Begginers Guide to Performance


A few things to look at for getting started with a performance plan. You might be in a different category so read which one you will be in. Make sure to view this page in a full alone screen.
Levels	Stage I	Stage II	Stage III	Stage IV	Stage V	Stage VI	Stage VII	Gains
Free Home-made Plan	Home Made intake and K+N 2-5hp	Hand Port and Polish exhaust ports 1-2hp	Polish Throttle Body 1-2hp	Advance Timing 1-3hp	Hollow Cat / Weld-In Test Pipe. 2-5hp	Remove Power Steering Belt 2-3hp		9hp-18hp
Hidden Performance $2000-6000	Drop In K+N Filter $80 2-5hp	Throttle Body $250 4-6hp	Extrude Hone the Stock Header $200-400 3-4hp	Test Pipe/HF. cat/ Or hollow $100-300 5-10hp	1.6L Dohc VTEC can upgrade to a 1.8L Bottom end $1000 More hp/tq	Race Head $500-4000 5-50hp	Hidden Nitrous System $500-800 25-75shot	55-175hp
Cheap Plan Cost $400-700	Cheap Intake $100 5-8hp	Nice Header $300 7-9hp	Throttle Body $250 3-6hp					15hp-24hp
Simple Plan Cost $800-1200	Cold Air Intake $230 8-10hp	Race Header $420 9-13hp	Exhaust $400 8-12hp	Throttle Body $250 4-6hp				27hp-31hp
Budget Racer $1300-2200	Cold Air Intake $230 8-10hp	Race Header $420 9-13hp	Exhaust $400 8-12hp	Throttle Body $250 4-6hp	Underdrive pulleys $250 4-5hp	Cam Sprocket $250 2hp-5hp.		31hp-51hp
Street Monster $2500-5000	Turbo Basic $2500-4000 70-110hp	Test Pipe/HF. cat $100-300 5-10hp	Exhaust $420 10-15hp	Throttle Body $250 6-10hp	Underdrive pulleys $250 6-8hp	Cam Sprocket $250 5hp-10hp	Wires / Spark Plugs $150 2hp-4hp	104hp-167hp
All out race Cost 10,000-????	Custom Race Turbo $4000-9000 200-400hp	Electronic / Fuel Race Ignition $800-2200 10-30hp	Custom Race Exhaust $800 12-20hp	Race Intake Manifold $800-2500 25-60hp	Race Head $1200-3000 20-80hp			267-590+
These plans are just for helping you figure out which way to go. How much horsepower to expect and perhaps what category restrictions you might be limited too. For the hidden performance its for those that want to either look stock for just fun or to hide it from the dealer or anyone else. These results might not be exact , but these are tried and true real world prices and dyno's that provide the info. Also the parts used are just some of the parts that can be used. Of course there's more to add on to some or some can skip some and use some of there own. These parts were selected by there availability and popularity. More exotic parts and others weren't used since they basically don't do much or are really hard to get.

As For Suspension Goes its simple....pay more handle better.
	Stage I	Stage II	Stage III	Stage IV	Stage V
Suspension Plan	Spring Only $100-200	Spring and Shocks-Non Adjustable $400-800	Spring and Adjustable Shocks $700	Coil-Overs $1200-1500	Full Race Coil-Overs $1500-2200
Explanation - About the suspension changes and difference in levels.	Quick easy install , some kits lower too much for looks and you get a unsettled ride which isnt good for high speed bumps. Stock shocks will soon go.	Now you have something to work with , even though they might be out of synch.	This one you have a lot more to work with , you can adjust the shocks at least to try to match the springs and the car better. Yet still probably wont have a lot of travel, and you might just get a product that doesnt go well together	These systems if really made for your car handle the best can be tuned like the stageIII but also have a bit more spring rate, ride height and travel. Which can help a lot. Street / Drag or Course	Again just like stage IV but probably a higher known competition name or perhaps the shocks will have their own reservoir....which sometimes are controlled electronically from the car.

Brakes , bigger better stronger....pay morestop quicker.
	Stage I	Stage II	Stage III	Stage IV	Stage V
Braking Plan	Sports/Race Pads Only $100-200	Pads and Rotors $400-800	Sport Brake kit $700-1000	Race Brake Kits $1100-1500	All out race. $1500-2000
Explanation - About the brake changes.	Upgrading to more efficient brake pads, some might cause some sound or more brake dust so watch out.	Slotted Rotors are suggested for Street Cars and race pads will do. Just make sure their not some crazy kind that need to be real hot. Also good to add race/dot4 brake fluid.	Great for the street, possible new caliper, might need bigger rims. If your not really going fast then this might be overkill, but then again you might like safety. Also consider changing lines.	Made for high heat all the time applications , more emphasis on cooling and anything to do to slow down. This is because on the track you are on the brakes a lot. The street you brake a bit and then cruise.	Just like before but Anything from really oversized rotors & dual calipers .To materials made to handle anything. These kits will make any street tire the bottle-neck for braking faster.