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08-09-2002, 01:25 AM

i have a 1997 automatic civic and someone was tellin me i should get a timing chip so it will chg gears better.. can someone help me out and tell me waht to look for and where.. thanks everyone

-wickedcivy

ebpda9 · 08-09-2002, 01:29 AM

i don't think a chip will be effective if you car is stock. what have you done to it ?

08-09-2002, 01:45 AM

nothing under the hood

ebpda9 · 08-09-2002, 01:49 AM

then it's not worth it, not even with the basic mods: I/H/E

08-09-2002, 02:05 AM

k thx.. what would u say is the cheapest under the hood upgrade that will actualy give me more hp and torque

ebpda9 · 08-09-2002, 09:18 AM

nonovurbizniz · 08-09-2002, 12:43 PM

for automatic cars you'd be supprised how much of a difference that a chip CAN make.

it depends on if the chip addresses the shifting though many won't include anything for the shift points in an automatic.

if you find a company that makes one designed to shift the A/T better then go get it cuz it will transform your car.

i drove in an a/t z28 b4 and after a chip and it was unreal ya ya i know it's got more to work with but. the biggest dif. was in where and when it shifted

08-09-2002, 05:35 PM

thanks both of u for helping me out what does CAI mean anywayz lol. but thanks for the help guys

*ChrisCantSkate* · 08-09-2002, 09:31 PM

Cold Air Intake, and i'd recommend AEM then ingen.

you might wana look at a shift kit or something for your car if its an auto or even a manual swap.

*AzCivic* · 08-09-2002, 09:31 PM

CAI=Cold air intake, get the one made by AEM

08-10-2002, 01:50 AM

thanks guys .. is it worth it to get new headers? or is there a better mod for the money thanks

*ChrisCantSkate* · 08-10-2002, 02:12 AM

with your engine, the best mod might be a new engine... i know its expensive... but its worht it.

2ndGenTeg · 08-12-2002, 03:24 PM

Honda automatic trannies automatically adjust the point at which they shift dependant upon how far the throttle is depressed. It's designed to interpret the desired effect by how hard you want the car to be driven. At WOT, they automatically shift at redline. With the throttle barely depressed, it's around 3K rpm. Some other companies do it differently- a cruising/sport button, or the new M3's "driving strategy" selector. The Honda system actually works very well, and I believe having it chipped would be a waste of money.

08-09-2002, 01:25 AM	#1
wickedcivy97 Posts: n/a	timeing chip i have a 1997 automatic civic and someone was tellin me i should get a timing chip so it will chg gears better.. can someone help me out and tell me waht to look for and where.. thanks everyone -wickedcivy

08-09-2002, 01:29 AM	#2
ebpda9 Repost Wagon Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: over here Age: 43 Posts: 17,266	i don't think a chip will be effective if you car is stock. what have you done to it ? __________________

08-09-2002, 01:49 AM	#4
ebpda9 Repost Wagon Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: over here Age: 43 Posts: 17,266	then it's not worth it, not even with the basic mods: I/H/E __________________

08-09-2002, 09:18 AM	#6
ebpda9 Repost Wagon Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: over here Age: 43 Posts: 17,266	CAI __________________

08-09-2002, 12:43 PM	#7
nonovurbizniz Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: ECUSA Age: 46 Posts: 2,693	for automatic cars you'd be supprised how much of a difference that a chip CAN make. it depends on if the chip addresses the shifting though many won't include anything for the shift points in an automatic. if you find a company that makes one designed to shift the A/T better then go get it cuz it will transform your car. i drove in an a/t z28 b4 and after a chip and it was unreal ya ya i know it's got more to work with but. the biggest dif. was in where and when it shifted __________________ I am an A$$hole... take anything I say to heart at YOUR OWN RISK...

08-09-2002, 01:45 AM	#3
wickedcivy97 Posts: n/a	nothing under the hood

08-09-2002, 02:05 AM	#5
wickedcivy97 Posts: n/a	k thx.. what would u say is the cheapest under the hood upgrade that will actualy give me more hp and torque

08-09-2002, 05:35 PM	#8
wickedcivy97 Posts: n/a	thanks both of u for helping me out what does CAI mean anywayz lol. but thanks for the help guys

08-09-2002, 09:31 PM	#9
ChrisCantSkate Thought Police Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: orlando florida Age: 40 Posts: 9,662	Cold Air Intake, and i'd recommend AEM then ingen. you might wana look at a shift kit or something for your car if its an auto or even a manual swap. __________________ Black Vtec Prelude-h22a power'd Many dreams come true, and some have silver linings. I live for my dreams and a pocket full of gold.

08-09-2002, 09:31 PM	#10
AzCivic Moderator Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Az Age: 43 Posts: 3,804	CAI=Cold air intake, get the one made by AEM

08-10-2002, 01:50 AM	#11
wickedcivy97 Posts: n/a	thanks guys .. is it worth it to get new headers? or is there a better mod for the money thanks

08-10-2002, 02:12 AM	#12
ChrisCantSkate Thought Police Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: orlando florida Age: 40 Posts: 9,662	with your engine, the best mod might be a new engine... i know its expensive... but its worht it. __________________ Black Vtec Prelude-h22a power'd Many dreams come true, and some have silver linings. I live for my dreams and a pocket full of gold.

08-12-2002, 03:24 PM	#13
2ndGenTeg 4th Gear Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Boulder, CO Age: 43 Posts: 830	Honda automatic trannies automatically adjust the point at which they shift dependant upon how far the throttle is depressed. It's designed to interpret the desired effect by how hard you want the car to be driven. At WOT, they automatically shift at redline. With the throttle barely depressed, it's around 3K rpm. Some other companies do it differently- a cruising/sport button, or the new M3's "driving strategy" selector. The Honda system actually works very well, and I believe having it chipped would be a waste of money.

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