WHat are some ways of increasing hp???

[atoz350 10+ year member]

those were all possibilities not a list of what he should do but of what he could do. you could vtec (omg is didnt spell it with a "h" this time flip out its a holiday) his engine to add horse power. or get the b18c5 engine
carbon fiber looks pretty and takes some weight off. thats good

like i said above an awd conversion would be expensive. but would make the car faster. so we really arent disagreeing there.

so other than my vtech typo. there really isnt anything wrong with my post. its a habbit and i type fast so i dont really pay much attention. there are tons more typos flung in the post so have a hay day with that.//content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/biggrin.gif.d71a5d36fcbab170f2364c9f2e3946cb.gif

But everything you have said is wrong....

First, you don't vtec an engine...it either has vtec, or it doesn't. VTEC stands for Variable Timing Electronic Controller and is a system used by Honda in some of their engines. In other words, you can't VTEC a Mitsubishi!!! Second, while carbon fiber reduces weight, most companies that make carbon fiber parts must brace them properly to be used for street use. They also use high gloss resins and gel coats to make it "look pretty" that increases the weight of the fiber. This negates any savings that you may have gotten.

And for Christ's sake, AWD Conversion will NOT make the car faster!!! It will in fact make it SLOWER!!!! Think about it, your engine that was once turning 2 wheels (1 wheel with an open open diff) is now turning all 4 wheels. So your power is now divided by 4 instead of 2.

I type fast too, but I do something called proofreading before I post.....

**And to add to the thread, the easiest way to increase hp for the dollar is Nitrous. It won't make your car explode as was said earlier. Adding intakes, and exhaust only make for a more annoying ride. They may increase hp by a very small amount, but its the same increase that you would get if you just did a tune up. Honestly, take it from someone who has been there already..I would just leave the car alone and save any money you are planning to put into it for a better car.

 

[lil_will 10+ year member]

lil_will, eat my ***. i saw a vtech engine in a mitsubishi on car domain and was curious as to how to do it. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/mad.gif.c18f003ab0ef8a0d9c27ca78d77a6392.gif like you've never made a mistake when you were getting started in performance tuning cars.
at least i posted information to help, and not just cut somebody down for trying to.

what with my post above is wrong? please tell me so i can further expand my knowledge about cars. thank you.

Relax man. I wasn't attacking you!

I never said that I never make mistakes. Everybody makes mistakes. I was simply stating that you shouldn't be giving advice to people if you don't know what you are talking about! It is people like you that ruin these forums. Forums are a great place to learn and that is what you should do. The only thing worse than not giving advice is giving bad advice. You didn't post any helpful info. In fact you probablly confused the poor guy to no end... he is probablly driving around asking his buddies were he can get some Vtec for his engine!! //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/crazy.gif.c13912c32de98515d3142759a824dae7.gif

 

[Frankensuby 10+ year member]

Hahahaha. wow.

Ok, Vtech from what I have researched is a mix of injectors, cams, heads, and ECU. So you can rebuild the top end of a HONDA engine to 'V-tech' it. (note I highlight HONDA, because no other engine has the right to have v-tech. Other engines have similar designs, but the have other designations, like 'i' in Toyota's line (still not exactly like Vtech, but similar) for an example)

As far as the AWD rebuttal, I agree adding AWD reduces efficiency of the drivetrain system, but not by splitting the power to 4 wheels instead of 2, that would make it faster through launches, and safer in snow . It merely reduces the efficiency of the drivetrain by adding extra weight for extra components, as well as having more rotational friction reducing engine HP to the wheels. This can be offset a tiny bit by upgraded fluids in the differentials, but it cannot be thoroughly saved.

As for Tbusiness, there is someone on Cardomain who put the EVO engine in a 911...which still irritates me...but it was done.

It's easy to put the b16 motor in any car if you have the money, or find it necessary to do so. That's why the Mitsy was probably dubbed 'vtech'. They plopped a Honda engine in there possibly.

As for the carbon fibre, do you mean fiberglass? I don't believe I have seen a carbon fibre body, but I don't fancy it worth it. Aluminum parts are a fraction heavier and much cheaper, although I know carbon Fibre is a good choice for axles and driveshafts for it's strength and safety.

As for "NAWS" , it can be very beneficial for short spurts. The biggest concern is pre-detonation via overheating or lack of proper engine management which destroys the cylinder or adds extreme stress to the engine. If done correctly in moderation or atleast with the right management and equipment, it can nearly double HP. I'd prefer a turbo with proper management for permanent "NAWS" like experiences //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

As for adding intakes, exhausts, etc. The goal as someone said earlier is to open the engine up. Bottom line, if more can flow through it, it will produce more HP. Some vehicles have extremely restrictive exhausts and intakes such as my Subaru Impreza. The inside to the exhaust is like a maze, and is very restrictive. The intake is a odd shaped box with resonator cancels and ribbed funneling, reducing efficient air flow. The ideal is to have an intake and exhaust with the leats amount of restriction. The straighter the pipe, the wider and more round the bends, the easier and less restrictive it is, making HP and efficiency much improved. Next step would be port and polish,. injectors, cams, and the upgrade cylinders and rods with possibly a new crank all balanced for peak efficiency and efficiency. Sorry got carried away there.

I For one, hate the annoying FART cannons people love to put on their sporty compact hatches or sedans, you know, the ones from Wal-Mart and Auto Zone. But a well researched and thought out exhaust/intake purchase usually ends up with a gain in performace and a nice sounding exhaust note.

Well, that's all I got the energy to type //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/biggrin.gif.d71a5d36fcbab170f2364c9f2e3946cb.gif

 

[rick22 10+ year member]

first things first tbusiness06 just quit. everything you say pertaining to cars makes you look like a complete moron.

Now as for what you can do there really isnt much if youre on a budget which im guessing is like a grand. a few things that you can do is take out your a/c and power steering. This will both free up weight and you will notice a bit of a power increase seeing as these are belt driven which is causing you to lose power. everything else is basically a waste or too expensive for someone with a budget.

 

[ironchef b 10+ year member]

I have a Honda Civic Ex auto. 1.6L. What are some ways of gaining power to the car. Im on a budget so can someone donate a few tips???

 

try to save enough $$$$ to get a OBD-1 DOHC VTEC engine. the swap isnt overall that hard & it's just getting the tools adds that much more $$$$$ to the expense.

It'll respond to future upgrades alot better than your current engine.

But Nitrous is a real good bang for your buck adder. ALOT of people assume you'll blow your engine if you use it but IT IS true if dont use it properly. for about $800-900 (nitrous, fuel pressure reg., gauges, colder spark plugs, etc.) you can add 50 on the high side as opposed to getting the basic 3 of intake, exhaust, & headers which might probably cost more & add about 8-15 hp. Honda/ Acura's dont respond alot to mere bolt ons because cars from the factory are already finely tuned & very well engineered.