what did you guys add to your motors for the first MOD? im currently debating what mod i should do first? Please help

 

depnds on your taste...
most common is pretty much an intake for performance

 

I bought Toda VTEC Killer Camshafts in the 305in/295ex flavor.

 

Hrm... Mine was an intake but if I had to do it all over again I highly recommend the 4.9 FD.

 

intake, header.

 

see, i hear from so many people, "DONT GET A NEW HEADER, unless you want to spend $1500."

i have the b18c type r with a cold air intake, and full exhaust. I was looking to spend somewhere to $2500 worth of mods. I just dont know where to start

 

what 4,9 FD for firsth mod for a daily driver? is that really so nice? i have cams, i/h/e now. should the FD be next on my list? my plan was replace the DC header with RMF and my unknown intake with the mugen pice.
i recently bought my euroR and those part came with it, i want the best of the best

 

Now that I've driven one with the 4.9 oh yes. I would do it over and over again if given the chance. If I ever buy another DD R that will be the first mod. The FD isn't for the HWY squeemish. Yeah your RPM will be higher but damn guys these cars stock rev high on the highway so what's 500 RPM?

 

I would say that 4.9 is tad too much if you are strictly a street guy. Any track stuff in the future I would say go for it. I have a 4.7 with a krazy lsd that rocks!!!

 

Jim your just a pussua.... So then would Ken's ITB setup be to much for the street? /thread jack.

 

first mod was new bottom end and intake, plus a alarm was already installed but my pitbull and my weapons are some additions

 

First Engine mod?

You'd need to decide what your end goal is first, then budget, then how mods fit into your plan. But Immediately if I were planning on going NA I'd research and choose a good to great quality Header & HF cat. Intakes don't provide much and definitely not more than a quality Header. After a Header I'd look into a quality Catback. Tuning with the header alone can provide gains.

If I did everything all over again I'd skip any engine mods and do the Final Drive and Flywheel First.


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I wouldn't. I'd say it's actually more drivable around town especially. The only downfall if you can call it that is on the highway it would be a bit buzzier. But stock exhaust is not a noise issue. But what's 450 or so more RPM? Nuttin IMO, and worth every little extra RPM.

 

What about an alarm as a first mod?

 

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That's a good idea but he asked:

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I personally would have suggested a dozen Autocrosses and/or a few Track Days with the money he listed but he didn't ask that.

 

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F YEAH! Best mod I've done so far



Craig - Who has about 20,000 highway miles only with the ATS (60k total).

 

BURN IT DOWN!

 

Yeah, i have a 99 civic EX with the motor swap. i have LSD tranny, and hi flow cat, catback exhaust, and cold air intake.

Im not sure what the 4.9 term means? or FD?

What kind of Cams would you guys consider? and what are some nice websites for Type r parts?

ANd once again i appreciate all the help guys! I just really want to hit a low 13 second quarter mile, or 13 flat.

 

First Modifications. What to do first/next to my ITR. There is no best answer on what you should do (Many of these topics include replies to search and welcome to honda tech, pointing to research and leading nowhere or just personal preference). If you stay away from general questions on this topic and ask something more specific, you'll get better replies.

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FD = Final Drive gear. 4.9 is in reference to the ATS 4.929 Final Drive gear Above that makes such a nice difference when driving.


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Oh, you're one of those.

Go get a new Mustang GT and have more fun in a straight line.

 

lol no, i dont like muscle cars. i do like to autocross a little here and there tho.

SkunK II makes good cams? or no? stage 1 or 2...?

 

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So we're talkin about your Hybrid then and Not a real R? That information makes a world of difference.

 

yeah, sorry.

 

AEM intake. Then replaced with a J's racing cf one. Favorite mod was my HID's, and ES motor mount inserts though.

 

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By HID'S you mean your headlight bulbs? And did the J's intake and the ES motor mounts really do a good job?

 

I had a plug and play HID kit in my caR. It was made by Philips.

The J's was nice, although there is lots of debate on the topic of intakes. Look in the FAQ's page on top of the ITR forum.

The ES inserts were a nice improvement over stock, made downshifting a bit more precise and made the caR feel a bit more raw.