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Old 01-28-2004, 06:22 PM
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Question about modding 99 2.3CL

Ok, newbie here(Whasup?), now this might be a silly question for most you Ack guys, but about modding the 2.3CL...for the intake/header, you say we can use 94'-97' Accord parts. So does it matter whether it's for an Accord LX/SE/EX???

This is really my girl's Ack(I have the Eclipse), and we just got it last week. So we're new to all this Acura/Honda stuff! We want to start modding it right away, so wanted to clarify this!

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Just get the engine size right. For you, use 4 cylinder parts (engine/intake/suspension)
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Originally posted by chrisbpickering
Just get the engine size right. For you, use 4 cylinder parts (engine/intake/suspension)
Well yeah, they're all the 4cyl, but that's all I have to worry about? There's no difference with the 4cyl LX or the 4cyl EX??
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Well yeah, they're all the 4cyl, but that's all I have to worry about? There's no difference with the 4cyl LX or the 4cyl EX??
maybe interior but not engine
get get 2.2/2.3 parts , they are compatible


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misinformation here.

you have to use accord Ex engine parts for the header. otherwise it wont fit. so make sure you get a header from an accord Ex.

other than that..... its all just about the same.
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Originally posted by 1genCL
misinformation here.

you have to use accord Ex engine parts for the header. otherwise it wont fit. so make sure you get a header from an accord Ex.

other than that..... its all just about the same.
you know the difference between the lx and ex header?
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Originally posted by HyDrOpOnIkToKa
you know the difference between the lx and ex header?
I'd like to know also!

Well, thanks for the info guys!

BTW, any ebay items such as headers, intakes, and suspension stuff worth bidding for these cars??

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hey jqturbo, i'm in lake mary, and i'm selling my rims, if your girl needs some, let me know....

you can check them out here- www.imageevent.com/up2dasky/onair

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Originally posted by HyDrOpOnIkToKa
you know the difference between the lx and ex header?
the Lx is a 2.2 non-vtec motor. at least in the 94-95 accord models. the head is different, and the ports are like this:
o o o o

where as the the Ex is the soch vtec 2.2 motor and the ports look like this.
o oo o

sublte difference, but they dont bolt up to eachother.

here is an intresting tidbit. you can take an eclipse/talon/laser/galant vr4 turbo exhaust manifold and re-drill it to bolt onto the non-vtec accord motor.
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Originally posted by 1genCL
the Lx is a 2.2 non-vtec motor. at least in the 94-95 accord models. the head is different, and the ports are like this:
o o o o

where as the the Ex is the soch vtec 2.2 motor and the ports look like this.
o oo o

sublte difference, but they dont bolt up to eachother.

here is an intresting tidbit. you can take an eclipse/talon/laser/galant vr4 turbo exhaust manifold and re-drill it to bolt onto the non-vtec accord motor.
great example!thanx
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Originally posted by Katana18
hey jqturbo, i'm in lake mary, and i'm selling my rims, if your girl needs some, let me know....

you can check them out here- www.imageevent.com/up2dasky/onair

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Beautiful car there Katana! My girl's is white just like that too, nice! PM me w/the price. Could be interested...after paying some things off ofcourse! Thanks for the heads up though!

And 1genCL, thanks for the extra info and tidbit!
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oh yah.. make sure you get anything but the DC sports header. get something like the Kamikaze header.... more money, but better power gains. it has a 2.5'' collector before the cat, as opposed to the DCsports ones that has a 2.25'' collector.
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what about OBX?
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Originally posted by 1genCL
oh yah.. make sure you get anything but the DC sports header. get something like the Kamikaze header.... more money, but better power gains. it has a 2.5'' collector before the cat, as opposed to the DCsports ones that has a 2.25'' collector.
Cool! Another good tip, thanks!

So yeah, what about OBX? Or even those no name ebay headers like this one...http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...category=33631

Curious, is it worth saving the $$$???
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got OBX works for me.
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Originally posted by jqturbo
Well yeah, they're all the 4cyl, but that's all I have to worry about? There's no difference with the 4cyl LX or the 4cyl EX??
if you need anything, hit me up. check out my www while your at it.
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Originally posted by TeamBlurryCL
if you need anything, hit me up. check out my www while your at it.
Phat ride there man! I'll probably be hittin' you up shortly about info on some mods. Gotta help my girl out...she don't like being stock for too long!

And if anyone else got any info, ideas, or deals, let me know!
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On Ebay, there's always people who are getting rid of their cars, and they rip out all the mods and put the factory parts back in.. if somebody spent $3000 modding the car, it's unlikely that they'll see even $1500 for their troubles.. depending on how long they're willing to leave it on the market of course. To me, kind of like putting a swimming pool in your backyard, it adds value but there's also a bunch more people who aren't interested in it and don't want to pay for it as part of a package. I would avoid used headers moreso than a used catback, I understand that there's a breakin period with expansion/contraction cycles and I'm not convinced that the seal would be perfect the second time around.

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Originally posted by jqturbo
I'd like to know also!

Well, thanks for the info guys!

BTW, any ebay items such as headers, intakes, and suspension stuff worth bidding for these cars??
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hey jq, if u and your girl are ever down for a meet, let me know, we have quite a few cl's around this area.
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Originally posted by Dan3952
On Ebay, there's always people who are getting rid of their cars, and they rip out all the mods and put the factory parts back in.. if somebody spent $3000 modding the car, it's unlikely that they'll see even $1500 for their troubles.. depending on how long they're willing to leave it on the market of course. To me, kind of like putting a swimming pool in your backyard, it adds value but there's also a bunch more people who aren't interested in it and don't want to pay for it as part of a package. I would avoid used headers moreso than a used catback, I understand that there's a breakin period with expansion/contraction cycles and I'm not convinced that the seal would be perfect the second time around.

Daniel
Nah, I hear ya'. I wouldn't buy any used products on eBay, but there are "new" headers and intakes available, and just wondering if generic brands put out the same power?!....like the link I posted prior!
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Originally posted by Katana18
hey jq, if u and your girl are ever down for a meet, let me know, we have quite a few cl's around this area.
Definitely! Let me know when there are meets and we can check it out! She would love it!
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