Engine & Internal Chat about beefing up your engine's insides here.

performance upgrades

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
  #1  
Old 02-01-2009, 05:48 PM
christian2000accord's Avatar
Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Toronto, Ontario
Posts: 118
Default performance upgrades

Hi i have a 2000 accord ex coupe (4 cylinder 5 speed) and my friend said he could install a short shift kit and cold air intake in my car, but i just wanted to know if it was worth it, will i notice a big difference in performance by installing these things? thanks
 
  #2  
Old 02-01-2009, 05:56 PM
cjdm98's Avatar
Been Around A Long Time Member
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Miami,FL
Posts: 2,452
Default

A minimal but noticeable gain in performance from a CAI..

And the short shifter basically shortens your throw..A good mod for comfort..
 
  #3  
Old 02-01-2009, 07:27 PM
RTexasF's Avatar
Super Member
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Brownsville, TX 78521
Posts: 2,384
Default

It won't turn it into a 396 Camaro but it will help a bit as cjdm mentioned.
 
  #4  
Old 02-01-2009, 07:48 PM
christian2000accord's Avatar
Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Toronto, Ontario
Posts: 118
Default

ok thanks guys...
and how much horsepower (roughly) would the CAI add??
 
  #5  
Old 02-01-2009, 07:50 PM
live2rice's Avatar
Super Moderator
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Alaska
Posts: 8,725
Default

Originally Posted by RTexasF
It won't turn it into a 396 Camaro but it will help a bit as cjdm mentioned.
your right, it will still be reliable.

as for the hp, not much.
 
  #6  
Old 02-01-2009, 11:23 PM
Stanley9875's Avatar
Member
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Upland, CA
Posts: 160
Default

I wouldnt expect more than 15 hp, but they add a cool whooshing sound. I'd say it would be a good investment

-$tanley
 
  #7  
Old 02-01-2009, 11:27 PM
live2rice's Avatar
Super Moderator
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Alaska
Posts: 8,725
Default

15hp? I doubt that, 3hp maybe.

I had Intake, Exhaust, Cat delete, intake manifold, throttle body, header, new plugs and wires, hondata, and a dyno tune on my car and it made like 25-30whp over stock.
 
  #8  
Old 02-01-2009, 11:35 PM
Stanley9875's Avatar
Member
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Upland, CA
Posts: 160
Default

Well, they vary from car to car. Some get 5 hp, others I heard get 10 hp, and I admit, I was a little exagerated there.

And since were on the subject of CAI, I told my friend (who really doesn't know much about cars, he tries to compare himself to me) that I was going to hurt my engine with that Injen SRI that you guys suggested to me. I was like, "no, I wont." But he kept telling me that. Will a SRI hurt my engine? I seriously doubt it, but I have been wrong about things before, so ill ask people smarter than me

-$tanley
 
  #9  
Old 02-01-2009, 11:37 PM
live2rice's Avatar
Super Moderator
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Alaska
Posts: 8,725
Default

I see no possible way of it hurting your car. I personally have one on both my cars, all my friends have them, every hawwr on this site has one.
 
  #10  
Old 02-01-2009, 11:50 PM
Stanley9875's Avatar
Member
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Upland, CA
Posts: 160
Default

Thank you! I didnt explane what happened that well what... happened, but I was discussing the plans for my Accord, and I mentioned the SRI and he told me it would hurt my engine. He didnt believe me when I said, "What are you smoking? Why would people buy something that would hurt their car (to a certain extent)?" He's just stubborn, and tries to stump me because I know a whole lot more about cars than he does. Me and my other friend was staring at him oddly after he said that.

Thanks for the info!

-$tanley
 


Quick Reply: performance upgrades



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 07:58 AM.