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The88Accord
03-07-2004, 06:46 PM
I have approxiamately $200 to spend on my 88 Lxi and I was wondering what I should do to increase performance. Now, I know I could put a cold air intake on it or something like that, but I was looking for something that would give a bit me a bit more horsepower. Any help would be great. Oh, and I'd be willing to pay more than $200 if it would mean signifigantly more power.

88' ACCORD LX-i
03-07-2004, 06:56 PM
check this site out www.accordcentral.com maybe you can find something.trust me im in the same boat. i thinking of doing an engine swap.

Nate2310
03-07-2004, 06:58 PM
You could get your camshaft reground. This would be around 10 to 15% increase in power.

You could get a 4 2 1 header

You could get a CAI

You could get a cat back exhaust and a nice flowing muffler and also gut the cat

accordlxi2.0
03-07-2004, 06:58 PM
u could get a cai and exhaust done.

johndej
03-07-2004, 07:41 PM
hmm...... make your own CAI and save up a bit more for a good set of headers and a decent exhaust.

erics86dx
03-07-2004, 08:33 PM
hmmm i think someone had this question a lil while back, but umm get something that you want how about that?, yeah i know its good advice

ivanfbi
03-07-2004, 08:41 PM
where can I get headers?

erics86dx
03-07-2004, 08:45 PM
pacesetter makes them for us, but dont buy them from their website buy them from nopi.com its cheaper

88' ACCORD LX-i
03-08-2004, 12:11 AM
where can I get headers?
you can try www.planetperformance.com (http://www.planetperformance.com) they seem to be o.k. :dunno:

Cyric_accord
03-08-2004, 12:58 PM
pacesetter makes them for us, but dont buy them from their website buy them from nopi.com its cheaper


I wouldn't suggest Pacesetter headers since if took the time to read and search the board, you'd realize how crappy their headers are... just save up and wait for the Lightspeed headers or buy a DC Sports one if you can find it.

Bloodlust
03-08-2004, 01:03 PM
Heres where you can get a DC Sports Header. A little expensive, but an effective upgrade. Cant wait till i have enough money to get one... :( DC Sports Header (http://www.nopionline.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=dsppartdetail&vmakeid=140&vmodelid=010&vcatyear=1989&vnopinum=251%2B0278&vTitle=1989%20HONDA%20Accord%20Exhaust%20Exhaust%2 0Header&vaffid=0)

NXRacer
03-08-2004, 01:06 PM
if you cant afford a $350 DC Sports header, get a catback exhaust installed and you'll notice a good increase in power. Then go on ebay and get yourself a $30 CAI for a 94-97 accord and you're good to go.

DanLXI88
03-08-2004, 03:02 PM
if you cant afford a $350 DC Sports header, get a catback exhaust installed and you'll notice a good increase in power. Then go on ebay and get yourself a $30 CAI for a 94-97 accord and you're good to go.

What other parts would be interchangeable from the new GENS of Accords? I have seen a shit load of parts for Accord 90+ but nothing for the 3rd GEN. I am looking to buy a CAI.

erics86dx
03-08-2004, 08:51 PM
i think but im not sure, the 92 - 93 civic short shifters fit in our car, like $40 at pepboys or schucks, if they fit......

bugzboy85
03-08-2004, 10:10 PM
ok i was just wonderin someone said something bout putin a 94-97 accord CAI and well that fit on a 88 accord LXi ??

rjudgey
03-09-2004, 04:05 AM
all u need to do is ditch all the stock intake piping, rocker cover breather filter, then by a pretty big cone filter a half descent one K&N or green filter with centre top intake a well, then buy some hosing and experiment with length, try short pipe, medium length, long length or even better make up a box tongo around filter then run a ram air scoop with piping directly into filter/housing.
S&S headers make good quality headers too and you can buy heat painted or ceramic coated.

goldadition
03-09-2004, 06:56 PM
this is prob a newbie ? but on the dc sports header does the o2 sens go on the tail end of the header? if so does the orig. wire reach?