Got my $600 Stimulus check!! - Acura Forum

Jakobi · 05-10-08, 07:09 AM

Just noticed just now I have it...anyone get theres yet?

Man oh man. What to get.

I need suspension.
I need 2 tires.
I need a Intake.
Tinted windows would be nice.
Intake manifold would be nice.

If you had an extra 600 what would you go for?

*Acura2g* · 05-10-08, 07:56 AM

Well I wouldn't get 2 tires. I would get 4. You should always replace your tires in a set.

Intake would be a nice simple thing to add and you will have enough money to get the tinting done as well. both should be in the 150$ range leaving you with about half left over and you could apply that to you suspension. Intake manifold is a waste of money in my opinion.

integra_guy · 05-10-08, 12:17 PM

I'm going to Disneyworld j/k I'm going to get my tranny fix, and buy a new set of rims,
in Gold HP racing 168 $99 per rim, 15"

Wach_N_C · 05-10-08, 03:12 PM

Yeah get the tires, intake & the tint..

Jakobi · 05-10-08, 03:47 PM

I have 2 new tires already so just getting the other 2...then will put them on. Well ordered my skunk2 coilovers and the tires so far.

I think I need an intake. The AEM V2 is what I want. I found it for $288 so far. I may actually have my car on the road next week.

Nice rims...

TonyD35 · 05-10-08, 03:55 PM

why would an intake manifold be a waste? (Im new don't know alot about cars)

*Acura2g* · 05-10-08, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by TonyD35

why would an intake manifold be a waste? (Im new don't know alot about cars)

Intake manifold is a waste because the car can only take some much air and mix it with so much fuel. This fuel to air mixture is predetermined by the ECU. So an intake helps breathe the engine and produce horsepower, but an intake manifold doesn't do any good unless you have SC or TC. So you're going to spend a lot of money on a intake manifold for N/A car but not recieve any benefits over what a CAI can provide.

Jakobi · 05-11-08, 12:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Acura2g

Intake manifold is a waste because the car can only take some much air and mix it with so much fuel. This fuel to air mixture is predetermined by the ECU. So an intake helps breathe the engine and produce horsepower, but an intake manifold doesn't do any good unless you have SC or TC. So you're going to spend a lot of money on a intake manifold for N/A car but not recieve any benefits over what a CAI can provide.

Yeah I dont know much yet either...but good info man. I am learning as I go. What is SC or TC?

integra_guy · 05-11-08, 01:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Jakobi

Yeah I dont know much yet either...but good info man. I am learning as I go. What is SC or TC?

(SC) = Super charger
(TC) = Turbo charger

Jakobi · 05-11-08, 01:04 AM

Ok then. What is something, engine wise besides CAI that would be good for horsepower or speed?

There are so many things out there like throttle bodies, intake manifolds, electronics, etc. I guess looking to get more horsies...more bang for my buck. I am not sure what items I should go for next.

integra_guy · 05-11-08, 01:30 AM

header, exhaust, cam shaft, cam gears, but don't forget to get them tune.

Jakobi · 05-11-08, 01:57 AM

Thanks been reading some things on cam gears and seem like a good idea. The procedure for install seems pretty intensive. I think I will pick up some new gears sometime soon and try to put them in.

I have to learn more about the tuning of them and such...

integra_guy · 05-11-08, 05:31 PM

If your going to buy cam gears, don't forget to buy the camshaft as well, your not get much hp out of them without the camshaft.

integra_guy · 05-11-08, 05:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jakobi

I think I need an intake. The AEM V2 is what I want. I found it for $288 so far. I may actually have my car on the road next week.

I heard that the AEM V2 intake is more like a short ram then a CAI, but I'm not sure if that true.

IS3_FTW · 05-11-08, 10:27 PM

EDUT: I didnt get my stimulus check yet...Wait, I just did my taxes and I am getting $1000(single and no kids) + $600 = AirRunner, well at least half

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jakobi

Ok then. What is something, engine wise besides CAI that would be good for horsepower or speed?

There are so many things out there like throttle bodies, intake manifolds, electronics, etc. I guess looking to get more horsies...more bang for my buck. I am not sure what items I should go for next.

How much HP are you wanting to push out of your engine?

N/A is a waste of money, go with BOOST. Thats more bang for the buck

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Jakobi Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Binghamton, NY Age: 31 Posts: 116 Your Mood: Car 1: 98 Acura Integra LS	Got my $600 Stimulus check!! Just noticed just now I have it...anyone get theres yet? Man oh man. What to get. I need suspension. I need 2 tires. I need a Intake. Tinted windows would be nice. Intake manifold would be nice. If you had an extra 600 what would you go for? __________________ 17" Wheels w 205/40 Tires Exhaust Greddy 4-2-1 Header Thermal High Flow Catalytic Converter Greddy SP2 Catback Exhaust Suspension Skunk2 Coilovers (Ordered & on the way)

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integra_guy Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Age: 28 Posts: 4,681 Your Mood: Car 1: 98 Acura Integra GS Car 2: 89 Supra Car 3: 98 Supra TT	I'm going to Disneyworld j/k I'm going to get my tranny fix, and buy a new set of rims, in Gold HP racing 168 $99 per rim, 15" __________________ 1998 Acura Integra GS 1989 Toyota Supra N/A 1998 Toyota Supra TT 1991 Toyota MR-2 N/A

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Jakobi Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Binghamton, NY Age: 31 Posts: 116 Your Mood: Car 1: 98 Acura Integra LS	I have 2 new tires already so just getting the other 2...then will put them on. Well ordered my skunk2 coilovers and the tires so far. I think I need an intake. The AEM V2 is what I want. I found it for $288 so far. I may actually have my car on the road next week. Nice rims... __________________ 17" Wheels w 205/40 Tires Exhaust Greddy 4-2-1 Header Thermal High Flow Catalytic Converter Greddy SP2 Catback Exhaust Suspension Skunk2 Coilovers (Ordered & on the way)

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Jakobi Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Binghamton, NY Age: 31 Posts: 116 Your Mood: Car 1: 98 Acura Integra LS	Ok then. What is something, engine wise besides CAI that would be good for horsepower or speed? There are so many things out there like throttle bodies, intake manifolds, electronics, etc. I guess looking to get more horsies...more bang for my buck. I am not sure what items I should go for next. __________________ 17" Wheels w 205/40 Tires Exhaust Greddy 4-2-1 Header Thermal High Flow Catalytic Converter Greddy SP2 Catback Exhaust Suspension Skunk2 Coilovers (Ordered & on the way)

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Wach_N_C Car's are FEMALE OWNED!!! Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 191 Your Mood: Car 1: 98 Honda Accord LX Car 2: 01 Acura TL w Navigation Car 3: 98 Acura Integra LS	Yeah get the tires, intake & the tint..

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TonyD35 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Age: 23 Posts: 9 Car 1: 92 Acura Integra LS	why would an intake manifold be a waste? (Im new don't know alot about cars)

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integra_guy Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Age: 28 Posts: 4,681 Your Mood: Car 1: 98 Acura Integra GS Car 2: 89 Supra Car 3: 98 Supra TT	header, exhaust, cam shaft, cam gears, but don't forget to get them tune. __________________ 1998 Acura Integra GS 1989 Toyota Supra N/A 1998 Toyota Supra TT 1991 Toyota MR-2 N/A

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Jakobi Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Binghamton, NY Age: 31 Posts: 116 Your Mood: Car 1: 98 Acura Integra LS	Thanks been reading some things on cam gears and seem like a good idea. The procedure for install seems pretty intensive. I think I will pick up some new gears sometime soon and try to put them in. I have to learn more about the tuning of them and such... __________________ 17" Wheels w 205/40 Tires Exhaust Greddy 4-2-1 Header Thermal High Flow Catalytic Converter Greddy SP2 Catback Exhaust Suspension Skunk2 Coilovers (Ordered & on the way)

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integra_guy Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Age: 28 Posts: 4,681 Your Mood: Car 1: 98 Acura Integra GS Car 2: 89 Supra Car 3: 98 Supra TT	If your going to buy cam gears, don't forget to buy the camshaft as well, your not get much hp out of them without the camshaft. __________________ 1998 Acura Integra GS 1989 Toyota Supra N/A 1998 Toyota Supra TT 1991 Toyota MR-2 N/A

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