Boost low-end torque [Archive]

FeelMyRide

01-05-2002, 10:43 PM

If anyone can give me some pointers on getting the low-end torque up I would really really appreciate it b/c it basically sucks right now!

94_AcCoRd_EX

01-06-2002, 01:58 AM

Hmm.... a little mod you could do is to get some underdrive pulleys. They will help some and don't cost much.

slowEJ6

01-06-2002, 03:51 AM

a jackson racing supercharger :cool:

iridium spark plugs help a tiny bit ;)

94_AcCoRd_EX

01-06-2002, 12:59 PM

Originally posted by hybrid3do0rcx
a jackson racing supercharger :cool:

Yeah, if you want to shell out some cash, go FI

Accord Man

01-06-2002, 02:19 PM

Hybrid's correct..

the ultimate would be a SC.

Racing Rice

01-06-2002, 05:01 PM

Originally posted by hybrid3do0rcx
a jackson racing supercharger :cool:

iridium spark plugs help a tiny bit ;)

This is about your best option for Lowend power.. Everything else wont be that noticable... :yes: One of the probs we have to face with our tiny motors...:rolleyes:

Accord Man

01-06-2002, 05:08 PM

Originally posted by Racing Rice

One of the probs we have to face with our tiny motors...:rolleyes:

Speak for yourself! j/k

:cool:

FeelMyRide

01-06-2002, 06:31 PM

Thanks for the help.. I'll do the sparks and the pulleys now
a SC is totally out of my price range. Plus I'm wondering if I should keep my engine or swap it out. hmmmmm?

Racing Rice

01-06-2002, 07:29 PM

Originally posted by Accord Man

Speak for yourself! j/k

:cool:

Last time I checked this was the Civic Forum not the accord forum... :P ;) I was speaking for the civics..

slowEJ6

01-07-2002, 12:56 AM

Originally posted by FeelMyRide
Thanks for the help.. I'll do the sparks and the pulleys now
a SC is totally out of my price range. Plus I'm wondering if I should keep my engine or swap it out. hmmmmm? swap swap swap! hybrid forum needs more people :yes:

94_AcCoRd_EX

01-07-2002, 01:49 AM

Originally posted by FeelMyRide
Plus I'm wondering if I should keep my engine or swap it out. hmmmmm?

Well, in all honesty, if you don't have the money to get a SC, you probably don't have the money to do a good engine swap. Either save up, or do some minor mods to the one you have.

Accord Man

01-07-2002, 04:27 PM

Originally posted by 94_AcCoRd_EX

Well, in all honesty, if you don't have the money to get a SC, you probably don't have the money to do a good engine swap. Either save up, or do some minor mods to the one you have.

I agree!

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RR : Somehow I missed that.. My bad.. :o

Racing Rice

01-07-2002, 06:28 PM

Originally posted by Accord Man
RR : Somehow I missed that.. My bad.. :o

Thats ok.. Ill let it pass this time..;)

Addict

01-07-2002, 07:00 PM

Nitrous.....:yes:

94_AcCoRd_EX

01-07-2002, 09:53 PM

Originally posted by Civic_Addict
Nitrous.....:yes:

Always something to consider. Have you thought about that FeelMyRide or do you need boltons so you will always have the power?

FeelMyRide

01-07-2002, 11:00 PM

Isn't nitrous bad (for a 90k engine)? I was thinking of getting a baby tank later on just for those nights when I want some fun.. but I'm mostly looking for over all power all the time

94_AcCoRd_EX

01-07-2002, 11:18 PM

Well, with a 90k engine, you'd have to be sure it was in great condition (compression, seals, etc.), but if I were you, I'd stick with bolt-ons.

FeelMyRide

01-07-2002, 11:20 PM

A friend just totalled his Teggy .. maybe I can grub the engine off him

94_AcCoRd_EX

01-07-2002, 11:21 PM

Originally posted by FeelMyRide
A friend just totalled his Teggy engine.. maybe I can grub it off him

Totalled the engine? What happened to it?

FeelMyRide

01-07-2002, 11:22 PM

made a mistake.. the car not the engine

94_AcCoRd_EX

01-07-2002, 11:26 PM

Originally posted by FeelMyRide
made a mistake.. the car not the engine

Oh ok, I was curious why you wanted a totalled engine ;)

FeelMyRide

01-08-2002, 01:34 AM

i want a twin turbo 300zx engine

Racing Rice

01-08-2002, 07:24 AM

Originally posted by FeelMyRide
i want a twin turbo 300zx engine

Now that would be interesting in a Civic..:eek: I think youd have better luck with the Teg motor..:yes:

Accord Man

01-08-2002, 07:43 AM

Originally posted by FeelMyRide
i want a twin turbo 300zx engine

for your civic?? :confused: :cool:

slowEJ6

01-08-2002, 11:54 AM

Originally posted by Racing Rice

Now that would be interesting in a Civic..:eek: I think youd have better luck with the Teg motor..:yes: for some reason i would have to agree with you RR. hehe

as for the 300Z TT motors, they arent too reliable when power is involved unless quite a few mods are done. at all.

FeelMyRide

01-08-2002, 03:32 PM

Its either gonna be a type R Teg engine or a Prelude.. I need power

slowEJ6

01-08-2002, 03:36 PM

Originally posted by FeelMyRide
Its either gonna be a type R Teg engine or a Prelude.. I need power ewwwwwww, no neither!!!!!! B18C5 imo, is not worth the hefty price tag. i can get em for $4900, complete swap. and b18c1 for $3300. with the extra $1600 you could make it rather comparable. at least close enough imo. and h22....well its heavy, i like taking turns fast, doesnt work well if you enjoy fast turns :no:

FeelMyRide

01-08-2002, 03:40 PM

where can I read up on different engines and what the difference are because I am lost.. :confused: :confused:

slowEJ6

01-08-2002, 03:43 PM

http://hybrid.honda-perf.org :yes:
or just ask away, i have free time to explain

FeelMyRide

01-08-2002, 03:52 PM

i have to go to work now i'll be back in 5 hrs and I will look into all this.. thanks 4 the help

Accord Man

01-09-2002, 09:15 AM

h22 is a big no no...

FeelMyRide

01-09-2002, 12:40 PM

Thanks sooo much that website did wonders for me.. after reading everything I narrowed it down to either a B16b or a B18c.. as I read more I was looking more toward the GSR engine its easier to install and basically fits in like stock. So I think I've decided.. now I just need to save up

Addict

01-09-2002, 01:38 PM

Originally posted by FeelMyRide
Thanks sooo much that website did wonders for me.. after reading everything I narrowed it down to either a B16b or a B18c.. as I read more I was looking more toward the GSR engine its easier to install and basically fits in like stock. So I think I've decided.. now I just need to save up

How is it that you don't have the budget for a SC, but you do for a B16B or B18C? :confused:

slowEJ6

01-09-2002, 02:22 PM

Originally posted by FeelMyRide
Thanks sooo much that website did wonders for me.. after reading everything I narrowed it down to either a B16b or a B18c.. as I read more I was looking more toward the GSR engine its easier to install and basically fits in like stock. So I think I've decided.. now I just need to save up B16B: $4800.
B18C1: $3300.

good decision, i think. :yes:

94_AcCoRd_EX

01-09-2002, 02:23 PM

Originally posted by hybrid3do0rcx
B16B: $4800.
B18C1: $3300.

good decision, i think. :yes:

Yeah, the money saved could be put into mods, etc, unless you're just dying for the B16 :P

slowEJ6

01-09-2002, 02:31 PM

Originally posted by Civic_Addict

How is it that you don't have the budget for a SC, but you do for a B16B or B18C? :confused: she said at the moment she doesnt have the money for an SC, but she does for pulleys/spark plugs. and shed have to save up for the swap. :P

Addict

01-09-2002, 02:40 PM

Originally posted by hybrid3do0rcx
she said at the moment she doesnt have the money for an SC, but she does for pulleys/spark plugs. and shed have to save up for the swap. :P

Ahhh I missed that one.:rolleyes:

FeelMyRide

01-09-2002, 03:21 PM

Originally posted by hybrid3do0rcx
she said at the moment she doesnt have the money for an SC, but she does for pulleys/spark plugs. and shed have to save up for the swap. :P

but its pointless to do those mods now if I am just going to swap it out later. And also I don't know any reliable mechanics that I can trust with my civic. Maybe I'll do it.. whats the worse I could do? ;)

Accord Man

01-10-2002, 07:36 AM

Originally posted by FeelMyRide

but its pointless to do those mods now if I am just going to swap it out later. And also I don't know any reliable mechanics that I can trust with my civic. Maybe I'll do it.. whats the worse I could do? ;)

LOL

you might want to refrain from screwing up your car voluntarily..

j/k

;)