Performance Mods for the Ol' Honda City

abhayshanu · 3rd April 2009, 23:13

Ok thanks dude,but what about the other mods,i am also planin to lower the car and get it stiffened.

Tejas@perioimpl · 4th April 2009, 00:17

You will also be prone to damaging your alloys on a pothole at moderate to high speed in 16-17 inchers.
In addition to suspension problems, steering issues will also crop up.

abhayshanu · 4th April 2009, 10:14

What about iridium plugs,should i get it or not?
also which cold air intake?i would prefer low-mid rpm torque.

abhayshanu · 5th April 2009, 12:15

im installing a heavy music system,this will really increase load on the suspension,so should i go and tighten the suspension or replace it with a new performance one,also in either please do provide cost.

dhananjay · 8th April 2009, 09:46

sniper automobile (Dahisar) has quoted 18000/- for an K&N typoon cold air intake.

abhayshanu · 8th April 2009, 11:54

Dude, i really dont know about that, automech said that it would cost around 15k .Also go for pepercross or green, they are better, if you want to know why, search the forum, a big thread is there.

di1in · 8th April 2009, 19:38

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Originally Posted by dhananjay

sniper automobile (Dahisar) has quoted 18000/- for an K&N typoon cold air intake.

Don't use K&N, i'd rather recommend green.. check it out here.

narayan · 8th April 2009, 20:00

These are obsecenely high rates for what IMO is not a significant performance upgrade!

if u still need a "cold air intake", you can get it made at much less

a conical filter should be in the 5-6k range. u then need some custom piping on one side to the air intake and then u can enclose the filter in custom canister and have a flexi PVP piping leading to the wheel well or front bumper

but remember - all this makes sense if you can suck in MUCH colder air from outside than in the engine bay ( which is not the case in typical tropical climate )

di1in · 10th April 2009, 19:24

why don't you try painting the grilles like this,,

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tejas@perioimpl

Hi guys,

What i am considering:

- Free flow exhaust
- ECU remap

I have a free flow exhaust from Raj Hingorani that's not yet even opened. SYJ had bought it and it doesn't have a taker so if you're interested do contact me. It costs INR 14,500, and Raj Hingorani is a respected guy - as are his FFEs.

If you're car has run a lot i'd suggest atleast a ecu reset, because it worked wonders on my car. The difference that it brought up on my OHC is astounding ! Even the exhaust note changed a bit, though i dunno why. Right now it's the sweetest thing i've heard !!

And the engine runs heavenly smooth.. ...

Tejas@perioimpl · 10th April 2009, 20:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by di1in

why don't you try painting the grilles like this,,

I have a free flow exhaust from Raj Hingorani that's not yet even opened. SYJ had bought it and it doesn't have a taker so if you're interested do contact me. It costs INR 14,500, and Raj Hingorani is a respected guy - as are his FFEs.

If you're car has run a lot i'd suggest atleast a ecu reset, because it worked wonders on my car. The difference that it brought up on my OHC is astounding ! Even the exhaust note changed a bit, though i dunno why. Right now it's the sweetest thing i've heard !!

And the engine runs heavenly smooth.. ...

Dude, read the whole thread. My mods (stage 1) are all done. My OHC front grill was one of the first one to be painted body colored. Check the pics in my garage.

di1in · 11th April 2009, 21:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tejas@perioimpl

Dude, read the whole thread. My mods (stage 1) are all done. My OHC front grill was one of the first one to be painted body colored. Check the pics in my garage.

I'd intended it as reply to abhayshanu, but i quoted wrong.. sorry.

abhayshanu · 15th April 2009, 11:49

Guys,any one here has swapped?
Not with a D16B,but others?
Even if no,can anyone tell me if i can swap a B18C5,it is done in similar chassis Civic,so can it be done it our citys?

viper · 15th April 2009, 12:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by abhayshanu

Guys,any one here has swapped?
Not with a D16B,but others?
Even if no,can anyone tell me if i can swap a B18C5,it is done in similar chassis Civic,so can it be done it our citys?

Hi,

I have done a B16A swap in my OHC. As far as your other question goes yes you can install a B18C5 in the OHC as well and it has also been done already.

Viper

abhayshanu · 15th April 2009, 14:05

Really? I have heard that they give about 190 BHP N/A,also what are the cost?I want a extremely powerful car, took inspiration from this -

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fUjymRHoxSo.Found

the B18C on wiki,and searched the net for civics or citys with it, and then found this beast.

v1p3r · 16th April 2009, 01:43

B18Cs produce upto 200 hp in stock form. Yes, they have been installed on OHCs in India. The first project was done about 3 years ago in Bangalore.

3rd April 2009, 23:13	#61
abhayshanu BHPian Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Mumbai Posts: 708 Thanked: 324 Times View My Garage	Ok thanks dude,but what about the other mods,i am also planin to lower the car and get it stiffened.
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4th April 2009, 00:17	#62
Tejas@perioimpl Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bombay Posts: 4,423 Thanked: 9,581 Times View My Garage	You will also be prone to damaging your alloys on a pothole at moderate to high speed in 16-17 inchers. In addition to suspension problems, steering issues will also crop up.
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4th April 2009, 10:14	#63
abhayshanu BHPian Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Mumbai Posts: 708 Thanked: 324 Times View My Garage	What about iridium plugs,should i get it or not? also which cold air intake?i would prefer low-mid rpm torque.
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5th April 2009, 12:15	#64
abhayshanu BHPian Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Mumbai Posts: 708 Thanked: 324 Times View My Garage	im installing a heavy music system,this will really increase load on the suspension,so should i go and tighten the suspension or replace it with a new performance one,also in either please do provide cost.
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8th April 2009, 09:46	#65
dhananjay BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: mumbai Posts: 29 Thanked: 2 Times View My Garage	CAI for OHC sniper automobile (Dahisar) has quoted 18000/- for an K&N typoon cold air intake.
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8th April 2009, 11:54	#66
abhayshanu BHPian Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Mumbai Posts: 708 Thanked: 324 Times View My Garage	Dude, i really dont know about that, automech said that it would cost around 15k .Also go for pepercross or green, they are better, if you want to know why, search the forum, a big thread is there.
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8th April 2009, 20:00	#68
narayan Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Singapore Posts: 3,114 Thanked: 2,372 Times View My Garage	These are obsecenely high rates for what IMO is not a significant performance upgrade! if u still need a "cold air intake", you can get it made at much less a conical filter should be in the 5-6k range. u then need some custom piping on one side to the air intake and then u can enclose the filter in custom canister and have a flexi PVP piping leading to the wheel well or front bumper but remember - all this makes sense if you can suck in MUCH colder air from outside than in the engine bay ( which is not the case in typical tropical climate )
	() Thanks

15th April 2009, 11:49	#72
abhayshanu BHPian Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Mumbai Posts: 708 Thanked: 324 Times View My Garage	Guys,any one here has swapped? Not with a D16B,but others? Even if no,can anyone tell me if i can swap a B18C5,it is done in similar chassis Civic,so can it be done it our citys?
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16th April 2009, 01:43	#75
v1p3r Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: BLR / DXB / LON Posts: 5,334 Thanked: 6,896 Times View My Garage	B18Cs produce upto 200 hp in stock form. Yes, they have been installed on OHCs in India. The first project was done about 3 years ago in Bangalore.
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