andytec-v

just picked up an 93 civic dx 5spd pretty much all stock except for air intake.what else could i go from there i have 1g to spend.

mattf22b1

save up $$ and get a different engine..

hannslebo

Well...If you are wanting to just put money in the motor...then I would just save to either turbo the sohc or get a B series (dohc)

Assuming you have a d15b7 in your car...I def would not turbo. So just save you money and go with an easy swap...like a b series...I had a coupe with a b16 with a few bolt ons and a clutch and I had alot of fun with it.

good luck!

andytec-v

im trying to figure that out its the 16v 1.5l with about 194xxx on original motor

mattf22b1

unfortunately the d series isnt that great and you probably have the d15b7 which is 102hp..decide what you want to do first then plan and start spending the b16 and b18 are both good motors and if you want to go with something bigger look at the h22 get a good platform and then start throwing cash at it

Former User

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domeH1T

I have a 96 civic dx hatch with a d16y7 engine and i cant stand how slow she is. How much would a reasonable motor cost to install and of course buy? She's on 15" tires if that matters and im new to this but i hear i could buy an exhaust and intake system that would increase hp what are your suggestions of types??

andytec-v

I think the b16 would be a good swap my buddy has the 93 ex coupe with that engine
and someelse i know thats doing a k20 on a 96 hatch.

Former User

Don't thread jack. Create your own thread.

andytec-v

So my engine is pretty much useless to do any mods on? looks like I see a future swap.
unless there are other recommendations.

mattf22b1

well one thing you could do keeping your origional motor would be to do a head swap and then you could go with the few bolts ons and get a decent hp gain..it wouldnt compare to a full swap but you wouldnt spend so with a different head eg.y8

andytec-v

like a vtec head swap? or just a head swap ?what would i have to do for that? wires?ecu?distributor?

ej6CIVICsedan

coilovers

mattf22b1

as in a d15 with a y8 head from a d16 so your replacing the top half of your motor ie cams intake manifold distributor timing belt ecu unless you figure out a way of avoiding the obd issue this thread might help https://honda-tech.com/forums/tech-misc-15/y8-head-intake-mani-d15-few-issues-left-timing-distributor-belt-head-gasket-obd-problems-491814/

mattf22b1

plus from that you block is ok too boost which is an option later on, you stock internals wont handle boost but on the y8 it takes the beating better

andytec-v

yea defnitely im gonna have to keep posted on this and do more research.def want to avoid obd.

andytec-v

what would be good coilovers?

andytec-v

D15B7

* Found in:
o 1992-1995 Honda Civic CX (Canadian model)
o 1992-1995 Honda Civic DX/LX
o 1993-1995 Honda Civic del Sol S
o 1992-1995 Honda Civic LSi Coupe (European Market)
+ Displacement : 1,493 cc (91.1 cu in)
+ Bore and Stroke : 75 × 84.5 mm (3.0 × 3.33 in)
+ Compression : 9.2:1
+ Power : 102 hp (76.1 kW, 109 ps) @ 5900 rpm (102 hp @ 5900 rpm in U.S.)
+ Torque : 98 ft·lbf (13.5 kg/m, 133 Nm) @ 5000 rpm
+ Valvetrain : SOHC (4 valves per cylinder)
+ Cam Gear: 38 Tooth
+ Piston Code : PM3
+ Fuel Control : OBD-1 MPFI
+ ECU Code: P06
+ Head code: PM 9-6

andytec-v

D15b7

mattf22b1

the engine code will be on the block, you have a 16 valve which is 4 valves per cylinder 2 intake 2 exhaust

andytec-v

ej6CIVICsedan

It really depends on what u are trying to achieve. Track or street setup?

ej6CIVICsedan

It really depends on what u are trying to achieve.

grumblemarc

iTrader: (4)

I figured there would be more of these questions popping up now that Fast Five is due to drop. Do yourself a favor and go the Appearance forums https://honda-tech.com/forums/honda-acura-28/ and start checking and builds and do some window shopping. You've gotten into an expensive hobby and $1g is just the start of the drain on your bank account.

Waste. You don't gain that much power from a head swap. You'll still be slow.
For $1k? Not happening.

Exactly. Swap the engine of boost it. In the meantime upgrade the rest of the components on your car.

Libertariat

if $1,000 is all you've got to commit you should buy a paintball gun.

You'll have a lot more fun than what $1,000 will do to your civic.

Getting a swap, suspension, decent seats, wheels, good tires, is going to cost you $4,000-10,000 depending on the quality and reliability and performance you'd like out of your car.