| 08-13-2006, 07:42 PM | #1 |
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Hello everyone! I just bought a 98 civic ex coupe...everything on is stock to the bone, I wasnt going to do anything to it but to use it to comute to work and to save on gas. But, surfin the web and seeing so many upgrades & mods, I've justed decided I have a new hobby
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| 08-13-2006, 10:20 PM | #2 |
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depends on how far you wanna go...this is a good place to get started...Ask any question you want and ill be glad to help you out.
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| 08-13-2006, 11:52 PM | #3 |
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how far do I wanna go? problably, a turbo charger but thats gonna be the last thing I get, no engine swaps.....
right now though, I am looking at getting a bettter intake, (short ram vs cold air intake)seems like its a big debate.....what type and brand would you recommed? |
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| 08-14-2006, 06:20 AM | #4 |
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my opinion...get a cheap autozone 3 inch ram air pipe...and a k&n filter and that side is covered...especially if your eventually gunna go turbo...no point in havinga super expensive intake...when your just gunna take it off to put a turbo on there.
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| 08-14-2006, 07:23 AM | #5 |
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If you're planning on going turbo soon then do what ^^^ said...if not then I'd go with an AEM Cold air intake! The original is going to be cheaper then the V2!
Other mods are header, exhaust and intake manifold! But depending on when you're going to boost some of these may not be worth it for you to buy! Keep asking any questions...that's what we're here for!
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| 08-15-2006, 02:47 AM | #6 |
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thnx for the responses! If my goal is to eventually get a turbo charger,what should I be lookin to replace at this time, on a stock engine? I wanna try and get a balance between, being able to take out on a track somewhere( road course not drag) and useing it to commute to work, not have to worry about passin smog etc..... will I have to get rid of my a/c to make room for the intercooler?
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| 08-15-2006, 02:50 AM | #7 |
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no the intercooler doesnt necessarily mean you have to take out ac....its the manifolds placement of the turbo that really determines whether you keep ac or not. To use it as a road course car...id look into major suspension upgrades...good shocks, good spring rates and stabilizer bars...and put a cage in it...because youd be surprised how much that actually stiffens the chassis
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