2001 EX, basic performance mods i need to do?

[AsherK]

Since alot of yall are saying its abig deal, pls list what needs to be done to get it up to par :)

thks!

[sohc_vtec 2NR]

up to par to what? everybody has a different definition of "up to par" means... you'll need to be more specific, maybe HP numbers or 1/4 ETs.

[4drmadness]

depends on what you want to achieve or have $$ to do....
Basic bolt on:
Intake
Headers
Exhaust
Laughing gas 25/50 shot

Big $$ mods:
Turbo kit
SC kit
Engine swap..

this might help you but letting us know what you want to do w/ your car will help...

[AsherK]

intake, headers and exhaust

[AsherK]

^ with those in mind what specific ones and are they just bolt on w/o any additional modification?

sound i want is a deeper/aggressive sound..is that possible? i dont want a fart can car,lol

[AzCivic]

is this gonna be a car with an automatic or standard?

[AsherK]

manual,nothing but..i hate automatics,lol

[4drmadness]

a greddy header/exhaust setup should give you a nice deep tone...

[AsherK]

bout intake?

[94_AcCoRd_EX]

AEM is the way to go there IMO.

[AsherK]

yall got links to reputable good online places to buy those?

[94_AcCoRd_EX]

www.styledright.com is where I'd get it. Great guy, best prices, and he's a member here (hondaman-iac)

[drdingo21]

Originally posted by 94_AcCoRd_EX
www.styledright.com is where I'd get it. Great guy, best prices, and he's a member here (hondaman-iac) hes a bit of a goober. BUt a good guy.

Stefan, i don't care what they say about you. Your an alright guy.;)

[armyguy5]

read my signature...that's what i have in my 2002 civic ex which is the same as the 2001...i would reccomened thermal exhaust i love mine...dont worry bout a header waste of money
you can turbo it for about 3,000 no real "internals" that would help out a great deal. PM me if you want more info

chris

[AsherK]

Thermal R&D stealth exhaust..what does that sound like

i know from dealing with imprezas--greddys are deep so i liked that bein pointed out with civics..but yea....what is the exhaust tune sound ilke..record clip maybe if u can,lol??

[silver]

what do you consider a fart can? i hate that term, people go around calling hks, apexi, and tanabe fart cans...the tone is not completely dependent upon the muffler, you have a really low displacement motor, it's going to be high pitched compared to a wrx, or pretty much anything else.

the intakes are pretty much all the same. injen, dc, aem, k&n, those are the major ones.

for a "header" i'd look at dc.

exhaust, go for a catback from a reputable company.

you're looking at probably a grand for all 3 combined.
don't forget about your suspension, get a nice coilover setup, run you at least $800, then you've got all your tie/sway/bar stuff. maybe another $500 for those. <---that's a guess, i haven't been paying attention to those prices. so after spending roughly $2500, decide whether you want to spend more or not.

btw this is all diy, you shouldn't have to pay for any labor.

[AsherK]

lol ive heard a WRX sound like a fart can car the other day..i wanted to beat the crap outt the driver for making it sound like that :(

fart can to me=no mods..just muffler for the sound value=fart can,lol........now if there are mods you can hear it, but around here its just a bunch of mexicans or young teens running around wit fart cans on their hondas....there are an exceptional few ive seen around campus, all driven by asian guys..i love their cars,lol..sooo clean and much more thought/effort put into their rides :)

[PeterV1228]

seriuosly.. don't waste your money on intakes or headers... invest in a turbo... the exhaust is the only thing you can still use if you get boosted