well the car isn't mine, it's my dads. I want to add mods to the car that he wouldn't actually notice, but would feel the additional performance. Is there anything (not too expensive) that I could install into the car to give it an extra 25-40 HP?

And if you know of a place that will install it in Toronto I would really appreciate it.

thanks

 

Comptech Icebox. I don't think he would know you replaced the intake cuz its design makes it look and sound stock. Its only good for about 15hp though.

 

The only thing you could add that would give you that power but he wouldn't notice (cosmetically anyway) would be headers. Headers get you around 28-32 additional HP peak. Any other mod like exhaust or a CAI he'll notice b/c of the big change in sound. Not only that, but exhaust only adds 1-3hp and an intake will get you about 8-10hp. You can go the Comptech Icebox route which looks and sounds very close to stock and it will get you around 10-12hp or so.....

 

so if I put headers, and the comptech intake box can I pump out like 300HP out of my car? and how much am I looking at to put this in?

 

Comptech Headers are around $1100
OBX headers (if you can find a set) are around $400

Comptech Icebox is around $260

Plus installation costs (Icebox you could probably do yourself... headers should be between $200-$250 depending on costs where you live. For me it was $220)

With both installed you'd be between 290/300 hp at the crank peak.....

 

any difference b/w OBX and comptech? cause I would love to save the 700 bux, and spend it somewhere else on the car.

 

also how much are shock sensors to add to the factory security system?

is the acura alarm system a good one? is it easy for a car thief to get around it?

 

Not really. The gains are the similar as is the design (considering OBX copied the Comptech design). Since their release about 10 months ago everyone who purchased OBX has had nothing but good things to say about them. I just installed mine last Thursday and I love them. Glad I bought them and saved some nice money

 

so then I should definitely go for the OBX headers. forget the comptech thing.

 

I would (and did )......

 

what else besides Headers and the icebox could I generate more HP out of?

anything else?

 

you..know...even though...i keep hearing the same stuff over and over again...I don't get tired about how much hp does the exhaust, icebox, AEM intakes...and headers produce. AHHH...SWEETNESS!!!!:p

 

sc354, I might stray away from the OBX only because ou said you don't want your dad to notice. Majority of the OBX headers have a slight resonance that if your dad didn't know it was the headers might get nervous and take it to the dealer. Comptech would not have this noise and you could probably get a nice used set for about 600-650 USD.

I agree with JB that the OBXs are awesome but they are do emit that resonance, which could make someone who doesn't know about the headers nervous. If you have the dough get the icebox and the CT headers.

 

Right now on ebay if you look, obx headers are 300 for the buy now, so if your seriously looking to buy, hit up ebay with a quickness

 

No offence but if your dad bought an A spec don't you think he might be somewhat of a car enthusiast who might notice the hp gains?

And if you are paying for the mods, maybe he wouldn't object. Perhaps honesty deserves a chance here?

 

you could always buy 101 octane booster it only last a tank of gas so no one would know!