$3000 budget, suggestions wanted

mbote131 · 10-22-2011, 11:20 PM

Hello all,

I have a 2011 SI coupe completely stock, i want to get some more power out of it on a $3000 budget. I am sure I will get the usual bolt on stuff (header, intake, throttle body, cat back) but I want to know if you guys think I should go the bolt on route fist or save some more dough for some forced induction. I know the bolt on’s will add to forced inductions potential but I cannot afford both right now. This is the first SI I have owned and have limited experience tuning a car like this. I have done bolt on’s before on my 2000 ex and have decent mechanical skills so I will do it all myself to spend cash on parts instead of labor. The car is of course my daily driver and reliability is important to me, but I’m willing to sacrifice it a bit. I know that’s the nature of the beast. If you guys can point me in the right direction I would appreciate it.

Thanks

Rojopunx · 10-22-2011, 11:33 PM

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chopstickz · 10-22-2011, 11:36 PM

Depends on your power goals...

mbote131 · 10-22-2011, 11:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rojopunx

** Rick Spec'd 225HP Power Intake Package **
3.5" Rick Spec'd Intake in Black
Rick Spec'd Catch Can in Black
Rick Spec'd Battery Box
Odyssey PC680MJ Battery with Terminal Posts
Honda Civic Type R RRC Intake Manifold
Honda Accord 68MM Throttle Body
Rick Spec'd Intake Gasket
Rick Spec'd Throttle Body Gasket
$1095 Shipped from ImportDPS

Flash Pro
Invidia Q300 Ti-Tip Exhaust
Invidia Header
Eibach Sportline Lowering springs

One thing I forgot to mention is everything has to be CA smog legal... will all this still work?

Si_Saul420 · 10-22-2011, 11:45 PM

^^^ that package sounds pretty ghetto. I say save up maybe another G get a supercharger. Have a shop do it. Its not a bolt on lol.

Rojopunx · 10-22-2011, 11:51 PM

Stay N/A for DD!!! You would still have to get supporting mods for the Supercharger so it would be more than another 1k...

Yes it will be smog legal if ya get the header with the High flow cat...

ImportDPS rick spec items are anything but ghetto...

If you do anything get Hondata Flash pro first and get it tuned when you have everything you want on the car.

Rojopunx · 10-22-2011, 11:56 PM

http://www.8thcivic.com/forums/impor...cessories.html

**Mikey6p** · 10-23-2011, 12:03 AM

CA smog legal?

Pick up a used CT supercharger
Flashpro
Injen or AEM CAI
Any exhaust you want.

Be at the end of the road of CARB legal parts.+

chopstickz · 10-23-2011, 12:07 AM

Greddy Turbo Kit!

***Rockawearbadboy*** · 10-23-2011, 12:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chopstickz

Greddy Turbo Kit!

:

David

TomsFA5 · 10-23-2011, 01:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Si_Saul420

^^^ that package sounds pretty ghetto. I say save up maybe another G get a supercharger. Have a shop do it. Its not a bolt on lol.

They aren't hmm that's odd. Op with flashpro and a tune that alone is $800-$1000, that varies mostly on how/where you choose to tune. So really your looking at 2g's for power mods, or anything else.

BlkSi2008 · 10-23-2011, 01:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Si_Saul420

^^^ that package sounds pretty ghetto. I say save up maybe another G get a supercharger. Have a shop do it. Its not a bolt on lol.

This post sounds pretty ignorant.

Erez88 · 10-23-2011, 01:43 AM

Best bet fully bolted with FP. I find it would be pretty hard to go turboed or s/c and get supporting mods for all under 3k. Well New parts at least

***sicivic09*** · 10-23-2011, 02:35 AM

There's a sheeeet ton of things you can get for $3K. Do you want that in all motor performance or exterior or interior or suspension? I mean for $2000+/- you can get a I/H/E and Flashpro from just about anywhere (Check with Go-Power, Import DPS, Evans Tuning, XLR8 Performance, etc.). With eTune you will see 200-210hp easily and its a pretty legit power increase for starters. Then decided what you really want to do. Another $1000 into the engine (intake manifold + TB, pullies, stage one clutch + flywheel, motor mounts) Exterior (hood + trunk, headlights + tail lights) Suspension (used wheels + tires, coilovers or lowering springs). Just take your time and thing about your goals.

In my opinion, a used supercharger would be good but thats like $2000-3000 for the kit alone. Not to included Header and exhaust to optimize the output needed. Thats another $1000-1500 easily. Then you have to worry about tuning and possible upgrading your clutch depending on how good yours is right now. After the end of the day, thats nearly $4000-6000 depending on what you do. Not to include tuning and any accessories you may need to support which mods.

Either way you go, think about what your priorities are and go from there. A lot can be done with $3000.

***Rockawearbadboy*** · 10-23-2011, 05:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sicivic09

There's a sheeeet ton of things you can get for $3K. Do you want that in all motor performance or exterior or interior or suspension? I mean for $2000+/- you can get a I/H/E and Flashpro from just about anywhere (Check with Go-Power, Import DPS, Evans Tuning, XLR8 Performance, etc.). With eTune you will see 200-210hp easily and its a pretty legit power increase for starters. Then decided what you really want to do. Another $1000 into the engine (intake manifold + TB, pullies, stage one clutch + flywheel, motor mounts) Exterior (hood + trunk, headlights + tail lights) Suspension (used wheels + tires, coilovers or lowering springs). Just take your time and thing about your goals.

In my opinion, a used supercharger would be good but thats like $2000-3000 for the kit alone. Not to included Header and exhaust to optimize the output needed. Thats another $1000-1500 easily. Then you have to worry about tuning and possible upgrading your clutch depending on how good yours is right now. After the end of the day, thats nearly $4000-6000 depending on what you do. Not to include tuning and any accessories you may need to support which mods.

Either way you go, think about what your priorities are and go from there. A lot can be done with $3000.

I like this post

David

***sicivic09*** · 10-23-2011, 11:48 AM

Thank you good sir

sofakingfresh · 10-23-2011, 12:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rojopunx

** Rick Spec'd 225HP Power Intake Package **
3.5" Rick Spec'd Intake in Black
Rick Spec'd Catch Can in Black
Rick Spec'd Battery Box
Odyssey PC680MJ Battery with Terminal Posts
Honda Civic Type R RRC Intake Manifold
Honda Accord 68MM Throttle Body
Rick Spec'd Intake Gasket
Rick Spec'd Throttle Body Gasket
$1095 Shipped from ImportDPS

no........

reid1980 · 10-23-2011, 12:26 PM

The problem is the smog/carb legal. The only choice for power would be the Comptech supercharger. And an Intake thats carb legal. Also flashpro. Once thats done everything else can be done to modify it that doesn't affect the smog like suspension, brakes, wheels/tires........and so on. Thats where you can fine tune the car and the possibilities are endless.

TomsFA5 · 10-23-2011, 12:29 PM

^^

my thoughts exactly

TomsFA5 · 10-23-2011, 12:40 PM

Op you your self need to decide weather or not you want to save more money for forced induction. Here in the allmotor section people will be more inclined to say stick with n/a. If you save more yes you can go the superchager route and is relatively easy to make 270-290whp~, I said easy not cheap. Then again with with the stock bottom end you can do 240-250whp~ while keeping it allmotor while spending the same if not more than a
Supercharged application. You need to decide what you would prefer, it isn't always about the power but how the power is made. That's how we enjoy our cars.

Either way you'll always spend more money over the course of tuning than you had initially planned.

10-22-2011, 11:20 PM	#1 (permalink)
mbote131 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 25	$3000 budget, suggestions wanted Hello all, I have a 2011 SI coupe completely stock, i want to get some more power out of it on a $3000 budget. I am sure I will get the usual bolt on stuff (header, intake, throttle body, cat back) but I want to know if you guys think I should go the bolt on route fist or save some more dough for some forced induction. I know the bolt on’s will add to forced inductions potential but I cannot afford both right now. This is the first SI I have owned and have limited experience tuning a car like this. I have done bolt on’s before on my 2000 ex and have decent mechanical skills so I will do it all myself to spend cash on parts instead of labor. The car is of course my daily driver and reliability is important to me, but I’m willing to sacrifice it a bit. I know that’s the nature of the beast. If you guys can point me in the right direction I would appreciate it. Thanks
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10-23-2011, 12:03 AM	#8 (permalink)
Mikey6p Join Date: May 2006 Location: Norwalk, CA Posts: 39,311 Mike	CA smog legal? Pick up a used CT supercharger Flashpro Injen or AEM CAI Any exhaust you want. Be at the end of the road of CARB legal parts.+ __________________ Build Thread \| Site Rules \| Website

10-23-2011, 02:35 AM	#14 (permalink)
*sicivic09* VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Fort Carson, Colorado Age: 29 Posts: 3,716 Bradley	There's a sheeeet ton of things you can get for $3K. Do you want that in all motor performance or exterior or interior or suspension? I mean for $2000+/- you can get a I/H/E and Flashpro from just about anywhere (Check with Go-Power, Import DPS, Evans Tuning, XLR8 Performance, etc.). With eTune you will see 200-210hp easily and its a pretty legit power increase for starters. Then decided what you really want to do. Another $1000 into the engine (intake manifold + TB, pullies, stage one clutch + flywheel, motor mounts) Exterior (hood + trunk, headlights + tail lights) Suspension (used wheels + tires, coilovers or lowering springs). Just take your time and thing about your goals. In my opinion, a used supercharger would be good but thats like $2000-3000 for the kit alone. Not to included Header and exhaust to optimize the output needed. Thats another $1000-1500 easily. Then you have to worry about tuning and possible upgrading your clutch depending on how good yours is right now. After the end of the day, thats nearly $4000-6000 depending on what you do. Not to include tuning and any accessories you may need to support which mods. Either way you go, think about what your priorities are and go from there. A lot can be done with $3000. Last edited by sicivic09; 10-23-2011 at 02:38 AM.

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10-22-2011, 11:33 PM	#2 (permalink)
Rojopunx Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Germany Age: 29 Posts: 3,682	Rick Spec'd 225HP Power Intake Package 3.5" Rick Spec'd Intake in Black Rick Spec'd Catch Can in Black Rick Spec'd Battery Box Odyssey PC680MJ Battery with Terminal Posts Honda Civic Type R RRC Intake Manifold Honda Accord 68MM Throttle Body Rick Spec'd Intake Gasket Rick Spec'd Throttle Body Gasket $1095 Shipped from ImportDPS Flash Pro Invidia Q300 Ti-Tip Exhaust Invidia Header Eibach Sportline Lowering springs

10-22-2011, 11:36 PM	#3 (permalink)
chopstickz Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 22	Depends on your power goals...

10-22-2011, 11:45 PM	#5 (permalink)
Si_Saul420 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Corpus Crispy Posts: 203 Saul	^^^ that package sounds pretty ghetto. I say save up maybe another G get a supercharger. Have a shop do it. Its not a bolt on lol.

10-22-2011, 11:51 PM	#6 (permalink)
Rojopunx Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Germany Age: 29 Posts: 3,682	Stay N/A for DD!!! You would still have to get supporting mods for the Supercharger so it would be more than another 1k... Yes it will be smog legal if ya get the header with the High flow cat... ImportDPS rick spec items are anything but ghetto... If you do anything get Hondata Flash pro first and get it tuned when you have everything you want on the car.

10-22-2011, 11:56 PM	#7 (permalink)
Rojopunx Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Germany Age: 29 Posts: 3,682	http://www.8thcivic.com/forums/impor...cessories.html

10-23-2011, 12:07 AM	#9 (permalink)
chopstickz Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 22	Greddy Turbo Kit!

10-23-2011, 01:43 AM	#13 (permalink)
Erez88 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: El Paso Age: 25 Posts: 556 Erick	Best bet fully bolted with FP. I find it would be pretty hard to go turboed or s/c and get supporting mods for all under 3k. Well New parts at least

10-23-2011, 11:48 AM	#16 (permalink)
*sicivic09* VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Fort Carson, Colorado Age: 29 Posts: 3,716 Bradley	Thank you good sir

10-23-2011, 12:26 PM	#18 (permalink)
reid1980 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: MA Posts: 1,909	The problem is the smog/carb legal. The only choice for power would be the Comptech supercharger. And an Intake thats carb legal. Also flashpro. Once thats done everything else can be done to modify it that doesn't affect the smog like suspension, brakes, wheels/tires........and so on. Thats where you can fine tune the car and the possibilities are endless.

10-23-2011, 12:29 PM	#19 (permalink)
TomsFA5 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: So Cal Age: 23 Posts: 2,193	^^ my thoughts exactly

10-23-2011, 12:40 PM	#20 (permalink)
TomsFA5 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: So Cal Age: 23 Posts: 2,193	Op you your self need to decide weather or not you want to save more money for forced induction. Here in the allmotor section people will be more inclined to say stick with n/a. If you save more yes you can go the superchager route and is relatively easy to make 270-290whp~, I said easy not cheap. Then again with with the stock bottom end you can do 240-250whp~ while keeping it allmotor while spending the same if not more than a Supercharged application. You need to decide what you would prefer, it isn't always about the power but how the power is made. That's how we enjoy our cars. Either way you'll always spend more money over the course of tuning than you had initially planned.

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