AIR INTAKES,WHY?
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RE: AIR INTAKES,WHY?
ORIGINAL: nrangerfan
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?
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?
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?
ORIGINAL: nrangerfan
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?
ORIGINAL: mega502
"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
"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
B: What does changing them out do for me? (you sparked my interest)
C: What does it cost?
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RE: AIR INTAKES,WHY?
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-
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?
If you plan on turboing defiantly dont waste money on headers an intake is a bit cheaper and id spend the money on one now even if i planned to turbo Another good mod is a grounding kit it doesnt add any horsepower but it frees up existing HP thats been lost over the years do to normal wear and tear on the electronics of the car.
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RE: AIR INTAKES,WHY?
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?
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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RE: AIR INTAKES,WHY?
ORIGINAL: CivicEX
I thought that they do give you better milage if you drive normal but if you start flooring it then your mpg will go down.
I thought that they do give you better milage if you drive normal but if you start flooring it then your mpg will go down.
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RE: AIR INTAKES,WHY?
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thats because the air intakes are designed to maximize airflow in ur intake manifold. if u run the **** outa your car, the gas MPG goes down... because the ECU has to balance out the fuel/air ratio. if your gettin more air.. you need more fuel to balance it out.. or else your cars gona not function properly
ORIGINAL: CivicEX
I thought that they do give you better milage if you drive normal but if you start flooring it then your mpg will go down.
I thought that they do give you better milage if you drive normal but if you start flooring it then your mpg will go down.