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Old Jul 12, 2011 | 01:12 PM
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hey guys...

i know d17a2 is too slow

but what can i do to change that??? i got some stuff...

aem intake (short bar)
header 4 -2 - 1
exhaust 2'' with the downpipe
aem cam gear (sprocket)

in the last dyno i got 132whp and 109 tq.

what can i do for more ???
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Old Jul 12, 2011 | 01:20 PM
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i want to know if is possibble gets a d16y8 manifold and put on it???? with the head too??? in the d17a2
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Old Jul 12, 2011 | 02:03 PM
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https://honda-tech.com/search.php

These questions have been asked and answered numerous times.
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Old Jul 12, 2011 | 05:49 PM
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Default Re: what can i do for my d17a2 gets more power????

The 1 thing that the FAQ doesn't mention regarding our engine is that installing even a stage 1 cam can cause noticeable improvement.
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Old Jul 12, 2011 | 09:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Masho
The 1 thing that the FAQ doesn't mention regarding our engine is that installing even a stage 1 cam can cause noticeable improvement.
True, the FAQ's did not highlight this information. I just changed that.

However, using the Search feature is an entirely different scenario. The topic has been covered many, many times.

Since he already has a header, intake and exhaust, just tossing the cam in there would give it a little more umph.

Not sure how he managed to get 132whp horsepower with only a header, exhaust and intake, though. Hmmmm...
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Old Jul 13, 2011 | 05:56 AM
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K-pro
Crower cam
Turbo
K-Swap
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Old Jul 13, 2011 | 06:01 AM
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Originally Posted by It Wasn't Me
Not sure how he managed to get 132whp horsepower with only a header, exhaust and intake, though. Hmmmm...
My guess would be that its on a Mustang Dyno or its a measurement from the crank.
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Old Jul 13, 2011 | 06:22 AM
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I/H/E + Stage 1 cam = 125 WHP ~ 143.75 assuming 15% powertrain loss, that was on stock ECU with a cat. I'm half way there now, need H/E.
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Old Jul 13, 2011 | 09:35 AM
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best way to get more pwr would be a swap / build + turbo.
I had been through with all boltons and tune, as well as turbo. ended up doing a k swap.
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Old Jul 13, 2011 | 07:34 PM
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well... i think get a turbo kit... any recomendation about the turbo kit?? for buy and review??? pages or something like that????
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Old Jul 13, 2011 | 08:14 PM
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Default Re: what can i do for my d17a2 gets more power????

Originally Posted by k24em2t
best way to get more pwr would be a swap / build + turbo.
I had been through with all boltons and tune, as well as turbo. ended up doing a k swap.
nice first post. hahahaha
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Old Jul 13, 2011 | 09:04 PM
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Originally Posted by ch0z0n
well... i think get a turbo kit... any recomendation about the turbo kit?? for buy and review??? pages or something like that????

If you're going to be k-swapping (according to your signature) I wouldn't bother putting any more money into the D17.
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Old Jul 14, 2011 | 05:29 AM
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The D17 handles a 75 shot of nitrous quite well. Kpro and a good tune is also a great mod.


I'd be interested in details on how you came up with your hp/tq numbers.....


As for the D16Y8 manifold swap it is possible although it takes some work. I'm running one on my D17A2. The head is not interchangeable. The oil passages don't line up.
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Old Jul 14, 2011 | 08:33 AM
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Default Re: what can i do for my d17a2 gets more power????

Originally Posted by husyk
I/H/E + Stage 1 cam = 125 WHP ~ 143.75 assuming 15% powertrain loss, that was on stock ECU with a cat. I'm half way there now, need H/E.

I actually didn't have a cat when I hit 125 husyk.
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Old Jul 14, 2011 | 12:37 PM
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Originally Posted by 2002civicrider
I actually didn't have a cat when I hit 125 husyk.
Never mind then about the cat, how much are you making now?
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Old Jul 14, 2011 | 01:45 PM
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Default Re: what can i do for my d17a2 gets more power????

Originally Posted by husyk
Never mind then about the cat, how much are you making now?
He's boosted now
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Old Jul 15, 2011 | 07:50 AM
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Default Re: what can i do for my d17a2 gets more power????

Originally Posted by daddy
He's boosted now
Thats what I was asking about, how much is he making with boost?
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