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Old Mar 5, 2009 | 12:05 PM
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what are the best things that i can do to get some hp gain out of my stock ep3 blcok? Want some more speed and need some ideas.
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Old Mar 5, 2009 | 12:10 PM
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Synthetic blinker fluid... frees up lots of power!!!!!!!11!!!!1!!!!!
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Old Mar 5, 2009 | 12:22 PM
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hahaha lol... had me rolling!!!!!
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Old Mar 5, 2009 | 12:32 PM
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Is this serious? Best hp gainer is always going to be boost.
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Old Mar 5, 2009 | 02:40 PM
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I have a feeling, they're aiming at hp for the dollar. It's in the FAQ's... There's a list of the 5 best, or maybe 10 best mods for the EP3.
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Old Mar 5, 2009 | 03:15 PM
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turbo kit
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Old Mar 5, 2009 | 04:09 PM
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turbo kit
Or jrsc or k24 swap or a2 swap or use the search button and researh **** that has already been discussed
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Old Mar 5, 2009 | 04:51 PM
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how about trading it in for a evo ? one hell of a hp gain...

Was this a serious question cause it's dumb no offense.

Boost the bitch then
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Old Mar 5, 2009 | 06:01 PM
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It's not a dumb question. It's a perfectly valid question. It's just a lazy way to get the answer. Because a human is ALWAYS better than a search engine, unless the humans are a**holes.
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Old Mar 5, 2009 | 06:02 PM
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Originally Posted by RasHondasDriver
I have a feeling, they're aiming at hp for the dollar. It's in the FAQ's... There's a list of the 5 best, or maybe 10 best mods for the EP3.
Answers still going to a turbo kit dude. Unless you want to run a nitrous oxide system. But they aren't street legal. So, again, boost.
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Old Mar 6, 2009 | 09:18 AM
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Answers still going to a turbo kit dude. Unless you want to run a nitrous oxide system. But they aren't street legal. So, again, boost.
lol...since when was boost even legal? Greddy has been trying for a while...lol...and he's from Kali too...lol...
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Old Mar 6, 2009 | 10:14 AM
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^^^ yeah that. No boost for the EP is legal yet. Greddy's been pending for ages.

Best HP gain for a budget of $700 would be:
CAI, Cat-back, or RH
Add a reflash or save up for Kpro after getting all 3. You'd be able to hang with GS-R's and RSX-S's...maybe

Or you could save up the $700 and add a couple of G's to buy boost, your choice. K24's are cheaper than K20A2's last time I checked. Look into a swap.

ESMM (Energy Suspension Motor Mount) inserts are only $25 brand new. They help prevent wheel hop.

Avid Motor Mounts also. They run about $600 I believe.

Best mod for the A3 of course is boost, though. There's not much you could do for the A3 unless you spend a ton of money. That's why people swap.

Skunk2 K20A3 Stage 1 cams would help you rev some power.
You don't need engine management, but with Kpro then you could rev up to 8-9k. (Our Redline Sux)

Good luck!
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Old Mar 6, 2009 | 10:34 AM
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RH= Race Headers?
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Old Mar 6, 2009 | 11:58 AM
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RH= Race Headers?
Noooooooooooooooooooooooooob or for some of u, nuuuuuuuuuuuuuuub
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Old Mar 6, 2009 | 12:10 PM
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Ok now ^ who was that second one for lol.
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Old Mar 6, 2009 | 05:12 PM
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Haha this is I think the stupidest thread out now! It just goes to show that the OP is that damn lazy to go search this... certainly after they have been all cover lets see at least 20039485849304585859409320x times!!!!!!!!
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Old Mar 6, 2009 | 06:20 PM
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You're not allowed to have a turbo car in cali? So no Evo's, STI's, 3000GT's, ....???
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Old Mar 6, 2009 | 08:11 PM
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i believe the turbo kit has to be legal
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Old Mar 6, 2009 | 08:28 PM
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I was under the impression GReddy made CARB approved street legal kits. Maybe just not for the Ep3 though.
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Old Mar 6, 2009 | 08:55 PM
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frankenstein that! K20A head/K24 Block. JK might be too much work or money.
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Old Mar 7, 2009 | 08:15 AM
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Default Re: the best ep3 engine hp gainers?

Originally Posted by Tyte-S
I was under the impression GReddy made CARB approved street legal kits. Maybe just not for the Ep3 though.
The EP is the only car I know that doesn't have a legal Greddy kit.
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Old Mar 8, 2009 | 05:54 PM
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no you can have a stock boosted car(300zx, evo, sti) in cali but you will be pulled over a lot if your under 25yrs old, and almost every time i get pulled over in my hatch cops will walk to the front of my car and look for a front mount. Then play there lil mind games to try to get you admit you have any modifications. It is really sad considering the other problems we have but back to the topic,... Boost or swap.... either way itll be a chunck outa your pocket

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Old Mar 8, 2009 | 06:42 PM
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Damn..Cali sucks...
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Old Mar 8, 2009 | 07:09 PM
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yep you get your car crushed if you get caught racing too
but weather is nice and no rust so thats a +
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Old Mar 9, 2009 | 03:55 AM
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Ecu
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