How do I get more power out of my D16Y8
29-Nov-2002, 12:43 PM
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How do I get more power out of my D16Y8
Won't have money for swap until after University...4-5 years 
So in the meantime...I'm stuck with this SOHC...How do I begin modding it?
I was gonna start with Underdrive PUlley and Fuel Pres Regulator
LIST SOME MODS AND ROUGH HP GAINS Please
Can i expect much for a cam gear?
So in the meantime...I'm stuck with this SOHC...How do I begin modding it?
I was gonna start with Underdrive PUlley and Fuel Pres Regulator
LIST SOME MODS AND ROUGH HP GAINS Please
Can i expect much for a cam gear?
29-Nov-2002, 12:50 PM
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Intake, header and a cat back exhaust are the best way to start.
You're looking at a 7-10 hp gain(total), but you'll also gain more power throughout the entire powerband.
Axle-back will help a bit (may get you 1-2hp if you're lucky) but its more for effect.
I'd stay way from the cam gear (until you can tune it properly) and the same with the pulleys and fuel regulator.
I/H/E are the basics and are the best way to start.
You're looking at a 7-10 hp gain(total), but you'll also gain more power throughout the entire powerband.
Axle-back will help a bit (may get you 1-2hp if you're lucky) but its more for effect.
I'd stay way from the cam gear (until you can tune it properly) and the same with the pulleys and fuel regulator.
I/H/E are the basics and are the best way to start.
29-Nov-2002, 01:04 PM
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Originally posted by SilverCRXSi
Intake, header and a cat back exhaust are the best way to start.
I'd stay way from the cam gear (until you can tune it properly) and the same with the pulleys and fuel regulator.
I/H/E are the basics and are the best way to start.
Intake, header and a cat back exhaust are the best way to start.
I'd stay way from the cam gear (until you can tune it properly) and the same with the pulleys and fuel regulator.
I/H/E are the basics and are the best way to start.
29-Nov-2002, 01:14 PM
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Agreed. Start with I/H/E
29-Nov-2002, 01:33 PM
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general rule of thumb is start as far away from internals of the engine as possible and work towards it.
so I/H/E is a good start. if u want more driving fun then start with suspension/anti sway bars/good rubber...
so I/H/E is a good start. if u want more driving fun then start with suspension/anti sway bars/good rubber...
29-Nov-2002, 01:43 PM
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Turbo.
Im sure Ken (KSR) can whip you up a custom fab turbo for your civic, and make your head spin
Im sure Ken (KSR) can whip you up a custom fab turbo for your civic, and make your head spin
29-Nov-2002, 07:11 PM
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if ya really want cheap power, feed your car the bottle...
just stay off the streets...
just stay off the streets...
29-Nov-2002, 10:17 PM
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I/H/E huh? Well im 66% there...I got a exhaust and short ram intake...but no HEader yet...DC Sports I guess??? 421 ceramic? (is there a diff between stain steel and ceramic in terms of power?)
Custom fab Turbo yea right...
it would be nice though
ARE YOU GUYS SURE cams and pulleys wont help very much? What is meant by "Until i can 'properly' tune it"?
thanks for the info guys much appreciated
Custom fab Turbo
yea right...it would be nice though
ARE YOU GUYS SURE cams and pulleys wont help very much? What is meant by "Until i can 'properly' tune it"?
thanks for the info guys
much appreciated
30-Nov-2002, 12:08 AM
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if your going with i/h/e then get an f.p.r. because you will need more fuel now that your motor inhales and exhales better making the motor run leaner....
30-Nov-2002, 02:26 AM
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Save your money. Don't bother with it. If anything's gonna be done to the SOHC motor, go FI.
30-Nov-2002, 04:33 AM
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What does FI mean/stand for?
30-Nov-2002, 04:52 AM
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Forced Induction.....*Turbo*
30-Nov-2002, 05:11 AM
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He might of also ment "fuel injection"......some SOHC's came with a carburator instead of FI.
fpr= funny phat racer
(fuel preasure rail) Not really needed. But it does look pretty though.
fpr= funny phat racer
(fuel preasure rail) Not really needed. But it does look pretty though.
03-Dec-2002, 08:32 AM
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So should of just save your money and do the swap, not that expensive. I have friends that got $800+ catback exhaust, same car as mine, no diff. he is so pissed but wouldn't admit. But when he raced me, results don't lie. Save your money and go big, or maybe you want the look and not power. SOHC don't really need those exhaust, B18s are better with the mods. I just want to help you save up for the swap or turbo. Turbo do require an exhaust thou. So if you already have an exhaust done, then go with the turbo.
05-May-2010, 11:50 AM
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Intake, header and a cat back exhaust are the best way to start.
You're looking at a 7-10 hp gain(total), but you'll also gain more power throughout the entire powerband.
Axle-back will help a bit (may get you 1-2hp if you're lucky) but its more for effect.
I'd stay way from the cam gear (until you can tune it properly) and the same with the pulleys and fuel regulator.
I/H/E are the basics and are the best way to start.
You're looking at a 7-10 hp gain(total), but you'll also gain more power throughout the entire powerband.
Axle-back will help a bit (may get you 1-2hp if you're lucky) but its more for effect.
I'd stay way from the cam gear (until you can tune it properly) and the same with the pulleys and fuel regulator.
I/H/E are the basics and are the best way to start.
05-May-2010, 12:02 PM
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To be a 100|% honest , and this is from someone who has a header, intake and exhaust..
You may as well save up to get a b16a engine.. Just add up all the cost for the above
Exhaust - around 500
headers - around 400 ( maybe more )
intake - 50
total - 1000
gain - 10 hp tops
b16a engine - 1000-1400 plus 500 to install it
total- 1800
gains- 30 hps
So sure you may end up paying close to 2 gs but you will have a much stronger engine
or you could double that and get a turbo kit which will run you somewhere in the 3000-3500 install ( if you get a good deal) and you ll gain at least 50-60hp
No more bolts on for me , maybe a mini me swap to gain 25 hp
You may as well save up to get a b16a engine.. Just add up all the cost for the above
Exhaust - around 500
headers - around 400 ( maybe more )
intake - 50
total - 1000
gain - 10 hp tops
b16a engine - 1000-1400 plus 500 to install it
total- 1800
gains- 30 hps
So sure you may end up paying close to 2 gs but you will have a much stronger engine
or you could double that and get a turbo kit which will run you somewhere in the 3000-3500 install ( if you get a good deal) and you ll gain at least 50-60hp
No more bolts on for me , maybe a mini me swap to gain 25 hp
05-May-2010, 12:05 PM
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to be a 100|% honest , and this is from someone who has a header, intake and exhaust..
You may as well save up to get a b16a engine.. Just add up all the cost for the above
exhaust - around 500
headers - around 400 ( maybe more )
intake - 50
total - 1000
gain - 10 hp tops
b16a engine - 1000-1400 plus 500 to install it
total- 1800
gains- 30 hps
so sure you may end up paying close to 2 gs but you will have a much stronger engine
or you could double that and get a turbo kit which will run you somewhere in the 3000-3500 install ( if you get a good deal) and you ll gain at least 50-60hp
no more bolts on for me , maybe a mini me swap to gain 25 hp
You may as well save up to get a b16a engine.. Just add up all the cost for the above
exhaust - around 500
headers - around 400 ( maybe more )
intake - 50
total - 1000
gain - 10 hp tops
b16a engine - 1000-1400 plus 500 to install it
total- 1800
gains- 30 hps
so sure you may end up paying close to 2 gs but you will have a much stronger engine
or you could double that and get a turbo kit which will run you somewhere in the 3000-3500 install ( if you get a good deal) and you ll gain at least 50-60hp
no more bolts on for me , maybe a mini me swap to gain 25 hp
05-May-2010, 12:11 PM
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This is an 8 year old thread....lol
ekboi, if you have something to sell, please post an ad in the classified section. Thanks.
ekboi, if you have something to sell, please post an ad in the classified section. Thanks.
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