Top speed - D17A

[Hondan.]

140km/h @ 6800 - 3rd gear
I was on the highway today, and the 3rd get 140km/h @ 6800, could not get to test the 4th gear.

I recently got this car - JDM ES3 Honda Civic Ferio RS with a D17A vtec motor.
I installed a CAI with the stock 2: exhaust.

What can I do to get more power naturally aspirated while keeping it stock?

 

[joe7987]

Posts deleted. Keep it on topic. He's not asking for a lecture, he's asking how to get more power out of his car.

 

[tonyM]

A better intake, better exhaust and some really good air filters will do the trick.
also,maybe upgrade your ignition system and an ecu tune..... hope this helps you!!!!!

 

[s_crowley 17]

My bad Joe..

back on topic:

to be honest, your d17 sohc is going to be difficult to make power out of.. your best choice could be boosting it.. you can put down some really good numbers and you would be very pleased also..

I know you want to keep it "stock" but there isnt much you can do because of the sohc

if you are interested in turbocharging your d17 go to turbod16.com and read the info on that site, youll learn alot.

 

[oddeb707]

Do you want more power or a higher top speed?

Shane looks black.

 

[tonyM]

Do you want more power or a higher top speed?

Shane looks black.

I'm guessing he wants a higher top speed.... OP? can you chime in?









And I know he looks black....but he's not. trust me.

 

[Hondan.]

Do you want more power or a higher top speed?

Shane looks black.

I want for example: to get more from the 3rd gear say 150km/h @ 6800rpm

 

[jakeshatchzc]

that has nothing to do with how much poweer you have that has to do with your transmision

 

[baron340]

Speed has more to do with power than gearing. Gearing affects acceleration and torque much more than the actual power. i.e. 140 kmh=~87mph. In 3rd at redline I'm doing like 105 without a problem. The trans is a stock LX transmission. I challenge you to do that with 115 hp stock. If you want to go faster, your options are boost, swap, and nitrous. N/A with a d17 is difficult, largely unsupported, and expensive. 130 hp can be had, but not a lot more than that, realistically. So if you are serious about more power, boost or swap.

 

[jonathan2006]

cam it

 

[oddeb707]

Speed has more to do with power than gearing. Gearing affects acceleration and torque much more than the actual power. i.e. 140 kmh=~87mph. In 3rd at redline I'm doing like 105 without a problem. The trans is a stock LX transmission. I challenge you to do that with 115 hp stock. If you want to go faster, your options are boost, swap, and nitrous. N/A with a d17 is difficult, largely unsupported, and expensive. 130 hp can be had, but not a lot more than that, realistically. So if you are serious about more power, boost or swap.

What he wants is a a higher speed in any given gear which would mean a custom tranny or upgraded cam/valve train.

 

[Hondan.]

I want this D17A1 vtec to start close to stock.
I want more speed and power.

 

[TAZ_FERIO]

D17A1 is none vtec. The only way to get power the d17 is to turbo it or get a nos express kit. Is your car right hand drive? Because if not then i dont think that its a ES3...

 

[Hondan.]

D17A1 is none vtec. The only way to get power the d17 is to turbo it or get a nos express kit. Is your car right hand drive? Because if not then i dont think that its a ES3...

It is vtec: follow-> http://www.clubcivic.com/board/showthread.php?t=168201

It is a right hand drive JDM ES3 Honda Civic Ferio RS

 

[toneekay]

You should look into completing your basic "breathing" mods. Since you've opted for the cold air intake (with the longer tube), you'll notice more gains if any, in the top end. I think with a 4-2-1 design header and a full catback exhaust system will work out well for you in trying to net higher speeds in the top end.

 

[Hondan.]

You should look into completing your basic "breathing" mods. Since you've opted for the cold air intake (with the longer tube), you'll notice more gains if any, in the top end. I think with a 4-2-1 design header and a full catback exhaust system will work out well for you in trying to net higher speeds in the top end.

Thank you.

More speed and power is what I want, N/A.

 

[4bangincivic]

cam
port and polish
good tune

 

[toneekay]

Another thing you can look into is getting a new lighter aftermarket clutch. It'll help the crank torque a little more freely.

 

[jonathan2006]

7lb flywheel

 

[baron340]

Just as a note, a 7 lb flywheel is a PITA to daily drive. A 12 lb streetlite is a good compromise though.