mod advice

[peggedteg03]

Hey guys, i have a 97 integra gsr with 103000 miles on it. I briefly thought about adding a turbo, but i decided it wasn't the best option. So far i've added a dc sport cold intake and msd wires. I just had new belts, water pump, and distributor put in. I wanted to do some more mods and needed some advice. What would be the best mods to get more juice out of my engine. I was thinking about doing a cam swap and also adding a chip. Does anyone have any recomendations on which brands would work the best. thanks.

[sorrow]

im seriously not hating on you, but how many more ways are people going to ask bang for the buck, or what will give *X* engine the most hp gains.

Off hand for you next if your staying all motor would be head work but to get the most out of headwork you need a good flowing exhaust setup, than to tune it all right you need a programed ecu.... see how there is a logical progression of sorts here.

[mberndt]

Originally Posted by peggedteg03

Hey guys, i have a 97 integra gsr with 103000 miles on it. I briefly thought about adding a turbo, but i decided it wasn't the best option. So far i've added a dc sport cold intake and msd wires. I just had new belts, water pump, and distributor put in. I wanted to do some more mods and needed some advice. What would be the best mods to get more juice out of my engine. I was thinking about doing a cam swap and also adding a chip. Does anyone have any recomendations on which brands would work the best. thanks.

I've heard from countless people that running ITR cams, both intake and exhaust, will add some top-end power, which is all your gonna get with N/A bolt ons... I've heard the aftermarket cams aren't very good, no matter the manufacturer...
But, u need ITR dual-spring exhaust valve-springs so that u won't have valve float at high rpms, plus titanium valve-spring retainers are a must...
If u don't have a header, get a DC-sports 4-1 NOT 4-2-1. The 4-1 is optimized for high-rpms...
hmmm, what else...
Oh yeah, get ur ECU re-chipped...
Keep in mind, this will not really add much power or torque, in other words u will feel hardly any difference from the seat, but if ur torque curve is longer, cause of the cams and valve-springs being able to breathe better at extremely high-rpms (plus ECU ETC), u will gain top-end HP...

BTW, why not a turbo?? 103,000 mi is not bad, given regular maintenance...
U will notice far more power gained from a turbo...
Later

[boostaholic]

Originally Posted by mberndt

BTW, why not a turbo?? 103,000 mi is not bad, given regular maintenance...
U will notice far more power gained from a turbo...
Later

exactly... took the words right outta my mouth.

if you want to achieve the same level of power by going with an NA setup opposed to going with a turbo route. i can assure you that you will be spending A LOT more money.

[danmakG60]

First of all, how much money do have to spend.

[HondaVTEC93]

woah mileage is risin. turbo that sucker man!

[peggedteg03]

Thanks for the advice guys. The car's been pretty well maintained(wix filter with mobil 1 every 3000). The only thing i'd be concerned about with a turbo is the longevity of the engine. This car is my daily driver and the only car i have. Also, i've read the turbo and supercharger stickys and i can't decide which would be more suited for me. I don't really drag race much and i'm looking for something that would maintain the driveability. Thanks.

[danmakG60]

Pull the head off, get it rebuilt and ported and reinstall with a new head gasket with ARP heads studs. Cams and adj. gears would be nice.