TOP (10) FAQ - Honda Accord Modifications! // 10th Gen Honda Accord (2018-2022)

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10 ай бұрын

Looking to modify your 10th Gen Honda Accord, but don't know where to start? New to the Accord 2.0 turbo engine and curious to know what the best performance mods are for your Accord project car? In this video, I'll go through the TOP (10) FAQ related to modifications for the Honda Accord! What mods give you the most horsepower / best bang for the buck mods, which Honda Accord mods aren't worth the time or money to install - stay away from these mods! I'll review how to brake boost / brake torque in order to help get the best launch for improved 0-60mph times, and 1/4 mile drag race dig starts! We'll discuss traction benefits from dedicated performance tires, and misconceptions around high volume air intakes, downpipes, exhausts, and the oddly popular engine mounts / motor mounts. And if you're looking to upgrade your Honda Accord turbo, I'll review some things to think about before you jump on purchasing the FK8 hybrid turbo, new FL5 turbo, 27WON Kuro, popular MHI Stage2 turbo, PRL 600 or PRL 700 turbo, etc.
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@fabian5013 10 ай бұрын

Awesome video as always! So much information that I learn from you Chad, thank you for all you do. What’s the next mod? 👀

@TheLemonFactor 10 ай бұрын

I’m glad to be able to help 👍😉. Thank you for your continued support of the channel. I’ve been playing with the Supra lately, but making plans for the Accord - I’m considering; an exhaust dyno test, BBK, vented hood, bored out hard fuel line, upgraded radiator & thermostat…

@JohnSmith-oe9yy 8 ай бұрын

@@TheLemonFactor What is the best tires to use for road noise? My 2022 Accord Sport has too much road noise. Factory tires are Goodyear Eagle Touring. They SUCK!

@TheLemonFactor 8 ай бұрын

I would recommend checking out Tire Racks tire ratings as they do highlight specifically call out “noise” as a rating. With that said, the Accord is not the quietest car, even with quieter tires 🤷‍♂️🫤

@content 5 ай бұрын

When I ordered my KTuner V2 from Phearable with the Stage 3 tune they included a whole part talking about k.con levels. "It's normal to see k.con values of .49-.69. If you are seeing anything over .80 for prolonged periods you likely need better quality fuel from a better source. If you have access to e85 and lack quality 91-93 octane you can add 1.5 gallons of e85 every time you fill up from empty." Hope this helps anyone with questions about the k.con levels! Elevation and where you live absolutely matters!!!

@ranmas2004 10 ай бұрын

Thanks man! I just bought a 2021 Honda Accord Touring 2.0T 10spd auto. I have been watching your vids and I'm just going to do Ktuner phearable stage 3 and intercooler and call it a day. We have 93 here and I will be good. It's my daily car so don't want to mess with it too much and it become unreliable. The car is a blast to drive even bone stock.

@TheLemonFactor 10 ай бұрын

Congratulations on your new car! 👍. I’m glad you found the videos helpful 😁. Even with a tune and Intercooler upgrade, you may find that you want some stickier tires 😉

@alpe6228 10 ай бұрын

my 2.0t sports just reached 110 000 kms today,drives like a brand new car.

@TheLemonFactor 10 ай бұрын

Hopefully it will continue to do so, another 110,000 kms!

@alpe6228 10 ай бұрын

@@TheLemonFactor Good oil,good gas, proper maintenance and it will last forever.

@TheLemonFactor 10 ай бұрын

👍

@GA08GT478 10 ай бұрын

Chad, I really appreciate you taking the time document what works and what doesn’t.

@TheLemonFactor 10 ай бұрын

My pleasure. I'm glad I can help.

@tylerstanley7526 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for your content and help!

@TheLemonFactor 7 ай бұрын

Hi Tyler 👋. I really appreciate your support of the channel - thank you very much 😁👍. Please let me know if you have any other questions.

@LexmichaelQuimado 2 ай бұрын

I’m on ktuner stage 2 and I’m glad I ordered mishimoto intercooler yesterday, although I have a prl intake pipe and filter I’m happy with this set up.

@nsgbraindead752 10 ай бұрын

Just saved me some money haha….I agree biggest 3 power mods are tune, intercooler, and flex fuel kit. Any other mods such as aftermarket piping are just supporting mods that work best with a custom tune and bigger turbo.

@TheLemonFactor 10 ай бұрын

👍

@TimMerry-lc2sy 10 ай бұрын

Hey Chad, thank you for your videos! They always help advise my decisions for what to get for my 2.0t touring. When can we expect to see your upcoming wider wheels and tires video? I’m still on OEM tires that are near the end of their life, so I’m thinking about upgrading, and possibly getting a wider wheel. Look forward to seeing your experience!

@TheLemonFactor 10 ай бұрын

I've already released several videos. Here are links to a few, but checkout the channel page for more. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/oJ6eeaia0N7cnoU.html, .... kzfaq.info/get/bejne/mLuea8iA0q_Vc58.html, ... kzfaq.info/get/bejne/brSZrbJyubSUp30.html

@BigKandRtv 10 ай бұрын

This is solid advice. I have done everything you have done with the exception of lowering springs. My opinion is: 1. K-Tuner 2. Ethanol sensor 3. Intercooler / charge pipe upgrade. And to all the people who wonder how far they should go, these three things are a good place to stop. Heck, if you stop at #2 you will still have a car that is a blast to drive. I have used RV8 catted downpipe, and PLM catted. PLM isn't bad, and I can't tell the difference between the two performance wise. I still recommend RV8, as I have had some disappointments with PLM before. I've used 27Won 2.75" exhaust, and Thermal R&D 3.0" exhaust. I did not notice a difference in performance, but sound-wise I prefer the 27Won. I installed a Mitsubishi Stage II Turbo, and used e-Tune services from Phearable. It's tuned to about the limit of the stock HP fuel pump's capacity. I had to get those torque mounts due to wheel hop, and I believe they are definitely reducing (not eliminating) wheel hop. But man, the vibrations and rattles they induce SUCK. Yes, when the turbo spools up (around 3,000) things get exciting quickly. But steps 1-3 make for a very fun car to drive.

@TheLemonFactor 10 ай бұрын

👍😁

@Lilmacmcmo 9 ай бұрын

Are these recommendations for a 1.5T as well

@derrysam1990 10 ай бұрын

Hey Chad - thanks for the brilliant video. Can you pls let me know whats the wheel alloy specs? And what brand? They look really good. Thank-you from Canada

@TheLemonFactor 10 ай бұрын

Thank you! My pleasure 😁. Here’s the specs for the wheels… NEW Lightweight WHEELS & High-Performance TIRES Revealed!!! // 10th Gen. (2018+) Honda Accord kzfaq.info/get/bejne/oJ6eeaia0N7cnoU.html

@alexgerstmann3007 10 ай бұрын

Great vlog as always. With a traditional converter it is called flashing your converter with a traditional converter you can change the stall speed which means if you have a 35 stall the vehicle will not move until it reaches thirty-five hundred RPMs or you can flash it which means stabbing the gas and usually meet means the car will flash maybe a little higher maybe a little bit lower it depends on your converter and the sizr . Also on a traditional converter when you get to the line you rub it out to clear the converter which gives you your proper stall speed. Basically depending on the stall speed of your converter their vehicle will not move under its own power until it reaches the 3,500 RPM threshold or 2,500 RPMs or 1500 RPMs for 6000 RPMs whatever your stall speed converter is basically whatever your camshaft intake carb or your turbo supercharger the converter stall is where your peak power comes in at for maximum RPMs

@LexmichaelQuimado 20 күн бұрын

I currently have thermal r&d catback ehxaust intercooler, ktuner stage 2 and today just installed a flex kits, and I don’t see what mods I need more beside what I have unless I go to bigger turbo so imma keep this as it is.

@nuker215 10 ай бұрын

6 speed accord here with full bolt on and big turbo,full adjustable suspension and fk8 lsd in transmission...I usually tell people the same starting out, kinda tired of saying it now as for exhaust..I show my cutout which was dyno proven . I'm very happy with my build at 399. best i can say is more power more problems

@FrenchFunk 10 ай бұрын

How do you like the lsd compared with before?

@nuker215 10 ай бұрын

@FrenchFunk night and day, i kept the final tho. I've had a gsr transmission in the past, not a big fan of a daily short gearbox

@IllegalC4 9 ай бұрын

I found a set of Bridgestone potenzas for $160 in 245 width and my 2.0 is on rails now!

@TheLemonFactor 9 ай бұрын

👍😁

@JohnSmith-oe9yy 8 ай бұрын

@TheLemonFactor What is the best tires to use for road noise? My 2022 Accord Sport has too much road noise. Factory tires are Goodyear Eagle Touring. They SUCK!

@ridehonda62 10 ай бұрын

Hi, what is the factory spark plug gap for an accord 2.0t?

@michaelwelsh9957 8 ай бұрын

I have looked through some of your videos and it’s hard to tell if you have changed the door handles. I just got a 2019 touring 2.0t and am looking at options for the chrome on the handles. Any recommendations?

@TheLemonFactor 8 ай бұрын

I haven’t changed the door handles - they’re still partially chrome 🤷‍♂️. I have considered vinyl wrapping them, but not sure if white or black would look best 🤔

@TEAracing 10 ай бұрын

Hey Chad I’ve been in contact with Jesus at 27won I’ve made a decision on the same turbo, Only concern is I’ve been debating switching to 5w-30 Mobil one instead of 0w-20. Found out a couple weeks ago after installing my down pipe on the exhaust side I have shaft play so it’s time!

@TheLemonFactor 10 ай бұрын

I'm happy with my decision to go with 27WON Kuro - hopefully you'll enjoy it as much as I do. How many miles did you have on the stock turbo?

@TEAracing 10 ай бұрын

@@TheLemonFactor i have about 81k on the oem turbo

@TEAracing 9 ай бұрын

Hey chad question for you brother I have a the 27won turbo and the parts from Honda I’m wondering if I need the I take conversion hose and the inlet pipe kit if I have thr v2 intake

@TheLemonFactor 9 ай бұрын

FYI - I answered via your other comment.

@maddoxbush3415 Ай бұрын

When it comes to the ktuner would it still have an impact on the 1.5t? Thinking about an intake, the ktuner and an exhaust. just stuck on what brands to buy because i cant quite figure out how to relate the 2.0t to the 1.5t. Any advice??

@TheLemonFactor Ай бұрын

Although you can use KTuner for the 1.5L, I wouldn’t recommend it. The CVT isn’t happy with the added torque, and the 1.5L engines are seemingly experiencing a higher rate of blown head gaskets than the 2.0.

@TEAracing 9 ай бұрын

So for the install of the 27won turbo would I need the inlet intake conversion hose, inlet pipe installation kit, and fk8 titanium inlet pipe kit for the installation if I have the v2 intake?

@TheLemonFactor 9 ай бұрын

That sounds correct... you do need a way to connect your existing Honda Accord PRL V2 air intake to a FK8 based turbo. I have the details in the install video...kzfaq.info/get/bejne/p7KFisyWlbKzpqs.html

@TEAracing 9 ай бұрын

@@TheLemonFactor so which parts would I absolutely need in order to install the turbo? Would I need the titanium inlet? Because i wondered if I could use the factory inlet

@TheLemonFactor 9 ай бұрын

You can use an OEM FK8 inlet, yes 👍

@lilinstant130 4 ай бұрын

Aye my boy does the ktuner actually make a difference and how thinking about it

@TheLemonFactor 4 ай бұрын

Without a doubt it’s a noticeable difference 👍. Checkout the channel page for several videos in which I dyno test various tunes and mods 😉

@swaggycactus9838 4 ай бұрын

I live in a colder climate, could upgrading my intercooler have any negative effects come winter time?

@TheLemonFactor 4 ай бұрын

No negative impact - the colder the air the better (from a performance standpoint) 👍

@fabian5013 10 ай бұрын

Also, how much hp & tq are you running on your latest dyno?

@TheLemonFactor 10 ай бұрын

kzfaq.info/get/bejne/pJ2TZbOalby5kn0.html

@michaelhoppes1655 9 ай бұрын

Hey Chad, as far as the upgraded intercooler would you also suggest the charge pipe upgrade.

@TheLemonFactor 9 ай бұрын

It might be a good idea to do it all at once. Upgraded charge pipes should last longer, but they’re not going to add any additional horsepower.

@tamerabdelhamid6273 10 ай бұрын

Thank you for your helpful video, I have a question though. I recently tuned my accord 2.0 with a ktuner stage 2. My k.con never gets higher than 0.59 when driving normally but when i push it it can reach 0.68. You've mentioned in previous videos that it's not that big of a deal but what im worried about is that the log is showing knocks and misfires about once or twice a drive which primarly happen when shifting gears or randomly even in econ mode. What I noticed is that cylinder 4 misfires randomly and cylinder 1 says it misfires after I shift. Is this something to worry about or do you think these are false readings. I havent gotten a CEL or heard the knock at all. I am running 93 octane currently with a k&n cold air intake.

@TheLemonFactor 10 ай бұрын

Do you have any symptoms? Or is your concern strictly from the datalog readings?

@tamerabdelhamid6273 10 ай бұрын

@@TheLemonFactor I don’t have any symptoms. My concern is just from the log. Also it says it knocks on startup but I don’t hear anything unusual

@tamerabdelhamid6273 10 ай бұрын

@@TheLemonFactor what would some symptoms be? It drives the same and I have no sound of knocking. My AFR sits at 14 when cruising and goes to 10-12 when I push it

@TheLemonFactor 10 ай бұрын

I’d recommend adding a gallon or two if E85 to a full tank of gas to see if you get the same datalog results, if you don’t get the same results and things improve, then it very well could be attributed to the gas quality and octane rating you’re using. If they don’t improve, then you may want to consider changing or simply checking and possibly regaping your spark plugs. All that said, and without having any symptoms, you may be fine - I have data logged similar events during hard pulls, without symptoms. Please note that I am by no means an expert in tuning on this platform. I would recommend connecting with someone who is.

@LexmichaelQuimado 20 күн бұрын

add a 1.5gal of e85 to keep those number lower, but it’s suggested to get a flex kit for that.

@Q..M 9 ай бұрын

Would an intercooler swap and a K-tuner stage 2 be enough?

@TheLemonFactor 9 ай бұрын

Depends upon what you're after... Tuner Stage 2, and an upgraded intercooler is a big bang for your buck... so is ethanol.

@kevvg6068 9 ай бұрын

Is it recommended to get bolt ons first before the tune?

@TheLemonFactor 9 ай бұрын

If you do plan on getting bolt ons, then, yes, you’ll definitely want to wait until they’re installed before getting a custom tune.

@helpingudrive4031 10 ай бұрын

Chad, I know the video is a different subject matter. I'm hoping you will help regardless. My 21' Accord 2.0T Touring gets sooty right above the faux exhaust tips. I run Shell V-Power 93 in the car. What is causing this? The car is bone stock

@TheLemonFactor 10 ай бұрын

Most likely due to the car running rich during hard acceleration runs. 🤔🤷‍♂️. I have the same issue.

@8gomerpyle22 10 ай бұрын

No mention of the gas oil dilution plagueing many of the 1.5T and some of the 2.0T Accords? Many forums say this problem, if not treated early, can give you a damaged engine not even worth modding.

@TheLemonFactor 10 ай бұрын

It has not been a FAQ on the Facebook groups. I have not seen this to be a major issue with the 2.0T Accord.

@adamcartes9569 10 ай бұрын

any idea what the top speed on your accord is?

@TheLemonFactor 10 ай бұрын

I personally don’t know, but I’ve “heard” of others taking it to the mid 150s 🤷‍♂️

@Hadesccc 24 күн бұрын

I have Phearable stage 3 , RV6 catted down pipe , PRL HV2 , I got to 143 easily but had to slow down because of traffic coming up and at least for me I can say be careful with the Stock brakes after two pumps at those speeds smelled like Train Tracks and felt sketchy. Definitely adding power to the Car requires some braking power for sure.

@herpderp1662 9 ай бұрын

Wanna add some woosh. Take off the resonator on the intercooler. Its difficult to get off, but now whenever i let off gas I can hear the internal BOV even with the windows up now.

@orlandoarocho8778 10 ай бұрын

does this apply to 1.5Ts aswell?

@sammyssxz 29 күн бұрын

Asking the same question! I just got a 1.5T 2019 Accord Sport and would love to know the answer

@rudy_dstroys1821 9 ай бұрын

All we need is an LSD to carve those corners. I wish a company focused on that alon

@TheLemonFactor 9 ай бұрын

If you have a manual transmission Accord, you can swap a Civic Type R LSD into it 👍

@rudy_dstroys1821 9 ай бұрын

@@TheLemonFactor I have a 10 speed and that's what makes it even more difficult

@TheLemonFactor 9 ай бұрын

@rudy_dstroys1821 you’re not alone 🤷‍♂️🫤

@WubstepX 10 ай бұрын

What's all done to your car right now?

@TheLemonFactor 10 ай бұрын

You’ll have to check out the KZfaq channel for details as it’s too numerous!!! However, here’s one to get you started… Ethanol (E85) Tuned Big Turbo Honda Accord - DYNO TESTED! // 10th Gen Honda Accord kzfaq.info/get/bejne/pJ2TZbOalby5kn0.html

@xVirusxHacks 10 ай бұрын

Ethanol is a big no, the whole flex fuel kit will degrade overtime and release small particles into your fuel system.. only way to make sure it’s still good is to constantly check your fuel..

@stephenmiller1543 10 ай бұрын

PRL's new kit uses factor lines and in PRLs words (The factory fuel line assembly is actually Teflon and extremely resistant to ethanol-base fuels)

@desioasis2378 10 ай бұрын

Yea what u saw in the fb groupchat was the old flex fuel kit hose degrading, now you use the stock piping, i got 40k on flex without any issues nd there is multiple people with over 80-100k miles

@TheLemonFactor 10 ай бұрын

As has already been stated… use the properly rated hoses and you won’t have that problem.

@nsgbraindead752 10 ай бұрын

@@desioasis2378agreed no issues so far with the flex fuel kit, as long as you do a e30-e35 mix which is the recommended blend you’ll be fine

@BigKandRtv 10 ай бұрын

These cars are built to utilize the fuel commonly available in the markets where they will be sold. Most of the US is getting 10% ethanol no matter what, so manufacturers have to factor that in.