Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000) EG/EH/EJ/EK/EM1 Discussion

about how much of a difference in hoursepower or torque will gain if i get hks hi-power full catback

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Aug 29, 2007 | 09:41 PM
  #1  
ShinotakuX's Avatar
Thread Starter
Junior Member
 
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 327
Likes: 0
From: San Francisco, CA
Default about how much of a difference in hoursepower or torque will gain if i get hks hi-power full catback

been thinking about the apexi n1 and the hks hi-power. do i feel the startup/acceleration significantly better?? please help me out with your input or experience. thank you.
Reply
Old Aug 29, 2007 | 09:50 PM
  #2  
BlackoutVTi's Avatar
Honda-Tech Member
 
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 2,636
Likes: 0
From: Stay away from my car,, CA, USA
Default Re: about how much of a difference in hoursepower or torque will gain if i get hks hi-power full cat

Exhaust is part of a system. You need to satisfy the main requirements of this system. The popular upgrades to improve flow are Intake, Header, AND Exhaust. You usually won't feel much from one or the other.

It's been so long since I had put any of these components on, I couldn't really remember feeling much on the butt dyno, but they can improve throttle-response noticeably. I assume that you have a single slammer in your car, because you haven't stated otherwise, so don't expect much power-wise. The SOHC's don't respond in a super way to N/A bolt-ons.

In conclusion, do it if you intend to do more with it. ie: At least completing the I/H/E bolt-on setup.
Reply
Old Aug 29, 2007 | 09:50 PM
  #3  
Syndacate's Avatar
Honda-Tech Member
 
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 10,443
Likes: 2
From: Rochester, New York -> Santa Clara, CA
Default Re: about how much of a difference in hoursepower or torque will gain if i get hks hi-power full cat

Assuming the rest of your setup is a stock D series?

You'll definitely notice the volume difference.

As for the power? Under 10whp.
Reply
Old Aug 29, 2007 | 09:51 PM
  #4  
BlackoutVTi's Avatar
Honda-Tech Member
 
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 2,636
Likes: 0
From: Stay away from my car,, CA, USA
Default Re: about how much of a difference in hoursepower or torque will gain if i get hks hi-power full cat

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Syndacate &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">As for the power? Under 10whp.</TD></TR></TABLE>

On the nose, Syndacate.

Like I said, look for the upgrades to improve throttle response, not power, because you'll get very little.

EDIT: You live in San Francisco, look into something quieter than an N1, or reap the consequences. Besides, if you are remaining N/A for an extended amount of time, the N1 style may not be optimal for your needs.

Take a look at the Official Exhaust Note Thread in my sig for further help.
Reply
Old Aug 29, 2007 | 10:02 PM
  #5  
ShinotakuX's Avatar
Thread Starter
Junior Member
 
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 327
Likes: 0
From: San Francisco, CA
Default Re: about how much of a difference in hoursepower or torque will gain if i get hks hi-power full cat

will i notice the difference when i go uphill?? because right now my stock y8 is pretty slow and not enough torque, only got an aem short ram intake, if combined with exhaust will it help gain torque?
Reply
Old Aug 29, 2007 | 10:05 PM
  #6  
BlackoutVTi's Avatar
Honda-Tech Member
 
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 2,636
Likes: 0
From: Stay away from my car,, CA, USA
Default Re: about how much of a difference in hoursepower or torque will gain if i get hks hi-power full cat

In fifth gear going up a hill, you'll notice very little, if any, but I've driven around San Francisco in my SOHC with just the I/H/E, and I'm fine with it. Whether this is the result of the setup is unlikely, but you'll find with it all together, it can be more fun and sporty than your average stock Honda.

If the torque to go up a hill is your priority, you should look into a nice B18B setup. Cheap, torquey, and a docile Daily if stock. Sportier if given a set of shorter gears, like the B16A, or B18C.
Reply
Old Aug 29, 2007 | 10:05 PM
  #7  
Eran's Avatar
HT White Ops
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 16,222
Likes: 3
From: I see what you did there.
Default

10whp is a sky-high estimate.

Try maybe .... 3whp.
Reply
Old Aug 29, 2007 | 10:17 PM
  #8  
gtlaw1's Avatar
 
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 248
Likes: 0
From: pittsburgh
Default

fifty horsepower if you go to colorado
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Dmcmillan
Honda Civic (2006 - 2015)
3
May 12, 2019 03:31 AM
CivicRyDa
Honda Civic (2001 - 2005)
14
Apr 18, 2010 09:05 PM
iCon
Acura RSX DC5 & Honda Civic EP3
7
Jul 9, 2008 09:52 PM
patdemps
Acura Integra
2
Sep 6, 2003 05:01 PM
civicky
Acura Integra Type-R
11
Aug 12, 2003 12:17 PM




All times are GMT -8. The time now is 11:07 PM.