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01-28-2003, 10:37 AM

Are there any mods I can do to improve low RPM torque in my '99 Civic EX auto with d17 engine? Other than forced air? I already have a cat-back and an intake, but both seem to help only with high rpm power. Any ideas? Would a header make better power in low rpm range or is it going to really help with only high revs?

I guess I am answering my own question here. Maybe that's 1.6 liter displacement motor with VTEC is designed for. I just don't want to spend thousands on turbo, or supercharger...

Did I mention I have an automatic?

Drumboy69

01-28-2003, 11:24 AM

Well with a header youll lost bottom but gain mid and high. You could try pullies. The power steering and alternator. Try aem or unorthodox. You could break open the block and put some better pistons in but that might not work with your future plans. But really theres not much you can do our cars dont really make tq very well. You could try and get a new camshaft Im not sure where it place you power band but look into it either zex, crower, or skunk2.

Racing Rice · 01-28-2003, 11:39 AM

Buy a V8 if you dont want FI.

Sorry, but this is the best way.:o

01-28-2003, 10:37 AM	#1
drumboy69 Posts: n/a	Low RPM's Power? Are there any mods I can do to improve low RPM torque in my '99 Civic EX auto with d17 engine? Other than forced air? I already have a cat-back and an intake, but both seem to help only with high rpm power. Any ideas? Would a header make better power in low rpm range or is it going to really help with only high revs? I guess I am answering my own question here. Maybe that's 1.6 liter displacement motor with VTEC is designed for. I just don't want to spend thousands on turbo, or supercharger... Did I mention I have an automatic? Drumboy69

01-28-2003, 11:39 AM	#3
Racing Rice Project Combat Honda Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Highland,OH Age: 45 Posts: 7,985	Buy a V8 if you dont want FI. Sorry, but this is the best way.:o __________________ Racing Rice

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01-28-2003, 11:24 AM	#2
Honda530 Posts: n/a	Well with a header youll lost bottom but gain mid and high. You could try pullies. The power steering and alternator. Try aem or unorthodox. You could break open the block and put some better pistons in but that might not work with your future plans. But really theres not much you can do our cars dont really make tq very well. You could try and get a new camshaft Im not sure where it place you power band but look into it either zex, crower, or skunk2.