i have a 5th gen

how much hp and tq gain can i expect from an aem v2 cold air, dc sports 4-2-1 headers and a full rs-r exhaust?

or is there anything better that i can get instead of those that will be better


Modified by bb6kid at 1:37 PM 7/23/2007


Modified by bb6kid at 1:38 PM 7/23/2007

 

please search. every motor is different and will react different to mods. plus things like this have been covered too many times.

 

1. State what kind of motor you have (There are 3 different ones in Preludes)
2. Forget the V2 and get an ebay intake with K&N filter
3. Save your money for a real header

 

the v2 intake is decent. the header is junk, and as nice as rsr exhaust is its not relaly meant for power, it will be quiter than most, but you wont have the gains like you would with others.

 

well what do you suggest i get for gains but decent sound

and what header should i get

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 1994PreludeSi &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">1. State what kind of motor you have (There are 3 different ones in Preludes)
2. Forget the V2 and get an ebay intake with K&N filter
3. Save your money for a real header</TD></TR></TABLE>

1. False
2. Eh, depends
3. True

1. There are MANY different engines that came in the Prelude, but if you are only talking about USDM Engines, he has a 5thGen, so it's either an H22A4 Base or H22A4 SH.
2. Read nonvteclude's comment and also 98vtec's recent dyno testing: https://honda-tech.com/zerothread/2049478
3. DC-S Header is only good for looks. No point in wasting money on one if you want an increase in HP. The stock H22 Header is designed very well. So, to see gains from the Header expect to pay around $500 at minimum for Minimal gains.

 

oops... just read that he had a 5th gen... sorry

 

well what header and exhaust should i get for good gains

what about the mugen exhaust?

 

Heh, I figured so and since you have, I'm guessing from the Hints, a 4thGen, you just didn't catch that part..

And to bb6kid, do some research, there's tons of threads on here that have discussed this.. And the Mugen Exhaust = $$$....

 

only 800 or so

 

For a pipe with a muffler? That's pretty expensive to me..
You should spend that plus a little on the Header, not the Exhaust..
But it all depends on mods and plans for the car, because it's just a daily driver with no plans of any type of racing, then no need to speed any where near that amount on it.. But that's me..

 

i jus want to have a quick dd

me being only 16, mugen is the best sounding exhaust imo

does it give good gains as well?

 

anyone?

 

do you have an SH or base model? AT or MT? How many miles on the car? Do you have plans to race and if so what kind? Any prelude is a decently "quick" DD stock. Research before you buy, you won't be sorry. I remember when I was 16 and got my 4th gen. I would recommend buying a nice header, good tires, and a nice new clutch depending on what condition your is in...give us some more details so we can offer suggestions suited for your car and goals

 

base model, 75,xxx miles, not planning to race jus a fairly quick dd

what are sum nice headers in the 500-700 dollar price range

does the mugen exhaust or greddy evo2 exhaust give good gains?

 

how about vibrant headers and exhaust

they sound really good imo

 

I am a turbo guy so this may be a little out of my league but if you are going to buy an expensive, well designed header you will want to tune the motor after it is installed.....which means hondata or equivalent. I believe this also means getting an OBDI computer which could be an issue with inspections and emissions depending where you live. Have you also thought about just getting a custom exhaust system made by a good exhaust shop. Then you could just put on any straight through muffler and exhaust would flow well. The problem there is also finding a good exhaust shop that will do a quality job and not rip you off.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by bb6kid &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">how about vibrant headers and exhaust

they sound really good imo</TD></TR></TABLE>

If your looking for off the shelf bolt on products that is excatly what i would pick. vibrant header and vibrant exhaust is a nice combination. If your not worried about a little modification i would get a camp1320 header, and a 2.5 or 3in mandrel bent exhasut from kteller, with a magnaflow muffler.

 

well i dont want to do any mods cus my mom doesnt want me doing it and my dad and nieghbor will be putting it on

 

If your dad is gonna have to install your mods, I'd keep the car stock for now. You're only 16, wait until you're 17 or 18 to really start modding. Not hating, but statistically, you're alot less likely to wreck your car when you're just a year or two older. Save your money for a bit, and once you've got a bit, you'll have more options. Just my .02.

 

my dad and neighbor are mechanics

 

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x2 im 16. i wanted to mod my car so bad. but my dad wouldnt let me till i got older. chances are your not one of the best drivers in the world as im not and i totaled my car. first learn how to drive the car well. then when you no the limits of the car slowly add mods to it and become a good driver. but hey do what you want

 

i am not one of them kids that want to go fast everywhere

your car only goes as fast as you make it

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Cruiserdude &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">If your dad is gonna have to install your mods, I'd keep the car stock for now. You're only 16, wait until you're 17 or 18 to really start modding. Not hating, but statistically, you're alot less likely to wreck your car when you're just a year or two older. Save your money for a bit, and once you've got a bit, you'll have more options. Just my .02. </TD></TR></TABLE>
x3

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by bb6kid &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i am not one of them kids that want to go fast everywhere

your car only goes as fast as you make it</TD></TR></TABLE>

yes you say that but when you have power at tap and your friends or another car egging you on its a whole new story. thats when accidents happen. honestly wait wait wait. obviously your not ready to start building your car theres alot to learn out there and do just that read up on here and learn from others mistakes so you dont make the same ones lol. theres alot of knowledgeable people and threads on here just find those. the goal here is to build your car RIGHT so research your build 3 times before you commit to it.