Still learning | a noob's 1st post

[d16ek]

hey d series

own: 00 lx sedan (pics soon to come)

why am i here : to learn more about how i can improve performance of the d16y7 without having to do an engine swap, and to do some exterior work

what i have done so far : the car came dropped about 3 inches on coilovers, put it on motegi rt5 17in wheels, short ram intake, 3a racing exhaust. jdm black housing headlights...ricer tail lights

what i want done : gsr fat five wheels, new coils for a 2 in drop, magnaflow exhaust, aem CAI...new paint, maybe find some new headers and whatever else i can do to the engine

if i learn more on what else i can do to the engine that will help

[drunkinmaster1]

welcome to the site.
id like to see pics of your ride.
best way to improve performance over a swap whould be forced induction.

[TREBLE]

hey, welcome to the site! pics is a good idea. what do you want to do with the engine? Na, FI, gas saver,...

[d16ek]

what does NA, and FI stand for

sorry im a noob

[Ree]

Naturally asperated and forced induction

[d16ek]

which would give best results?
which is cheaper?

[modsHXcivi]

Welcome enjoy your stay....

[Steve-O]

which would give best results?
which is cheaper?welcome to the site :TU:

and it all depends on what results you would like. do you want a peppy daily driver with reliability? a weekend domestic teaser? a track beast?

cost all comes into play with the direction you would like to go with the car. it's hard to pinpoint an exact cost also because there are so many variables to consider when planning a build as well as various factors which can increase or decrease costs.

not trying to discourage you at all and i'm sorry if i have. this will sound old school but the best thing to do is take a few snapshots of your car from different angles, put them on your computer, then sit down at the desk with the pics loaded up and displayed (or sit near a window at a table where you have a clear view of your car) and think about what you would like both in regards to look and performance. if need be, look around the net for pics of other peoples' cars to help give you ideas. make a plan based on your ideas then do your homework for the parts and accessories you need to put that plan into action :TU:

remember: failing to plan is planning to fail

[d16ek]

i might wanna go NA
but im hesitating right now because my care is an auto.
im wondering how much would it cost to get it manuel or should i just save up for an S2k or another car?

[d16ek]

can an auto be made fast?, im not tryin to run 10s or nuttin, but how far can an auto d16 NA go?

[transzex]

not far enough!

[20civic00]

an auto can be made fast, just that tranny is holding you back a little. if you want a 10s d motor, then go turbo.

[modsHXcivi]

5 spd .....FTW!!!!

[vtecduck]

welcome to the site, lots of good info to be found on here :TU:

[B33BZ]

I have the same engine, i have this master plan on how i am going to make my setup but i'am probaley going to change over to a Z6 before going to the snail. With that said, my PERSONAL ideal 00 y7 w/auto tranny would involve a really small snail and boosting at idle. So basically i'd say backyard turbo, you can do it on the cheap depending on how cheap cheap is to you. Oh and welcome
GOD SAVE THE Y7's!!!!!