cheap ways to increase horsepower?

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04-13-2004, 04:32 PM

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you could get a couple of stickers...slap em on the fender..there you go theres 10 hp each sticker...atleast thats wat everyone thinks where im from.

04-14-2004, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by estoner102

of course

how could i not have a vtec sticker?!?!? especially on a non-vtec honda. what a necessity

it doesnt matter if it is non vtec, it will still scare them away, which will totally annhilate the need for HP because youll have noone to beat. See? Much cheaper then a turbo, only idiots do that :P

diy filter box = cool project ^-^

04-17-2004, 12:45 AM

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Theres a few ways for under a buck. deffinatelly visit ebay and shop around. Cone intake filter replacing the airbox, $25 ~ 8hp + more torque and faster throttle. Bosche+4, $35 ~8hp + more torque. Adj. Fuel Pressure, $40 if used with more air and hotter plugs to burn more fuel, ~3hp @+3psi but a free flow exhaust is also helpful. Free flow muffler, $40 ~8hp + less torque and faster throttle and ricey sound. Ground Kit, $30 ~2hp + better throttle and accessories. If you dont just want to go straight, get some strut bars, and you can take turns faster. then if you want to spend more money, you can get even better power gains. Good Luck.

i sincerely hope ur kidding as with the rest of the replies to this thread...otherwise u need to do more research and stop listening to egay vendors...and btw...it aint all bout hp...by that i mean, research torque gains as well, not just 'more torque'...in response to the original guy w/ the question...prolly the best thing u can do is make urself a cold air intake...won't be as good as real cai, but better than stock...use the search button for more info...keep in mind u won't really get any real power from a civic for <100...u can get better handling w/ strut bars and sways (not tie bars, bad)...ur civic is light, and like they also said, making it lighter helps some...gl

04-17-2004, 08:01 PM

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how about you sell your car for a different one. im sure you could get a 240 or a mustang GT thats a few years older

04-17-2004, 09:49 PM

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8 hp for PLATINUM plugs? wow.

04-20-2004, 03:23 PM

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And of course, everyone knows that to break into the 10's, ya gotta have the type R sticker.

04-21-2004, 06:42 AM

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Well, yellow cars are fast

04-24-2004, 12:24 PM

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Relocate the intake

If you move the intake tube to the front you'll get a better responce from the engine thanks to the cold air. I fabbed up a whole box and put in a filter from a Ford SUV. Doesnt do alot for HP but does make a nice throaty sound when you pound the pedal. Better plugs will also make the engine kick a little harder. I put in Bosch platinum 4's and I could see a difference in idle RPM. Other than that you have to spend money