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Old 06-06-2002, 10:03 PM
Vitinho Vitinho is offline
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Hi mate and welcome,

First just to clarify, the VTi intake ITS NOT in the front bumper, its in the far side left of your engine bay (look carefully near the left side light and you can see the tube near the air box). I Don't know if you ever uninstalled the full air box but once you do it you will understand . First remove the resonator box ad if you can do it whitout braking it you are really good with tools .

Regarding the upgrades allways start with the suspension (better shocks with adjustable coi-overs) and then brakes (better rottors like TarOx or something, and ferodo racing brake pads). DO THIS BEFORE you upgrade the engine, beleive me you will need it and you can avoid some scary situations too. Buy also the front and rear stru bars (connect to the top end of your shock absorbers).

Regarding the low Euro upgrades, I would start with a AEM (or similar like Ractive or so) CAI because all the other systems suck (Read this article -> http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbul...threadid=42710 ).

Next step is to improve what the car can give for low money. For example, the latest change I made was the throttle body coolant by-pass and it cost's some thing like 1 Euro (I will send instructions and pics latter). Its a major difference while in WOT, if you drive for 10 minutes above the 6000 rpm,s and if you stop the car, you can put your hand in the throttle body and its coooold (1 BHP for each 4º celsius ).

Next ?? Spark cables (tripple core), they improve the response of the engine and you will feel the difference. (50 to 100 Euro)

Next ?? High flow kat with mid-section tube, headers and finally exhaust muffler (rear end).

Next ?? Underdrive pulley (ohhhhhh, who's pulling the car ?? ).

Next ?? Buy a good clutch, a thamn good one because after this you will feel the difference.

Next ?? Light Fly wheel (you can work the stock one or just buy a new one from Toda or Mugen or Jun). This mod kicks ass. but

Next ?? VTEC controller, you will need it for the next mods.

Next ?? Bigger throttle body (make it your self or buy one from spoon)

Next ?? CAMS, if you want to stay on the safe side buy the JDM Civic Type-R Cams (EK9 chassis and b16b engine). If you want to rev above 8600 RPM's buy the valve springs as well, other whyse you will screw your engine (around 500 Euro). If you want to take some chances, buy the Toda Spec B or C Cams for B16B engines with the vale springs, titanium valve retainers, and a reprogrammed ECU.

Next ?? Now that you are above 210 BHP you still want more ???

Regards,
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Mods:
AEM CAI
Ractive Tripple Core spark cables
Custom mid-section exhaust pipe
Custom 280 x 28 disk brakes
Upgraded front brake callipers
Ferodo Racing pads (DS3000 for track, DS2500 for street)
Front and Rear Struct bar
Yokohama A539 195/55/15 (street use)
Avon Intermediate slick's (Track use)
Kony Sport CoilOver fully adjustable
Energy Suspension Hyperflex bushings

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