Is it worth it? somethin to ponder about..., ....small HP gain from mods Options

[No0bOne]

Seriously, do you think it's worth the 5-10hp gain from an intake or exhaust etc...that costs about 300-500$++? I'd say do other things on the car before deciding on adding some performance parts for it such as dropping it etc etc...Rather save up and turbo that baby with an engine built for it! Than you'll be seeing huge power gains. right...?

This post has been edited by No0bOne: Jan 26, 2003 - 4:36 AM

[Mage]

QUOTE (StinkyFatPig @ Jan 26 2003, 11:37 AM)

QUOTE (Mage @ Jan 26 2003, 04:00 AM) just replacing some tubes? wow, do you even understand how an internal combustion engine works?

Excuse me, I may not be an expert, but at least I know what I'm talking about. 30 WHP from just decreasing air resistence to the throttle body and providing better flow through the exhaust? Only a honda riceboy would come up with those figures. Please point out to me where I was wrong when I said all you would be doing is replacing tubes, on an economy engine none the less. I believe you forgot to mention iridium spark plugs that will add another +10 HP


I honestly don't see the point of spending upwards of $500-1000 just to make an economy car marginally faster. Doing suspension mods and turbocharging, or doing a a swap, would be more practical in my opinion, and would dwarf whatever gains you may get with those simple mods. If you don't have the time or money, just wait, save up, plan, and invest it in something far better down the road.