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Old 11-18-2006, 05:52 PM
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i currently recivend a good condition 98 ex coup as my first car and i have some questions.

whats the cheapest way to get big gains in hp? i have a D16Y8.

If i had the money what would it take to convert it from automatic to standard and would it be worth it?


btw this is a great fourm its very usefull.

thank you for all the help
Old 11-18-2006, 06:16 PM
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nitrous. done and done.
Old 11-18-2006, 06:40 PM
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dont put money into any car unless you plan on keeping it, and yes nitrous is a good choice.
Old 11-18-2006, 06:45 PM
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id like to stay away from NO2 i was thinkin a head swap dut i dont know what fits i want a daily driver that runs on any octane
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cheapest way to gain big hp = nitrous

or you could piece together a junkyard turbo kit for $1-2k. but it's still an auto.

my suggestion, sell that car, buy a stick, then mod it if you want
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i heard that some of the b series heads would fit on my motor is that true and is it worth it?
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Originally Posted by bmallen11
i heard that some of the b series heads would fit on my motor is that true and is it worth it?
no
Old 11-18-2006, 07:13 PM
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what types of gains am i lookin at with a ram air and catback
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2-5whp at best
Old 11-19-2006, 09:07 AM
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Greddy turbo kit (~$2200): http://www.optionsauto.com/prodinfo....er=TP-11550050

GSR Swap (~$3200): http://www.hmotorsonline.com/shop/sc...age&item=30009




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