Any suggestions on what i can put on my 2003 Civic LX performance wise? I'm on a tight budget right now so i'm looking for aftermarket parts which won't cost me a fortune... help??
2006-07-06 17:36:46 · 11 answers · asked by BlackEM2 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Honda
With out swaping internals of your engine you will not be able to get any more then maybe 10 hp out of Intake, exhaust and header. Good news is you CAN swap out internals, or even better get a D15B or D15Z1. (maybe 800 dollars for the full swap and you get 140 HP, If you do the work yourself).
I have seen D-series motors make 160 170 naturally asperated for less then a B16, with other d-series parts. But that is the limit for those motors with out forced induction <<<=$$$.
More then anything, Springs, dampers, and good tires will liven up your daily grind to work, school, girlfreinds house.
I recommend Koni's (or KYB AGX if you must, but less cost = less quaility), any Linear rate coil over you want (F 400LB, R 250 LB), and I buy Falken Ziex ZE-512 (cheap an mildly sticky).
2006-07-07 08:02:07 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I love my Honda... but I know that they don't have much under the hood.... so don't expect too much from it. Start with an cold air intake ($150 - 350), then get better springs ($200+), headers ($250+) and exhaust system ($500+).... these things are pretty basic and won't make your car really fast, but they will add a little "umph" and some fun to driving it.... to make any real performance upgrades you'll have to get into the forced induction arena (turbo's, etc.) and that's $$$$.
2006-07-07 12:27:37 · answer #2 · answered by BrownTown 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just start out by doing exhaust and suspension, most people don't realize that when you tune up your suspension the power in the car may be enough for you right now to practice on, then upgrade as time goes on and you get better at racing. Most people just go out and throw in tons of money on their car at once and don't realize that if they had just tuned the suspension you would already feel a difference on your car. Check out Stageoneimports.com, my bro is co owner and if its not on there then just email we go to Japan to see my dad and when we go we usually pick up a ton of parts, mainly for our cars but we do favors. Just check it out. Good Luck
2006-07-07 00:52:41 · answer #3 · answered by niceguy4agze 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You bought an economy car, use it for great milage, and longevity. You can't take a Geo Metro, and make it fast, so why do people think they can do it with a Civic. I agree with the first person, save your money, pay off your car, then start with a fast car and make it faster.
2006-07-07 00:48:54 · answer #4 · answered by realkar 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
2003 civic lx you got be kidding
2006-07-07 00:42:14 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
1st thing is a cold air intake you can pick one up on ebay or just about anywhere real cheap.2nd an exhaust system that shouldn't be to expensive n give you a bit more horsepower.
2006-07-07 00:43:52 · answer #6 · answered by pablo l 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cheap
Fast
Reliable
You can only have 2. Choose wisely.
2006-07-09 02:40:40 · answer #7 · answered by upallnite 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Put a turbocharger on it. It's only about 3,000 bucks to get it done.
2006-07-07 00:39:58 · answer #8 · answered by Bey 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
why? dont waste the money becuase as you said cash is tight
2006-07-07 00:38:55 · answer #9 · answered by I'm a Dumb Animal! Help me! 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try knks performance .com or .net dont remember which
2006-07-07 12:08:54 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋