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CarFiGuy25 · 07-19-2005, 11:13 PM

Ok so I bought a 2005 Honda Civic EX, stick and I was wondering what are some good upgrades for it? I want it to be fast, I wasn't sure if I should get a new intake or a cold air intake? Also list some good places I can find stuff.

Thanks...

ebpda9 · 07-19-2005, 11:19 PM

a cold air intake won't do anything for speed. save the money for a turbo

drdingo21 · 07-19-2005, 11:23 PM

^where the hell have you been?

And CarFiGuy25, do as the man says.

CarFiGuy25 · 07-19-2005, 11:23 PM

what kind of turbo could I get? I know like intake helps out with air flow...but which is better cold air or just a regular?

*AzCivic* · 07-19-2005, 11:34 PM

a cold air intake will help a little, but its mostly just louder. AEM is a decent brand.

how much do you have/want to spend?

CarFiGuy25 · 07-19-2005, 11:42 PM

just let me know some ideas on pricing and what you are thinkin cause I am willin to do a lot

thermal · 07-20-2005, 12:58 AM

How much money are you willing to spend on an initial major power adder? That's the question you need to ask yourself first. If it was me, I would get a hybrid K-series dropped in. Depending on a set up, an RSX typeS head on top of an Accord block is an instant over 200whp...... easily. Or if you get lucky, get a typeS or TypeR (DC5) motor.

Turbos are great. There are a few issues to tackle with turbod 7th gen civics (D17). The fuel system is a "dead head" concept. No return lines. The ignition is completely different from the previous D or B series. A new generation of OBD2 ECU is created. Although these changes are not necessarily bad concepts, it just gives turbo tuners out there a hard time when it comes to tuning..... which is the very key to any great turbo set-up.

Look into it tho and decide for yourself. Maxrev and a few others has a turbo kit for your car.

If you want power and want to be fast, a simple bolt on like intake/header/exhaust will not give noticeable power gains.

If you want instant power, then consider nitrous. Other than that, be ready to drop some $$$$.

Goodluck

Mischief · 07-20-2005, 12:11 PM

I thought the Type-S's motor was backwards and what not and unable to be switched into another car.. at least that's what I was told :(

thermal · 07-22-2005, 12:11 PM

nope. It will drop in. www.hasport.com has all kinds of info about it

Mischief · 07-22-2005, 01:44 PM

woot, k thanks thermal

07-19-2005, 11:13 PM	#1
CarFiGuy25 Parked Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Lorain,OH Age: 38 Posts: 12	Need help all you Civic buffs Ok so I bought a 2005 Honda Civic EX, stick and I was wondering what are some good upgrades for it? I want it to be fast, I wasn't sure if I should get a new intake or a cold air intake? Also list some good places I can find stuff. Thanks...

07-19-2005, 11:19 PM	#2
ebpda9 Repost Wagon Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: over here Age: 44 Posts: 17,266	a cold air intake won't do anything for speed. save the money for a turbo __________________

07-20-2005, 12:58 AM	#7
thermal Banning Machine Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: My Garage, Va. Posts: 5,547	How much money are you willing to spend on an initial major power adder? That's the question you need to ask yourself first. If it was me, I would get a hybrid K-series dropped in. Depending on a set up, an RSX typeS head on top of an Accord block is an instant over 200whp...... easily. Or if you get lucky, get a typeS or TypeR (DC5) motor. Turbos are great. There are a few issues to tackle with turbod 7th gen civics (D17). The fuel system is a "dead head" concept. No return lines. The ignition is completely different from the previous D or B series. A new generation of OBD2 ECU is created. Although these changes are not necessarily bad concepts, it just gives turbo tuners out there a hard time when it comes to tuning..... which is the very key to any great turbo set-up. Look into it tho and decide for yourself. Maxrev and a few others has a turbo kit for your car. If you want power and want to be fast, a simple bolt on like intake/header/exhaust will not give noticeable power gains. If you want instant power, then consider nitrous. Other than that, be ready to drop some $$$$. Goodluck __________________ Project Teg Visit the Turbo Forum

07-22-2005, 12:11 PM	#9
thermal Banning Machine Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: My Garage, Va. Posts: 5,547	nope. It will drop in. www.hasport.com has all kinds of info about it __________________ Project Teg Visit the Turbo Forum

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07-19-2005, 11:23 PM	#3
drdingo21 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Elkhart, IN Age: 41 Posts: 1,642	^where the hell have you been? And CarFiGuy25, do as the man says.

07-19-2005, 11:34 PM	#5
AzCivic Moderator Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Az Age: 43 Posts: 3,804	a cold air intake will help a little, but its mostly just louder. AEM is a decent brand. how much do you have/want to spend?

07-19-2005, 11:42 PM	#6
CarFiGuy25 Parked Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Lorain,OH Age: 38 Posts: 12	just let me know some ideas on pricing and what you are thinkin cause I am willin to do a lot