badfun

What if you only could do one MOD a year and your spending limit was around 500 to 800 bucks what would some of you experts do first? I'm talking engine wise,on a stock 13b N/A.What I am asking is what will get the best bang for the buck?

Aiden671

i would say bolt ons are the best bet

LogicFoxX

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save up for a t2 =)

87 t-66

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sell all your NA stuff, take that money plus your $500-$800 and get a turbo swap

FRFC3S

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There is a thread somewhere that a guy with a header and an SAFC/RTek gained like 15whp or something.

Search for it.

Than search for all the other answers!

moomoo327

For sure the JDM oil cap duh lol

blackedoutFC3S

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i agree with the turbo swap if you save up... if not going that route tear it down and get a street port/bridge port done on it first thing... that would be the most power out of it before doing bolt ons

misterstyx69

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Let the car get Air..and be able to Breathe..so Realistically(instead of the Go TII ****),get an aftermarket Cone filter,a Cold air intake setup,and an Exhaust that will flow better,like a Racing Beat Road race system.A header is a Perfect start..it replaces the 40 pound Stock Exhaust manifold(Boat anchor!),and that is a Weight saver right there..you can always Skim the weight down,but Honestly You either will Gut the Car or Keep it Nice on the interior...Sound Systems are a Weighty Product,so Think about If you want a 200 pound Boom Box of subs Floating around in the back of the car too!./.(I'm old,a Stereo is a Stereo!)..you can Relocate the battery to the rear bin to Relocate weight...ETC,ETC..anyhow some Stuff I thought may be useful to ya..Good luck...Oh,,Good wheels and a Half decent suspension also.It may not be a POWER ADDER,but it is a Performance Enhancer,allowing the car to be put through it's paces with ease rather than Straining around corners..it Gives the car a Whole new feel..

Havoc

nos injection.

RotaryWeaponSE7EN

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intake, clutch and lightweight flywheel.

13Brandon

get this supercharger kit:

http://youtube.com/watch?v=D_qOn-u8OYM

RotaMan99

What happend to the 240? ^

These engines need to breath. Free flowing LEGAL exhaust, SAFC, True CAI or airbox, Series5 (89-91) Intake manifold swap, Dyno Tune.

You should have money left over from above. Mine pulls like a rapped date still even after I pulled the SAFC out, it was faster with it in. I had S5 rotors as well..

One guy dynoed his 89 car at 162 RWHP. with just exhaust, SAFC and intake.

Chuck

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All these suggestions are fine. But my suggestion would be based on how the car is to be used. If it's a play car or a race car, and you have another car for a DD, then these mods would be fine. If this car is your DD, then my suggestion would be first upgrade the exhaust by adding a good catback system and presilencer (exhaust modded N/A's can be loud) and then suspension work starting with replacement of the worn and old bushings, followed by 4 lug to 5 lug conversion and replacement wheels and tires from the stock 14" to 16" or 17". Just my $0.02 worth.

13B Etc

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Rocket booster, duct tape, and parachute.

arghx

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full exhaust and fuel tuning, SAFC is cheapest but Rtek would be preferable. Everything else is a bunch of work for very little hp-- 1 or 2 here, 1 or 2 there.

rowtareh?

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A good tune up and money in the bank for an engine rebuild.

MmSadda

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Full tune up; I just did new plugs and wires for the first time on my 15k rebuild, and ZOMG the car pulls a good deal harder than it used to, and runs smoother. I'd say if your car needs a tune-up, you could easily be losing 5-10hp that could be gained back by plugs and wires. My engine builder says that NGK plugs and wires are preferable; I've actually had bad luck with Borg-Warner wires in the past.

For $500-800, I would try to buy:
Year 1: used RB true dual exhaust
Year 2: Wheels/tires, and 5-lug swap if necessary.
Year 3: intake bolt-ons, maybe fuel computer (I haven't gotten that far yet)
Year 4: save for year 5
Year 5: supercharge!

13Brandon

understeer ftl!




haha^

jhoj435

Adding a RB exhaust to my N/A made a noticable difference... of course, my old Cat was also clogged up pretty good.
NOTE: where I live, there is no emmision testing, or safety checks, you can run straight pipe here

13Brandon

^where do you live? i want to go there

jhoj435

Central Oregon,... I swear you can have a milk crate, or lawn chair, for a front seat here and no one (law enforcement wise) would give a ****, and not to mention about anything you do under the hood

Bizmarkie

Sign me up... CA laws are ridiculous.


First thing you do should be a good tuneup, then exhaust. Maybe get a K&N filter to replace the stock one.

gkarmadi

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I think the cheapest mod is block off plates for emission removal.
Also gutting your cat (catalitic converter).

13Brandon

dang i think im gonna look into some properties down there.. or up there i guess?


true youuu, you got what i neeeedddd, but you say he just a friend, but you say he just a friend OH BABYY

badfun

Wow thanks for all the ideas guys. The guy I bought the 7 from already re did the suspension and lowered it a bit, ie handles like a go cart. I do need new tires and I plan on getting some soon however thats not part of my mod money. I changed the plugs on it Tuesday I think it helped out my gas mileage but I am not 100%. Next up is the rest of the fluids and maybe repacking the wheel bearings. BTW this car is going to be a autocross car with maybe some fun day off driving. My 93 civic is my DD.