Turtlejoe22

New to this site and new to the world of working on Honda Cars i wanna know if i got a good starter car purchased a Honda Civic 97 Lx for 2600 d16y8 engine what are the possibilities for this car ??

CO671

iTrader: (1)

LX with a Y8 swap? Meh, I would just keep an eye out for a EX if that's what you wanted. Either an EX coupe or EX sedan just because you don't have to worry about any possible rigging/macgyvering done with a motor swap.
Fair price if EVERYTHING is sound.


There's so much info for Honda's online that Nissan's/Toyota's etc; lack. You can find near 90% of your questions if you search carefully.

If you really just want a 96-00 Civic, the best canvas to work on would either be a CX or DX hatchback, or, an EX Coupe/Sedan or SI Coupe. Other trims would be sort of wasteful unless you're on a budget.

Hatchbacks are light, and we can all admit hatchbacks are the ****.
EX Coupes/Sedans come ready with VTEC and 2-wire IACV's which eliminate an intake manifold and wiring modification just to turbocharge.
SI Coupes are the best 99-00 USDM Civic stock trims with a DOHC B16 motor (relative to an Integra GSR motor but .2 liters less)

Turtlejoe22

So i Basically can't do anything and no one really mods these cars?

Former User

Have you browsed the FAQs sticky? Grumblemarc has created a nice thread that introduces you to engine mods. You'll find a link to his thread there. It's a nice place to start.

CO671

iTrader: (1)

You can do a lot to a Civic, but it depends on your budget.
The thing about buying a Civic that doesn't have it's original engine is that it's likely to have been rigged elsewhere in the chassis and that may become problematic later. But, if you really really want it, get it. Having a Y8 already cuts a lot of plans down and saves money depending on the goals.

Turtlejoe22

If you were me and wanted another engine with a lil more kick what would you suggest upgrading to ?

grumblemarc

iTrader: (4)

BUDGET!!! Name one!!! Get the biggest engine with the most horsepower you can afford.

Turtlejoe22

But what would be a good beginner swap right now it currently has a d16y8

grumblemarc

iTrader: (4)

Couldn't tell you. Don't know what "beginner" means to you and I don't know your level of technical expertise.

Turtlejoe22

Sorry guys gave wrong info about the car its An EX not LX my bad

grumblemarc

iTrader: (4)

Makes no difference.