best performance mods for the r18

[[]V[]addog]

I don't want ot hear, shoudl have bought an SI, I'm just looking for a couple things to do to make it a little more zippy and have fun doing it. I have been reading alot on here and the NST pullies are a good option for the money. I'll probably end up getting a intake and exhaust at some point.

what are you all doing?

[Gaspar_06_Civic_EX]

Definately intake and exhaust. Id do that before pulleys IMHO. THere are some Turbo kits in development also but they will be $$$.
Suspension (HFP) will also help the vehicle out in handling etc.

[[]V[]addog]

Oh i'll def be getting some suspension and wheels, and keep the ex wheels for the winter.

[07Ex]

Originally Posted by []V[]addog

Oh i'll def be getting some suspension and wheels, and keep the ex wheels for the winter.

I second that.

[[]V[]addog]

hte pullies are inexpensive compared to a full exhaust and intake. And on our 18 motor... what are people getting from a decent intake and exhaust?

[Hicken1090]

Its called nitrous then you womp on si

[06RREX]

^^ lol i agree w/ that... I was gonna try and do performance mods to my car but decided not to just because its an R18 auto. I'm not gonna beat many cars in a race unfortunately. But if you were to do performance mods, if you have the $$, go with a turbo or NOS. But for a little less $, do catback and suspension. The handling gains that I've heard people get from new suspensions is worth the $$.

[KameraBoy]

whats wrong with an r18 auto, my friend has an automatic d16 and that thing runs, about a 14.5, just cuz its automatic doesnt mean itll hold you back that much, true it will some but mods will cancel out that dbw lag we get.

[Odaisn]

What He Said!

[06RREX]

Originally Posted by KameraBoy

whats wrong with an r18 auto, my friend has an automatic d16 and that thing runs, about a 14.5, just cuz its automatic doesnt mean itll hold you back that much, true it will some but mods will cancel out that dbw lag we get.

That lag that you are talking about can be fixed. My buddy took his Si to the dealership and they fixed it for free. All Si's that have lag can be fixed for free, I believe. But it took my buddy's lag away.

[Slowroll90]

i have a r18 auto but im not wanting to have a race car, just dont want to be embarassed around other r18 drivin by grandmas. lol

[KameraBoy]

yeah i wasnt talking about the si having dbw lag i was talking about the r18 auto.

[06RREX]

^^ oh ok lol that makes more sense... i got confused

[06RREX]

<< anyway, back to topic! I sorta got off topic of the thread haha

[[]V[]addog]

yes you did. I'm planning on getting an EX with lip kit in white. Mostly for looks. I will be getting wheels and suspension like i previously mentioned, because handling with these cars are really important.
From what I have seen, intakes and exhausts are retarded expensive for what they do for you power wise. that is why I was inquireing about the pullies. NST, i have read alot about them. I know these aren;t hte most powerfull engine out there, but I'm sure they can be zippy with a few mods. And you can have some fun along the way doing them!

just my 2 cents

[dbg1234]

I vote for NST pulleys...performance without decreasing your MPG!

[lowerlevel]

Originally Posted by []V[]addog

yes you did. I'm planning on getting an EX with lip kit in white. Mostly for looks. I will be getting wheels and suspension like i previously mentioned, because handling with these cars are really important.
From what I have seen, intakes and exhausts are retarded expensive for what they do for you power wise. that is why I was inquireing about the pullies. NST, i have read alot about them. I know these aren;t hte most powerfull engine out there, but I'm sure they can be zippy with a few mods. And you can have some fun along the way doing them!

just my 2 cents

i got my k&n intake from autoanything for $159.. exhaust unless u go custom u will pay alittle.. i suggest get front and rear sways, lowering springs,intake,then exhaust.. dont forget to tint the windows, not sure if u will get a gain from that though.. peace

[Gaspar_06_Civic_EX]

Originally Posted by dbg1234

I vote for NST pulleys...performance without decreasing your MPG!

My only concern would be the dealership voiding out the warranty on the motor should problems arise.

[JeShUa]

Originally Posted by 06RREX

That lag that you are talking about can be fixed. My buddy took his Si to the dealership and they fixed it for free. All Si's that have lag can be fixed for free, I believe. But it took my buddy's lag away.

The lag is due to the throttle, it cant be completely removed. although increasing the airflow with catback and intake it decreases it... and I'd say to get that and some springs and YOU should be good. I'm staying away from pullies though :].

[06RREX]

Originally Posted by JeShUa

The lag is due to the throttle, it cant be completely removed. although increasing the airflow with catback and intake it decreases it... and I'd say to get that and some springs and YOU should be good. I'm staying away from pullies though :].

Yeah but in that post I was thinking he was talking about Si lag, not R18 lag. My friend got his shift lag fixed on his Si- but I know the throttle lag cannot completely be fixed.