byronalex89

So, it's got about 58,000 (seriously) miles on it, and it's all stock. No serious engine trouble. Solid maintenance record. I don't really know a lot about car mods. I'm humbly putting myself at the mercy of the forum, and hoping that someone will give me some good advice, all while I get my feet wet with this kind of stuff.

So, I'm looking to boost horsepower a bit (about 20-40 hp more) and get rid of a good amount of the body roll that the car has now. Ideally, I'd like to get my top speed to 100-110, and if not that, at least an increase in acceleration. I plan on mostly using this car for canyon runs and freeway driving.

Any suggestions?

Thanks,
Byron

whyHonduh

Heh... well i think overall if u wanna do a sleeper status application then, hey swap it man... That is after u run down ur ew1.

I got one my self a 86 civic dx and i got plans for a b16a swap. But overall if u wanna stop the body roll then lower it, and get rear coilovers that'll help a bit, but sides that if u wanna know about from lowering u gotta google or go to: http://www.redpepperracing.com/wiki/..._the_front-end

E-AT_me

well, in order to decrease body roll you'd best look at a set of upgraded front torsien bars too. the stock motor can be made fast for sure, it just takes a little parts searching to do so. if you wanted to convert to fuel injection and a little bit more HP, you can swap in the running gear from an 86-87 integra and get about 112 hp or so. but you'd probably have to convert to fuel injection, unless you want to run dual carb setup.. which i'd love to.. then again, a good carb can do wonders for the DX motors. downdraft webber 32/36 i believe..

cbstd

www.addco.com for a rear sway bar.
Your local machine shop for a port & polish, valve grind and head shave.
www.webcamshafts.com for a new cam.
www.twminduction.com for more induction.

whyHonduh

ohh yess actually thats tru but in all laziness i jus wanna swap. and go vTec llol

E-AT_me

swapping is not laziness. it's actually a major pain.

Onimuno

motor swaps are not lazy endeavors. true the b series motors are nice but if you want a truly bad *** setup you will need pretty much rebuild the motor.

whyHonduh

ohhh whoops i shuldnt hav used lazy, its more like dont feel like doin nethin to an older engine and feel the need to be along with the current.

E-AT_me

current is K series. B series are being dropped by everyone. if you wanna be "current", get an EK or newer..

2ndGenGuy

Yes, and it's fantastic. I take a few "lame," cheap, B-series motors please.

E-AT_me

hehe so would i. i don't care about being current, nothing can beat the old-school VTEC feel. so abrupt. so sudden. so much of a difference.. you can barely tell you are hitting VTEC with all the new cars out there..

whyHonduh

i agree even wen they got those ragging buddyclubs or crazy *** exhausts slapped on u cant even hear or feel it.