Best mods for a Stock 94 Accord 4 cyl/5 spd

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Mar 17, 2003 | 06:57 AM

Stock94Accord

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Best mods for a Stock 94 Accord 4 cyl/5 spd

I've got a 94 Accord LX with the 5 speed and 4-cylinder. Right now it is COMPLETELY stock, down to the paper air filter, and factory replacement plug wires. What are the best mods to make it faster? I thought about putting the nitrous kit (NX 75-300 shot kit) off of my Mustang on it, but I know I'd get "greedy" and end up blowing the motor up trying to put too much hose to it.

I just want basic mods to make it somewhat faster as it's my daily driver, and I don't need another project car (my Mustang doesn't make a very good driver with nearly 400 rear wheel, and 7-9 mpg).

Mar 17, 2003 | 07:03 AM

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Re: Best mods for a Stock 94 Accord 4 cyl/5 spd (Stock94Accord)

for little money nitrous would be your best bet. bolt ons dont nearly do as much on hondas as they do on domestics. if you get I/H/E youve spent lots of money for little power. put your greed aside, and get nitrous. you can see used wet kits going for less then $400

Mar 17, 2003 | 07:05 AM

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Re: Best mods for a Stock 94 Accord 4 cyl/5 spd (ixiblindixi)

I'd like to do it without Nitrous, as I already have one Vehicle with nitrous on it. Knowing myself, I'd end up with a 150+ shot on this Accord, and end up with a rod hanging out the side of the block.

I'm not really looking to make the car FAST, as my Mustang should (key word SHOULD) run 10's when it goes back together. I just want a little more "pep" for around town.

Mar 17, 2003 | 08:28 AM

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Re: Best mods for a Stock 94 Accord 4 cyl/5 spd (Stock94Accord)

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I'm not really looking to make the car FAST, as my Mustang should (key word SHOULD) run 10's when it goes back together. I just want a little more "pep" for around town.

Bolt-on's will net you only about 30 hp max unless you tear the head apart. So.. if you're stock F22b1 vtec motor is pushing 120 hp to the wheels (in good condition) then you can expect it to be around 150 to the wheels.. which you will feel but it's not anything to gawk at. By bolt-ons I mean... Intake, header, exhaust, test pipe, cam gear, and FPR tuned with a piggy-back fuel correction computer (V-AFC). The basic ones.

Now for a car that weighs 3000+ lbs with you in it... you really need a minimum of 200 wheel HP to make it move nicely. This will require 1 of 3 things... a different motor (Prelude DOHC 2.2), a turbo or a cost effective nitrous system. Now.. you said you just want some extra ooomph for daily driving.. and I highly doubt you'll want to bottle feed the car all day... so #1 or #2 are looking like your best options... unless you'll be happy with a measly 150 HP to the wheels..

Just some food for thought.

[Modified by Escobar, 12:30 PM 3/17/2003]

Mar 17, 2003 | 11:53 AM

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Re: Best mods for a Stock 94 Accord 4 cyl/5 spd (Escobar)

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I'm not really looking to make the car FAST, as my Mustang should (key word SHOULD) run 10's when it goes back together. I just want a little more "pep" for around town.

Bolt-on's will net you only about 30 hp max unless you tear the head apart. So.. if you're stock F22b1 vtec motor is pushing 120 hp to the wheels (in good condition) then you can expect it to be around 150 to the wheels.. which you will feel but it's not anything to gawk at. By bolt-ons I mean... Intake, header, exhaust, test pipe, cam gear, and FPR tuned with a piggy-back fuel correction computer (V-AFC). The basic ones.

Now for a car that weighs 3000+ lbs with you in it... you really need a minimum of 200 wheel HP to make it move nicely. This will require 1 of 3 things... a different motor (Prelude DOHC 2.2), a turbo or a cost effective nitrous system. Now.. you said you just want some extra ooomph for daily driving.. and I highly doubt you'll want to bottle feed the car all day... so #1 or #2 are looking like your best options... unless you'll be happy with a measly 150 HP to the wheels..

Just some food for thought.

[Modified by Escobar, 12:30 PM 3/17/2003]

150whp is a very genorous estimate. Probably Too Genorous

I would save up for a h22, thats your best bet, and plus, if you want to do bolt on's later, the h22 will get more benefit.

Mar 17, 2003 | 02:34 PM

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Re: Best mods for a Stock 94 Accord 4 cyl/5 spd

yea best bets a lude motor :]
i/h/e keep that for after u get the motor dropped in,
keep it as a sleeper with the lude inside ...

Mar 18, 2003 | 09:00 AM

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Re: Best mods for a Stock 94 Accord 4 cyl/5 spd (Mike813)

I'd probably be perfectly happy with the extra 30 hp (even if it's just at the crank only netting 10-15 wheel hp). The main reason I want to pep it up is to keep it faster than my friend's "beater". We're both Mustang guys, street racers, etc. His is a 91 Accord (LX I think) 4 cylinder/Auto. Right now, I can put about a car and a half on him from 40 to top of third (that's with me using a TRUE powershift to third). The problem is, he works in the parts department at a local Honda dealership, and has the inside track.

Keep in mind, these are our daily drivers so it's not likely to get radical. I have about $4,000 worth of parts left to purchase for my Mustang to get the stroker running, and want to keep money spent on my "transportation" to a minimum.

BTW, how much is your average Prelude motor swap? I'm sure my buddy can get me most parts at dealer cost, as well as finding the necessary motor for me at a junkyard.