Lancer upgrades

Ok don't know if I'm the right place, but here i go. I own a '97 lancer(semi-automatic), and would like to do some upgrades to it to improve it's horsepower, etc. Now i'm not a mechanic or engine oriented person, more into car audio. Anyway, just would like some ideas of what to do to improve it's performance. Don't want anything extreme, like a turbo, just minor upgrades, that give output. All you'll help is welcomed. If you want any info.,don't be afraid to ask. Thanx :iceslolan

since you don't want a turbo, I guess engine-swap is out of the question too.

what you can do is.

1. port & polish
2. replace stock exhaust with 4-1 mandrel bent headers (mandrels are expensive though, at least in my part of the world)
3. upgrade throttle body to bigger one.
4. replace stock air filters with aftermarket air filters, re: K&N, or Apexi Power Intake

might wanna beef up the internals and buy sleeves.

Why would you want to try and make a lancer faster? This car is not built for speed at all. Enjoy the great gas mileage and be happy.

Why would you want to try and make a lancer faster? This car is not built for speed at all. Enjoy the great gas mileage and be happy.
Everyone is entitled to their own opinions, if you dont have anything constructive to say then dont say anything at all.

That was, I am letting him know not to waste his money. He said he didn't want to spend a lot. I gave him the best way not to. It is pointless to waste the money on that car

general, we are also entitled to our own opions, and goo for us, fact is on out side. the regular lancer IS NOT meant for speed. you can always try, but you'll have more luck in a civic than in a lancer. the evo on the other hand...

Everyone is entitled to their own opinions, if you dont have anything constructive to say then dont say anything at all.

How was that constructive?

I hear a Mivec 4G92 motor is the best conversion for a CE onwards Lancer... Any recommendations???

Matty of Australia