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Old 01-26-2010, 04:01 PM
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Someone around my way is sellin and '84 civic hatch
I just want to know what the cons and pros are of the car.
Can i drop a B Series Motor into it
Is it hard to change the clutch on it? or is it like anyother civic?
Can i convert it to OBD1
Can I make it MPFI?
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first thing you'll have to do is convert it to fuel injection.. then a B series swap is pretty expensive, more so than an EF. parts are harder to come by and the suspension can be difficult to deal with if you don't know where to find the parts.

it's a lot of work and a lot of research, but most things can be done..
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first thing you'll have to do is convert it to fuel injection.. then a B series swap is pretty expensive, more so than an EF. parts are harder to come by and the suspension can be difficult to deal with if you don't know where to find the parts.

it's a lot of work and a lot of research, but most things can be done..
Are motor mount expensive? or something
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Hasport sells a kit for $500 that includes all mounts
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plus you'll have to get the axles, integra hubs/knuckles, custom shift linkage..
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Default Re: thinking of buyin an 84 civic hatchback.

Originally Posted by salvi2dafullezt
Someone around my way is sellin and '84 civic hatch
I just want to know what the cons and pros are of the car.
Can i drop a B Series Motor into it
Is it hard to change the clutch on it? or is it like anyother civic?
Can i convert it to OBD1
Can I make it MPFI?
Everything you ask can be done. For about 2-3k your cost if you do all the work and have all the right tools...

I would suggest to keep it running stock - Save 2-3k, find yourself a nice newer Honda that comes with the engine you want and BUY IT! =P

And always have a manual, the tools for the job and safety equipment(beer, loud rock-n-roll and naked women!).
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