I just bought a VTEC y8 automatic and there absolutely nothing modified on the car besides ICW rims and Nitto NEOGEN Z rated tires and a mp3/usb/scandisk radio. For all you enthusiasts, what can i do to get a quick change in acceleration and more of a speed increase in the higher RPM range. I know absolutely nothing about Honda's and my step-dad, who is a Honda mechanic, won't help me modify my car...HELP PLEASE!


Modified by andrewholbrook at 11:42 AM 5/13/2008

 

Well is it a 5spd if so id just start with intake and exhuast both very easy
if its auto its pretty pointless to modify it (unless you swap it to a 5spd) just my opinion though

 

ya, it is an auto, and for the time being i don't have the cash to swap out the tranny

 

Stay away from intakes. I haven't found one that's worth the money unless you just need one because you don't have an airbox at all.

 

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then don't waste your money now. Bolt ons with that auto will do basically zilch.

 

i was lookin gat a K&N typhoon kit that was about $300 from a friend of mine, it is stated on the website that it increases 5.7 horses

 

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i agree, i would just give the car a good tune-up, clean the TB with intake cleaners maybe that would help

 

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Do you really think you'll be able to feel that and do you think that a manufacturer might sometimes stretch the truth about the capabilities of their product?

 

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veryy tru and idk if u like the sound a auto car makes wen it shifts with a exhaust or intake..i kno i hate it..but its ur car!

 

Save all your money and do an engine swap.

 

we just did a complete tune up of the engine, replaced all belts, seals, replaced the water pump, changed all the fluids. its in perfect physical and mechanical condition at this point

 

well yall know a lot more about this than i do. if i want to get the most hp for my money, which engine/tranny combo should i go with. Money won't be a real object in a couple months?

 

The engine and transmission that would be best for you depends on what you want out of the car.

 

Since it auto I would just spray it.. To much work swaping and crap..

 

save up for a swap.

 

You will feel a huge lost of power with an intake and exhaust on an auto, don't do it.

 

so this car is basically worthless without a 5/6 speed

 

It's not worthless. It's a great daily driver. Just work on it as much as you can until you're ready to swap the transmission (or tranny and engine). That or sell it and get a manual in the first place.

Oh, and if you want a 6 speed transmission you'd be getting a K series. Definitely not cheap.

 

I can vouch on this: It's ... Noisy. The noisiest cold air/short ram air intake system I've ever used. It did make a difference, even on my y8 auto. Not necessarily a $200 difference though.

I'm in the process of a 5-speed swap myself, which'd be a great gain for you.

No more torque converter eating your power in its fluid motion junk
Better gearing so you get to your power band quicker
Relatively cheap to do, about $500-$800 for the entirety of the parts

And, with a legitimate action such as this rather than things other people see as silly (such as CAI, wheels, etc.), perhaps the step-dad would be more willing to help in the process. He's most likely just trying to avoid what he considers 'useless' modifications on the car, as a Honda enthusiast. :-)


Modified by Davus at 3:43 AM 9/2/2008