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New Parts on an 184kmile 1995 Accord.

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Old Mar 5, 2015 | 10:09 AM
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Default New Parts on an 184kmile 1995 Accord.

Just wanted to know if putting performance parts on a 184k mile Honda Accord Ex Coupe F22B1 would be bad? I.e catback exhaust, cai, headers, etc.
I have already replaced spark plugs, wires, air filter to a k&n, fuel filter and just got an oil change.
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Old Mar 5, 2015 | 10:43 AM
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Default Re: New Parts on an 184kmile 1995 Accord.

If you use quality proven parts, nope.
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Old Mar 5, 2015 | 12:11 PM
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Default Re: New Parts on an 184kmile 1995 Accord.

It's really not worth it if you're expecting to make it fast. The engine isn't designed to make power with bolt-ons like the B16, B18, H22, K20 can. The internals of those engines are necessary to make power with supporting mods. The F-Series are designed with economy in mind. Now if you crack open the engine and change the internals, you can make power.

I put an AEM intake just for the sound to make my daily driver more fun. I have an aftermarket exhaust on it simply because the old one fell off. I might have upgraded it to a aftermaket piece but, again, not expecting performance gains. Just for the sound. It made it more fun daily driving.
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Old Mar 6, 2015 | 05:51 AM
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Default Re: New Parts on an 184kmile 1995 Accord.

It would be prudent to first check the engine compression to determine the health of the piston rings/valve guides before putting more stress on the engine. Granted breathing mods arguably put less stress on the engine.

For the filter, get a proper CAI with a cone/pod filter, and ditch the K&N drop-in. I've never seen a test of a drop-in filter on a 4-cyl making more than a 2% horsepower gain, and you lose alot of filtering capability compared to a Wix. If you're going to let fine dust into the engine you might as well increase the surface area of the filter and get a nice, big, smooth pipe to carry it.
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