What are my options to improve the performance of my car? Can we start from the mild upgrades to the major ones. I can see civic and integras being turboed but no accords yet. Is this because of its engine? (sohc)

1. What is my upgrade path? minor to major - ie. cold air intakes to turbo charging. (i update as the funds become available) pls put hp gains.

2. which is better for this car, supercharger or turbo charger?

3. If I put air intakes, will it be compatible if i decide to put a turbocharger on it later?

4. I cant pass up to ask this silly question, lets say if I have 8 grand, will it be better to spend it on upgrades on this car or just put it as a downpayment for a 1998 c5 corvette with above 50k miles on it.

thanks

 

I wouldn't spend that kind of money on your accord, you would be better with a Civic, Integra, S2000 or even a prelude which have more potential and will be a better handling car when finished.
I'm not a fan of Corvettes unless it's a newer one, 2006+

 

Would a cold air intake help a bit in the hp increase? (for my 2006 accord) by how much hp? would it affect the mileage?

I have been doing a bit of research lately, what about an acura rsx- type s vs. a 2006 civic si? I think I can find cheaper acura rsx-type s second hand. The one that is keeping me from buying the civic si (new ones) is that I read about its transmission problems, ie grinding 2nd gear and 3rd gear pop outs. Are they true? and if so, can they be remedied by your shop in case I buy them?

thanks

 

A cold air intake on your accord will increase power, maybe 6-10hp.

IMO you would be better buying a RSX-S and modifiy it, there's so much more potential with the K motor .
Most problems with the 06-07 Civic Si is from "pilot error", meaning people are shifting the car too hard or power shifting. This will damage any tranny, The 06-07 Civic Si is a great platform but is going to cost you more than a RSX-S and is a little heavyier.
The RSX would be my choice .

 

I will take that into consideration.

How old can I go with the RSX? ie what year? Do I go as far as 1998? how much is the mileage without getting into so much repairs ie. 75k miles? Does it matter if it is manual or automatic? Is the word "type -S" important in considering an RSX?

Is the limited slip differential on the Si an advantage to the RSX-S?

 

 

RSX manual only, and Yes ,get the Type S.
Lowest milage is always better, but as long as it's been taking care of, don't be afraid of miles on a Honda.
2002 to 2004 will be the cheaper model RSXs.

 

they didnt make rsx in 98, they started in 02