best ways to boost low end torque?
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RE: best ways to boost low end torque? - 10/1/2007 10:27:46 PM
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ckebottle
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I would like to know the answer to this question as well.
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RE: best ways to boost low end torque? - 10/2/2007 7:07:14 AM
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00AccordLX5spd
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If you have a header, take it off and put the stock manifold back on.
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RE: best ways to boost low end torque? - 10/2/2007 7:29:28 AM
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If you have a header, take it off and put the stock manifold back on.
but who would do that? 
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RE: best ways to boost low end torque? - 10/2/2007 7:43:22 AM
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00AccordLX5spd
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If you have a header, take it off and put the stock manifold back on.
but who would do that?
Hey...he asked for a "best and cheapest quality way," that is the first and only thing that came to my mind. Plus it is free
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RE: best ways to boost low end torque? - 10/2/2007 9:51:36 AM
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Turbo? maybe
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RE: best ways to boost low end torque? - 10/2/2007 12:25:46 PM
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wet nitrous FTW!!!!!  $500-750 depending on options and you set your gains! A 4-cyl is good for a 50HP setup safely. I have a friend that is pushing a 90 dry shot through a 98 Civic EX! That car has a few mods that allow that though (multiple electronic upgrades and parts, 260 injectors, custom ported Skunk 2 IM, 72mm TB, performance headers & exhaust, etc.) ....... for the guys that have read my past posts, this is the crazy master machinist that pours custom bushings. ..... the car can also handle a 1.3 g turn!!!
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RE: best ways to boost low end torque? - 10/2/2007 12:28:43 PM
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00AccordLX5spd
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Neither turbo nor nitrous would help with low end torque though. You can't even (or you shouldn't) spray nitrous in 1st gear and the turbo has to spool up. Plus they are neither cheap nor easy
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RE: best ways to boost low end torque? - 10/2/2007 12:34:39 PM
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sir_nasty
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I don't think there is a whole lot of options for boosting low end torque without spending a fair amount of cash. You could re-gear the tranny, a new tuneable computer could help, maybe an adjustable cam gear and advance it just a little...
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Personal experience...Anyone?? - 10/2/2007 4:10:27 PM
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'97 EX wagon (2.2 VTEC auto)
Satisfied with the adequate hp for a family hauler. Mostly want more oomph btw 2K-3K before the lift shift. Not looking to outlaunch M3s or anything, just add to passing ability & freeway merge w/o dipping into the gas-sucking high-lift cam profile, so maybe 30-40 ft-lbs. I also am concerned about passing the under-hood emissions visual.
Owned a T-Bird SC & so I know a supercharger will do it - any products for this application that anyone is aware of?
What have you all experienced from a turbo...on the 2.2VTEC?
Ram air? I saw that the short tube only pulls from under hood. Adequate or is a long run the much better option & where does it pull from?
Will a anything mentioned get the MVD grumbling?
Lastly, what's the cost for chip replacement & how bulletproof is it? I've got 117K on the clock & would like to double that like my last one did (90 CRX base 1.5)
If I can get torque up, I am considering re-gearing the tranny down some so that it runs under 3K at 85 mph. Anyone done something similar?
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RE: Personal experience...Anyone?? - 10/2/2007 5:06:23 PM
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neeeeed mooooore tooooorque!!! (but don't we all?) anyways so far i've removed the speed governor (which has done wonders) and i have a K&N Cold air intake BUT i was wondering if a custom exhaust system might help it's stock right now, i'd also like to know if aftermarket headers are required for an exhaust system or will the parts bolt on? but aside from that any good ways to boost high end torque as well?
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RE: Personal experience...Anyone?? - 10/2/2007 11:15:27 PM
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6genex
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actually the 6th gen accord V6 doesn't have a governor, however the 4cyl is limited to 135-137 from what I've read I'm not sure down to the exact mph though. Either way, the question still remains: what are the best and cheapest ways to increase low end or high end torque, and would a custom exhaust system fit on stock headers?
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RE: Personal experience...Anyone?? - 10/3/2007 6:43:42 AM
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falkore24
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My car HAD a 111 mph limit on it originally. I'd go with a pre-fab exhaust on the stock header if I were you. If you want to do custom, swap the pipe from the cat to the resonator with 2.25" and from the res to the muff.
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RE: Personal experience...Anyone?? - 10/3/2007 7:15:44 AM
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00AccordLX5spd
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actually the 6th gen accord V6 doesn't have a governor, however the 4cyl is limited to 135-137 from what I've read I'm not sure down to the exact mph though.
So how did you remove yours on your 4cyl? I highly doubt the 4cyl 6th gen accord will reach 135 mph. Not because of a governor, but because the engine cannot possibly move it that fast unless it has major modifications.
If you used the search function, you would EASILY be able to answer your own question about whether an aftermarket exhaust would bolt to a stock manifold, so I am not going to answer it for you.
There is NO way to increase low end torque on our cars. Unless you took the engine and trans out of an American made V8 and somehow fit it in there.
Honda's are built for high revving power, not low end power.
< Message edited by 00AccordLX5spd -- 10/3/2007 7:18:58 AM >
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