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Old 08-14-2002, 12:15 AM   #1
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what should i do next....????

i have 95 civic 4d lx AT, so far i have the following in my engine...

APC CAI
Pacesetter 2 Piece Headers
APC 9.3 mm Spark Plug Wires
NGK iridium IX spark plug
MSD 6AL ignition

what's should my next step be coz i'm clueless, any suggestions will be really appreciated...thanks in advance guyz
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Old 08-14-2002, 12:24 AM   #2
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hmm whats your goal? like do you want to go real fast, or handle real good, or just look good or a combination of those?
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Old 08-14-2002, 12:28 AM   #3
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i dont use my car for racing, jz everyday driving but i want my car to be faster than it is now...ummm i kinda want both a lil of show and go...oh btw i have an exhaust too...but rite now i'm kinda in the direction of tryin' to get my car to be a bit faster...so yea, a lil go for now...tahnks
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Old 08-14-2002, 12:35 AM   #4
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well you got the basics I/H/E, have you considered a little nitrous or maybe a turbo? There's other things you could do but it starts getting real expensive for small gains. Have you done any suspension stuff? turning quick is pretty fun.
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Old 08-14-2002, 12:48 AM   #5
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not to mention expensive too
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Old 08-14-2002, 01:12 AM   #6
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yeah, if you go all out. well i guess it depends on what you define as expensive. he could get some good springs and struts for less than $600 which will help out alot with the handling. or go all out and spend 1500$ on a setup.

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Old 08-14-2002, 01:37 AM   #7
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oh i lowered my car using the sprint spring by 2.5 inches and got camber, f/r strut tower bars, and rims as well.
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Old 08-14-2002, 01:43 AM   #8
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oh I got it, advance your timing... its free, assuming you can get ahold of a timing light.
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Old 08-14-2002, 01:49 AM   #9
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how do i advance my timing?
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Here's a how to: http://www.hondaracing.ca/installs/timing/index.htm
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Old 09-20-2002, 02:25 PM   #11
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you have a 4 door lx do what anyone would do if they wanted a fast car.

SELL YOUR SLOW ONE. (just kidding)

Just FYI i've seen dyno charts that show a 5hp loss when using a pacesetter header.

You know what.... I actually just re-read your post and if your serious about wanting to go fast. then
SERIOUSLY SELL YOUR CAR

1. its a 4door (more weight less rigidity)
2. it's a lx (1.5 non vtec right?)
3. AT (i don't have to put anything here do I?)

so if your serious about making THAT car fast then:

1. Swap the motor and tranny out
2. DON'T BUY ANY PACESETTER PARTS
3. ??? Weld the rear doors shut and fill the seems?
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Old 09-20-2002, 02:45 PM   #12
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Put it on the bottle. Best bang for the buck......

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Originally posted by nonovurbizniz
you have a 4 door lx do what anyone would do if they wanted a fast car.

SELL YOUR SLOW ONE. (just kidding)

Just FYI i've seen dyno charts that show a 5hp loss when using a pacesetter header.

You know what.... I actually just re-read your post and if your serious about wanting to go fast. then
SERIOUSLY SELL YOUR CAR

1. its a 4door (more weight less rigidity)
2. it's a lx (1.5 non vtec right?)
3. AT (i don't have to put anything here do I?)

so if your serious about making THAT car fast then:

1. Swap the motor and tranny out
2. DON'T BUY ANY PACESETTER PARTS
3. ??? Weld the rear doors shut and fill the seems?

You're right his car is slow, stock. He coudl make it faster with a turbo, motor swap or nitrous. AT... AT is not a bad thing. Its great at the track & driving around town. Manual is nice to have for the auto-x & lil bit of extra control.
If you've ever been to a 1/4 mile track you know alot of the cars run automatic trannys. There's less room for error. Times are very consistant.
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