EJ8 Engine Mods

[POITER]

So i've recently purchase an EJ8, just wondering (engine wise) what kind of modifications should i be looking into ?

[Mikecivic78]

Where to start? ... i"m assuming you car is all stock.

Engine wise, the cheapest and easiest is getting an aftermarket short ram/cold air intake (small gain) . It'll only set you back a coupe of hundred.

Also pretty cheap would be an aftermarket exhaust (extractors/hi flow cat converter/cat-back exhaust. U can do all three, but your greatest gains will come from your extractors. About 1200 fitted all up.

Those are the basics. Next step: cams/machined head etc... skys the limit... turbo/supercharged will cost you thousands.

And then theres suspension and brakes... but thats another story.

Hope this helps

[seihoa]

As above.

Most of the mods wont net u much power tho. Get a SRI best bang for buck makes a cool induction noise + stock exhaust sounds mad i reckon.

IMO Whack in a b18 then ull be happy =D

[Mikecivic78]

IMO Whack in a b18 then ull be happy =D

He did say mods, not a swap. Nothing wrong with a b18c though!

[seihoa]

Yeah, He did say mods.
Just wanted to point out better saving the money and getting a new motor =D

btw mike why do u have a ej8 on ur dp when ur car says 99 em1?

[Mikecivic78]

Yeah, He did say mods.
Just wanted to point out better saving the money and getting a new motor =D

btw mike why do u have a ej8 on ur dp when ur car says 99 em1?

I agree about getting a new motor. Depends on ur performance needs though.

Wait a minute: What do u mean by dp? u mean my avatar? ... it has ej8 tail lights. The em1 came with crap aftermarket tail lights so i swapped them with my ej8. Thats why ive got an em1 with ej8 tailies.

[TYPE-ONE]

Do simple mods to increase the torque output of the D16Y8. You can achieve this by adding:

1) J's Racing Intake or Simota Equivalent
2) Custom 2.25" Mandrel Bent Exhaust System with 2.25" High Flow Cat
3) X-Force 4-2-1 Headers
4) AFC Neo Tune

These mods should make the car more responsive and more drivable day to day.

[EK1.6LCIV]

intake, headers and exhaust, wouldnt spend another cent on it otherwise as it wont do a heck of a lot, unless you got a turbo installed

if you were to spend the money on suspension, tyres and wheels, it would be a much better investment in performance

[Mikecivic78]

While we are on the topic of mods, what do u guys recommend for an intake upgrade (b16a2)?

gonna get rid of that terrible factory airbox, once i get on my feet cash wize!!!

I would probably wanna get cold air intake ( as opposed to short ram) to make it more worth my while. If someone can gimme product/prices (any ideas!) would be appreciated.

I havent searched any threads yet, so if u have any links, please point me in the right direction.

[EK1.6LCIV]

can go wrong with the injen system tbch, good bit of kit right there

[Mikecivic78]

can go wrong with the injen system tbch, good bit of kit right there

nice, i saw it on the web, wat price, do u know?

[hisoka]

nice, i saw it on the web, wat price, do u know?

500 bucks give or take.


anway good mods, change plugs, and oil and leads if you want.