1990 civic hatch dx project
07-28-2012, 10:24 PM
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Re: 1990 civic hatch dx project
Work on it....
what engine? fix any codes it's throwing, get it to stock oem standards and then maintain a reliable and satisfactory maintenance schedule
what engine? fix any codes it's throwing, get it to stock oem standards and then maintain a reliable and satisfactory maintenance schedule
07-28-2012, 11:10 PM
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Re: 1990 civic hatch dx project
Lol. Trolling much? Oh no the paint looks bad its done for! If there's minimal rust, get some body work done, get it primered one color and do a tune up. Also, take that air filter off the intake mani and get some piping. That hot air intake is prolly netting you -3 hp. Other than that clean it up, do work son!
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07-29-2012, 10:06 AM
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07-29-2012, 11:16 AM
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Re: 1990 civic hatch dx project
no rust i have found.. body looks good other than the paint and drivers side of the front end. needs work sure. but i didnt think i was losing on 450. it runs and drives and its a five speed so i cant complain so much.. does anyone know of a good intake for cheap? also i need the side moldings for the car if anyone can help me there:/
08-01-2012, 05:30 PM
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Words only good for a extra post count nice.
The car looks good man great start
Like said before make sure the body is in good shape and running well. Instead of letting the engine go to **** to save for a swap do the opposite. Cant wait to see progress.
The car looks good man great start
Like said before make sure the body is in good shape and running well. Instead of letting the engine go to **** to save for a swap do the opposite. Cant wait to see progress.
08-01-2012, 05:49 PM
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thanks man, i appreciate the positive energy, its gonna take some money but the end result should look really good.
but i know needto convert to mpfi
08-05-2012, 03:46 PM
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Time to start cleaning! Bust out some purple power and do somethin with those dang plug wires, they goin everywhere! Go find an si in the junkyard and snag the intake mani/distributor/injectors/resistor box/ecu/and the engine harness if possible.
08-07-2012, 05:08 AM
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I can not for the life of me get all the crap out of the corners of my hatch. I have a tendency to get annoyed at my Honda and almost pressure washed inside haha. wd40 will clean the engine bay nice. Good progress
08-27-2012, 01:55 AM
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Runs and drives, with a ZC motor for $450? I'd say you did pretty good, even if you do have to convert to PGMFI, it's still a pretty sweet deal. How bads the rust in total? I know mine had very little, just a slight bubble in the passenger corner and a small spot on the rocker, but the rear bumper support was rotted to almost totally nothing
08-27-2012, 07:30 AM
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Re: 1990 civic hatch dx project
hey sorry to jump on someone elses post but im having a major issue with my 88 ef hatch all stock. so the problem is car is shutting down on me while it starts to shut down main relay is going crazy clicking and fuel is shutting down replaced relay, ecu, dizzy, and fuel pump still same issue if any can help would be greatly appreciated... thanks
