Looking to get a bit more power

genes|s · May 16, 2009, 11:25 PM

Hello,

This is my first post here and also my first time looking into getting a bit more power out of my Lancer 2003 ES (automatic). I bought my 2nd Lancer new back in the time and it's served me well.

My car is getting a little boring so I'm looking into spicing up things a bit and need advice.

I have absolutely no mods on my car except I just bought some nice 17inch wheels and sports tires, which I'm loving. So what can I do to get a little bit more juice? A few questions to start with, please bare with me as I don't know a thing about modding a car.

- I've looked into some air intake systems, someone told me that I need a water valve to keep water out of the system in wet days, is that true?

- I don't want a muffler, don't want the rocket sound coming out of the rear end, at least not quite yet. Is installing air intake will do ANYTHING in terms of HPs if I don't install a new pipe all the way?

- Will air intake improve my gas mileage?

- Will lowering my car make it uncomfortable? Will lowering about an inch work with my stock struts?

- piggyback ECU? Would it help without air intake and exhaust?

That's it for now, I guess. Depending on what responses I get I might ask a few more questions. Perhaps one day I'll learn enough to find my way around and even help others.

Thanks,
genes|s

Charlie05 · Jul 15, 2009, 06:07 PM

starting out with an intake will give you the little bit more response that you want...

ambystom01 · Jul 15, 2009, 06:15 PM

Read the FAQ in my sig, it covers all this.

Chameleonzero · Oct 7, 2009, 10:00 PM

RRM piggyback is the best for the money hands down even if you are stock

ThunderOZ · Oct 8, 2009, 12:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Chameleonzero

RRM piggyback is the best for the money hands down even if you are stock

Or he could go with EcuFlash and get a proper tune.

4g94T · Oct 8, 2009, 12:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Chameleonzero

RRM piggyback is the best for the money hands down even if you are stock

you're kidding right

link62 · Oct 8, 2009, 01:27 AM

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Originally Posted by 4g94T

you're kidding right

i dont think he is

, ive noticed hes been on a posting spree and reviving many threads

02-Lancer-Es · Oct 8, 2009, 01:52 AM

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Originally Posted by 4g94T

you're kidding right

Hope so because it made my car alot slower and could not even retune it !

JRR · Oct 8, 2009, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by link62

i dont think he is

, ive noticed hes been on a posting spree and reviving many threads

i noticed that as well. one thing id say is open up the air coming into the car (CAI or SRI) and exhaust are 2 easy things to do to get a little more out of it.

jsoh