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Horsepower Upgrades for Reasonable Price?

Old Jun 14, 2006 | 04:32 PM
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Yep, if forced induction is in your future, a header is a waste of money! Just like most things, because a header won't work, cai, cam... you need a manifold for a turbo, a custom intake for the turbo, and a cam made for a NA engine typically won't work well in a turbo setup. So if you want to go turbo, don't spend your money on anything until you get the kit made.
 
Old Jun 14, 2006 | 09:29 PM
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including exhaust.
 
Old Jun 15, 2006 | 02:07 AM
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I am a newb..here! I was curious, What would be a good size exhaust for a pretty stock motor. My girl has a 1994 CX hatch with a D15. I wanted a little more umph but she doesnt need anything crazy. So I was thinking the usual I/H/E mods. I just want to know if it would be worth it. I see you telling the other guy not to bother, but is it noticeable? The power difference I mean, or what other route could I take beside force fed
 
Old Jun 15, 2006 | 02:58 AM
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intakes and exhaust usually boost power at the top... which wont help around town cruisin. inless its at 5 grand.
 
Old Jun 15, 2006 | 08:06 PM
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You should look in to swapping it to V-tec and getting a new chip.

Nails Edit: VTEC...no fifth letter
 
Old Jun 16, 2006 | 07:46 AM
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What would be a good size exhaust for a pretty stock motor. My girl has a 1994 CX hatch with a D15.
If you are just going to do an exhaust and leave it at that, 2" piping, 2.25" at most. Anything bigger and you will prolly lose some power.
 
Old Jun 19, 2006 | 07:42 PM
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Thanx, like I said in another board, she doesnt need anything crazy. Just a little more umph!
 
Old Jun 19, 2006 | 10:02 PM
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You should look in to swapping it to V-teck and getting a new chip.
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Old Jun 19, 2006 | 11:00 PM
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^^^lol i agree..
 
Old Jun 19, 2006 | 11:06 PM
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Remember the ricer vid on streefire.net with V-TAK? The torque curve was insane......who carries a dyno sheet with em lol.
 

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