imported_t_dot_SiR

haha, this reminds me of a guy around this board sometime before who said he got a vtec controller and he can turn on vtec anytime he wants... then we all flame at him so bad... haha
because that guy was so stupid, he would vtec from launch which is useless and obviously that guy has ZERO knowledge about how an engine works and how vtec operates... ahhaha


but i get what you mean, if you wanna experience the "most" vtec, if you set it at 2000rpm, you can experience the most vtec from 2000 all da way 8000... ahhaha... (i think your statement was meant to be a joke, right?) ahhahahahaha

imported_crazydragonclk

All they say is true, I would either work on some appearance and just maintenance, or if you wanan spend alot go performance.

imported_Simich

7th gen's stock motors blow for modding. As mentionned, if you keep the D17, boost it, but don't expect amazing results. But for the price of boosting you'll be like 2/3 to a K-series swap.


You can always go K20A3 (RSX base motor) for a good 30hp increase and much more torque, and they're relatively cheap. ~1500$.

chris_si98

tuning is a pain in 7 gens. Not too many people boost it for a reason

93civich/b

you may be able to come across a rsx motor for cheep but how much is it to install it? starting from a d17? I gots an 01 civic si, and have been considering a swap even if it is just a rsx base motor.

stock94block

a new camshaft

or a K20 ..sweet

1nf4m0u5

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imported_Simich

It can be anywhere from 500-1500 for labour and you'd need about another 1000 for mounts, axles, etc. What alot of people do though when they swap a K is they do a 5 lug swap at the same time. Esitmated $$ may be a little high because stuff always costs more when you actually do it (Error, broken stuff, etc).


If you just get a K20A3 and swap it in you're looking at when all is said and done you're looking at 2500-3500. It could easily cost less and could easily cost more.

kwasley

1sykcoupe

on the v6 accords the vtec screams with just a cai .

imported_vast

v6 accord = scary fast.

Well thx for the information and the few laughs... ive decided since racing is almost useless now anyway, and the tickets ive already racked up, im goin pure cosmetic. got a big fosgate system in it, next is rims/lower/halos --- alllll black. sick.