If I learned one thing here its that everyone has a different opinion (most better than mine lol). What does everyone think the best performance upgrade for the money is?

 

Nitrous is by far the best bang for the buck. kits go from 400-600 and gain 75hp reliably.

 

I say if you have the knowledge and funds available..then Go Turbo...On second thought, just saw you have an 09..Stick with the vasic I,H,E.

 

However, far less practical/enjoyable as it will not be used all the time such as a header or intake or forced air induction.

Give us an estimate of your allotted allowance and we'll go from there.

 

Not rich by any means if i had to put a number at it I would say no more than 500-1000.
Also I am running an 09 V6 Automatic. I dont know if that helps any.

Thanks for all your help,
JPX

 

The best bang for your buck is an upgraded rear swaybar .... the older accords could pull a CL-S or TL-S bar. IDK if that applies to 8th gen. Nitrous is cheap power, but you have to know a lot about it to make sure that your system is set up right. For anything over a 50 shot, I'd recommend a wideband O2 setup to make sure that it is operating properly. For really big shots or multi-staging, I'd also recommend an EGT setup.

The basic control that you'd want is WOT + window switch

Turbos are awesome, but pricey to put on the BB4YB list.

If you want to go by my upgrades: Lightweight crank pulley, upgraded S-pipe, racing anti-sway bars, short shifter (no use on an auto), polyurethane bushings, polyurethane mounts, ETD w/ custom mount

 

I would like to stay away from the nitrous (void warrenty) but the sway bar sounds interesting what are the benifits and an idea of the price.

 

The new Tl bar will probably fit, but I would wait until the TL-S comes out to get a TL rear sway.

Progress makes about the thickest sway bar you can find, coming in at 24mm (for comparison, you likely have 17mm, TL has 19mm, and TL-S has 21mm (I think)). Comptech also makes some thick sways, but they sell under the CT Engineering name now.

OEM are fairly cheap, I did the TL-S sway for about $65 will all the bolts, bushings and brackets, but I bought new stabilizer links from the dealer as well and those were an additional $110. Aftermarket bars are usually adjustable (2-3 mounting holes on each side) for customized anti-roll amount, but at an added price. I think OEM bars are solid, and most aftermarket are hollow, which can make a difference.

 

great.. just found two more things i want. a short shift and rear sway