Yesterday I picked up an 03 Accord EX 2DR. It has the 3.0 w/ the 6 speed and loaded. I've got to say, this is the nicest car I've ever owned and driven. Anyone I've taken for a ride in it is equally impressed. I honestly dont know why I havent looked at these cars sooner.

The car definetly has power. Although I cant get a good idea of how it performs. I wasnt able to find a good 1/4 mile time on the web. They were scattered all over the place. The numbers for a car like mine ranged from a 15.4 to high 14's. The way it pulls I'd say it's more high 14's.

I guess my other questions are how can I make it faster? I'm no stranger to bolt-ons or forced induction. Problem is, this is my daily driver and I dont want to supercharge/turbo it. I already have a car with an aftermarket turbo and it's a pain to keep up with sometimes.

I've heard this and that about how the vtec engines take well to bolt on mods. How true is this? I mean no offense but there's a lot of mis-information on the web about VTEC and hondas for that matter. (a friend of mine actually found a link that said his "sport" button on his shifter in his 91 accord gave him 10 extra HP...wow..)

Also, what's the deal with the transmissions? Is it just the auto that has issues or is it the manual as well?

Basically, I want a little more reliable horsepower and I want to do it and learn correctly.

Thanks in advance for the help.

 

14.5 seconds @ 99.1 mph according to Motor Trend.