Prep-ed the car for the track this weekend. All new fluids.

 

Just went through all of your thread- I'm loving this.

Also been interested in getting the Fit stitch welded as well. Glad I wasn't the only one.

 

Review:

Prior to installing the header I was concerned that this was going to be a waste of $$$$. My concern was that it only removed one cat and was the OEM pipe diameter would yield negligible responds/power results.

After driving with the T1R header for a few days now I'm very happy with the new header. The car is much more punctual; even with the post-cat inline. And the car sounds great.

 

In regards to doing intake/exhaust/headers....doesn't the computer just relearn? At least that was what I have read on the forum about these upgrades for our cars. Does a "tune" eliminate that?

Also...do you have another car/vehicle or you drive your track fit everyday? Love how its turning out.

 

Currently, I drive the FIT everyday. But I am looking into a daily driver because the FIT is now difficult to drive in traffic.

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I think what you're asking is: "Does the CPU compensate and negate the modifications?"

No, the "relearn" only effects air/fuel ratio under ~80% throttle. What you are calling the "relearn" is actually just your LAMBDA sensor correcting the A/F ratio back to 14.7:1 under 80% throttle in closed loop. You will increase HP with these mods.

An internal combustion engine is a large air pump.
HP EQUATION:*
More Air In + More Air Out = HP

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There different types of ways to "tune". My Apexi SAFC only effects A/F ratio over 80% throttle.**

~80-100% Throttle position is open loop for the CPU. Open loop means that the CPU runs off of a predetermined "tune"/map and ignores the LAMBDA sensor. So the CPU will not adjust the A/F ratio.
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*(Over simplified, but you get the idea)
**(Stand alone effect the entire throttle-band and power-band.)

 

New cage making it tough to see traffic?

Also thanks for the explanation. So my Injen Intake and exhaust arent entirely sound only lol.

 

The cage does not block visual line of site.

Lol, I'm not saying the intake (1-4hp gain) and exhaust (1-10hp gain) are the cause of huge gains, but they do allow the engine to breather easier.

 

Have you thought about the Beatrush front under plate? Instead of the CR-z plastic cover? I'm curious on your thoughts about this.

 

The Beatrush under plate is beautiful and also expensive ($130-$180).

The Honda under plate does the trick without the cost ($50-$60).

 

i need to review your thread again.

 

I am Trading in my FIT.

I removed most of the after market parts if anyone is interested in them PM me. I'm in Connecticut.

 

SOLD:

HKS Axle Back - Thanks Ayrick!

 

Cusco cage?

 

I's still available if that's what you're asking. $270 +shipping.

 

Here's what I traded the FIT in for:

 

Quite the substantial change. Looks good in white.

 

SOLD:

T1R
Beatrush Bars
Apexi Throttle Controller
SK2 Radiator Cap
Spoon Carbon Rear Spoiler

 

SOLD:

Mirrors
Enkies Wheels
Konegi Wheels

 

Sold:

Front Cusco Strut Brace

 

Hey I really love your set up that you have. I am intrested in your big brake kit. Is it the prelude/accord that you are using or the mini rotors u had mentioned? If it's the mini rotors what the modification like?