i know the D17a1 isnt a very good engine but what could i do to make my car faster b/c i dont have the money for a b18. ive already put aem v2 intake. i want to atleast beat my friends 240 sx. and how do you get rid of the govenor

 

The only way to make noteworthy gains is to turbo, or swap. And you wouldnt put a b series in an 01, you would put a k series in there.

 

i got the same problem...sorta. i've got an EX, so i got vtec goin for me but yeah unless you have the patience to swap in a K series or the money to turbo it, you prolly arent gona have a 10 second car. personally, i think i'm gonna trade in mine for an EK i think and go from there.

 

trust us... you don't want to do anything to that motor unless you turbo it =X

I have a lot done to my SOHC 4 door D16Y8 (automatic)...
I can barely keep up with a 94 hatch Civic with a GSR swap...
Wouldn't do anything with that motor... keep saving up I should say =P