New to Acurazine, advice on beginner performance and mileage problem
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New to Acurazine, advice on beginner performance and mileage problem
First of all, glad to find a huge group of peeps with apparently the same interest, and a lot more than I have.
1) Looking to start modifying my '03 CL-S 6spd for performance, its starting to feel a little slower. Advice on cold air intake / exhaust / headers? Is each worth it, notice anything with each / any?
2) Just got new tires (Avon M500) from Tire Rack on same rims, had local place install and balance. Have since had a 1-2 mpg drop in mileage and the car seems to feel like its dragging. Anyone have similar problem after departing from stock tires or after balancing?
Much appreciated.
1) Looking to start modifying my '03 CL-S 6spd for performance, its starting to feel a little slower. Advice on cold air intake / exhaust / headers? Is each worth it, notice anything with each / any?
2) Just got new tires (Avon M500) from Tire Rack on same rims, had local place install and balance. Have since had a 1-2 mpg drop in mileage and the car seems to feel like its dragging. Anyone have similar problem after departing from stock tires or after balancing?
Much appreciated.
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As for mods....The only headers currently available for the 6 speed are Comptechs. They're pricy, but worth it. Check out www.comptechusa.com.
There are 2 different intake. AEM makes a cold air intake. This one has a nice low growl, especially in VTEC. The Icebox that Comptech makes look more stock and there is only a slightly louder sound. I had both and I like the Icebox a lot more.
There are a couple different exhaust systems out there.
If you're completely stock, I would consider a drop ASAP. Comptech or H&R sport seems to be the popular non-coilover choices.
Good luck, and enjoy. Post some pics of the ride.
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As for mods....The only headers currently available for the 6 speed are Comptechs. They're pricy, but worth it. Check out www.comptechusa.com.
There are 2 different intake. AEM makes a cold air intake. This one has a nice low growl, especially in VTEC. The Icebox that Comptech makes look more stock and there is only a slightly louder sound. I had both and I like the Icebox a lot more.
There are a couple different exhaust systems out there.
If you're completely stock, I would consider a drop ASAP. Comptech or H&R sport seems to be the popular non-coilover choices.
Good luck, and enjoy. Post some pics of the ride.
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As for mods....The only headers currently available for the 6 speed are Comptechs. They're pricy, but worth it. Check out www.comptechusa.com.
There are 2 different intake. AEM makes a cold air intake. This one has a nice low growl, especially in VTEC. The Icebox that Comptech makes look more stock and there is only a slightly louder sound. I had both and I like the Icebox a lot more.
Did you notice a performance difference with either? Drawbacks? I don't think I am interested in a huge sound difference, more performance. Just a little something is prolly all I need.
There are 2 different intake. AEM makes a cold air intake. This one has a nice low growl, especially in VTEC. The Icebox that Comptech makes look more stock and there is only a slightly louder sound. I had both and I like the Icebox a lot more.
Did you notice a performance difference with either? Drawbacks? I don't think I am interested in a huge sound difference, more performance. Just a little something is prolly all I need.
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Originally Posted by Everett
Did you notice a performance difference with either? Drawbacks? I don't think I am interested in a huge sound difference, more performance. Just a little something is prolly all I need.
Sound = AEM > Comptech
Performance = Comptech > AEM
The actual difference in performance between the two is very small, but the Comptech is noticeably quieter.
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Originally Posted by ccannizz11
For the most part....
Sound = AEM > Comptech
Performance = Comptech > AEM
The actual difference in performance between the two is very small, but the Comptech is noticeably quieter.
Sound = AEM > Comptech
Performance = Comptech > AEM
The actual difference in performance between the two is very small, but the Comptech is noticeably quieter.
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Originally Posted by mrsteve
Honda Civic AEM intake noise in a $30k Acura =
Performance and safety > sound
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Performance and safety > sound
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#11
The tires could be stickier and will need a few thousand miles to wear a little and then you'll get back up to mileage. I dropped a few MPG when I got my 3rd set of tires and after a few thousand (15k) I am now up to the 26-32mpg mark again.
#12
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Originally Posted by anothercls
The tires could be stickier and will need a few thousand miles to wear a little and then you'll get back up to mileage. I dropped a few MPG when I got my 3rd set of tires and after a few thousand (15k) I am now up to the 26-32mpg mark again.
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Originally Posted by mrsteve
Honda Civic AEM intake noise in a $30k Acura =
Performance and safety > sound
![Roll Eyes](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/rolleyes.gif)
![Thumbs Down](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/thumbsdown.gif)
Performance and safety > sound
![Rice](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/rice.gif)
![Roll Eyes](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/rolleyes.gif)
When i fly by my friends they dont know how to describe the sound of our cars, the only thing they say is that it sounds indredible. You can always tell when a 4 banger goes by but AEM on our car sounds nothing like a
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#16
Blown is Best
Originally Posted by mrsteve
To each their own... I just don't like the sucking and slurping sounds it makes at low speeds plus the fear of hydrolock.
Safety & Performance > Noise
Safety & Performance > Noise
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