acceleration

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Originally posted by Dosferatu


1. Can any of you tell me what kind of bang I will get for my buck in horse power terms? If you could put it in HP per modification terms that would be usefull. How much HP can I expect to get from each seperate mod?
2. I've heard that you can get a chip from some dealers that modifies your fuel:air ratio--also improving your HP. Is this available with my make/model? Is this available with any car? Or is this just some crack-pipe rumor that I've been subjected to? I haven't seen anyone talk about that in this forum. Just asking...
3. Also, can any of you suggest some good "do-it-yourselfer" manuals? I've got money for parts, not labor.

Thanx for any help you can provide. This is a great forum. Wish I had known about it a year ago...

Welcome to HS! First of all, you have an SOHC engine in a 97 Accord 4 banger.

1) If you did I/H/E, you'll probably see 10-15hp to the wheels. Not much bang for your buck, but it will help out.

2) You can get a chip, but it is recommended to wait until you are fairly heavily (or at least mildly) modified, as the chip is programmed for the mods you have. You won't see hardly any gains on a stock engine.

3) Get a helms manual at www.helminc.com That will be your best bet.