Alright just signed up to be on this forum i must say it's pretty impressive I have a 2000 Civic Ex with just the basic stuff apexi N1 axel back cold air intake, strut bars and wheels but what i really wanna know is there anything u can do to the car motor wise that doesn't requir any money like little tricks or anything to make it faster or for the vtec to kick harder? let me know guys

 

a vtec controller. there dirt cheap

 

Weight reduction doesn't cost anything for the most part and is probably the most effective free mod.

Maybe bump the timing up and run supreme. Of course that costs like $0.20 a gallon.

Clean you air filter, or just run w/o one at the track (not on the street). Actaully this one might not be a good idea with a CAI.

Clean contact points, like on your dizzy cap and rotor and all of the engine grounds.

Switch to synthetic or a lower weight motor oil on your next change.

If you own a dye grinder or Dremel, you could bore your throttle body and intake manifold (free). Or if you were really good do some mild P+P (labor intensive).

Ummm......

 

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You could add an HCF decal for $6. that 'le do ya good for about 10HP.

 

^ I dropped two tenths when I stuck mine on.

 

even tho it costs money..some headers will do good since u have the intake and exhust on already

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If he was gonna spend money he would be better off finishing the cat-back.

 

Gaining horse power with out spending money is practically imposible. Weight reduction would be your best bet in your case. But, if you have a job, just save, and start getting parts, every little bit helps. I mean there's an ole' saying, "horsepower costs money, how fast do you wanna go?"

 

a good cheap upgrade for our little 4 bangers would be going with some ngk iridium spark plugs, having a good spark will keep your performance up, also maintaining them by checking and cleaning them will refrain you from losing the new acquired power.