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tlh89
04-06-2008, 10:45 PM
ok i have a stock b18b in my crx. CAI, DC Sport Header, Exhaust. Im looking for some cheap ( no more then $200) ways to pick up a few tenths of a second in the 1/8 mile. I just want somethin to pick it up a little bit. So where should i start?

Vteckidd
04-06-2008, 10:55 PM
you want to pick up 1/10ths for $200

good luck.

If you can do the labor yourself, maybe some cheap 403 cams.

but then you would have to tune it.

Your better off saving money an doing it right the first time.

I would recommend one of the Hytech replica headers im selling (Proven 7-10whp gains) an i sell them for $300.

I would then do some 403s, an tune it

tlh89
04-06-2008, 11:16 PM
yea sorry i didnt really mean to pick up a couple 1/10ths just help it out better im dumb lol...it definitly needs a tune its getting way to much fuel right now.. and a link to these 403 cams?

Vteckidd
04-06-2008, 11:25 PM
crower.com

LS2ner
04-06-2008, 11:35 PM
What exhaust are you running? More than likely it may be hurting your power. Vtec is right about the headers. I used the dc's and didnt really notice any difference.

Like he said, your best bet would be to save some money and do it right. Cams, and some block work. If you plan on revving it high AT ALL, pick up some ARP rod bolts.

tlh89
04-07-2008, 12:23 AM
exhaust is the DC header, 2.5'' straight pipe into a Summit turbo muffler

southside
04-07-2008, 08:33 AM
But if you get some crowers dont you have to upgrade valve springs and retainers

bRiAnMcIvIcS
04-07-2008, 12:17 PM
But if you get some crowers dont you have to upgrade valve springs and retainers

Yes.

southside
04-07-2008, 01:05 PM
Then you really cant that for 200

iNsTuN nOoDoH
04-07-2008, 02:01 PM
A used nitrous kit =0)

southside
04-07-2008, 02:33 PM
traction bar or radials or falken azenis

NAG2I
04-07-2008, 08:40 PM
for 200 bucks there really isnt much to do for an LS

southside
04-07-2008, 09:07 PM
thats what i thought also

brandenj
04-07-2008, 09:23 PM
save the $200 for a rainy day, never know what might come up.

wrekonize
04-07-2008, 11:02 PM
spray on that beast.. you should drop a little more than a second off...

LS2ner
04-08-2008, 10:34 PM
But if you get some crowers dont you have to upgrade valve springs and retainers

If im not mistaken, the 403's are mild cams so no you wouldnt have to upgrade the Valvetrain.

So the answer i think is no.

fightrice
05-06-2008, 08:35 AM
The exuast might be holding you back. Idk what that type of exhaust as far as the muffler puts out. But when i had a muffler stuck on the end of my car vs a cat back. I had full exhaust and intake i dynoed at 131whp. After i changed it i dynoed at 138whp. Paid a lot for the cat back went with skunk 2. I highly recommend it btw! umm i went and got a new clutch and 7lb fidenza flywheel for 230. Made a HUGE DIFF!! they said i should be at 155whp now

mr.koupe
05-16-2008, 12:48 PM
lightweight flywheel will free up some whp

southside
05-16-2008, 12:59 PM
yea flywheel should free up some but I dont think its gone go up 20whp

Gilgamesh
05-24-2008, 01:54 PM
lol sneaky pete nitrous!

but decent tires, lighter flywheel and cluth, and stickers should do the trick.

93delsol15
05-25-2008, 09:00 AM
clutch and flywheel for sure and slap a 55 shot on it and be happy

MoonScryer
07-07-2008, 04:20 PM
Super cheap: XTD 6 puck / flywheel combo off ebay and find a used nitrous kit. Yes, it will run more than $200, but it will make that thing run like a scalded dog and won't take very long to save up for it. The flywheel/clutch is $230-$250. Used nitrous $200?? Save some more or don't do either.

josh green
07-10-2008, 07:28 AM
Why not look for chassis upgrades? Like new bushings or shocks or not having your wheels look like this / \ on your car. Used slicks on steelies...... Trying to add HP doesnt always make you go faster.

tj1986c
07-10-2008, 05:02 PM
Why not look for chassis upgrades? Like new bushings or shocks or not having your wheels look like this / \ on your car. Used slicks on steelies...... Trying to add HP doesnt always make you go faster.

Good advice.....:goodjob:

TJ

blaknoize
07-10-2008, 06:53 PM
Or find a lighter chassis and add those upgrades as well. HINT!!!!! CRX and be like the rest of us.

blaknoize
07-10-2008, 06:54 PM
Or... if u have a SOHC D16A motor hangin out that works I'll trade u straight up for my motor, cuz I want to go down in hp for mpg.

This meaning... I would trade u my B18B for a D16 plus install and removal. Cuz I aint doin shiit

slostang
07-12-2008, 11:02 PM
^^^ I gotta d15b7 lol