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I have a stock 1996 Acura Integra GSR that I am looking to add a little power too. I just want to know of some good, cheap upgrades besides a Cold Air Intake.

well first of all if you want more performance from a gsr there is no cheap way. you are gonna have to spend some good money, the easiest and better way to get more performance from a gsr is geting a turbo kit. the reason i say this is because the engine your car has is a b18c1 which respond's really well to bolt on's. so yr best bet will be to go with a turbo. then later on if u get more money u can do things like headers,exhaust,intake manifold, upgrade your valvetrain. hope that helps

no offense, but you should've went with the GS motor. But anyways, like most imports, go for the cams after an intake-exh upgrade. the cams are the heart of the motor. Turbo kits are expensive not noly for the kit, but the intall and mods to motor needed don't keep it cheap at all. And don't fall for the trap like most people and upgrade your ignition early, you won't see impressive gains from ignition untill you do fuel and head work.

Stickers. Lot's of them. They add extra top end HP as well as low end TQ. Not to mention, they reduce drag due to their polished surfaces that allows your car to slip through air. Hello Kitty stickers work best. They go for $1.99 last time I checked at Wal-Mart. Installation takes 2 seconds. Highly recommended.

Full exhaust. Replace Cat. Converter with a high flow. This is besides the CAI. Even that's not cheap. Unless you go with crummy Megan Racing products.

do you want cheap or reliable and good? Stay away from knock off Ebay crap. But for a few extra hp- just do the basic intake, headers, and exhaust. Another option is Nitrous... I've got the Zex kit, and it was a nice add on. You've got a good strong motor (if there aren't tons of miles on it) but the B18 C 1 is a good motor. It can take the Nitrous, probably not a high shot, without having to upgrade your internals. Another reliable add on is a Supercharger. Turbos are wonderful, don't get me wrong - but I've just seen a lot more problems like oil leaks etc as opposed to the Supercharger.

performance exhaust, dude

A 96 GSR is one of the best platforms to build off of. You have a great motor (much better than a GS motor by the way and will generate more hp than a lot of V6's and get better gas mileage too) You have to know your goals to buy things. It also depends on why you want power. If you want it to haul your fat buddies up a hill then by all means buy a turbo or a bigger car. If you want it for drag racing or getting into autocross then exhaust, hondata intake manifold gasket, high flow cat (car sound makes a good one) are the cheapest way to start. With all of these you do not have to have your car tuned. If you get cams or a turbo you'll have to have your car tuned. Tires also make your car go faster buy some sticky rubber for your 15's and you'll notice the difference. A strut tower bar will stiffen up the suspension and you can get them on eBay for like $25 shipped with the sticky tires your car will take the twisties like a dream.If you want power to speed from stop sign to stop sign at the mall trying to pick up chicks, please sell your GSR and buy something else. Real Honda enthusiasts have already suffered enough from giant spoilers and stupid graphics.Oh and personally I wouldn't go with a supercharger, integras don't like them nearly as much as turbos. Go to teamintegra.net to find out why.