ok.. im working on my 91 accord lx. so far i've got
2.5" exhuast
cat converter
headers
ram intake
17" wheel & tire package

my question is what do i do next? i dont want to spend a ton of money(under 1k) on anything... i would like to get as much power out of this as i can.. any thing will help.


Modified by accord2552 at 8:33 PM 7/12/2005

 

damn a 3" exhaust on N/A?

im where you are, except i gto strut bars

 

get a nice full coilover set-up

 

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sorry miss type
2.5" catback exhaust

 

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Or a spring/strut combo.

 

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definatley one of the best investments ive ever made...next to a wideband of course

 

you cang et Omnipower coilovers for cheaper than a lot of spring/strut combos

 

i agree, suspension should be ur next step..but if u wunt more power...best bang for the buck is nitrous i guess...but if i were u, i wud raise my budget a little more and go for a turbo set up ...

 

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exactly.

 

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turbo-kits.com great site for complete turbo kits found one for my 5gen for a lil over 1500 haven't got it yet savin for the h22 swap now though

 

what would be a good price for a turbo kit??? i dont want to pay too much

 

Nitrous with window switch, purge and bottle warmer can easily be had for what you have in your budget. Just be aware that $40 bottle refills can add up if you spray all the time.

 

Coilovers, strut bar, sway bar. Best investments i've made in the car have been in suspension.

 

well i have been thinking about doing an engine swap... right now the motors that is in the car is over 200k ... any ideas?

 

If your over 200k I would consider an engine swap or rebuild before adding horsepower.

 

thats what i was thinking.. so does any body know what i should swap it with??

 

definately rebuild

id go all out and get new crank-shaft, port/polish heads, connectig rods and pistons

 

In terms of a swap or rebuild it depends on what you want and how much you want to spend.

 

what are the pros and cons of a rebuild VS a swaped engine?

 

its hard to tell you what to do with your setup, because you say that you want to get max power, but you're only spending a grand. you can't really be picky with what you get for that much, because adding a rebuilt motor (which i recommend you do) will take some money as well.

here's what i recommend:
re-build your motor with some high comp pistons
f22a6 head (the best flowing head since it has the best port geometry)
have your camshaft reground
h23 IM and TB

theres not much else you can do for a grand, read this forum about head work and NA power
http://www.accordinglydone.com...=9711

Nitrous would also be a nice thing to add, but once again depends on your budget

Mark

 

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word

 

would 2 grand be enough or are we talking some big money here?

 

2 grand will either get you an old motor and tranny or a good block if you're talking H22.

you COULD pick up an F series for under a grand and build it up with the extra money, so you can just swap the built one in when you're ready...

 

since ur motor is 200K+ already, i wud say no big power adders, we dont know wut shape ur engine is in, unless u do *shrugs*...but i say if u cnat afford a swap or rebuild right now...i saw definitely go for suspension, if u cant make it fast myte as well make it fun to drive and handle good

 

where would i start looking for an engine swap it?