust, and i already have a short ram intake...
what else could i do to get the low-end with higher power???
what have you guys experienced???

thanx oldie but noob....

 

Get a cold air kit, race header, and K-pro. If that's not enough, then get a k24 shortblock or a supercharger.

 

Remove as much rotating mass as possible (flywheel, no PS or AC), crank pulley, and realize that the smaller your intake runners/TB are, the better your low-end will be, while you top-end will suffer.

Or get a bigger engine....

 

K24 shortblock and a blower. Or sell it and get something that comes with a bigger engine.

 

There are plenty of ways. Which way are you wanting to head towards? There is always nitrous.

 

I don't think the race header would be a good idea if you want low end power...

 

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Come on, Juice...He could always step up to an A2 with IPS cams.

 

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Well you can "think" it loses low end, but I "know" it doesn't

 

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Come on, Juice...He could always step up to an A2 with IPS cams. </TD></TR></TABLE>

Yes yes, that would be quite the nice setup indeed!

I would have said that earlier, but I forgot it's ok to mention IPS on here and not get called a fanboy.

 

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Or get a bigger engine....</TD></TR></TABLE>

Agreed, lose some weight in the car as well

 

get some lightweight 15's .....and to utilize it nice stiff suspension setup

 

thanks for answering my questions guys... appreciate it....

 

If you want more low-end power get a new clutch kit like ACT stage 1 or an Exedy Stage 1... i got the exedy for my EF and it increased the low end power a lot.

 

race header all the way.

 

BTW theres no PS pump on an ep3....lighter wheels too

 

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nitrous isn't really my drank... i'd rather not... thanx though for the suggestion.. i never know maybe i'll change my mind...

 

Your best bet is to get a supercharger. The problem with the EP3 is, once you've done the basic bolt-ons, you're about done. Changing plugs, wires, throttle body, etc. isn't worth it.

I would recommend going to a true CAI. Also, the Hondata reflash/k100/kpro won't necessarily increase hp, but with the increased redline, you will only have one up shift to get to 60. Although I suppose both of these are geared more toward top end. But, aside from a supercharger, I can't think of anything else on the bottom.

 

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I really hope you're joking.

 

JRSC, race kit

 

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ive been doin some reading up on it... sounds like a very good option to go with... cool thanx all for the input...

 

you could wait for the comptech SC

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by sane 007 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">you could wait for the comptech SC</TD></TR></TABLE>

so would you go comptech sc or jrsc???