Anyone got a stock 96-00 DX 5-Speed? Does it feel underpowered??
03-10-2005, 10:24 AM
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Anyone got a stock 96-00 DX 5-Speed? Does it feel underpowered??
I was wondering if anyone has or has ever driven a stock 96-00 DX Coupe stick...i just wanted to know if it feel sluggish or underpowered. Does it have any kick due to it being a stick? Hows acceleration from a stop and is it like ridiculously slow when speeding up to higher miles per hour? Thankyou
03-10-2005, 10:32 AM
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Re: Anyone got a stock 96-00 DX 5-Speed? Does it feel underpowered?? (just4747)
ummm its got like 106 hp at the crank..... what do you think? its no race car in stock form thats for sure.
03-10-2005, 10:33 AM
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Re: Anyone got a stock 96-00 DX 5-Speed? Does it feel underpowered?? (monicle)
yeah well i definitely figured that...but say u went from a 170+ hp dohc vtec engine to this 106 hp single cam motor? would it be horrible? i mean like can u have any fun with this thing? i would love to feel it to know exactly how it feels but dont got any dxs to try it on yet
03-10-2005, 10:37 AM
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Re: Anyone got a stock 96-00 DX 5-Speed? Does it feel underpowered?? (just4747)
It was pretty slow. It kicked pretty good on the highway though. Thats al changed now that iv gone FI. Turbos Kick *** 
03-10-2005, 10:38 AM
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Re: Anyone got a stock 96-00 DX 5-Speed? Does it feel underpowered?? (TurboTagTeam)
lol...so the acceleration off the line with a dx totally sucks even with a stick but its got decent speed and acceleration on the highway? like is it even possible to pass a car on the highway if it is also going somewhat fast?
03-10-2005, 10:40 AM
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Re: Anyone got a stock 96-00 DX 5-Speed? Does it feel underpowered?? (just4747)
DX's aren't THAT bad, the main hinderance is the tranny. Throw a Y8 tranny on there and you're much better off. Build a turbo setup, and you will love it even more.
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03-10-2005, 10:46 AM
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Re: Anyone got a stock 96-00 DX 5-Speed? Does it feel underpowered?? (just4747)
the tranny gear ratio is to long for a low power motor?? the DX motor just needs to breath better.. i seen DX hitting 16s with a basic bolt on.
TurboTagTeam about your signature... what about drifters>>?? (sorry to highjack)
TurboTagTeam about your signature... what about drifters>>?? (sorry to highjack)
03-10-2005, 11:01 AM
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Re: Anyone got a stock 96-00 DX 5-Speed? Does it feel underpowered?? (5lugcivic)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 5lugcivic »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">the tranny gear ratio is to long for a low power motor?? the DX motor just needs to breath better.. i seen DX hitting 16s with a basic bolt on.
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Wow, those DX's are flying now!
Y8 tranny + mini me swap should make it manageable. I went from a 200 hp turbo D16Z6 to a Y7 hatch. It's still fun if you put a Y8 tranny on it.
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Wow, those DX's are flying now!
Y8 tranny + mini me swap should make it manageable. I went from a 200 hp turbo D16Z6 to a Y7 hatch. It's still fun if you put a Y8 tranny on it.
03-10-2005, 11:07 AM
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Re: Anyone got a stock 96-00 DX 5-Speed? Does it feel underpowered?? (shifty35)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by shifty35 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
Wow, those DX's are flying now!
Y8 tranny + mini me swap should make it manageable. I went from a 200 hp turbo D16Z6 to a Y7 hatch. It's still fun if you put a Y8 tranny on it.</TD></TR></TABLE>
same here 99 hatch with a 5th gen si tranny.
Wow, those DX's are flying now!
Y8 tranny + mini me swap should make it manageable. I went from a 200 hp turbo D16Z6 to a Y7 hatch. It's still fun if you put a Y8 tranny on it.</TD></TR></TABLE>
same here 99 hatch with a 5th gen si tranny.
03-10-2005, 11:37 AM
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Re: Anyone got a stock 96-00 DX 5-Speed? Does it feel underpowered?? (SkoundrelUSA)
lol damn..same here kinda...goin from the car in my sig, an ej with a b16a/b17a1 motor, to a stock dx..haha gonna SUCK
03-10-2005, 11:47 AM
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Re: Anyone got a stock 96-00 DX 5-Speed? Does it feel underpowered?? (just4747)
ive got a y7 with a few y8 parts (heads, TB) I wonder how much I can snag a y8 tranny.
Especially one with low mileage to match my low mileage engine, (below 40K)
Especially one with low mileage to match my low mileage engine, (below 40K)
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Re: Anyone got a stock 96-00 DX 5-Speed? Does it feel underpowered?? (just4747)
I had a CX y7 tranny with my turbo kit..I have never had such a long 3rd gear in any car! They are meant to run lower rpms for fuel mileage
03-10-2005, 11:57 AM
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Re: Anyone got a stock 96-00 DX 5-Speed? Does it feel underpowered?? (just4747)
i went from a 95 GSR runnin mid 14's with a few bolt ons to 92 SI hatch with dx motor so it felt slow, swaped tranny to y8(ex) and a custom turbo set-up and was back in the low 14's. turbo does kick ***
03-10-2005, 11:59 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by VtecAddict96 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">It feels underpowered because it is. Swap that tranny and boost it.</TD></TR></TABLE>
agreed.. Or just boost it and keep the tranny for the tiny longer gears.
agreed.. Or just boost it and keep the tranny for the tiny longer gears.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by TheIntegraGuy »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
agreed.. Or just boost it and keep the tranny for the tiny longer gears.</TD></TR></TABLE>
LONGER GEARS ARE NEVER BETTER FOR ACCELLERATION.
I can't stand that ****.
agreed.. Or just boost it and keep the tranny for the tiny longer gears.</TD></TR></TABLE>
LONGER GEARS ARE NEVER BETTER FOR ACCELLERATION.
I can't stand that ****.
03-10-2005, 12:16 PM
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turbo that bitch... right now i'm at 5.5psi greddy kit on my EX and i run 0-60 in 6.8 seconds!! thats with my heavy *** friend in my car...we used a laptop and a software digital counter to measure...haha
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I'm driving a stock 97 dx right now. Because I just bought it last monh. It is crazy slow my roomates 92 maxima can kick the **** out of it. If it wasn't a five speed I would hate it. I am trying to find parts to do a mini me on it but i can't find a manual ex ecu or gauge cluster anywhere. I am enjoying th 35 mile per gallon though.