Increasing Integra Performance
19-Mar-2007, 11:02 AM
#21
well a good way to increase performance would be to put a DOHC VTEC head on your engine (make an LSvtec). Its not super difficult to do or all that expensive (prolly about what you would spend on an intake/header/exhaust).
Otherwise, start with a good tune up (like mentioned before), then start with the bolt-ons...intake, header, exhaust, intake manifold, larger throttle body....this will take up a fair bit of money ($1000-1500 depending on what brand of parts and if they're new or used).
In my opinion, an intake is an intake, just make sure it has a k&n filter on it (or another good brand of filter). Stay away from a cheap header (like DC, ractive, airmass). As for an exhaust, i'm a fan of going custom, this way you can pick the components to get your desired sound....take my car for example, 2.5" stainless steel piping, 2.5" highflow cat, resonator, and 14" magnaflow muffler (oval style not the fart cannon cannister style) and for me, its perfect. Doesn't scream on the highway while cruising, has a decent lower tone to it, not that raspy, but sounds great when going wide open throttle on a highway on ramp or something.
Otherwise, pick an exhaust brand that you like the way it sounds. You might pay a lot of money for an aftermarket cat back exhaust system, so pick one you like the sound of.
Otherwise, start with a good tune up (like mentioned before), then start with the bolt-ons...intake, header, exhaust, intake manifold, larger throttle body....this will take up a fair bit of money ($1000-1500 depending on what brand of parts and if they're new or used).
In my opinion, an intake is an intake, just make sure it has a k&n filter on it (or another good brand of filter). Stay away from a cheap header (like DC, ractive, airmass). As for an exhaust, i'm a fan of going custom, this way you can pick the components to get your desired sound....take my car for example, 2.5" stainless steel piping, 2.5" highflow cat, resonator, and 14" magnaflow muffler (oval style not the fart cannon cannister style) and for me, its perfect. Doesn't scream on the highway while cruising, has a decent lower tone to it, not that raspy, but sounds great when going wide open throttle on a highway on ramp or something.
Otherwise, pick an exhaust brand that you like the way it sounds. You might pay a lot of money for an aftermarket cat back exhaust system, so pick one you like the sound of.
19-Mar-2007, 11:20 AM
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Originally posted by zeeman
well a good way to increase performance would be to put a DOHC VTEC head on your engine (make an LSvtec). Its not super difficult to do or all that expensive (prolly about what you would spend on an intake/header/exhaust).
Otherwise, start with a good tune up (like mentioned before), then start with the bolt-ons...intake, header, exhaust, intake manifold, larger throttle body....this will take up a fair bit of money ($1000-1500 depending on what brand of parts and if they're new or used).
In my opinion, an intake is an intake, just make sure it has a k&n filter on it (or another good brand of filter). Stay away from a cheap header (like DC, ractive, airmass). As for an exhaust, i'm a fan of going custom, this way you can pick the components to get your desired sound....take my car for example, 2.5" stainless steel piping, 2.5" highflow cat, resonator, and 14" magnaflow muffler (oval style not the fart cannon cannister style) and for me, its perfect. Doesn't scream on the highway while cruising, has a decent lower tone to it, not that raspy, but sounds great when going wide open throttle on a highway on ramp or something.
Otherwise, pick an exhaust brand that you like the way it sounds. You might pay a lot of money for an aftermarket cat back exhaust system, so pick one you like the sound of.
well a good way to increase performance would be to put a DOHC VTEC head on your engine (make an LSvtec). Its not super difficult to do or all that expensive (prolly about what you would spend on an intake/header/exhaust).
Otherwise, start with a good tune up (like mentioned before), then start with the bolt-ons...intake, header, exhaust, intake manifold, larger throttle body....this will take up a fair bit of money ($1000-1500 depending on what brand of parts and if they're new or used).
In my opinion, an intake is an intake, just make sure it has a k&n filter on it (or another good brand of filter). Stay away from a cheap header (like DC, ractive, airmass). As for an exhaust, i'm a fan of going custom, this way you can pick the components to get your desired sound....take my car for example, 2.5" stainless steel piping, 2.5" highflow cat, resonator, and 14" magnaflow muffler (oval style not the fart cannon cannister style) and for me, its perfect. Doesn't scream on the highway while cruising, has a decent lower tone to it, not that raspy, but sounds great when going wide open throttle on a highway on ramp or something.
Otherwise, pick an exhaust brand that you like the way it sounds. You might pay a lot of money for an aftermarket cat back exhaust system, so pick one you like the sound of.
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19-Mar-2007, 01:42 PM
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zeeman did my forged engine build just recently, and will be tuning the turbo very soon (although, hes not as excited as i am 
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the lsvtec swap is a good idea. vtec heads arn't hard to find really (hell, i have one sitting here. a whole b16 block, even with a second set of mint pistons). a good lsvtec conversion, a nice solid tune up - you'll be a very happy man. lsvtec's are good for torque compared to a b16, and in the grand scheme of things, it's not as expensive as doing a full b series swap.
if you can do up the lsvtec, i'd suggest that, some decent exhaust (no 3" crazyness, but a nice 2.5" setup), new springs, a good solid well rounded tuneup to make it all reliable, and you'd probally endup a very happy man.
if the body is mint, i'd suggest krowning it...some people down believe in krown, but i do... nice to hear you hate the canadian tire "performance" parts... im glad that trend is dying.
lsvtec ftw!
)the lsvtec swap is a good idea. vtec heads arn't hard to find really (hell, i have one sitting here. a whole b16 block, even with a second set of mint pistons). a good lsvtec conversion, a nice solid tune up - you'll be a very happy man. lsvtec's are good for torque compared to a b16, and in the grand scheme of things, it's not as expensive as doing a full b series swap.
if you can do up the lsvtec, i'd suggest that, some decent exhaust (no 3" crazyness, but a nice 2.5" setup), new springs, a good solid well rounded tuneup to make it all reliable, and you'd probally endup a very happy man.
if the body is mint, i'd suggest krowning it...some people down believe in krown, but i do... nice to hear you hate the canadian tire "performance" parts... im glad that trend is dying.
lsvtec ftw!
19-Mar-2007, 02:28 PM
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Yea man, canadian tire is for OEM American car parts, nothing performance, and those stupid interior dress ups like the skull shifter LMAO idiots
anyways
whats the general cost to get a vtech head
install cost? cause i was researching it and it seems like a fair amont of work
anyways
whats the general cost to get a vtech head
install cost? cause i was researching it and it seems like a fair amont of work
19-Mar-2007, 02:43 PM
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avg price is 400-ish it seems for a good one. not %100 sure.
the work isnt TOO bad.
well worth it tho. a tune up, lsvtec conversion, you'd be set. esp if the body is already nice, it could be a very clean nice car. if you do it right, you could have one very damn nice car. at least you're seeking advice in the right place, a good place to start!
the work isnt TOO bad.
well worth it tho. a tune up, lsvtec conversion, you'd be set. esp if the body is already nice, it could be a very clean nice car. if you do it right, you could have one very damn nice car. at least you're seeking advice in the right place, a good place to start!
19-Mar-2007, 02:54 PM
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thanks for the help
i wouldnt be doing the work myself....i dont know **** mechanically lol
im not sure if its something my uncle could do in his garage...seems like it might reqiure some precision work in which case going to a tuner shop would be best, no?
i wouldnt be doing the work myself....i dont know **** mechanically lol
im not sure if its something my uncle could do in his garage...seems like it might reqiure some precision work in which case going to a tuner shop would be best, no?
19-Mar-2007, 02:58 PM
#28
performance wise, I would personally start with suspension, chassis, and brake work. that alone will eat up a good portion of your budget so you'll forget this engine work bull**** for a while.
all this power and no way to harness it is just stupid. spend money on shocks (Tokico Illumina, Koni Special or Koni Sport) and springs (H&R, Tein) and bushing (Energy Suspension), or get full coilovers and bushings. tein SS is a nice comfy ride, great quality product and a decent price. chassis, some OEM strut bracing, and good quality lower tie bars like a Tanabe Sustec will do you good. a rear sway bar upgrade with an ASR rear brace will all help hold that old chassis together. swap in some ITR seats to help hold you in place while cornering. brakes, you got rear disks already, so just upgrade the pads in the front, maybe size up that master cylinder to a 15/16 or 1 inch... freshen up those old brake lines, either DOT approved stainless like Earl's or Russel or fresh OEM rubber ones. Or consider an upgrade to 11 inch brakes by way of ITR calipers and Prelude rotors. While you're at it, get a good quality B&M short shifter and perhaps a nice Spoon Duracon shift ****. Upgrade the steeringwheel to a Momo Monte Carlo or a Personal. To round out the footwork, grab some nice 16 inch rims with quality summer performance tires like the Yokohama Parada Spec 2. Don't forget a new fuel filter, and fresh fluids all around including your tranny (use OEM fluid!!!!). finally, check to make sure the oil seal at the distributor isn't leaking.
all this power and no way to harness it is just stupid. spend money on shocks (Tokico Illumina, Koni Special or Koni Sport) and springs (H&R, Tein) and bushing (Energy Suspension), or get full coilovers and bushings. tein SS is a nice comfy ride, great quality product and a decent price. chassis, some OEM strut bracing, and good quality lower tie bars like a Tanabe Sustec will do you good. a rear sway bar upgrade with an ASR rear brace will all help hold that old chassis together. swap in some ITR seats to help hold you in place while cornering. brakes, you got rear disks already, so just upgrade the pads in the front, maybe size up that master cylinder to a 15/16 or 1 inch... freshen up those old brake lines, either DOT approved stainless like Earl's or Russel or fresh OEM rubber ones. Or consider an upgrade to 11 inch brakes by way of ITR calipers and Prelude rotors. While you're at it, get a good quality B&M short shifter and perhaps a nice Spoon Duracon shift ****. Upgrade the steeringwheel to a Momo Monte Carlo or a Personal. To round out the footwork, grab some nice 16 inch rims with quality summer performance tires like the Yokohama Parada Spec 2. Don't forget a new fuel filter, and fresh fluids all around including your tranny (use OEM fluid!!!!). finally, check to make sure the oil seal at the distributor isn't leaking.
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