I would really like to cruise @ 2600, but if I swapped out the tranny, the 2.2 would be so bogged down,it would take 10 min to get from 60-80 mph! I miss my past V6 cars!

 

^That's why you shouldget a manual trans in a 4cyl. Downshift it!

 

LOL .... better yet, J32A2 w/ 6-spd

too much $$$$ though

 

it's a 4 cylinder gotta rev that sucker to make power. that's why crotchrockets redline at like 14 k.

 

The 4cyl does not have a speed governor. So whatever you removed is all in your head considering you'd need a standalone engine management to do it or custom ECU, which I'm sure you have neither of. Accords are drag limited, not speed limited.

 

totally [sm=owned.gif]

 

you want more torque?
put smaller wheels on.

only joking, kinda. It would increase torque... sorta... but not in a good way. or in the way your looking for.

 

smaller wheels usually means lighter too. and lighter is always good in terms of wheels. lighter wheels let you..accelerate faster, decelerate faster, and less force is needed to turn the wheel. no torque or hp is actually gained, rather you free up that energy and makes more efficient use of its power.

*edit* here's an example. imagine how fast it takes you to lift an 80lbs dumbbell off the ground compared to a 35lbs dumbbell. people who have stock wheels might not see what the big deal is in lifting the 35lbs weight all the time. but for someone who's been lifting that 80lbs hunk of metal for months or years, that 35lbs will feel pretty damn good. too bad lifting more weight doesnt make your motor stronger lol

 

That's pretty much why I have stuck with the stock wheels....ok ok it's also because i'm cheap as well

 

ok well the stock wheels are definitely not happening. but so far the only answer i've gotten to my actual question of what is a cheap $500> way to boost torque? so far i've gotten that a custom exhaust kit w/ 2.25' piping and stock headers will help. (thanks falkore). does anyone else have an actual answer to my question?