Whats best for masive power gains
- Thread starter tom01793
- Start date
- Messages
- 6,098
Watch the text speak mate, its kind of frowned upon here.
There's plenty you can do to an ep3 to get big numbers, it depends on how deep your pockets are :lol:
Check out http://www.tougedistribution.com/ for an idea of what you can get
ok mate no problems,
the only reason i was asking is because people say that because the type r is so tuned from the factory it makes it harder to get more power,
but i take it the ctr is like other cars in that better throttle bodes, cam and pistons ect are around for this car
the only reason i was asking is because people say that because the type r is so tuned from the factory it makes it harder to get more power,
but i take it the ctr is like other cars in that better throttle bodes, cam and pistons ect are around for this car
- Messages
- 6,098
The k20 in the ep3 is actually one of the more easily tuneable honda engines, there's many guys on here that are running roundabout 240bhp in their ep3's. If I want that power in my b18 for example, I have to chuck MEGA amounts of cash at it :lol:
edit:
Also, use the search bar at the top left as you will find a wealth of info already on here because most of this has been asked before
edit:
Don't you worry about finding aftermarket honda parts :lol: You will be spoiled for choice
Also, use the search bar at the top left as you will find a wealth of info already on here because most of this has been asked before
Last edited by a moderator:
- Messages
- 4,147
Your best bet, as far as I know if you want big power, is a supercharger or turbo. As far as the cost goes I'm not sure how much it will set you back though and either will probably only get you to around the 300bhp figure as I understand it. Sorry to be vauge but I'm pretty new to all this myself and have told you as much as I know at the moment
I think Jermals suggestion of going for something that already has forced induction is the best bet if you want massive power.
I think Jermals suggestion of going for something that already has forced induction is the best bet if you want massive power.
- Messages
- 6,098
The other guys are right tbh. If you want a powerful civic, then by all means get one, but if you just want a powerful car, there are better options
edit: Here is the buyers guide you mentioned http://type-r-owners.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?60328-A-guide-to-the-EP3-CTR-including-buyers-guide!
Use the search bar!!
edit: Here is the buyers guide you mentioned http://type-r-owners.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?60328-A-guide-to-the-EP3-CTR-including-buyers-guide!
Use the search bar!!
- Messages
- 25,724
The problem with running FI through a K20 block is that they don't like excessive heat, which you naturally get with FI. saying that, plenty of people run super chargers/turbos in EP3's with the first being the more popular and probably safer route.
Expect to pay upwards of 2 grand for a FI set up. Of course you'll then have to upgrade you brakes and body ridigity to handle the increase in power which is more money spent. It wouldn't be unusual to spend anywhere upto and above 5k for your car to be FI with supporting mods. Factor that into the cost of the car from the outset and you're probably better off getting an Evo or something like that.
Expect to pay upwards of 2 grand for a FI set up. Of course you'll then have to upgrade you brakes and body ridigity to handle the increase in power which is more money spent. It wouldn't be unusual to spend anywhere upto and above 5k for your car to be FI with supporting mods. Factor that into the cost of the car from the outset and you're probably better off getting an Evo or something like that.
- Messages
- 25,724
The CTR is a capable car don't get me wrong, but I think you'd be disappointed with it coming from an evo.
The main plus points the CTR has over cars with boost is that it's cheaper to run and if maintained well, far more reliable.
- Messages
- 6,195
Cost of just turbo'ing a EP3. With no attention paid to exhausts/brakes etc;
Kpro = £700
Turbo kit (rev-hard/CPL kit) second hand = £1500-2000
Injectors 650cc or more = £200
Paying for fitting = circa £800-1000
Full mapping session = £350ish.
Obviously you would look at getting a decent free flowing exhaust, tag another £300-700 to the price, brakes would need attention really too so add anything from £150-2000. Then look at gauges to monitor oil temp/boost/etc £300. You would also want to sort out a new clutch/flywheel/dif to make the most out of the above, circa £2000 for that... However you would then be running 350bhp ish.
Then new pants. £10.
Kpro = £700
Turbo kit (rev-hard/CPL kit) second hand = £1500-2000
Injectors 650cc or more = £200
Paying for fitting = circa £800-1000
Full mapping session = £350ish.
Obviously you would look at getting a decent free flowing exhaust, tag another £300-700 to the price, brakes would need attention really too so add anything from £150-2000. Then look at gauges to monitor oil temp/boost/etc £300. You would also want to sort out a new clutch/flywheel/dif to make the most out of the above, circa £2000 for that... However you would then be running 350bhp ish.
Then new pants. £10.
- Messages
- 29,212
- Messages
- 12,019
:lol: oops
- Messages
- 25,724
No I mean in standard guise, an EP3 is likely to cause you less problems than say an Evo or Scooby. The K20 would laugh its way through a bad day in Baghdad.