Civic Lx-T vs 2 SRT4's and Lancer
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if you look at my earlier posts, i was running the 1/4 in 15.4 @91 mph with a 1.2 sec rxn time and a 2.6 60 ft. That was with 5 psi, my 1 3/4" exhaust and stock spark plugs.
When i installed my exhaust (2 1/2") it made a big difference. As you turbo maniacs well know. And also when i installed some Denso Iridium plugs i gained a bit of power. Also as you turbo men should know, colder plugs make for a much better spark under boost.
Also, your stock tires are much better than my stock tires.
Ive driven your cars, i know how they perform. They are sweet little cars, no doubt about that. But you are saying that there is no way a modded civic can beat a stock car.
If you are saying that, then your the one with the BS
When i installed my exhaust (2 1/2") it made a big difference. As you turbo maniacs well know. And also when i installed some Denso Iridium plugs i gained a bit of power. Also as you turbo men should know, colder plugs make for a much better spark under boost.
Also, your stock tires are much better than my stock tires.
Ive driven your cars, i know how they perform. They are sweet little cars, no doubt about that. But you are saying that there is no way a modded civic can beat a stock car.
If you are saying that, then your the one with the BS
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Rep Power: 288 alright... you want a list of parts? Here it is....
Garrett T3 (AR .42 int AR.48 exh)
Stafford Fab. 4-1 manifold
Stafford Fab. Front mount Intercooler
Stafford Fab. intercooler piping
Stafford Fab. 2 1/2" stainless downpipe
Stafford Fab. Fuel system (key to making it all work)
Denso Iridium Spark Plugs (f*ckin $12 a piece!!!)
D&D 2 1/2" exhaust
Magnaflow muffler
^ i said all the parts, so dont think i believe my muffler adds 25 whp like some ricers do.
Garrett T3 (AR .42 int AR.48 exh)
Stafford Fab. 4-1 manifold
Stafford Fab. Front mount Intercooler
Stafford Fab. intercooler piping
Stafford Fab. 2 1/2" stainless downpipe
Stafford Fab. Fuel system (key to making it all work)
Denso Iridium Spark Plugs (f*ckin $12 a piece!!!)
D&D 2 1/2" exhaust
Magnaflow muffler
^ i said all the parts, so dont think i believe my muffler adds 25 whp like some ricers do.
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Rep Power: 288 here, i will even give you some pictures...
I have to go to work now, so i will be back on later tonight. Dont trash me too bad while i am gone.
I have to go to work now, so i will be back on later tonight. Dont trash me too bad while i am gone.
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Rep Power: 0 Nice set-up you have there with a sleeper look. I've been told that Iridium Plugs are junk from various tuners and that copper is the best for turbo's. You seem to like yours. Yes colder plugs are better for boost, but not at 8psi. You need to have some serious boost (20psi) to benefit from them.
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Rep Power: 288 Thanks for saying its possible. I do have a vid of me running that accord, so if you want to see it heres the link.
http://www.batsu.net/~boo/Accord_vs_TurboCivic.mpeg
FYI.... I came from behind because my little firestons dont like to hook. I won by about 2-3 cars. And my car is the one you cant hear (resonator + turbo + muffler = sleeper)
http://www.batsu.net/~boo/Accord_vs_TurboCivic.mpeg
FYI.... I came from behind because my little firestons dont like to hook. I won by about 2-3 cars. And my car is the one you cant hear (resonator + turbo + muffler = sleeper)
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Rep Power: 288 The iridium plugs helped out a lot over copper ones. I was using #24 denso coppers before, and they would blow out under boost. You also have to remember, our stock coils suck, so we dont have much to work with.
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Rep Power: 0 Originally posted by Catalyst
^ that safety wire is not there now. (just trying to avoid ridicule)
^ that safety wire is not there now. (just trying to avoid ridicule)
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Rep Power: 0 Originally posted by Catalyst
Thanks for saying its possible. I do have a vid of me running that accord, so if you want to see it heres the link.
http://www.batsu.net/~boo/Accord_vs_TurboCivic.mpeg
FYI.... I came from behind because my little firestons dont like to hook. I won by about 2-3 cars. And my car is the one you cant hear (resonator + turbo + muffler = sleeper)
Thanks for saying its possible. I do have a vid of me running that accord, so if you want to see it heres the link.
http://www.batsu.net/~boo/Accord_vs_TurboCivic.mpeg
FYI.... I came from behind because my little firestons dont like to hook. I won by about 2-3 cars. And my car is the one you cant hear (resonator + turbo + muffler = sleeper)
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Rep Power: 0 bleh i cant get the vids, what sup with that.....
anyhow, its funny to see this topic relax a little from all the flaming that was going on on the second page.... anyhow, keep it up and keep going.
anyhow, its funny to see this topic relax a little from all the flaming that was going on on the second page.... anyhow, keep it up and keep going.
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Rep Power: 319 Hey Drizzle99... you need to tell that hemidakota guy that Catalyst DOES have an intercooler.. unlike his statement..
And lets keep this topic like it is going... it's actually not a flame war, seeing how some guys from the srt4ums are here..
I have been around too many Hondas to know of a real mean machine but an LX with 8 PSI is not going to cut it. Escpecially without a intercooler unit.
And lets keep this topic like it is going... it's actually not a flame war, seeing how some guys from the srt4ums are here..
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Rep Power: 288 Damn nice 60 ft. mine was more along the lines of 2.6 sec.
Also you cant hear the other guy spinning his tires in the vid either, but they did. We were just too far away.
Also you cant hear the other guy spinning his tires in the vid either, but they did. We were just too far away.
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Rep Power: 288 drizz, thanks for the comment! I was thinking about trading my civic in for an SRT4, thats when i drove them. The salesman made me pull over and he took over. Anyway, i dont know if id get the $20,000 i would need. I mean, my stereo only runs about $3000 and then the turbo.
I like both cars. I dont like any of the earlier neons, but the SRT4 looks sweet and performs really well. I dont have anything against them because they are just in another class.
I like both cars. I dont like any of the earlier neons, but the SRT4 looks sweet and performs really well. I dont have anything against them because they are just in another class.
06-05-2003
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Rep Power: 0 hey catalyst:
where did you get all the components for your turbo kit?
and also how do you plan on passing smog since you live in cali too?
i have a 4dr LX 2002 and plan on turbo-ing it as well...
whats your best time? do you go to LACR?
i just came back from LACR like 15 mins ago, damn my car is slow...
i got a 17.874, 17.853, & 17.829...hey atleast i'm consistent...LOL
i need more speed......
my first run i went against a Lexus gs400 w/supercharger that ran a low 14....
my second run against a srt4 that ran a mid 14....
my last run against a 300zx twinturbo on street slicks that ran a mid 11's
crazy ****.....they all blew me away....
oh well, time to sell my civic and get a wrx sti....
where did you get all the components for your turbo kit?
and also how do you plan on passing smog since you live in cali too?
i have a 4dr LX 2002 and plan on turbo-ing it as well...
whats your best time? do you go to LACR?
i just came back from LACR like 15 mins ago, damn my car is slow...
i got a 17.874, 17.853, & 17.829...hey atleast i'm consistent...LOL
i need more speed......
my first run i went against a Lexus gs400 w/supercharger that ran a low 14....
my second run against a srt4 that ran a mid 14....
my last run against a 300zx twinturbo on street slicks that ran a mid 11's
crazy ****.....they all blew me away....
oh well, time to sell my civic and get a wrx sti....
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Rep Power: 0 no, actually its manual.... and please dont say its my driving skill because i have been draging for more then 5 years....
my reaction time in three runs...
.828
.550
.641
and what people dont understand is palmdale is at 2700ft elevation that means atleast about .50-.75 seconds on to your E.T.
my reaction time in three runs...
.828
.550
.641
and what people dont understand is palmdale is at 2700ft elevation that means atleast about .50-.75 seconds on to your E.T.
