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Feb 3, 2003

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NEED help I/H/E 2002 DX

Hi, I am just getting started on a 2002 D17A1 DX coupe automatic transmission. First step to upgrades is intake, header and exhaust. I have already selected an AEM Cold air intake but now i am confused with the sway bar issue for the new header and exhaust that i choose. If i replace the front sway bar with an EX sway bar will i be able to use any header/exhaust designed for the EX? Also.....what is the best header/exhaust for the D17A1/A2? I was gonna go with like a DC header and maybe an HKS exhaust.
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Feb 4, 2003

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hey man, you can't get an AEM CAI for an auto[IMG]i/expressions/face-icon-small-confused.gif[/IMG]
anyway, you should check out the injen CAI if you want to go the CAI-way, or just get a short ram intake (AEM or injen). i'm still a n00b, but from what i've heard, it's just a cosmetic thing; none of these options will give you great gains. good luck with your mods...

btw, adventon.com has the best prices for AEM intakes (can't beat $86 for SRI)

Feb 4, 2003

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[hr]Originally posted by: hassoomi
hey man, you can't get an AEM CAI for an auto[IMG]i/expressions/face-icon-small-confused.gif[/IMG]
anyway, you should check out the injen CAI if you want to go the CAI-way, or just get a short ram intake (AEM or injen). i'm still a n00b, but from what i've heard, it's just a cosmetic thing; none of these options will give you great gains. good luck with your mods...

btw, adventon.com has the best prices for AEM intakes (can't beat $86 for SRI)

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yea, since u have an auto and plan on getting an AEM intake, get the sri. i got my sri from adventon, i received it real quick. as for the sway bar question, im not sure. but i heard that the dc header is pretty similar to the stock ex header and that the header from hp is a better choice. i have the hks hi-power axle back, i love it

but if your looking for something that is loud then i suggest that you dont buy the hi-power.

Feb 4, 2003

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Yes, actually i had a brain fart...i meant to say Injen...i wrote that post late last night when i was in the middle of reading an article on AEM pulley sets...but ANYWAYS... Many people say that the HP racing header + HP exhaust is a good start for small power gains. I'm really not interested in the sound...in fact i'd prefer if it wasn't a ridiculously loud setup but i guess i'd have to cope if it was. how does this sound:
Injen CAI or AEM SRI (not decided now...)
HP 4-1? racing header
HP catback. (or do they not make this for my car?)
Email me with ideas or comments. I'm really new to the D-series