92-95 DX engine potential????

[93DXon18s]

i own a 93 DX non-vtec and i just want to know what i can do to the engine(this doesnt mean swapping it or something like that) to make it perform better and stronger. For example, could i use a bigger TB and if so, what should i go with? are there any little things i could do for 'free' to the engine to make it perform better? anything would be appreciated(except teling me to just swap it out, apparently i dont want to do that which is why i am asking about the stock engine. Please do not just say 'swap it for a better engine and make it vtec' thanks

[B16EJ1]

The potential for the engine is tremendous for a person like Bisi Ezeroiha (I think that's how you spell it). A person with the skills, knowledge, and assets. For the average tuner or even the less than average like you, the potential is literally "pathetic". You could do the basic bolt-ons but even then, don't expect to be racing and winning. Just save and swap for anything better.

[IllusiveTypeS]

Originally Posted by B16EJ1

The potential for the engine is tremendous for a person like Bisi Ezeroiha (I think that's how you spell it). A person with the skills, knowledge, and assets. For the average tuner or even the less than average like you, the potential is literally "pathetic". You could do the basic bolt-ons but even then, don't expect to be racing and winning. Just save and swap for anything better.

or he can always go the cheaper route and do a mini me swap. Which basically isn't a pocket breaker. You swap the head of a 5th gen EX and even more potential opens up for you. Turbo becomes an option too as long as your compression is right.

[fnkdrspok]

Go to www.homemadeturbo.com, it's a few 'mini-me' swaps on there with turbo's that are running 11's - 12's. Now this feat is not achieved easily but it's worth it if you don't want to swap your engine. that's the route i would basically go if you don't wnana spend alot of money! I just want to run 13's on my dx engine before i actually do drop in this gsr engine. Just go there and ask around, alot of tech help and people that can help you out.

FnkDrSpok

[Jalop b16]

New guy here

Okay My Dx motor was slow to. All I did was get a d16y8 tranny(ex model) The closer gearing really picked up this little motor. You could also get a cam from a 90-91 civic Si. Eveytime I beat other Dx or cx hatches they have no idea why. My motor looks compltly stock. Also try advanceing your time 2-3 deg. Hope that helps

[Ricochet]

Originally Posted by 93DXon18s

DXon18s

First of all, if your car's on 18" rims you're taking away stock power. You could buy an intake, header, and exhaust for around $1100 and get like 10hp on your engine. Trust me, you'll never be happy with that engine on limited funds.

[Jalop b16]

The tranny and cam shouldn't cost more than 600 installed.
Much better than In/h/exh Would ever do.

I have this done to my hatch. No dx w/int/h and exh can hang.

[kicker1_solo]

Originally Posted by Ricochet

First of all, if your car's on 18" rims you're taking away stock power.

Exactly what I was thinking, take off those wheels and you'll have a 50% increase


hey 93dxon18s, I have a set of 16s that I'll trade you for your 18s