i/h/e...whats next?

[slammed hb]

ok, heres my setup:
1989 civic hatchback si
d16z6
aem short ram intake
dc 4-1 1piece header
apexi ws catback
nology hotwires

whats next? im thinking a cam but i want to stay smog legal(im in CA). im trying to get into the 14s n/a. ill be happy with a 14.9. will getting a skunk2 intake manifold be worth it? im also trying to not go bankrupt doing it. what are some of my options? let me know. thanks

[ImportsCRX]

yea, i would get cams. i was thinking bout buying some but then i realized that i have a body kit coming in and it wont look good with my banged in fenders. So bought some new fenders with the money. Gonna get some Skunk2 Cam n' Cam gear in a couple weeks.

[breu24]

slammed hb...is you aem intake for a 88-91 civic or a del-sol?

[kyosoeg6]

a good bullfrog or exospeed cam,skunk2 manifold and a skunk2 cam gear will definitely be worth the investment.

[dragman99]

hold on. if you put a cam in your going to need an adj. fpr. after you've got the i/h/e, the next step is a little more in depth.

[97civichatch]

I want to put a cam in mine next, but I am saving so I can do springs, fuel pump, regualtor, adj. cam gear, etc. I would recommend at least a pressure regulator and a cam gear so you can tune it.

[exospeed*com]

honestly, the best upgrade you can do next is HEadwork and cams. Don't get the Skunk2 manifold yet. It does help but in a stock motor, its not really going to make a HUGE significant difference just because there isnt anything that is wanting to take more air into the motor. If you have a cam that screams for more AIR into the motor, the manifold is a good thing to get.

Headwork, cam and Bored Throttlebody are all good upgrades to do next.

[kyosoeg6]

honestly, the best upgrade you can do next is HEadwork and cams. Don't get the Skunk2 manifold yet. It does help but in a stock motor, its not really going to make a HUGE significant difference just because there isnt anything that is wanting to take more air into the motor. If you have a cam that screams for more AIR into the motor, the manifold is a good thing to get.

Headwork, cam and Bored Throttlebody are all good upgrades to do next.

i was going to post that but a head package isnt always the cheapest or easiest for the few that have shops do the work. because a 1500 head and cam job will turn out to be a 2500 job with labor and the usual shop bullshit costs

[exospeed*com]

Ya true that Kyosoeg6. but in my opinion, thats the next best thing to do. What else is there?
Ignition? Not necessary.
Injectors? Not Necesary.

If on a budget, then a Bored Throttle body match ported to the intake manifold is a inexpensive upgrade to do.
then possibly a mild street cam with cam gears. Don't have to do the head, but at least a mild cam.

[slammed hb]

i wanted to stall n/a but i came across a really good deal on a complete zex dry kit. is it a good idea to go the nitrous route? and i have an extra throttle body lying around, what exactly is the best thing to do to it(in specifics)? just let me know :wink:

[1point5crx]

http://www.gbronline.com/jorgep/index.html
big bore throttle bodies, hes like 2 hours from me

[1cam]

honestly, the best upgrade you can do next is HEadwork and cams. Don't get the Skunk2 manifold yet. It does help but in a stock motor, its not really going to make a HUGE significant difference just because there isnt anything that is wanting to take more air into the motor. If you have a cam that screams for more AIR into the motor, the manifold is a good thing to get.

Headwork, cam and Bored Throttlebody are all good upgrades to do next.

yep, im with will on this one!