I'm going to buy 92 Honda HB Si w/ GSR, worth it or I should buy 92 HB w/o GSR?
12-23-2007, 04:35 AM
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Re: I'm going to buy 92 Honda HB Si w/ GSR, worth it or I should buy 92 HB w/o GSR? (iDerikku)
buying someone else's swap can sometimes lead to a lot of trouble. Not everyone knows what they're doing. I have seen the WORST garbage hacking swaps. Wiring harness rats nests, motors that are in shitty shape, etc. Besides that, why do you think he swapped it? It wasn't to drive miss daisy. What condition is the engine in? It can be easy to cover up problems that will re surface in even a few weeks at times.
I would start from scratch.....but that's only if YOU know what you're doing yourself. Or if you're having the swap done for you at a knowledgable place, and if you plan on getting a legit swap from a reputable seller.
If you buy the GSR'd hatch, just be very cautious. If you dont really really really know what to look for, then take someone who does. Do a compression test on the engine. Check the general condition of the motor and it's fluids. If maintainence wasn't done, the motor really wasn't cared for. If the engine is dirty, salty, nasty, greasy, and grimy, there's a good chance it wasn't cared for. Make sure there's no check engine lights. The stupidest (and really widely used) trick sellers use is "it's got a problem/CEL, but it's totally easy to fix." If its "totally easy to fix", why wouldn't the seller just fix it first?
Hope everything works out for you.
I would start from scratch.....but that's only if YOU know what you're doing yourself. Or if you're having the swap done for you at a knowledgable place, and if you plan on getting a legit swap from a reputable seller.
If you buy the GSR'd hatch, just be very cautious. If you dont really really really know what to look for, then take someone who does. Do a compression test on the engine. Check the general condition of the motor and it's fluids. If maintainence wasn't done, the motor really wasn't cared for. If the engine is dirty, salty, nasty, greasy, and grimy, there's a good chance it wasn't cared for. Make sure there's no check engine lights. The stupidest (and really widely used) trick sellers use is "it's got a problem/CEL, but it's totally easy to fix." If its "totally easy to fix", why wouldn't the seller just fix it first?
Hope everything works out for you.
12-23-2007, 05:42 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by instrument »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i love when people say "2k for a gsr swap"
can someone point me to the place that sells these swaps?
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lol..i wonder the same too.cause i paid about $2200 for my jdm b16a sir 2 swap
can someone point me to the place that sells these swaps?
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lol..i wonder the same too.cause i paid about $2200 for my jdm b16a sir 2 swap
12-23-2007, 09:17 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by instrument »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i love when people say "2k for a gsr swap"
can someone point me to the place that sells these swaps?</TD></TR></TABLE>
You've just gotta know where to look. I bought a wrecked '93 Civic EX with a GS-R swap for $800.
Not only did I get EVERYTHING I needed for the swap, but I was able to add a front swaybar to my DX, EX clock, EX gauge cluster, etc. etc. (and it came with a Rockford Fosgate system that I ended up selling for $350)
To the op, I'd personally buy the stock hatch...people do swaps to go fast and beat on the motor. Now, unless the owner is a neat freak about his car and had EVERYTHING done (maintenance wise) and took care of the car in general, then that's an exception.
can someone point me to the place that sells these swaps?</TD></TR></TABLE>
You've just gotta know where to look. I bought a wrecked '93 Civic EX with a GS-R swap for $800.
Not only did I get EVERYTHING I needed for the swap, but I was able to add a front swaybar to my DX, EX clock, EX gauge cluster, etc. etc. (and it came with a Rockford Fosgate system that I ended up selling for $350)
To the op, I'd personally buy the stock hatch...people do swaps to go fast and beat on the motor. Now, unless the owner is a neat freak about his car and had EVERYTHING done (maintenance wise) and took care of the car in general, then that's an exception.
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12-23-2007, 09:36 AM
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Re: I'm going to buy 92 Honda HB Si w/ GSR, worth it or I should buy 92 HB w/o GSR? (iDerikku)
we'll first off, I'm an 92 civic hatch Si owner too. You wouldn't happen to live in california would you. if you do, then i recommend that you just start out with the Stock Si. that way you have that single cam engine on the side for back up. When smogging comes around, believe me, you dont want to know. I'm already having a fat headache bout next april, kinda thinkin about swapin out my motor for somethin i can state reff. or maybe just go back to stock.
oh and you will weep and cry when you get a TEST ONLY SMOG certification in the mail
oh and you will weep and cry when you get a TEST ONLY SMOG certification in the mail
12-23-2007, 09:43 AM
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Re: I'm going to buy 92 Honda HB Si w/ GSR, worth it or I should buy 92 HB w/o GSR? (spoon_concept_e
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by B serious »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">buying someone else's swap can sometimes lead to a lot of trouble. Not everyone knows what they're doing. I have seen the WORST garbage hacking swaps. Wiring harness rats nests, motors that are in shitty shape, etc. Besides that, why do you think he swapped it? It wasn't to drive miss daisy. What condition is the engine in? It can be easy to cover up problems that will re surface in even a few weeks at times.
I would start from scratch.....but that's only if YOU know what you're doing yourself. Or if you're having the swap done for you at a knowledgable place, and if you plan on getting a legit swap from a reputable seller.
If you buy the GSR'd hatch, just be very cautious. If you dont really really really know what to look for, then take someone who does. Do a compression test on the engine. Check the general condition of the motor and it's fluids. If maintainence wasn't done, the motor really wasn't cared for. If the engine is dirty, salty, nasty, greasy, and grimy, there's a good chance it wasn't cared for. Make sure there's no check engine lights. The stupidest (and really widely used) trick sellers use is "it's got a problem/CEL, but it's totally easy to fix." If its "totally easy to fix", why wouldn't the seller just fix it first?
Hope everything works out for you. </TD></TR></TABLE>
couldn't have said it better.
I would start from scratch.....but that's only if YOU know what you're doing yourself. Or if you're having the swap done for you at a knowledgable place, and if you plan on getting a legit swap from a reputable seller.
If you buy the GSR'd hatch, just be very cautious. If you dont really really really know what to look for, then take someone who does. Do a compression test on the engine. Check the general condition of the motor and it's fluids. If maintainence wasn't done, the motor really wasn't cared for. If the engine is dirty, salty, nasty, greasy, and grimy, there's a good chance it wasn't cared for. Make sure there's no check engine lights. The stupidest (and really widely used) trick sellers use is "it's got a problem/CEL, but it's totally easy to fix." If its "totally easy to fix", why wouldn't the seller just fix it first?
Hope everything works out for you. </TD></TR></TABLE>
couldn't have said it better.
12-23-2007, 10:01 AM
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Re: I'm going to buy 92 Honda HB Si w/ GSR, worth it or I should buy 92 HB w/o GSR? (spoon_concept_e
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by B serious »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">buying someone else's swap can sometimes lead to a lot of trouble. Not everyone knows what they're doing. I have seen the WORST garbage hacking swaps. Wiring harness rats nests, motors that are in shitty shape, etc. Besides that, why do you think he swapped it? It wasn't to drive miss daisy. What condition is the engine in? It can be easy to cover up problems that will re surface in even a few weeks at times.
I would start from scratch.....but that's only if YOU know what you're doing yourself. Or if you're having the swap done for you at a knowledgable place, and if you plan on getting a legit swap from a reputable seller.
If you buy the GSR'd hatch, just be very cautious. If you dont really really really know what to look for, then take someone who does. Do a compression test on the engine. Check the general condition of the motor and it's fluids. If maintainence wasn't done, the motor really wasn't cared for. If the engine is dirty, salty, nasty, greasy, and grimy, there's a good chance it wasn't cared for. Make sure there's no check engine lights. The stupidest (and really widely used) trick sellers use is "it's got a problem/CEL, but it's totally easy to fix." If its "totally easy to fix", why wouldn't the seller just fix it first?
Hope everything works out for you. </TD></TR></TABLE>
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I would start from scratch.....but that's only if YOU know what you're doing yourself. Or if you're having the swap done for you at a knowledgable place, and if you plan on getting a legit swap from a reputable seller.
If you buy the GSR'd hatch, just be very cautious. If you dont really really really know what to look for, then take someone who does. Do a compression test on the engine. Check the general condition of the motor and it's fluids. If maintainence wasn't done, the motor really wasn't cared for. If the engine is dirty, salty, nasty, greasy, and grimy, there's a good chance it wasn't cared for. Make sure there's no check engine lights. The stupidest (and really widely used) trick sellers use is "it's got a problem/CEL, but it's totally easy to fix." If its "totally easy to fix", why wouldn't the seller just fix it first?
Hope everything works out for you. </TD></TR></TABLE>
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Re: I'm going to buy 92 Honda HB Si w/ GSR, worth it or I should buy 92 HB w/o GSR? (spoon_concept_e
The way I see it is that if you want to buy a car to play with for only a year or less, buy a modded one because that way it already has stuff done to it, and when you sell, you won't loose much.
If you want to buy a car to keep for awhile or want to build something to call your own, buy a stock car. But, when it comes time to sell, you will definitely loose money.
Also, like previously mentioned, watch out for hackjob cars.
If you want to buy a car to keep for awhile or want to build something to call your own, buy a stock car. But, when it comes time to sell, you will definitely loose money.
Also, like previously mentioned, watch out for hackjob cars.
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Re: I'm going to buy 92 Honda HB Si w/ GSR, worth it or I should buy 92 HB w/o GSR? (B serious)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by B serious »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">buying someone else's swap can sometimes lead to a lot of trouble. Not everyone knows what they're doing. I have seen the WORST garbage hacking swaps. Wiring harness rats nests, motors that are in shitty shape, etc. Besides that, why do you think he swapped it? It wasn't to drive miss daisy. What condition is the engine in? It can be easy to cover up problems that will re surface in even a few weeks at times.
I would start from scratch.....but that's only if YOU know what you're doing yourself. Or if you're having the swap done for you at a knowledgable place, and if you plan on getting a legit swap from a reputable seller.
If you buy the GSR'd hatch, just be very cautious. If you dont really really really know what to look for, then take someone who does. Do a compression test on the engine. Check the general condition of the motor and it's fluids. If maintainence wasn't done, the motor really wasn't cared for. If the engine is dirty, salty, nasty, greasy, and grimy, there's a good chance it wasn't cared for. Make sure there's no check engine lights. The stupidest (and really widely used) trick sellers use is "it's got a problem/CEL, but it's totally easy to fix." If its "totally easy to fix", why wouldn't the seller just fix it first?
Hope everything works out for you. </TD></TR></TABLE>
I guess ill add to the running tally....
"B Serious is totally correct"
I would start from scratch.....but that's only if YOU know what you're doing yourself. Or if you're having the swap done for you at a knowledgable place, and if you plan on getting a legit swap from a reputable seller.
If you buy the GSR'd hatch, just be very cautious. If you dont really really really know what to look for, then take someone who does. Do a compression test on the engine. Check the general condition of the motor and it's fluids. If maintainence wasn't done, the motor really wasn't cared for. If the engine is dirty, salty, nasty, greasy, and grimy, there's a good chance it wasn't cared for. Make sure there's no check engine lights. The stupidest (and really widely used) trick sellers use is "it's got a problem/CEL, but it's totally easy to fix." If its "totally easy to fix", why wouldn't the seller just fix it first?
Hope everything works out for you.
</TD></TR></TABLE>I guess ill add to the running tally....
"B Serious is totally correct"
12-23-2007, 04:07 PM
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Another option is to buy the stock si and with the savings, boost it!! Easy switchback for when smog time rools around too!! And when it comes time to sell, take off you kit, sell it as stock and get a good return on your investment!!
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Re: I'm going to buy 92 Honda HB Si w/ GSR, worth it or I should buy 92 HB w/o GSR? (iDerikku)
The best deal is probably the one with the swap if everything was done right. But I would buy the stock one and have it all done myself.
12-23-2007, 06:17 PM
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Re: I'm going to buy 92 Honda HB Si w/ GSR, worth it or I should buy 92 HB w/o GSR? (iluvmy2000civic
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by iluvmy2000civicex »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">The best deal is probably the one with the swap if everything was done right. But I would buy the stock one and have it all done myself.</TD></TR></TABLE>
agreed. It's a **** load more expensive to build it yourself. You will most likely not get the money back. So allready modded cars are cheaper to buy....but I like peace of mind. Plus, I like building cars.
agreed. It's a **** load more expensive to build it yourself. You will most likely not get the money back. So allready modded cars are cheaper to buy....but I like peace of mind. Plus, I like building cars.
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