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Old Jul 23, 2005 | 04:32 AM
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try putting in some long life coolant from what i hear thats good for up to 30HP
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Old Jul 23, 2005 | 05:16 AM
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no, the motor won't make 30 extra horse from a coolant change. it may run better, and cooler... but 30 hp from that? not gonna happen. juss look into exhaust mods and basic fuel management
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Old Jul 23, 2005 | 05:19 AM
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Originally Posted by delsol161
no, the motor won't make 30 extra horse from a coolant change. it may run better, and cooler... but 30 hp from that? not gonna happen. juss look into exhaust mods and basic fuel management
yes it will give you 30HP, I know from personel experience
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Old Jul 23, 2005 | 06:22 AM
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wow. if i can gain 30hp from new coolant, what if i put in two radiators? that would be like 60hp!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

no. coolant keeps an engine cool, it does not increase horsepower. if anything, flushing out the cooling system and putting in fresh coolant might restore a little, minut bit of horsepower, but it will mostly ensure the life of ur radiator, and keep u cooled better.

an aftermarket exhaust isnt going to od much for you, and if u think its gonna give u 15hp like it states, im sorry to tell u, but u might get ant the most 5hp. heres what u do. buy some honda performance books and get to reading. go over this forum and several others such as honda-tech and homemadeturbo to see how everyone else makes power. afer all of this, ur gonna realize that u know absolutely nothing and u better keep researching.
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Old Jul 23, 2005 | 06:31 AM
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Originally Posted by raiden571
wow. if i can gain 30hp from new coolant, what if i put in two radiators? that would be like 60hp!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

no. coolant keeps an engine cool, it does not increase horsepower. if anything, flushing out the cooling system and putting in fresh coolant might restore a little, minut bit of horsepower, but it will mostly ensure the life of ur radiator, and keep u cooled better.

an aftermarket exhaust isnt going to od much for you, and if u think its gonna give u 15hp like it states, im sorry to tell u, but u might get ant the most 5hp. heres what u do. buy some honda performance books and get to reading. go over this forum and several others such as honda-tech and homemadeturbo to see how everyone else makes power. afer all of this, ur gonna realize that u know absolutely nothing and u better keep researching.

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Old Jul 23, 2005 | 08:43 AM
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Headers, high flow cat and exhuast
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Old Jul 23, 2005 | 10:54 AM
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Originally Posted by 4Banger69
Headers, high flow cat and exhuast
That comes out to about 10hp. :woot:
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Old Jul 23, 2005 | 11:24 AM
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Buy a '90-94 turbo Talon/Eclipse/Laser. They can be had for under $2000 well modified. I think book value on a turbo laser is around $700 whether it's AWD or not... so for about 1/4 teh cost of a Honda turbo kit, you could buy a whole turbo car with a bigger engine. They run 14.7-15.2's bone stock.

Horse shoes vs. hand grenades... but cheap power does exist.
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Old Jul 23, 2005 | 12:34 PM
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i wouldnt consider a laser/eclipse/talon cheap.. especially a turbo and/or awd version. they might only cost $1000, but you will pay about that much each month in maintenence guaranteed.
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Old Jul 23, 2005 | 12:57 PM
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Originally Posted by 4Banger69
Headers, high flow cat and exhuast
you have more than one header :eek3: :wopics:
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