cheap performance upgrages
cheap performance upgrages
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Re: cheap performance upgrages
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Q: What can I do to make my engine perform better?
- A: Unfortunately, the D17 does not respond well to standard bolt-ons or natural aspiration build-ups. Even with higher compression pistons, a high-performance cam, custom intake manifold and throttle body, cold air intake, aftermarket header and exhaust, and head work, you may only see 20 to 30 whp (which really isn't worth the thousands you would invest in the project). Your three "best" options are a Nitrous kit (only up to 60hp shot on stock internals), a turbo-setup, or swapping for a K-series engine.
One thing you can do for a noticeable increase of WHP at an affordable price is to install a Crower Stage 1 cam. Match this with an exhaust system and an intake and you can see an increase of as much as 20 WHP. You do not need to run an aftermarket management system. The Crower Stage 1 cam will work with your stock ECU.
See post #9 for a dyno graph: https://honda-tech.com/forums/honda-civic-2001-2005-78/stage-1-cams-2844103/
- A: Unfortunately, the D17 does not respond well to standard bolt-ons or natural aspiration build-ups. Even with higher compression pistons, a high-performance cam, custom intake manifold and throttle body, cold air intake, aftermarket header and exhaust, and head work, you may only see 20 to 30 whp (which really isn't worth the thousands you would invest in the project). Your three "best" options are a Nitrous kit (only up to 60hp shot on stock internals), a turbo-setup, or swapping for a K-series engine.
One thing you can do for a noticeable increase of WHP at an affordable price is to install a Crower Stage 1 cam. Match this with an exhaust system and an intake and you can see an increase of as much as 20 WHP. You do not need to run an aftermarket management system. The Crower Stage 1 cam will work with your stock ECU.
See post #9 for a dyno graph: https://honda-tech.com/forums/honda-civic-2001-2005-78/stage-1-cams-2844103/
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Re: cheap performance upgrages
The quote in my previous post pretty much sums up your (realistic) options.
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Re: cheap performance upgrages
i have a 02 also it was slow till i dropped 10k into it, i wont be doing that again
k-pro III
precision turbo .63ar
cower stage2 t-cam
ti-retainers and springs
ss valves
3" exuast greddy
k-pro III
precision turbo .63ar
cower stage2 t-cam
ti-retainers and springs
ss valves
3" exuast greddy
Re: cheap performance upgrages
This is really the only affordable means for more horsepower and it is pretty significant given the cost/horsepower ratio. I believe you can get it all for < $500 not including installation.
"One thing you can do for a noticeable increase of WHP at an affordable price is to install a Crower Stage 1 cam. Match this with an exhaust system and an intake and you can see an increase of as much as 20 WHP. You do not need to run an aftermarket management system. The Crower Stage 1 cam will work with your stock ECU.
See post #9 for a dyno graph: https://honda-tech.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2844103"
"One thing you can do for a noticeable increase of WHP at an affordable price is to install a Crower Stage 1 cam. Match this with an exhaust system and an intake and you can see an increase of as much as 20 WHP. You do not need to run an aftermarket management system. The Crower Stage 1 cam will work with your stock ECU.
See post #9 for a dyno graph: https://honda-tech.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2844103"
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Re: cheap performance upgrages
polyurethane motor mount inserts, clutch, and lightened flywheel is what i had done to my car... worked better than what i thought, too. i got better responsiveness from the motor and a tad bit better gas mileage.
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why would i have bought a h22 and built that and had a motor with no car to put it in when everyone knows the 01-05 hondas are crap in terms for performance and the only swap you can put in these years is the k series
www.dezod.com has all the stuff you need for a civic from 01-05
www.dezod.com has all the stuff you need for a civic from 01-05
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