how if possible 2 add 30kw to a d16a8 on NA

**GoharD** · 20-10-2008 09:19 PM

hey guys
obviously im a noob here hehe
hope u all can help as i have been trying to search n find mods for this engine and it seems abit hard to find?

im not planning to go turbo or spending too much on it but just needed abit of power to reach 100k quicker or enough to overtake.

so anyway im thinking of about 20-30kw gain?n hopefully somewhere under 5k? like higher compression pistons,camshaft, ecu if that works and where to get it?

In the past i have had an 05 corolla sportivo n im pretty happy with the power of the car for cruising n fuel efficent. so i thought if my eg with 130kw at the flywheel would b plenty as a daily since i have also got an evo 6.

any advice would b good.
thanks!

**AE092** · 20-10-2008 09:46 PM

have you tried down shifting a gear to overtake?

a 30kw gain D16A would see alot of headwork needed. Port and polish, cams, camshafts, exhaust and CAI would be a start. In reality an NA won't see much gains unless you turbo it or your wallet is pretty fat.

**Integra89** · 20-10-2008 09:48 PM

i have the same engine, all i have done is extractors and a 2 1/4 inch cat back exhaust, i pulls a bit better, not sure of the kw, if you put a K&N pannel filter you will also get a good gain, i have a massive pod n swiched to the pannel filter, made more power

Originally Posted by GoharD

hey guys
obviously im a noob here hehe
hope u all can help as i have been trying to search n find mods for this engine and it seems abit hard to find?

im not planning to go turbo or spending too much on it but just needed abit of power to reach 100k quicker or enough to overtake.

so anyway im thinking of about 20-30kw gain?n hopefully somewhere under 5k? like higher compression pistons,camshaft, ecu if that works and where to get it?

In the past i have had an 05 corolla sportivo n im pretty happy with the power of the car for cruising n fuel efficent. so i thought if my eg with 130kw at the flywheel would b plenty as a daily since i have also got an evo 6.

any advice would b good.
thanks!

**vinnY** · 20-10-2008 09:57 PM

if you're willing to spend $5k on mods can i suggest maybe drop in a b18c2 motor?
can probably have one installed for about $5k and will be worlds better than a modded up d16a8 to be honest

let us know your location and i'm sure some of the boys here will be able to help you out

**g.ta** · 20-10-2008 10:08 PM

I/H/E
Intake, headers and exhaust

Get a CAI like injen or aem, 4-1 racing headers, full exhaust or 2.25" mandrel bent cat-back system.

bigger throttle body with ported intake manifold to match, stage 1 cams with piggy back ecu and a good tune.

**GoharD** · 20-10-2008 10:08 PM

yeh?
im not sure wat exhaust i got, i think its a catback 2,1/4 as weo coz im sure its a stock headers for sure and some saas? pod air intake filter.

thing is i couldnt find many camshaft for this engine and even if i do custom make a bigger cam does it require an aftermarket ecu? how about hc pistons does it have to work with a new crank? i think cams, pistons would probably gain at least 15kw? hrmm mayb the question is if its worth the money.

anyway anymore suggestions?
thanks guys

**GoharD** · 20-10-2008 10:14 PM

yeh i was thinking of a cheap b18c2, but just wondering wats the different in weight to the d16a8?
im in melb.
u wrkn all up halfcut,labor n all the legal issues under 5k?

**Jarkz** · 20-10-2008 10:22 PM

Both AKmotorworks & modproject are down here in melb, speak with them.

**Elwood** · 20-10-2008 10:31 PM

You will soon learn my friend.. That +30fwkw is alot..

**g.ta** · 20-10-2008 11:25 PM

From your profile is says you have a EG Si? Si's run ZC engines not D16a?

**JDM.Power** · 20-10-2008 11:29 PM

Originally Posted by g.ta

From your profile is says you have a EG Si? Si's run ZC engines not D16a?

zc are jdm d16a8 are audm

**AE092** · 21-10-2008 12:30 AM

Originally Posted by GoharD

thing is i couldnt find many camshaft for this engine and even if i do custom make a bigger cam does it require an aftermarket ecu? how about hc pistons does it have to work with a new crank? i think cams, pistons would probably gain at least 15kw?

If you get an aggressive cams then you'll need an aftermarket ECU or a piggy back unit at the least to make sure it idles correctly. Even then thats half your budget for minimal gains.

h/c pistons to next to nothing in terms of overall power. They are on the reliability side of things unless you are going to a stroker kit. Thats all your budget and alot of bending over too.

Stick to down shifting a gear (or 2)