B430

there's this guy i know who drives a near stock civic who thinks he's hot ****, says he owns N/A RX-7s, well i raced him, spun off the line, pulled in 2nd then missed 3rd and gave up so he won by about 4 or 5 cars and thinks he's fast.

well i want shut his mouth for good next weekend, so here's what i have now, 86 GXL, 140,000 miles, original engine. only mod is a K&N. some crappy cat back, think 2" from the y pipe.

i'm gonna do the ATF trick since i don't think i'm at stock power levels to start with. make a mid pipe to run from the headers to Y pipe to eliminate cats and pre-muffler. one of my 6 ports is jammed, thinking of removing them. also might put some good tires my dad has sitting around on, they are 205/50/15 kuhmo victo racers, would that be too small? right now i think i have 205/60/15.

any other ways to get some more speed for cheap or free? car is already lightened up as much as i want to lighten it.

rico05

Remove the spare tire for the race, and make sure you only have like 1/2 a tank of gas. Also, make sure you shift correctly. Shift at 6500 RPM, launch at 3500RPM, and you should win. There is really nothing you could just buy at a parts store, so you will have to remove stuff to be faster. Also, cahnge your oil and plugs. Make sure the air in your tires is perfectly to the tire rating. Good luck!!

B430

already removed the spare tire, but i'll change the oil and plugs, it's time for an oil change and i don't even know how old the plugs are, but they look old.

hypntyz7

Advance the timing 25* for that run only, then move it back. You'll se the stock position of the bolt still engraved int eh CAS. ITs one 10mm bolt, carry a ratchet a 12" extension and a 10mm socket with you, jump out, pop the hood, turn it clockwise about 1/4" or a bit more, lock it down, race, adn return to stock later. Listen for detonation(rattling sound) but on an NA its unlikely unless you advance it all teh way to the end of the slot. ITs good for 10-20hp.

scathcart

You lost to a stock honda? Hang your head in shame....
then do the TB mod, among the things at the top, and then practice launching.
Sean Cathcart

Amur_

Consider disabling the EGR. And I've read posts that say launching at 5k with a smooth clutch release works very nicely.

Smoke his *** and spread the ashes on the wind.

ttyl,
Amur_

CrackHeadMel

iTrader: (2)

About advancing the timing that 25*

you say for only that one race because its acualy bad for your moter right?

Kahren

iTrader: (13)

lunch rpm atlest 5k and slip the clutch. also dont bash honda people cause tehy ar honda people, your car i sslow just like his, and u are not any better i fu think u are so slick u wouldnt be comming here for answers.

Gene

iTrader: (1)

NAWWWWWWWS!

Blitz0309

Learn to shift?

rico05

Hey Mel, yes. Advancing the timing can cause detonation. Detonation = blown apex seal.

MaxRX7

yup, this is by far the most HP for $ you can get.

blu_gxl

tb md and e-fan mod both cheep and or free
good for better throtle responce and about 3hp each

hypntyz7

Too much timing on a hot day can cause detonation, yes, but at night(presumably when the racing takes place) and for only a run or 2 shouldnt hurt anything. Leaving it advanced that far could cause early engine failure. Advancing timing up to 15* will never hurt anything.

gsracer

I know a few "stock" hatches around here that could embarass quite a few people. Its tricky though since putting a b18 in a hatch and not doing anything to it can be considered "stock" lol :-)

hyperdaddy7

learn to lauch, this is your biggest advantage because he can't hook up as well because he has fwd...even if he is faster than you, a good launch will make up for it

kleach18

I just beat the Sh*t out of 98 civic so my car isn't slow like a civic. Just a quick question it says in your profile taht you have a FD, so have you even ever been in a FC?

kleach

Amur_

Had ta put it up...

dodgeman

the best thing i could tell you is learn how to drive.practice makes perfect

RETed

You lost the race could you misshifted - take it like a man.
Stop being a wussy and fess up to it that you screwed up.&nbsp He has every right to brag about his "kill".



-Ted