I gotta '13 ilx with premium and 24k miles
I just wanna go faster
maybe forced induction but I'm prepared to at least go intake, downpipe, headers, and a tune.
BUT should I tune first then add bolt ons and update tune or bolt on first then tune. Is it purely my option or is there a correct way to do it. Also, is there any kinda tuner I can get WITHOUT using a laptop. Like a plug and play from the store or whatever. I think ifI can find that then I'd do that first just to see how I like it. If I like just the tune only enough then I can focus on aesthetics. I'm in middle Tennessee so any help would be greatly appreciated.
thanks in advance

 

If you want to make the car much much faster than what it's doing now, you can: sell it, buy a faster car.

 

If you wanted to do all that stuff, you should have bought a WRX.

 

There are many things you can do with a car but you have to have the right platform for the job. ILX is fun daily driver with a sporty feel. Its not fast in a straight line with just bolt ons. You can boost them and have alot of fun with the car but its very expensive. Bolt ons,lsd, brakes and a good suspension set up is a good formula to have some fun at a road course track.

 

My ‘13 2.4L was running 172whp stock, and ran 198whp with a catted downpipe, cold air intake and flashpro tune. Your best bet is a Kraftwerks supercharger or full race turbo.

I think you only have these options with the 2.4L though. If you have a 2.0L I would maybe consider riding it out in your car long enough to be ready for your next car. Consider something with a big aftermarket. Civic Si, Subaru WRX, Mazda Speed 3

 

we are slow boyz foreva

 

My 2.4 L Dynamic was just a little more tuned than Trentimus. I believe mine was running with about the right amount of power, however out of the 2.0 L engine with an automatic transmission you have less cheaper options to gain 20-30 extra ponies. Your only option that would work would be forced induction = Turbo or supercharger. There are tones of mods for the car, but performance is a little limited especially in the 2.0 liter.

Doing the same amount of mods on your 2.0 L, I would estimate only 10-15 HP gain, which is not that much for all those mods and cost. However that being said, if you still want to tune your car without using a laptop you can always remove the vehicle computer and ship it to Hondata Flashpro and they will do it - Honestly tho it is better to just buy the tool and use a laptop that way you can change the mods take it on and off, as well as remove it and sell it if you don't like it or use it on a future Honda car for yourself.