RE: AIR INTAKES,WHY?
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RE: AIR INTAKES,WHY? - 5/19/2005 11:45:58 AM
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Hot thread Gentlemen: I think I will start with teh AEM V2 Right away, as a reward for doing the belts, FuZion HRi's are in the mail - is there any greater anticipation than waiting for parts? Essencially it sounds like headers, exhaust intake is nice, but really all that work is prep for the installation of a turbo - True? If I were to look at a turbo down the line is there any ENGINE mods I'd need to make outside of what is listed above?
A header would have to to be removed for turbo and a turbo manifold would be installed in it's place. Mods are intended for the goal of the engine. Such as an exhaust for turbo is different than an exhaust for an N/A car. An intake would also be removed and a different intake would be needed for the turbo.
EDIT: Also, builing an engine is often suggested. Please view the link in the "GOOD TURBO INFO" thread for more on building engines. $$$$$$
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RE: AIR INTAKES,WHY? - 5/19/2005 11:49:38 AM
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"200dry shot onto a stock motor"
Speaking of Gas mileage.
I'm truly a novice at modifing cars, shoot I just installed my first set of Ignition wires on the 1991 accord and my mpg shot up from 23.5 to 26.04mpg. I was impressed by the change, going to flip out the rotor and cap this weekend.
Thanks,
Doug
From another "true novice" A: what are the ignition wires, rotor and cap?
B: What does changing them out do for me? (you sparked my interest)
C: What does it cost?
Thing sin your ignition system get old and need replaced because they are not as efficient as they used to be ignition wires are the wires that connect the spark plugs to the distrutor cap. The cap has a rotor in it which sends the spark through the wires to the plugs and therefore causes combustion. Changing them is maintenance more than modification. Wires can go from $30-90 depending ont he wires and what type of ignition and engine they're for.
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RE: AIR INTAKES,WHY? - 5/19/2005 12:27:24 PM
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I noticed a positive change when I replaced my ignition leads and spark plugs, however my cars mileage was high and had stock leads and plugs.
some companies claim thier leads and plugs can free up a little BHP, but i dont really believe it-
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RE: AIR INTAKES,WHY? - 5/19/2005 1:20:17 PM
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They replacing things like they do nothing but restore lost hp. If you added new oem plugs you'd feel the same results.
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RE: AIR INTAKES,WHY? - 5/19/2005 4:09:00 PM
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Some grounding kits, w/ voltage regulators are better a little better. A'pexi had the best dyno number in a test conducted by one of the magazines. Can't remeber which one. Hondas generally have good stock grounding, but it'll help anyway. Don't start looking for 10hp though. Plus you'll get better results from a grounding kit w/ a turbo...since you won't have to remove it.
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RE: AIR INTAKES,WHY? - 6/10/2005 5:37:50 PM
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They're not a waste...the only difference between ebay and AEM or Injen is that they actually had R&D for the applications and some are DOT approved. Other than that they're all just a damn pipe that flows better than what the factory put on there...and sounds sweeter too. You may get a 1hp difference between intakes..if any at all.
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