BigBirdSucks Posted July 20, 2005 Share Posted July 20, 2005 ok you're intitled to your own opinion as am i so if you think that a t3/t4 is better for an everyday car go for it your "opinion" has no validity. there is no such thing as a "5 pound turbo". an F22 can take a T3/T4 perfectly fine. if you're talking about just running 5 psi...then you really have no idea what you're talking about. 5 psi in a T3/T04E is not the same 5 psi from a T25. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SexyH22 Posted July 20, 2005 Share Posted July 20, 2005 a big t3 would suffice also. a 60-1 t3 would probably be big enough for an f22 IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrumProdigy83 Posted July 20, 2005 Share Posted July 20, 2005 Don't turbos make their power at higher RPMs? I guess that is based on size... I am worried about the turbo interfering with the VTEC. The VTEC is already pretty potent when it kicks in, and a turbo working on top of that will REALLY pull the car hard after 4000 RPMs. Will a turbo add to the low-end pull of the car? Is there a way to bi-turbo? You guys know what I would need to upgrade and approx how much it would all cost?? I am thinking of maybe waiting until I buy another car in the next couple of years instead of doing work on my Accord. I have a 4cyl Accord sedan (not sporty at all) but it is a 5spd manual, which helps. I don't know if my Accord will ever look sporty - I have the xenon lights; if I turbo I will tint the windows, add a rear spoiler, and probably go with 17" rims. I don't want to lower the car because I deliver pizza in it. I just don't think it is sporty looking. In the next few years I'd likely want to buy either a Infiniti G35 coupe 6spd, Acura TL 6spd, BMW 330ci / used M3 (slim chance), or maybe the new Lexus IS350. I won't be buying a new car for a while, but as of now those are the cars that I would be looking at. They all start off much sportier than the Accord and also have 6 cylinder engines with 6spd transmissions. I don't know, is it even worth turbo charging my car?? I have 105,000 miles on it and I am in the process of having a $10k stereo system put in (not what I paid for it, just what it is worth retail lol). I like the idea of a "sleeper" vehicle that doesn't draw too much attention to itself, but I still want people who see it to think "wow that is a nice looking Accord, sporty and nice". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SexyH22 Posted July 20, 2005 Share Posted July 20, 2005 if you deliver pizzas, you dont want to boost it. i deliver pizzas in my del sol, and you want the reliability and gas milage of a factory honda. i say leave it stock or get a new job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CleanGSR Posted July 20, 2005 Share Posted July 20, 2005 With the weight of a $10k stereo, a turbo will probably make you run as quick as a stock accord. If you want speed, don't get all the audio stuff, if you want all the audio stuff then don't try to be fast too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XScarAudio Posted July 20, 2005 Share Posted July 20, 2005 or get a lighter stereo. i run lower wattage / better quality stuff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CleanGSR Posted July 20, 2005 Share Posted July 20, 2005 Yeah, kind of funny that in a topic titled "The Need for Speed", we're talking about heavy-ass $10k stereo's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XScarAudio Posted July 20, 2005 Share Posted July 20, 2005 The sad part is, my $10000 stereo weighs less than my older $5k stereos AND is louder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrumProdigy83 Posted July 20, 2005 Share Posted July 20, 2005 Well we are using lighter materials and did a bit of fiberglass work this time. I have the same # of components, but they are lighter, smaller, or both. I will post up some pics, or a link to some pics once the car is finished this weekend. Back to the original topic... I was checking out the Accord EX V6 6spd last night and it seems like a really good deal. My aunt dropped off her '03 or '04 (can't remember which year) Accord EX auto sedan last night and I took for a quick drive... I was really impressed with the amount of power and refinement the new Hondas have over the previous generation. I have the '00 Accord EX (manual) and it's not nearly as refined inside and the engine doesn't feel as powerful down low. Hmmm.... I still love my Accord, for a 4cyl it is really quite powerful and refined, but the new Hondas are just so much nicer I am very impressed. My boss leases a new Acura every 3 years and I always get to drive them. He had a 1998 RL (never drove it), 2000 TL (very nice, but very similiar to my Accord), and now he has a 2003 MDX (very nice inside, powerful engine, but I'm not an SUV person lol). He wants to get the new RL next, but at the time he gets the RL I will be looking to buy a new car. I really like the TL. I'd like to get the TL A-spec 6spd black on black - that is really what I have in the back of my mind... but then I was looking at the Accord EX V6 6spd coupe last night - it is just about identical to the TL as far as acceleration goes, but the TL has better braking, handling, and luxury... but also costs significantly more. I'll have to test drive both and see. I don't expect to really push either car to its limits so the added performance of the TL may not be necessary. What do you guys think? Or should I just turbo charge my EX 5spd Accord? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XScarAudio Posted July 20, 2005 Share Posted July 20, 2005 TL all the way! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrGreenThumb Posted July 21, 2005 Share Posted July 21, 2005 TL fo sho Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrumProdigy83 Posted July 21, 2005 Share Posted July 21, 2005 LOL, I like the TL - the fact that I live in NJ and always have the threat of snowy winters, I have to get either FWD or AWD. It knocks out BMW and the Infiniti G35, and I am left with Honda Accord, Acura TL, or the Lexus IS350 (AWD I think... maybe just on the IS250). If I have to choose between the TL and the Accord, of course the TL will win, unless money is a factor. I'd love to get the TL 6spd manual with A-spec kit black on black... oh man ::drool:: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBirdSucks Posted July 21, 2005 Share Posted July 21, 2005 don't forget the TSX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CDirect Posted September 2, 2005 Share Posted September 2, 2005 The great thing about the TL is its so nice stock that you wouldnt have to worry about any after market products. My uncle has a 05 TL grey on black manual with Nav. I drove it and with 270 HP its very quick and satisfying. I have a 05 accord coupe EX V6 and was wondering if a cold air intake would make a difference. I dont really care about added HP it will probably add 2-3 HP but will a cold air intake improve fuel economy and performance of the car? Im looking for increased fuel performance I hear different opinions on intakes and was wondering if a good quality $300 intake is worth it. Or are intakes only effective if you add other engine mods to your car? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Humphries Posted September 4, 2005 Share Posted September 4, 2005 k&n air filter or the intake system are best and do help with fuel economy.. and a turbonator will help too. douche!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
integraboss15 Posted September 18, 2005 Share Posted September 18, 2005 I have a 95 accord. If you want more horsepower out of the stock motor. Buy a turbo kit, an aftermarket underdrive pulley, new cam gear and upgrade the ignition system. there is a guy on streetfire.net that did this and he went from 135hp to 275hp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Humphries Posted September 18, 2005 Share Posted September 18, 2005 UPs just dim lights and run the A/C lower. i say turbo, exhaust, header, cold air intake, and msd ignition. that'd get you running better and give you 275hp off that engine. i have 180 hp 143 whp with all boltons with my accord Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidj Posted October 18, 2005 Share Posted October 18, 2005 UPs just dim lights and run the A/C lower. i say turbo, exhaust, header, cold air intake, and msd ignition. that'd get you running better and give you 275hp off that engine. i have 180 hp 143 whp with all boltons with my accord Hey billy, how are you going to fit that header onto the turbo? 180hp ? Wow, what do you have? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xxscaxx Posted October 18, 2005 Share Posted October 18, 2005 Hey billy, how are you going to fit that header onto the turbo? 180hp ? Wow, what do you have? hahaha yeah.. big mess up there 97accordjdm.... no header, turbo manifold. no cai, intercooler pipes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Humphries Posted October 18, 2005 Share Posted October 18, 2005 okay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CleanGSR Posted October 19, 2005 Share Posted October 19, 2005 Had to throw my smiley in there cause that was pretty funny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Humphries Posted October 19, 2005 Share Posted October 19, 2005 yeah my brother likes to mess wit me. finally he registered.. i dont even know why i added in the intake/header with the turbo.. plus i dont know much about turbos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
91H22Accord Posted October 19, 2005 Share Posted October 19, 2005 heres a quick pic look no cai no header Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xxscaxx Posted October 19, 2005 Share Posted October 19, 2005 haha is that urs 91h22accord? if so that intercooler pipe is mad ghetto!! hell if it works tho whatever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
91H22Accord Posted October 20, 2005 Share Posted October 20, 2005 i kno i've been sloppy wit my crap cuz i wanna run it at the track (Import Wars) this saturday so im "mickey mousing" everything...i will fix everything up later...my clutch slips n crap wen the boosts kicks in..i can't even power shift..i must granny shift...so im prayin on hitting a nice low 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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