DrumProdigy83 Posted April 20, 2005 Share Posted April 20, 2005 Hey guys, I have a 2000 Accord EX sedan 5spd manual with 98k miles on it. It's a great car haven't had one single problem with it yet and I use it to deliver pizza 5 days per week plus long highway commutes now and then (a few times per week). Anyway, I just want to make it a little faster. I don't want to spend a whole lot, $2000 max, but I'm not sure what to do. My dad works for Honda so I usually get discounts on parts and labor for everything. I have an AEM cold air intake and that's it. Some basic stuff I know that should be upgraded for performance (no forced induction) are exhaust manifolds, exhaust, intake, headers, brakes, suspension, tires/rims... It would be nice to get maybe 50 or so extra horses/torque out of the car... bumping it up to around 200hp. Is this possible on a $2000 or less budget? Specifics on what to buy would be much appreciated. Thanks guys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrumProdigy83 Posted April 20, 2005 Author Share Posted April 20, 2005 Actually, 20-30hp and torque more would be great, like 175hp would be a nice change. And I'd prefer to keep the budget as far below $2000 as possible... especially since we're only talking about 20-30hp... Thanks guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrumProdigy83 Posted April 21, 2005 Author Share Posted April 21, 2005 This is like a monologue.... yet it is supposed to be a dialogue.... oh man what a messed up world we live in... Anyway, I did a bunch of research last night and this morning and decided that headers, sway bars, and brakes are what I am most likely looking to get. I want my car to look as stock as possible... kind of like a sleeper just not super powerful lol. I have an AEM cold air intake already so that is not a concern anymore. Headers will add 10-15hp they say. Brakes are good because stock brakes are too wishy washy for my driving (sometimes they work great other times just ok, and there is always a lot of brake fade). Sway bars will help with handling. I don't want to change the suspension or lower the car, and I don't want to do forced induction. I really just want to enhance power, handling, and braking a little bit. You guys think I should opt to change something else instead of or in addition to the things I've already listed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
91H22Accord Posted April 21, 2005 Share Posted April 21, 2005 screw the sway bar and brakes get sum cams and pulleys and you'll b all set and then just put a ZEX kid on it..ur car should be able to handle 75 since the ZEX kit is safe and it wont blow your engine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrumProdigy83 Posted April 21, 2005 Author Share Posted April 21, 2005 Any specific cams and pulleys? What do they do exactly? I've seen them I just haven't looked much into them, but I will... What is a ZEX kit? Thanks for your help!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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