1979 Civic Project
12-20-2007, 07:24 PM
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1979 Civic Project
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Hey I'm new here from Virginia Beach, VA. Just wanted to show everyone the civic project me and my dad have been working on for about three years. Its a 1979 Honda Civic CVCC with a 78 Accord motor with dual weber carbs.
Here is a conservative list of mods.
Suspension:
Koni's w/ custom perches
Ground Control Coilovers
Energy suspension bushings
upgraded front and rear sway bar
Brakes:
4-100 lug conversion
4 wheel disc conversion
Brembo slotted rotors
Hawk Hp+ pads
Steel braided lines
Integra calipers
Engine:
78 Accord Motor
High compression Pistons
Adjustable cams
custom exhaust manifold
magnaflow muffler
Dual weber 40mm carbs
MSD Ignition
custom throttle linkage
removed A/C
Exterior:
Fender Flares
Painted tristage yella
Shaved side markers
Custom bumpers
Shaved roof channels
Lightweight mirrors
Interior:
Prelude seats
short shifter
Momo Steering wheel
Wheels/tires:
15" Minilites w/ 205/50 Kumho ecstas
13" Rota RB's w/ V710 race rubber
Modified by bumada at 8:37 PM 1/8/2008
Hey I'm new here from Virginia Beach, VA. Just wanted to show everyone the civic project me and my dad have been working on for about three years. Its a 1979 Honda Civic CVCC with a 78 Accord motor with dual weber carbs.
Here is a conservative list of mods.
Suspension:
Koni's w/ custom perches
Ground Control Coilovers
Energy suspension bushings
upgraded front and rear sway bar
Brakes:
4-100 lug conversion
4 wheel disc conversion
Brembo slotted rotors
Hawk Hp+ pads
Steel braided lines
Integra calipers
Engine:
78 Accord Motor
High compression Pistons
Adjustable cams
custom exhaust manifold
magnaflow muffler
Dual weber 40mm carbs
MSD Ignition
custom throttle linkage
removed A/C
Exterior:
Fender Flares
Painted tristage yella
Shaved side markers
Custom bumpers
Shaved roof channels
Lightweight mirrors
Interior:
Prelude seats
short shifter
Momo Steering wheel
Wheels/tires:
15" Minilites w/ 205/50 Kumho ecstas
13" Rota RB's w/ V710 race rubber
Modified by bumada at 8:37 PM 1/8/2008
12-20-2007, 11:01 PM
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Re: 1979 Civic Project (bumada)
Very nice!! like the wheels! pana looks!
how did you do your suspesion set up? where did you get all the parts? I want to lower mine too...but can't find anymore performance parts. I have a 1982 Civic Hatchback. How's the dual carb run? how much horse power it gives you? I can get those dual carbs for sure at my work.
how did you do your suspesion set up? where did you get all the parts? I want to lower mine too...but can't find anymore performance parts. I have a 1982 Civic Hatchback. How's the dual carb run? how much horse power it gives you? I can get those dual carbs for sure at my work.
12-21-2007, 05:29 AM
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wow, that's fantastic. reminds me of my old 77. makes me want it back. only thing i don't like is the painted bumpers.
12-21-2007, 06:34 AM
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OMG that thing is DOPE (cool)! You just made me cream my jeans! On a serious note I really like what you've done here. Very clean Very clean 
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12-21-2007, 07:28 AM
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Yea i cant believe i forgot an engine pic. It was dyno-tuned at 98 horsepower and 93 torque. The webers are doing alright at the moment. I have part numbers for the suspension setup. Keep in mind I did a 4 wheel disc conversion and 4x100 conversion as well. The suspension is straight frankenstine. The calipers are from a DA teg, the knuckles are from a 82 civic wagon, rear hubs are from a prelude. The only part number i seem to have are for the coilovers and they are ground control #4525.01 for 88-91 crx. The tires are too big for the car due to rubbing so i should have some 195/45/15 Toyo Proxes here today. Also some corbeau seats will be put in after Christmas. Thie bumbers are fiberglass and not metal that is why they are painted. The metal bumbers probably weighed 50 pounds a piece. Thank you all for looking.
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Modified by bumada at 8:52 AM 12/21/2007
12-21-2007, 08:37 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by bumada »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
Modified by bumada at 8:52 AM 12/21/2007</TD></TR></TABLE>
WOW!looks like u guys took your tome. i love the detail
Modified by bumada at 8:52 AM 12/21/2007</TD></TR></TABLE>
WOW!looks like u guys took your tome. i love the detail
01-01-2008, 06:09 PM
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Re: 1979 Civic Project (markaria)
super clean car. it must have been an arduous restoration. the result is totally worth the effort. i love the fender flares. 
01-02-2008, 06:41 AM
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Re: 1979 Civic Project (markaria)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by markaria »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">wow you have done a phenomenal job of making an already cool old school H car even nicer! </TD></TR></TABLE>
words can't even express how sick this car is.
</TD></TR></TABLE>words can't even express how sick this car is.
01-02-2008, 08:12 AM
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Thanks for all the comments. I put a big fat sway bar on the rear and it picks up the back inside tires on turns. I couldnt be happier on the way it turned out. The motor sounds amazing and it handles even better.
01-04-2008, 11:30 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by bumada »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">The bumbers are fiberglass and not metal that is why they are painted. The metal bumbers probably weighed 50 pounds a piece.</TD></TR></TABLE>
I love the car but what kind of bumpers did you have on that thing that weighed 50lbs?
I have a 79 CVCC and it's stock bumpers weigh about 6-10 lbs tops even with the rubber caps. Where did you get the older style 1st gen bumpers in 'glass?
Have you had any trouble with the supension? I've heard a lot of negative things about going to a custom coilover setup on these cars (1st and 2nd gen). Especially lateral loads.
I love the car but what kind of bumpers did you have on that thing that weighed 50lbs?
I have a 79 CVCC and it's stock bumpers weigh about 6-10 lbs tops even with the rubber caps. Where did you get the older style 1st gen bumpers in 'glass?
Have you had any trouble with the supension? I've heard a lot of negative things about going to a custom coilover setup on these cars (1st and 2nd gen). Especially lateral loads.
