hey, what are some easy mods to do with an 89 crx si? i'd like to get the best performance out of my car as possible. any suggestions would help a lot, thanks.

(also, i'm a noob, so im just trying to learn about cars, so nothing too difficult)

 

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simple mods would be things like nice light rims and good tires.
Intake
speakers
shifter and ****
full tune up never hurts

 

well im looking for more performance stuff. i'll probably get a short shifter and the speakers are fine. if i install a cold air intake, would i need to upgrade the exhaust? or no?

 

I agree with the former Ace$nyper I would do a full tune up first and then go from there with intake, header, exhaust.

 

what does a full tune up consist of?

 

also, if i bought a header from ebay, would those be fine to use? or what would be recommended?

 

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Don't know about that because lots of ebay headers are trash, I have talked to people who bought them and they wish they never had because they are worse than stock. I would recommend going name-brand or something.

Tune up includes but is not limited to spark plugs, fuel filter, oil/filter change, air filter change (unless you are doing an intake which I highly recommend.)

I would start by doing an ebay intake. I got one for $23 shipped, and it was actually pretty nice. Be sure to get one for 88-91 that has the curve in it to go around the battery. I got one and I can verify that even though it is a very tight fit, it still went in.

Exhaust wouldn't hurt either. I got tired of being loud and put a stock style muffler on to keep the noise down, but I still have 2.5" piping from the cat. It doesn't restrict flow too bad, and whenever I want to I can just put my OBX muffler back on.

My biggest advice: save up for an engine swap. DOHC ZC engines or d16Z6s go from like $525, and they're both around 130HP.

 

change:
Oil and oil filter (if needed)
Spark plugs and wires (if needed)
Valvecover gasket (if needed)

Check:
Air Filter
Compression on all 4 cylinders
Injectors (fuel injector cleaner never hurts)
Brake Pads front and rear
Windshield wipers
Tire wear on all 4 tires (bald tires are not slicks )
Distributor cap and rotor

Someone chime in if i forgot something important...i'm just naming off random ish.

Then get some of this for instant VTAK YO!

 

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Check out the megan racing header..Very good quality.stainless steel,good welds with solid penetration,,,but for megan racing headers do not order off ebay,,theres people sending you the wrong thing..Check this website in the sponsors forum or a real store for those headers..

 

just recently i got the car inspected, and i got the oil changed, and transmission fluid drained and filled. i will probably try to get a cold air intake from ebay, along with a header, but im not sure what quality they are.

 

eF_HatchLing he is correct but you also need to do timing belt, water pump, flush radiator, check timing.

 

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You just have to be carefull with what you order and pick out the right ones..Some products are complete garbage,,and others are of good quality..Just make sure to check the sellers ratings and feedback..

 

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werd

 

i was looking to get maybe a b16a or b18 engine swap, but still, im not very knowledgeable about cars, so im not exactly sure what's best. im only a college student, and i dont have much money. i'm also a noob, so im not going to be able to just install an engine myself.

 

i also need to replace my clutch and timing belt, so i was looking to get an exedy clutch kit, and with the timing belt, id get a water pump too since it's right there. but i still dont know what im doing yet

 

just search around the site..you'll learn

 

well by searching the site, i'll definitely learn, but when i start doing mechanical stuff with my car, im not going to know what im doing. i wish i had some friends that were good with cars that could teach me, but none of them even have their licenses.

 

i can doo swp 4 u ..i in ny an can swp motrs an such..custum engin bilds,tubro set-ups,welding,suspenshin,eggs-zaust,etc..N--E--thin u need pm me if u want..4 giv mi engligsh,it duz not reflec on mi auto motiv skils,i am good at autos an such..

 

well remember, i am a poor college student, so i really dont have much money. right now my biggest problems are my clutch and timing belt

 

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timin belt may not neeed chnge..wen was last time it wuz chnge..?? but 4 dat tipe of thing inclooding clutch re-plase-emnt u cood always get helm manewal an a-ttemp yoor self..

 

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the combination of name (rotary guy?), information (most of your posts are seem intelligent- just illegible), and engrish (well, yeah) continues to baffle me.

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fix those and make the car solid first. then worry about changing stuff. nothing sucks more than spending a bunch of money you don't have on a performance mods and then watching it turn into a piece of **** because you don't have the coin to maintain it. trust in others who have made the mistakes before you.

 

well to replace a clutch would require dropping the transmission, and ive never done anything like that. i have no idea what im doing yet, so i'd rather not mess things up. im not sure when the timing belt was changed, but when i got my car inspected, it was recommended to me

 

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no offense man but are you ******* kidding me?

isnt it hard to type like that? holy crap dude, i think your just pulling our leg with that ****.

 

lol