Preformance Upgrades? Recommendations
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Ok, so I'm doing this excel list of what I have done to my car, and what I am going to do next.
Damn, I have already spent close to $1600.00 on my car. (Stupid Rims).
Anyway, all of the money spent so far was for the cosmetics and now I want to do some preformance.
So far this is what I have planned,
((( I have a Automatic EX Coupe ))))
AEM Short Ram Intakeest price : $200.00 - Installed
AEM doesn't have a CAI for the Auto, and I have no idea if they are going to come out with one. If so, should I wait for the cold air intake? I know Injen has a CAI for the Auto, which would would you recommend? AEM SRI or Injen CAI?
DC Sports Headers r- est price : 255.00
Anything better?
Cat Back Exhaust- I think with we can customize any exhaust to fit our car, any suggestions. I know Greddy Evo is a perfect fit for my specific car, but are their betters that gain more preformance? I look to pay around $500-600.
NOS
I am unfamilar with the whole concept of NOS, I believe I will only use 35 or 50 shots. Is this worth it? Especially since its an Auto? Estimated Price????
Supercharger
When one does come out, will it be worth it? Typically how much will it cost? Will it mess up my car?
I think with the cat-back, headers, intake I will provide only a gain of 8-10 hp.
What else can I get for preformance? Pulleys, Strut Bars,???
Any help is greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Ray
Ok, so I'm doing this excel list of what I have done to my car, and what I am going to do next.
Damn, I have already spent close to $1600.00 on my car. (Stupid Rims).
Anyway, all of the money spent so far was for the cosmetics and now I want to do some preformance.
So far this is what I have planned,
((( I have a Automatic EX Coupe ))))
AEM Short Ram Intakeest price : $200.00 - Installed
AEM doesn't have a CAI for the Auto, and I have no idea if they are going to come out with one. If so, should I wait for the cold air intake? I know Injen has a CAI for the Auto, which would would you recommend? AEM SRI or Injen CAI?
DC Sports Headers r- est price : 255.00
Anything better?
Cat Back Exhaust- I think with we can customize any exhaust to fit our car, any suggestions. I know Greddy Evo is a perfect fit for my specific car, but are their betters that gain more preformance? I look to pay around $500-600.
NOS
I am unfamilar with the whole concept of NOS, I believe I will only use 35 or 50 shots. Is this worth it? Especially since its an Auto? Estimated Price????
Supercharger
When one does come out, will it be worth it? Typically how much will it cost? Will it mess up my car?
I think with the cat-back, headers, intake I will provide only a gain of 8-10 hp.
What else can I get for preformance? Pulleys, Strut Bars,???
Any help is greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Ray
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I am unfamilar with the whole concept of NOS, I believe I will only use 35 or 50 shots. Is this worth it? Especially since its an Auto? Estimated Price????
Go for the NOS!!!! 50 Shot all the way!
I am unfamilar with the whole concept of NOS, I believe I will only use 35 or 50 shots. Is this worth it? Especially since its an Auto? Estimated Price????
Go for the NOS!!!! 50 Shot all the way!
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Rep Power: 0 if you want to drop a rsx motor in the civ.. why not just sav eup the money and trade in the civ in a year and buy a rsx? by then, the swap might cost the same as your car, consider there is so much stuff u must do to the engine and the car before u cna actually drop...
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Rep Power: 0 if sc comes out its goin to be around $3,000...
and for a k20 motor will probably 6k-8k
you know what u should do ..bore to 1.8L and a custom 12.5:1 comp pistons from JE..then a plat or iriduim spark... then a powafull no revlmit ign system or msd dis-4 ign sys....then take ur injectors to venom or rc .increase it to 440cc atleast ..then a 1000hp fuel pump& fuel presure reg.&fuel rail from aem..bump the boost to 13psi..and get some 109 octane racing fuel and drop on some nos octane to the fuel ..then waaam!
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git a custom sticker that says "FAST" it will give u 50hp or even more!
as for ur auto tranny click here >>>LEVEL 10<<<
and for a k20 motor will probably 6k-8k
you know what u should do ..bore to 1.8L and a custom 12.5:1 comp pistons from JE..then a plat or iriduim spark... then a powafull no revlmit ign system or msd dis-4 ign sys....then take ur injectors to venom or rc .increase it to 440cc atleast ..then a 1000hp fuel pump& fuel presure reg.&fuel rail from aem..bump the boost to 13psi..and get some 109 octane racing fuel and drop on some nos octane to the fuel ..then waaam!
-OR-
git a custom sticker that says "FAST" it will give u 50hp or even more!
as for ur auto tranny click here >>>LEVEL 10<<<
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Rep Power: 0 Go Injen CAI then wait for the Tanabe Super racing medallion cat back to come out. [IMG]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/IMG] Injen CAI helps with the low end torque which our cars are in need of.[IMG]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/IMG]
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Rep Power: 0 Wait a few years and maybe someone will come out with performance parts that actually increase power significantly.
DC 4-2-1 header + Inejn CAI + DC TCS on a EX will gain only 10-15 horses and run you $1500.
Worth it ? I guess that's subjective.
Tanabe is comming out with a "super racing medallion" in Feb - see if that's anygood.
Just add rice for now
DC 4-2-1 header + Inejn CAI + DC TCS on a EX will gain only 10-15 horses and run you $1500.
Worth it ? I guess that's subjective.
Tanabe is comming out with a "super racing medallion" in Feb - see if that's anygood.
Just add rice for now
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