DC2 Performance Mods?

[CloseFX]

I have a '98 DC2 Vtir. I have big plans for the interior and exterior cosmetics, but I don't have any plans for the performance of the car.

I was wondering what modifications / upgrades are recommended for noticeable performance enhancement?

My car is near stock, I only have a basic after market exhaust from the cat to tip, slightly lowered on dampening adjustable coil overs and a strut bar in the engine bay.

All suggestions are welcome :)

Thanks in advanced

[chez00]

Swap your final drive ratio for something like a DC2R 4.78 or aftermarket 4.9:1. Best bang for buck without a doubt, most noticeable mod short of a turbo kit.

[mocchi]

lightweight flywheel

[cbauto]

pm Vvvtec

[Vvvtec]

K24 engine hehe

+1 for 4.9fd. Will totally wake that motor up from its slumber

[EK1 Civic]

Flywheel + final drive will make u roll other dc2s with every bolt on

[EK1 Civic]

Plus you'll flyby sounding stock win win sleeper

[CloseFX]

So flywheel and final drive seem to be the best suggestion. best suggestion for where to get one?

[cbauto]

b20b8

[CloseFX]

unfortunately not doing an engine swap yet

[EK1 Civic]

Ebay will be your cheapest bet, but look for reputable brands. Don't wanna pay labour for a gearbox twice

[chez00]

I can supply what you need - pm if interested.

[Wigidc2r]

Best bang for your buck mod on a honda is an injen cold air intake or equivalent. Recently put one on my dc2r and that crossover sounds amazing.

[curtis265]

Best bang for your buck mod on a honda is an injen cold air intake or equivalent. Recently put one on my dc2r and that crossover sounds amazing.

Sound mods are a bit overrated from a performance perspective don't ya think?

[Setanta]

sound mods are a bit overrated from a performance perspective don't ya think?

;););)

[CloseFX]

I have a K&N Apollo Universal cold air intake waiting to be installed into the car... just figuring out how to do it. Thanks though

[Johnie]

Are you a p plater? technically as a p plater engine mods arnt allowed so just having the basic
intake
headers
exhaust
should do for now

[CloseFX]

I am a p-plater but not long till I get my fulls. wanna get it up and running as best as possible for when im off.

[dougie_504]

Key words here are 'noticeable performance gains'.

Proper cold air intake and full exhaust (header/hi-flow cat/cat-back + muffler) sure you might notice a bit of sound but it's not like you'll be gaining big ponies.

If you want to notice it you really need to stick on a turbo or go play with the engine/GBox internals.


I would consider:
- turbo setup
- K24 swap
- N/A setup with B20 block (this you will notice)
- N/A setup with cams/valvetrain/valve job and some tasteful GBox modifications like a shorter final drive (maybe a 4.9) and an LSD

[cbauto]

Key words here are 'noticeable performance gains'.

Proper cold air intake and full exhaust (header/hi-flow cat/cat-back + muffler) sure you might notice a bit of sound but it's not like you'll be gaining big ponies.

If you want to notice it you really need to stick on a turbo or go play with the engine/GBox internals.


I would consider:
- turbo setup
- K24 swap
- N/A setup with B20 block (this you will notice)
- N/A setup with cams/valvetrain/valve job and some tasteful GBox modifications like a shorter final drive (maybe a 4.9) and an LSD

Who did ur tune Andy?