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Old Aug 15, 2003 | 09:31 PM
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Sup Yall ?!?

I have a 99 4 door acoord 4 cylinder 5 speed. I need help, what is the cheapest way to inrease my horsepower. I can't spend too much money cause im a student and i have to pay for my intuition.

If anyone can give me some tips or information i would greatly appreciate it.

Thanks a lot!
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Old Aug 15, 2003 | 10:01 PM
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here's some of the cheapest ways to increase and restore horsepower:

cold air intake - these work wonders. they increase the amount of air that flows into the throtle body and increase MPG's too. the CAI filters are washable and you'll never waste money on disposable filters anymore. after 2 years, my AEM has paid for its self.

spark plugs - make sure you have clean, working spark plugs. it really makes a differance.

some people may say headers and exaust, but with an exhaust, you'll be lucky to get an extra 3 hp to the wheels.
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Old Aug 15, 2003 | 10:04 PM
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Good news, Intuition isn't something you need to pay for.
It comes naturally for most people.....

(Had too)

Intake, Header, Exhaust would be a start if you don't have.
Although those won't give you much extra.....

Don't put big heavy rims on there....

Good luck.
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Old Aug 16, 2003 | 09:03 AM
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Originally posted by Mr White
Good news, Intuition isn't something you need to pay for.
It comes naturally for most people.....




Anyway, you'll spend a lot of money on bolt ons like intake, header, exhaust, etc for little horse power. Not worth it to me.

I had an AEM intake, it just made noise. Lost low end torque, MAYBE gained some high end power. Not worth it IMO.

I'd save your money. If you want to change the way the car drives, I'd work on the suspension. More bang for your buck. Get that thing handling well.

If you are set on going for more HP, go for it, just know that power costs a bit of money for Accords.
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Old Aug 16, 2003 | 09:18 AM
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Use the search button, theres at least two or three threads a week like this one and its been discussed a thousand times

that being said, f23 isnt going to make a lot of power, suspension is a good way to go. although im a hypocrite, im working on an f22 :fawk:
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Old Aug 16, 2003 | 09:21 AM
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Originally posted by Mr White
Good news, Intuition isn't something you need to pay for.
It comes naturally for most people.....
:chuckles:


Save your money for tuition!

Originally posted by AcsRcool
f23 isnt going to make a lot of power, suspension is a good way to go.
:werd:

I have the ULEV model :sad:!
Dam ricers won't stop making fun of my car cause it's all show no go. Yet they always wanna race!
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Old Aug 17, 2003 | 01:17 PM
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Allright guys, I just wanna thanx all of you for the replies and tips. I just got a INJEN cold air intake for my b-day which was yesterday from my g/f, and im loving it, ive felt the difference, not much tho but its all good, and especially love the noise it makes. But anyways thanks for all your help, and I think i`ll just try and save money till i get enough to go all the way.
Once again THANX A LOT
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Old Aug 18, 2003 | 07:23 AM
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Originally posted by imfastidious
carta79---i know you will read this...you took in your car for the ignition recall correct? what exactly did they replace? was it an all day job? i got the recall in the mail but just havent gone in yet. 97 LX here. thanks!
Yes,
The recall was for the ignition switch and it took them an hour cause they tripped the alarm. :chuckles:

They where all so pissed off cause my alarm is connected to a very loud air horn.
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