jeffthenaef Posted April 17, 2007 Share Posted April 17, 2007 Hey, I am new to the forms/car world. This is my first project car, so I need a bit of help. I have a 1988 honda prelude, I was wondering what proformace mods I should start out with? Air, suspention, etc... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dohc1991integra Posted April 18, 2007 Share Posted April 18, 2007 Hey, I am new to the forms/car world. This is my first project car, so I need a bit of help. I have a 1988 honda prelude, I was wondering what proformace mods I should start out with? Air, suspention, etc... ur going to get the same response from everyone else on hf. exhaust, header, intake, coil springs or coilovers, nice head unit and some speakers and ull be set! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TS John Posted April 18, 2007 Share Posted April 18, 2007 Well, you won't be set with all that with an '88. We're talking repair stuff too at that age. I'd make a list of every complaint you have with your car and then start fixing everything you can, first. All the small stuff you can do cheap will start to add up and make a huge difference. For me, suspension and brakes were my two biggest concerns since they affect comfort, driving feel, and safety. So I redid that. Next I would probably have done transmission/shifting mods, since that would make the car more fun to drive. Once you've addressed that stuff I say either mod the engine you've got or swap it and then mod it, depending on your wants. I/H/E is usually enough for most people so start there. Once you've done all that, then you'll be good. Dunno why I responded with such a long response to such a standard question. But I guess it sort of applies to them all so hopefully some people will read it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dohc1991integra Posted April 18, 2007 Share Posted April 18, 2007 Well, you won't be set with all that with an '88. We're talking repair stuff too at that age. HAHA...i thought he said 1998, lol, thats why i started with all the fun mods.lol sorry but yeah, maintenance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffthenaef Posted April 19, 2007 Author Share Posted April 19, 2007 Thanks, that helps alot. Also the muffler no longer works, what is a good muffler if I want proformance and a low profile-IE not loud. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airjordan223 Posted April 19, 2007 Share Posted April 19, 2007 do you want a muffler or catback exhaust Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffthenaef Posted April 19, 2007 Author Share Posted April 19, 2007 well from what im told i "blew" my muffler, all I know is it makes a lot of noise now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airjordan223 Posted April 19, 2007 Share Posted April 19, 2007 well a decent cat-back will be around $500 and get you 5 hpish and a muffler can be from $50-$200 and basically just make noise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffthenaef Posted April 19, 2007 Author Share Posted April 19, 2007 thanks man, whats the best place to buy this crap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airjordan223 Posted April 20, 2007 Share Posted April 20, 2007 first pick what kind you want, then just search google for the best prices. check out greddy, tanabe exhausts to start out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dohc1991integra Posted April 20, 2007 Share Posted April 20, 2007 is ur muffler straight back or is it sideways? if its sideways... Google- Flowtech Warlock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffthenaef Posted April 21, 2007 Author Share Posted April 21, 2007 thanks, is 500$ worth it for 5 hp? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airjordan223 Posted April 21, 2007 Share Posted April 21, 2007 how heavily do you plan on modding the car? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffthenaef Posted April 22, 2007 Author Share Posted April 22, 2007 I want to put as much crap in it as I can. What do you think is the most bang for your buck in parts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dohc1991integra Posted April 23, 2007 Share Posted April 23, 2007 I want to put as much crap in it as I can. What do you think is the most bang for your buck in parts? me personally, I would buy the exhaust even though it only gives u roughly 5 hp...exhaust is more of a fun upgrade than performance upgrade...but more flow is always better Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffthenaef Posted April 23, 2007 Author Share Posted April 23, 2007 me personally, I would buy the exhaust even though it only gives u roughly 5 hp...exhaust is more of a fun upgrade than performance upgrade...but more flow is always better maby, but my whole philosophy on this car is speed before flash. Like I said it is an 88 and it look to be a POS from the previous owner but still runs,drives, and sounds ok (except for the muffler). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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