Newbie performance tuning

[Devil-V]

Click on the link on my signature. It's the same US coupe variant, but RHD with UK specifications.

Would this do the job for a cold air intake?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SIX-PERFO...arts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item415fe051f8

If I was gonna spend money on power, I'm not looking to get anything more than 10-15% increase, as it starts getting expensive on insurance. But I'm mainly looking at better handling and clean cosmetics.

Would I see some noticable handling differences if I just bought a rear sway bar and front strut bar alone?

 

[DarkSideAccord]

sooo..... it's a de-stroked f23? i'm guessing most f23 mods should bolt on to tht motor...

 

[b18lsturbo]

wrong no f23 parts will work the f20b motor can only use parts from h22.seeing how the f20b is a 2.0l with a h22 head on it.im pretty sure that the h22 headers bolt up and ebay alot of stuff.im waiting on parts right now from ebay.
ps magnaflow cat. damn this emission where i leave!!!

 

[DarkSideAccord]

wrong no f23 parts will work the f20b motor can only use parts from h22.seeing how the f20b is a 2.0l with a h22 head on it.im pretty sure that the h22 headers bolt up and ebay alot of stuff.im waiting on parts right now from ebay.
ps magnaflow cat. damn this emission where i leave!!!

u do know tht there are 2 variations of the f20b right...? SOHC and DOHC

 

[Valet]

forgot u was in the uk.is ur a euro r.if so bigger injectors,headers.intake,and chip ur ecu and u should be.well over 200whp to the wheels and thats like a nice 1000us dollors

You do know he doesn't want to spend that much to begin with, plus he isn't focused on those kinds of gains. At least, as far as I can tell.

 

[Devil-V]

I'm personally more interested in better handling and aesthetics.

If I wanted power, I would just buy an Accord Type-R, but I'm not really fond of 4-door sedans.

If I changed to a cold air intake + filter, would I have to change anything to the exhaust system?

 

[fastflyinaccord]

Click on the link on my signature. It's the same US coupe variant, but RHD with UK specifications.

Would this do the job for a cold air intake?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SIX-PERFO...arts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item415fe051f8

If I was gonna spend money on power, I'm not looking to get anything more than 10-15% increase, as it starts getting expensive on insurance. But I'm mainly looking at better handling and clean cosmetics.

Would I see some noticable handling differences if I just bought a rear sway bar and front strut bar alone?

Insurance companies would dyno your car to see how much hp you have gained?


You will see a change with the strut bar and rear sway, just not as much if you added a good suspension setup with them.

If I changed to a cold air intake + filter, would I have to change anything to the exhaust system?

Honestly, a cold air intake is going to give you a little louder sound and maybe a little better top end acceleration. You would not have to change anything in the exhaust system. Save the 100 bucks on an intake and put it toward your suspension.


OP, these are very basic questions that have been answered many times on here. Just use the search function available in the website header. If you have further questions after reading a bit then feel free to ask.

 

[RedRyder]

The only performance increase you'll see for that money, or that's even worth that money, is suspension. Get a nice setup with a big RSB and have some fun. Really nothing you can do engine-wise.

 

[Alo Gallagher]

ebay intake and replace the crappy pod filter with a k&n filter. You will not feel much power gains and there will be hardly any hp gains but you will hear vtec engage !!

yes indeeed!!