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: Needing a little extra 'oomph'


01coupe
07-13-2009, 02:39 PM
I'm relatively new to the Honda family. Previously, I've always owned american V8's (mostly Camaro's and Trans Am's) but decided last May to get something more reliable and fuel efficient. So I scooped up a 2001 Accord EX (2.3L 5 speed) 2 door coupe. Anyways, to my point...

The car has decent acceleration, but coming from always driving automatic V8's sometimes I find myself wanting a little extra power. I'm not expecting V8 power whatsoever, just maybe a little extra pull when I start banging gears. I would always go the air intake and catback exhaust route in the past, but will it be very noticeable on an inline four? Hate the high-pitch rice sound, as well..

Any other suggestions? Not looking to buy an H22 (YET), just some cheap upgrades. Thanks in advance!