Cheap Mods for Hp Gains
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Cheap Mods for Hp Gains Hi my name is justin. I just got a 94 Civic EX 2dr Coupe. I got the 5speed SOHC 1.6L VTec. Im just wondering if you guys could tell me what i can do to my car for hp gains but with out killing my wallet. I already have a short ram intake.
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D16Y...... hmmm...... headers......
basically, modding is expensive...... I wouldnt recommend someone not have lunch for a week just to get cam gears or something (just an example)
basically, modding is expensive...... I wouldnt recommend someone not have lunch for a week just to get cam gears or something (just an example)
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after you purchase an aftermarket header, you can go with a straight pipe from header all the way to muffler.. i think that goes for about $150-$250? thats without muffler. muffler would be about $10 for ebay cheap **** or $100 quality apexi n1 or something else. if you dont have smog emissions in your area, i'd definately go for it. but keep in mind, your car would be crazy so i suggest choosing a low profile quiet muffler. even with a quiet muffler, car will still make a lot of noise.
if your doing et's and dragging, should look into lighter wheels and grippy tires.
if your doing et's and dragging, should look into lighter wheels and grippy tires.
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also try www.clubcivic.com
see what kind of times and hp gains their getting with the same model civic as yours. only 7thgen and few rsx owners on this site. prob 1 s2k and 350z owner and other random cars.
see what kind of times and hp gains their getting with the same model civic as yours. only 7thgen and few rsx owners on this site. prob 1 s2k and 350z owner and other random cars.
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Originally Posted by D17thgen
also try www.clubcivic.com
see what kind of times and hp gains their getting with the same model civic as yours. only 7thgen and few rsx owners on this site. prob 1 s2k and 350z owner and other random cars.
see what kind of times and hp gains their getting with the same model civic as yours. only 7thgen and few rsx owners on this site. prob 1 s2k and 350z owner and other random cars.
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listen you dont buy a honda to go Fast for Cheap, you buy a honda if you want reliability, if your dont wanna use a lot gas, want a good bang for the buck, are a ricer, or wanna spend a lot of money having fun in a car that wasnt meant to be a fast sports car. In short your not gonna do much without boosting or swapping or Nitrous so there are your options. Sorry to be an ******* but plain and simple a honda is not a chevy small block where you will see huge gains. You dont have much options man and whoever told you, you did doesnt know what they are talking about. 1 word for you. BOOST
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Originally Posted by CivicEXofD0om
If i could afford the turbo kit i wouldnt be asking for inexpensive mods
u didnt specify anything at all
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Rep Power: 0 if you haven't already done so lower it I put after market springs on my 04, put at least a front strut bar, I think you can get a whole set front back and lower on e-bay for under $50.00 I had to run a Neuspeed on my 04 because of that cold air intake.
your car should be fast enough, if you really want to go fast ditch the civic, and buy a Z or something. those suspension mods will make the car handle much better.
Engine wise you could have your head ported and polished, and maybe go with higher lift cams, but that is expensive, and complicated.
your car should be fast enough, if you really want to go fast ditch the civic, and buy a Z or something. those suspension mods will make the car handle much better.
Engine wise you could have your head ported and polished, and maybe go with higher lift cams, but that is expensive, and complicated.
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El Cheapo Mod #1)
Nylon Panty hose Intake.
a.) Take of your stock airbox.
b.) Zip tie at least two layers of panty hose to the intake port
c.) Ignore the "check engine" light.
Cost $5, HP Gains at least 10
El Cheapo Mod #2)
Hack saw the Catalytic Converter
a.) Take a hack saw and climb under your car.
b.) Hack the Cat off, before and after.
c.) Find a Scap piece of pipe the approximate length of the cat.
d.) Use plenty of High Heat Duct tape to connect the new Pipe.
e1.) Drill at least 8 1" holes in the bottom of the stock muffler.
-or-
e2.) Hack the muffler off
Cost $7 (Pipe is expensive), HP Gains at least 10
So there you have it.... 20 HP for $12... That 1.67Hp/$
Good Times man... Good Times
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El Cheapo Modz, INC. Does not make any claims to the legality or unassailability of the said modifications. Nor does El Cheapo Modz, INC. warranty any modifications that you may perform from spontanous combustion.
El Cheapo Mod #1)
Nylon Panty hose Intake.
a.) Take of your stock airbox.
b.) Zip tie at least two layers of panty hose to the intake port
c.) Ignore the "check engine" light.
Cost $5, HP Gains at least 10
El Cheapo Mod #2)
Hack saw the Catalytic Converter
a.) Take a hack saw and climb under your car.
b.) Hack the Cat off, before and after.
c.) Find a Scap piece of pipe the approximate length of the cat.
d.) Use plenty of High Heat Duct tape to connect the new Pipe.
e1.) Drill at least 8 1" holes in the bottom of the stock muffler.
-or-
e2.) Hack the muffler off
Cost $7 (Pipe is expensive), HP Gains at least 10
So there you have it.... 20 HP for $12... That 1.67Hp/$
Good Times man... Good Times
Legal disclaimer
El Cheapo Modz, INC. Does not make any claims to the legality or unassailability of the said modifications. Nor does El Cheapo Modz, INC. warranty any modifications that you may perform from spontanous combustion.
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altazza tail lights
a raspy exhaust with a 5in tip
chrome hub caps
o, and dont forget a huge *** wing to keep that monster pushed onto the ground when ur racing down the highway at 90
altazza tail lights
a raspy exhaust with a 5in tip
chrome hub caps
o, and dont forget a huge *** wing to keep that monster pushed onto the ground when ur racing down the highway at 90
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Originally Posted by Scatman
type r stickers
altazza tail lights
a raspy exhaust with a 5in tip
chrome hub caps
o, and dont forget a huge *** wing to keep that monster pushed onto the ground when ur racing down the highway at 90
altazza tail lights
a raspy exhaust with a 5in tip
chrome hub caps
o, and dont forget a huge *** wing to keep that monster pushed onto the ground when ur racing down the highway at 90
Those modz are from our rival corporation El Ghetro Modz INC.
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Originally Posted by 4jacks
These modz are not to be confuse with El Cheapo Modz INC.'s high quality performance developed modz.
Those modz are from our rival corporation El Ghetro Modz INC.
Those modz are from our rival corporation El Ghetro Modz INC.
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