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Old Sep 29, 2002 | 03:11 PM
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K, so anyone have a link to some sort of site that would have tips and pointers to tuning an Integra?? I know it's some sort of a dumb question, but i've got to learn somewhere and somehow, ands the net is my only option.
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Old Sep 29, 2002 | 04:21 PM
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For handling-related stuff www.turnfast.com is a must-read.
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Old Sep 30, 2002 | 11:01 AM
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Exactly what kind of tuning are you talking about? Suspension tuning? Dyno tuning? Or just tuning up your car?
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Old Sep 30, 2002 | 11:51 AM
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well i would say.. c-speed.com
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Old Sep 30, 2002 | 12:08 PM
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ask here! Look through our forums, this is your best source for a variety of experiences.
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Old Sep 30, 2002 | 01:46 PM
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Thanks for the link Booty, it's goin' in my favorites.

Etylorcen: Just tuning my car, what parts to get for better torque, or more HP.

Recently i've been considering getting a Arospeed FPR, that comes with a fuel pressure guage. Is this a good investment?
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Old Oct 1, 2002 | 09:16 AM
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No, no and no.

You don't need to adjust fuel pressure unless you've done something to the motor which would require more fuel to go to the motor.
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Old Oct 1, 2002 | 10:30 AM
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Oh, ok. I thought it was still a useful tool even if you had not that many mods to the engine. So in other words I will only need this when I go Turbo?
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Old Oct 1, 2002 | 11:22 AM
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Not just turbo...whenever you put more air into the motor its going to need more fuel. With big all motor cams will need more fuel too. Its not just FI applications. If your car is pretty stock its pretty useless to try and tune it. If the motor could pull off an extra 10-15hp from just some simple tuning dont you think honda would of done it in the first place?
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Old Oct 1, 2002 | 01:05 PM
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Originally posted by Etylorcen
If your car is pretty stock its pretty useless to try and tune it. If the motor could pull off an extra 10-15hp from just some simple tuning dont you think honda would of done it in the first place?
I dissagree because every company makes some comprimises such as noise and vibration. They have to make a car that also appeals to the masses and not just tuners. Some people don't like the type r cause its loud and the ride is more hash than say a lexus gs 430. You have to start tuning somewhere. Who wants to drive stock?
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