Hey all,
Thanks for your suggestions and help..much appreciated... a few things...
1) Header? You mean a new exhaust manifold? (sorry I am kinda new to this!)
2) I understand the fears of splash-damage to engines from a CAI kit, and I think what honda have done is a good idea with their air port which feeds up from behind the front bumper into the airbox. It feeds upwards so any water falls back down again before it can get into the airbox.... So! I would consider in this instance that quite possibly a replacement (ye guys say drop-in? I suppose means the same?) K&N filter would suffice.... I WILL BUY
3) I fear opening engines(I know - give me time..I am sure ye will change my mind on that !) and think Honda have done a fantasic job to get 160bhp from a 1.6 with their high/low cams, so I thinik I may just leave them for the time being until the car gets that bit older
I WONT BUY
4) I have read up on VTEC controllers and agree, mostly they are a waste of time, money and performance as I am sure Honda know exactly when to engage the high cam mode. OK, this differs if someone has added new cams/pulleys with different profiles, etc etc. I WONT BUY
5) Power Boost Valve? How do ye rate those?
6) Uprated fuel pump? I dunno BUT my car always seems to have more power when the tank is full...what can I say?!? I SUSPECT it is down to a greater pressure built up by the interia of more fuel higher in the tank which complements the fuel pump (is it in-tank or behind rear seat for a civic?). Am I wrong to think that a combo of a stronger fuel pump can aid to provide more power? espically when coupled to a PBV?
I am talking bonkers or is there some truth in my ranting?
Thanks all in advance!
J.