Honda LX civic 2006 -- trying to produce more hp
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Re: Honda LX civic 2006 -- trying to produce more hp (tomnas)
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Sell it and buy an Si.
Why did you get an auto LX if you want performance etc etc
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Personally ... i wouldn't go and spend the extra money for very minimal results
I would MAYBE plunk down some coin on an HFP kit , suspension & wheels.
BUT.. if you really want something
Injen Short ram or Fujita or AEM
HFP Exhaust (Axle back only) , spending 500 for a catback with ZERO header options & the only piping options being the megan extension ... not worth it
and pick up an Si rear sway used here or on aonther site.
Sell it and buy an Si.
Why did you get an auto LX if you want performance etc etc
My Reply =
Personally ... i wouldn't go and spend the extra money for very minimal results
I would MAYBE plunk down some coin on an HFP kit , suspension & wheels.
BUT.. if you really want something
Injen Short ram or Fujita or AEM
HFP Exhaust (Axle back only) , spending 500 for a catback with ZERO header options & the only piping options being the megan extension ... not worth it
and pick up an Si rear sway used here or on aonther site.
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Re: Honda LX civic 2006 -- trying to produce more hp (Type X)
type x is spot on, especially with the other replies you'll likely get.
here's my opinion: I got the EX (same engine as your LX) but with the HFP body kit and 18"....mostly 'cause I liked the looks.
I nixed the Si due to it needing premium fuel and my wife cannot drive a standard.
From a performance perspective, it is pitifuly slow compared to my previous car (v6 Camry). The Civic is absolutely torqueless. But the mileage is what I wanted and it's doing fine in that compartment. And it's a darn good looking torqueless wonder....
But the handling with the HFP kit (lowered suspension and 18") is very strong. It is a fun car on twisty backroads. virtually no roll and sticks like velcro. It ain't ever gonna be a dragster, so get used to it. I've always been a leadfoot, growing up on healthy American v8 power, 300+ HP as routine.
The civic takes some re-training of my brain. I have to concentrate on handling fun rather than just brute force torque-y fun.
my recommendations: go with the handling upgrades and re-train the brain
here's my opinion: I got the EX (same engine as your LX) but with the HFP body kit and 18"....mostly 'cause I liked the looks.
I nixed the Si due to it needing premium fuel and my wife cannot drive a standard.
From a performance perspective, it is pitifuly slow compared to my previous car (v6 Camry). The Civic is absolutely torqueless. But the mileage is what I wanted and it's doing fine in that compartment. And it's a darn good looking torqueless wonder....
But the handling with the HFP kit (lowered suspension and 18") is very strong. It is a fun car on twisty backroads. virtually no roll and sticks like velcro. It ain't ever gonna be a dragster, so get used to it. I've always been a leadfoot, growing up on healthy American v8 power, 300+ HP as routine.
The civic takes some re-training of my brain. I have to concentrate on handling fun rather than just brute force torque-y fun.
my recommendations: go with the handling upgrades and re-train the brain
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Re: Honda LX civic 2006 -- trying to produce more hp (kenw)
pretty good replies mentioned above, also check out the Pulley kit from NST. and to go nice with an HFP axle back would be the megan racing downpipe and a custom midpipe.
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they have short rams now? where where where?
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Type X »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Injen Short ram or Fujita or AEM
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they have short rams now? where where where?
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Re: Honda LX civic 2006 -- trying to produce more hp (Nighthawk R18)
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they have short rams now? where where where?</TD></TR></TABLE>
I was kind of speaking in general... like
"whatever short ram" is avail... etc etc
they have short rams now? where where where?</TD></TR></TABLE>
I was kind of speaking in general... like
"whatever short ram" is avail... etc etc
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Re: Honda LX civic 2006 -- trying to produce more hp (Type X)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Type X »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
I was kind of speaking in general... like
"whatever short ram" is avail... etc etc</TD></TR></TABLE>
ohh i see. i've only found Cold airs from the brands you mentioned. oh well
I was kind of speaking in general... like
"whatever short ram" is avail... etc etc</TD></TR></TABLE>
ohh i see. i've only found Cold airs from the brands you mentioned. oh well
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