I just bought my first honda, 99si. I love it. I just wanted to know what your first stage of speed mods would be. Parts and brand. THANKS

 

might get better responses if you told us what you intend on doing here.

if you want to be like the rest of the 99 si's i might suggest *drumroll*

http://www.clubsi.com

 

susp,boltons,weight reduction,lightweight wheels etc...................

 

It's almost better that you just leave the car alone, in my opinion. If you REALLY want to make it "fast," then be prepared to open the wallet. If I were to do it again (I had one) I would've just plopped some ITR springs and Konis on it and called it a day. A set of 15" wheels and some sticky tires would also be helpful.

 

heres the order of my mods when i first got my si over a yr ago

removed the front emblem and side decals
springs
short shifter
intake
header
exhaust
ctr wanna be headlights
cf hood
wheels

then i sold pretty much everything and started from scratch bc i bought cheap ****. well have fun and good luck

 

be sure you car is in perfect running condition before doing any mods,

on my 00si i have header underdrive pullies and intake and exhayst in the mail along with coilovers that are waiting to be instaled.

dont buy cheep parts.

 

The first thing I would do is purchase an alarm (Clifford). After that, I would lower the car with Ground Control Coilovers and Tokico Illuminas (I personally have and like both). Then I would get an I/H/E (Brand would depend on what you want). After that I would convert to OBD1 and get a swap.

 

swap out your bottom end for a 1.8/2.0 block....good suspension setup(Tein/GC/Skun2/Koni/etc.)..i/h/e..CF hood.....thats about all i'd do if i had a bone stock SI

 

intake header exhaust . . . and some suspension work, or . . . turbo that sucker, and do some suspension work

 

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Yeah you would be smart to get rid of that bottem end. It just isn't enough for that heavy car. Figure out what kinda setup you realy want to go with, weather it be N/A or forced induction. Then get you a 1.8 bottem end build the block while its not put in the car yet that way you save yourself time ,ease, and money. While your building the block just gather the rest of the parts you need for the setup your going with. If you do decide to go N/A you can start putting some the parts on as you get them. Such as your I/H/E

 

Turbo. I hated my si until I turbocharged it, and I/H/E doesn't do too much for a stock si, except make it sound "cool."

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by bluebullet &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Turbo. I hated my si until I turbocharged it, and I/H/E doesn't do too much for a stock si, except make it sound "cool."</TD></TR></TABLE>

i believe that. my si is stock right now (besides suspension and exhaust) and im just gonna save for turbo. every little part i add doesnt seem to do anything. i have an aem cold air for it but i like the stock airbox better.

for the creator of this thread, i would first get a good suspension setup and good tires, maybe wheels if you want.
then i would do stuff that can still be used with a turbo, i.e. intake manifold, short shifter, exhaust; while saving up for a turbo.

 

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well i've got some stuf in my sig that i pulled off my car, plus a PRM CAI i'll be taking off soon...

 

Suspension ------&gt; Boost -----&gt; Block (forged internals, sleeved) call it a day!

 

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Yeah get a plan. At least a working plan if not one set in stone. I see so many people get I/H/E...then scrap it all because they decide to go turbo. I personally would never build up an N/A vehicle, but thats just me. More money involved for less HP. I dont have an Si, but the first things I bought for my Coupe were all turbo related. Sure my Y5 is slow as all hell right now, but once I finish piecing the kit together, it will be worth it. Long term success owns instant gratification......in my opinion anyway

 

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damn, i liked my si better with i/h/e. Less complications, problems, money, etc. I use to have to bum a ride 30min to work and school for so long...when thing blew and i was rebuilding. ahhhh ****** sucked

 

i/h/e and keep the stock si rims, there dope as ****, i love mine, eventually im going to turbo mine, you should do the same

 

if your going to lower you car get skunk 2 coilovers and make sure you get skunk2 camber kits rear and front, b'c when i put coilovers on my car it messed up my camber pretty bad.

 

Do what you want and like,

but dont forget, its gonna burn a hole in your pocket.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by SIowner &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">if your going to lower you car get skunk 2 coilovers and make sure you get skunk2 camber kits rear and front, b'c when i put coilovers on my car it messed up my camber pretty bad.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Skunks are very stiff, I like them for drag racing, but they aren't that great around town. Also Skunk only makes camber kits for the front. Invest in good suspension, JIC and Tein are real nice.

 

Thanks for the help everyone. I think ill take most of your advise and wait to go turbo. I had a 300zx twin turbo before this car and I thought it was the greatest thing ever. I was reluctant to go turbo because i thought the car wouldnt be as reliable, BUT I WANT POWER

Thanks again

 

P.S. IM DEFINITLY KEEPING THE STOCK RIMS!!!

 

go turbo, it's the best thing you can do for your car

 

How bought a small shot nitrous setup?

Just wondering....

 

SPEED MODS???

http://www.clubsi.com

You'll feel right at home.