How to get more torque? (97Honda Accord non Vtec. Sohc)

Question

My car has 140 ft·lbf (188 N m) @ 4200 rpm what can i put on the car so it can help it up(something affordable) will cold air intake or exhaust help??

Answer 1

yes, both will help though it may shift the torque curve up higher.  Also, a 4-2-1 header will help too and advance the timing a couple degrees and run mid-grade gas.  All these mods together should get you about 10 more ftlb and about 15 hp.

Answer 2

Well you can add a cold air intake, catback exhaust & headers and you might gain a few HP and torque, but nothing drastic. Keep in mind just because your car was factory rated at 140 ft/lb torque doesn't mean you actually have that much, your probably at a little less from engine wear, and if its 140 at the engine, then you lose even more to the drive terrain. But add a CAI, Catback & Headers, you'll get a better sound and a little more hp + torque. The thing to remember about the Accord is, its a family car. It wasn't meant to pick up fast, it was meant to be drive a small family around comfortably.

As far as prices go, for decent parts:

CAI = $150+

Catback Exhaust = $350+

Headers = $250+