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Old 01-06-2002, 10:17 PM   #1
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Naive teenager...need some mod help

Hey everbody, I'm new to the modding scene...well, the vehicle scene to be exact. I just bought (yes me, not mommy and daddy) a 1993 Honda Prelude Si. I have about $700 to spend on mods. I want to primarily focus on the performance side. Anybody have some suggestions. I do know a thing or two about cars cuz i helped my pops rebuild his bronco and 68 camaro. I have looked around at things I can do to my car but I'm still unsure about which brand is better and all that. If anybody has any info for me that'd be great.

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Old 01-07-2002, 03:08 AM   #2
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I'd probably start with an the basic bolt-ons I/H/E, then decide from there what you want to do. You won't be able to do all 3 with $700 though.
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Old 01-07-2002, 03:46 AM   #3
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start with intake and header... AEM CAI and DC Sports ceramic.

with any leftover cash (which you should have since the above combo is less than $500), pick up maybe the AEM underdrive pullies, as they will help free up some horsies. they're usually for sale at $120 or so. if the miles are high, inspect and see if a tune up is necessary... this will also restore some lost horsepower. get cap, rotor, spark plugs (denso or NGK iridiums are worth it... i saw a 6.8hp increase peak over new NGK V-power plugs i had installed before), spark plug wires if you need them, and inspect your timing belt if you're around 80k-120k miles.

if you get exhaust first, everyone will think you're tuned and will wanna rev on ya.
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Cool, thanks for the input guys. I'll be getting about 500-600 more at tax time so that can go into my car too (wow, im good with money ). Anybody have any good websties to order from? Maybe a few good brand names. Right now, my goal to put my friend and his wussy ass civic in there place heheheh. Hey thanx again guys.
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... as they will help free up some horsies...


horsies? are we 3 again?
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Old 01-07-2002, 05:08 PM   #6
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horsies? are we 3 again?

sorry, i'm used to using becky-talk.
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Old 01-13-2002, 09:51 PM   #7
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i saw a 6.8hp increase peak over new NGK V-power plugs i had installed before
6.8 hp increase just by spark plugs? Damn.
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Old 01-15-2002, 08:40 AM   #8
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Hey, if you're still looking for a site then www.nopionline.com has a lot of stuff. I also like www.autodynamic.com they deliver pretty quickly and I've never had any problems with them. Another good place to order from is www.overboost.com
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hey, thanks alot guys.
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