performance tips

[88accordlx]

Hey, damn ive been looking for a site for 3rd gen hondas for a while. im glad i found this one. i dont have much experience with motors and i was wondering what some quick ways to gainsome hp would be. i can spend up to about 500 total. besides exaust i need something to boost my 88 accord lx, thanks for your time. oh yeah and what exaust would be the best for me to buy, full cat back or no cat?

[Jims 86LXI HB]

Welcome to the board. Where in northern california are you from?

I've got a resonator back system. I noticed a slight increase in power. You've got emissions test to I don't know about removing the cat. I guess you could just buy a strait test pipe to replace the cat and put it back when you need to pass the test. I noticed a much bigger increase in power when I added a header to the exhaust mods.

Again, where in nor cal are you from?:smokin:

[TeKKnoTeKK]

If you are startin the the exhaust first, might as well do a port and polish while you are at it :smokin: Welcome to the board man

[88accordlx]

im from chico,ca. around how much does a port and polish cost? yeah...damn emissions, ill probably just stick with the cat, i heard greddy makes some kick ass exausts but thats just what ive heard, and thats notfrom people with 3rd gen hondas...soo. does anyone know how much stock hp 88 accord lx comes with, i havent had a chance to research. thanks

[88LXiHB]

98hp...

[A20A1]

Don't you need a CAT in CAL?

[s0crates82]

yeah, you need a catalytic converter when you pulled over by a CHP for your exhaust being too loud or smoky, and when you get your car smogged.

otherwise, folks bend the rules like day old mcdonalds french fries.

also, if you have a V8, and you wanna have a -true- dual exhaust, that is, an exhaust system for each bank, you're SOL, because CA requires all exhaust come down to a Y with a single Cat, no dual cats allowed....

it sux.

[Vanilla Sky]

since you're carbed, get a weber carburator or get your camshaft reground... both of these respond well to other mods like higher compression, headers, the exhaust you are talkin about... either are an all-around good idea, but someone else might say otherwise...

if ya want to go cheap, you can flip the airbox cover so the inside is showing... some say this has the same effect as a CAI to an injected engine

welcome to the board... most of us are happy to explain any questions you have about your car

Derick

[HondaSi88]

Damn i feel dumb I read this post and at first glance I thought it said
"PERFROMANCE CHIPS" its performance tips!
I must be sleepy or something but welcome

[Sabz5150]

Performance tip!



-5150

[ACCORD EX]

flip the lid ( flip the cover of your air box and screw it back in again ! )

MIKE

[tyne89]

you could take off the ac and power steering....always make driving around durning the summer that much more fun :super:

[BMS]

The 88LX comes with 110 HP. The 87 LX had 98.

[88Burner]

Originally posted by 88accordlx
im from chico,ca.

Hey I'm from Chico, too! Small world. I have a 88 Lx w/ Weber, Pacesetter Header, etc. If you need any help, let me know.

Wes

[socal3rdgen]

Originally posted by BMS
The 88LX comes with 110 HP. The 87 LX had 98.

i could have sworn that the lx in all years came with 98 horsepower

lxi in 86-87 came with 110

and lxi-in 88-89 came with 122

[1988starter]

for 1988 it is a little off in the spacing but you get the idea.
Available Engines & Transmissions: Coupe Trims


Engines DX coupe LXi coupe



2.0L 120 hp I4 Not Available Standard


2.0L 98 hp I4 Standard Not Available



Transmissions



4-Speed Automatic Optional Optional


5-Speed Manual Overdrive Standard Standard





Available Engines & Transmissions: Hatchback Trims


Engines DX hatchback LXi hatchback



2.0L 120 hp I4 Not Available Standard


2.0L 98 hp I4 Standard Not Available



Transmissions



4-Speed Automatic Overdrive Optional Optional


5-Speed Manual Overdrive Standard Standard





Available Engines & Transmissions: Sedan Trims


Engines DX sedan LX sedan LXi sedan



2.0L 120 hp I4 Not Available Not Available Standard


2.0L 98 hp I4 Standard Standard Not Available



Transmissions



4-Speed Automatic Overdrive Optional Optional Optional


5-Speed Manual Overdrive Standard Standard Standard





Fuel Economy (city / hwy): Front Wheel Drive


2.0L 120 hp I4 2.0L 98 hp I4



4-Speed Automatic Not Available Not Available


4-Speed Automatic Overdrive Not Available Not Available


5-Speed Manual Overdrive 25 / 30 27 / 34



Engine Specifications


2.0L 120 hp I4 2.0L 98 hp I4



Horsepower 120 @ 5500 RPM 98


Torque (lb-ft) 130 @ 4250 RPM 109


Displacement (cc) 1999 1955


Turbo/Supercharger No No


Bore X Stroke (in.) 3.21 X 3.77 3.26 X 3.58


Compression Ratio 9.5 9.3


Fuel Type Gas No
Data


Fuel System MPFI No
Data