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Anyone had any good/bad experiences with doing this little mod? Found a 4.0 TB at a junk yard, so I figured I'd give it a shot...could use a little more umph out of my little 4 banger.
It will work out just fine for you as a pretty cheap way to beef it up a little. Only thing I think you are going to have to do is get a new gasket. While your at it might as well pick up a TB spacer as well for it.khenderson said:Anyone had any good/bad experiences with doing this little mod? Found a 4.0 TB at a junk yard, so I figured I'd give it a shot...could use a little more umph out of my little 4 banger.
Seems the ricers think your wanting to race though.khenderson said:it did help. i could make it up hills in 5th when i used to have to shift to 4th. now with the header and exhaust its got a nicer rumble and a little more top end, even though i think i sacrificed a bit of bottom end torque. gonna be doin the air intake to cowl mod next. can't wait!
it's not ricey at all though. was really surprised as i thought it was gonna be. but it sounds more like a WRX(deeper with more balls) than a civic(pissed of bumble-bee). i really enjoy it!dos0711 said:Seems the ricers think your wanting to race though.![]()
I'm sorry...I wasn't implying that yours sounded like a ricer. It's just that when THEY here something other than stock, they think it's race time.khenderson said:it's not ricey at all though. was really surprised as i thought it was gonna be. but it sounds more like a WRX(deeper with more balls) than a civic(pissed of bumble-bee). i really enjoy it!
No kiddin. My stepson went for a ride with his friend yesterday...he put his Honda into a telephone poll. Both were alright but what an idiot!mmasuperman12 said:yeah weld a coffee can on yer tailpipe put some ridiculous exterior accesories right off the pep boys shelf and go race...damn kids when will they learn...its all about the muscle
(i only say this being the very proud owner of a 1970 chevy chevelle malibu)
dos0711 said:I'm sorry...I wasn't implying that yours sounded like a ricer. It's just that when THEY here something other than stock, they think it's race time.
That's interesting. I didn't change the AIS housing or motor. Just the TPS. Everything is works fine!khenderson said:some claim gains from spacers, but i didn't notice any difference with or without one. and a big bore throttle body for a 4.0 should fit as well since both engines have the same tb mounting pattern. the only thing you have to do is move over your ais housing and motor, map sensor, and tps.