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I would not go with anything lower than the HFP package myself. Do some more research.
I haven't thought much about tires/wheels but that is for another forum, and also inflates the budget too much.
Is it difficult to do?
thanks for your help.
-Nate
-mike
I have seen a neuspeed one, but that was an adapter. For the most part what I have come across are short shift kits, which simply includes an adapter to reroute the shift cable. while is shorter shift would be fun, I am more conerend about shortening the length of the shifter.
any recommendations would be helpful.
thanks.
-Nate
-mike
http://www.autodynamic.com/detail.asp?PRODUCT_ID=SS-HA9802
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=2002+short+Shifter+Accord&btnG=Search
My only miniscule thought so far is adding a K&N air filter...just the one that fits right in where the stock air filter sits. Has anyone who tried this noticed the benefits?
-mike
I would look at doing an exhaust and a an intake of some sort. If you live in a place with a stable climate and not too much rain, you might look at a cold air intake system, although this may add some noise. AEM makes a water bypass thing that supposedly keeps your motor from sucking up water.
A less restrictive exhaust system may add some power as well, along with some noise.
Either of these should have a negligible effect on your warranty unless they are causing an issue for another component.
-mike
Like I said:AEM makes a water bypass thing that supposedly keeps your motor from sucking up water.
Having too little back pressure IIRC can cause your exhaust valves to get burnt.
I believe the back pressure is in the cats, which are legally mandated so I think you could use a sewer pipe for your exhaust and still have enough back pressure to prevent injury. A Walker, Borla or Dynomax are all considered stock exhaust replacements, your you could go with a Japanese aftermarket hot-rod type. That burning exhaust valves sounds like a turbo related issue also, I don't think NA cars can get that hot.
I also found a Mugen short throw shifter, but I think its 6speed only.
I think that would allow the car to remain mostly OEM but a lot more fun to drive.
I still think I am just leaving it stock for a year and then getting something more fun.
Like I said:AEM makes a water bypass thing that supposedly keeps your motor from sucking up water.
If it keeps the water out, then you will not get the air-flow benefits of a CAI. Also a lot of CAIs suck in hot air from the engine compartment, which basically any of the negligable gains you get from a CAI.
Having too little back pressure IIRC can cause your exhaust valves to get burnt.
I believe the back pressure is in the cats, which are legally mandated so I think you could use a sewer pipe for your exhaust and still have enough back pressure to prevent injury. A Walker, Borla or Dynomax are all considered stock exhaust replacements, your you could go with a Japanese aftermarket hot-rod type. That burning exhaust valves sounds like a turbo related issue also, I don't think NA cars can get that hot.
Nope, not a Turbo issue as the turbo itself provides all the back pressure the engine needs, so anything downstream that lowers the backpressure won't lower it below the level that the turbo provides.
As for the cat itself providing back pressure, that is true to a certain extent but then putting on something after a restrictive cat (one which would provide the proper back-pressure) is irrelivent in terms of flow because the bottleneck is still in the cat.
Essentially on an NA car you will want a certain amount of back pressure in order to keep your low end torque. If you put a real big open exhaust on an NA car you'll loose a ton of low end power. If you are only doing a catback, it's mostly for the noise, not the power so it doesn't matter what you put on.
-mike
Air Bypass Valve for Cold Air
PDF of flow rate report
If it keeps the water out, then you will not get the air-flow benefits of a CAI.
Doesn't seem to be the case.
Also a lot of CAIs suck in hot air from the engine compartment, which basically any of the negligable gains you get from a CAI.
If its sucking hot air from the engine compartment, its not a cold air intake. CAIs only work when the car is moving though.
Nope, not a Turbo issue as the turbo itself provides all the back pressure the engine needs, so anything downstream that lowers the backpressure won't lower it below the level that the turbo provides.
I agree that the Turbo is the biggest bottleneck, but bing self sufficient for back pressure was not so much so in the case of RX7s and Supras.
As for the cat itself providing back pressure, that is true to a certain extent but then putting on something after a restrictive cat (one which would provide the proper back-pressure) is irrelevant in terms of flow because the bottleneck is still in the cat.
I concur; that is my point.
That is what I was getting at.
-mike
If its sucking hot air from the engine compartment, its not a cold air intake. CAIs only work when the car is moving though.
Yes but a lot of CAIs suck in hot air from the engine compartment, essentially the cold air comes through the radiator, gets nice and HOT and then is sucked in through the foam filter in the engine compartment. This allows more flow, due to being less restrictive, but negates the greater flow by sucking in hotter than normal air.
-mike
-mike
-mike
I like to ask a question here hope some one can answer that please and thank you in advance that I have 2004 accord v6 and orignal tire size is 205/60/R16 and now i want to install 235/60/R16 snow tires on it can i do it and if yes that will it effect on performance or not let me know please as i am getting these tires pretty cheap compare to new ones so that's why thanks in advance
I don't think there is enough clearance in the wheel well for a 235mm wide tire, especially when using a rim that has the stock offset. Also, I think the 235 is too wide for the stock rim so you would be looking at aftermarket wheels.
Lastly, typically people go narrower with snow tires for improved traction, not wider. Wider tires can hamper performance in snow conditions.
You want to go narrower on snow tires.
Your rims will likely not fit those tires.
Your wheel wells and struts won't clear them.
So you'll spend more to get the "cheap" tires to fit properly than just buying the correct size.
-mike
-mike
I added a new fuel pump, radiator with 2 fan blades, power steering hose and my car seems sluggish. It seems as if I'm riding the brakes and it pulls to left side when braking. The engine light & ABS goes on. Can someone direct me to upgrading my car to a better performing car? I know I need a tune up but I'd like more horse power as well. Thanks - Jim