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My cousin has a '02 Civic LX, which i dont know too much about modding it. He wants to go for HP gains. should he go for the basic I/H/E setup first? If so, which brand gives the best gains? Or is there anything else that could give him a nice boost in his car?
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Rep Power: 0 uh, intake, header, and exhaust are the only way to go if he doesnt want to spend too much. do a search, u can find lots topic about which intake gives u the best gain
Originally posted by xtiszx
aem=intake
hp=header
tanabe=exhaust
thats what your going to hear from just about everyone
aem=intake
hp=header
tanabe=exhaust
thats what your going to hear from just about everyone
i agree.. the first mod i did was a full custom catback exhaust.. next coming is the aem cold air intake.. then headers
DUDE, go with the expensive things first!!
I wish i had gotten an intake manifold FIRST - save up for it!!
Also get your TB bored to 65mm these mods help out ALOT more than I/H/E
But after these 2 mods are done I/H/E should give a lil more power
I wish i had gotten an intake manifold FIRST - save up for it!!
Also get your TB bored to 65mm these mods help out ALOT more than I/H/E
But after these 2 mods are done I/H/E should give a lil more power
Originally posted by cdmx
DUDE, go with the expensive things first!!
I wish i had gotten an intake manifold FIRST - save up for it!!
Also get your TB bored to 65mm these mods help out ALOT more than I/H/E
But after these 2 mods are done I/H/E should give a lil more power
DUDE, go with the expensive things first!!
I wish i had gotten an intake manifold FIRST - save up for it!!
Also get your TB bored to 65mm these mods help out ALOT more than I/H/E
But after these 2 mods are done I/H/E should give a lil more power
btw the intake manifold has to be a custom job...lookin at 400-600
*edit...i cant belive i quoted myself...thats what i get with such small a$$ font
Last edited by cdmx; Apr 28, 2003 at 02:54 PM.
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can AEM CAI hydrolock? i dont want to be the reason his engine blows up. Do they make good SRIs?
If you get the a CAI I would suggest getting the AEM bypass valve.
If the CAI does somehow get submerged the bypass valve will open and let the water drain out and also still supply the engine with air.
Also before getting a header check to see if there is exhaust regulations in your state / area.
If you have no smog requirments to go by, get an EX header (catalytic converter if needed) and a ex exhaust with a spacer pipe to connect it all or get a custom exhaust made. you may need to extend the sensor wires to fit the new system for an LX so that the check engine will not come on.
here are my picks:
intake: ICEMAN (if they make one yet), K&N FIPK, AEM or Injen.
Exhaust: Tanabe - WS, APEX-I, or custom made.
Headers: Neuspeed, DC, Kamikazi
Last edited by PunkingCivic; Apr 28, 2003 at 01:15 PM.
Originally posted by xtiszx
cdmx, its 500, 250 up front, then 250 when u get it, for the kms one anyways
cdmx, its 500, 250 up front, then 250 when u get it, for the kms one anyways
BUT you can get another shop to make one easily for that price.
Originally posted by xtiszx
aem=intake
hp=header
tanabe=exhaust
thats what your going to hear from just about everyone
aem=intake
hp=header
tanabe=exhaust
thats what your going to hear from just about everyone
Injen= CAI Intake
Kamikaze= Header (has LX)
Tanabe = Exhaust (I want one)
Oh, before getting a Kamikaze header be sure to find out about emissions laws in your state.
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Rep Power: 0 hp gains, hmm basic I/H/E is only if your lucky 5-7 hp on a 02 lx , but if he wants more that, i suggest PULLEYS!!!!! 
along with that combo, thats about 15-17 hp, but if he wants more then that, look into a small shot of Nitrous
along with that combo, thats about 15-17 hp, but if he wants more then that, look into a small shot of Nitrous 
lease: Originally posted by PunkingCivic
Just curious what is a CDMX? A tubo kit of some sort?
People abreveate so much here.
Thanks.
Just curious what is a CDMX? A tubo kit of some sort?
People abreveate so much here.
Thanks.
and i still SAY INTAKE MANIFOLD(w/CAI &bored TB) - FIRST MOD
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