Just Purchase a 1980 Civic 1500. Need advice.
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Just Purchase a 1980 Civic 1500. Need advice.
Hi, this is my first Honda and I am clueless about the cars. I am looking for a little direction. I purchased a great running 1980 Civic 1500 Hatchback for a decent price. I am wondering if there are any upgrades that can be done, or should I just enjoy it the way it is? Can any of the newer Honda engines be installed with out using a sledge hammer and crowbar? I really cant find any upgrade info for the early 80's Hondas. Thanks in advance.
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Re: Just Purchase a 1980 Civic 1500. Need advice. (bewareofthedingo)
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well you are in the right place then man, and to awnswer your question in a simple way...upgrades can be done...the search feature is a great thing to use to find out other information
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well you are in the right place then man, and to awnswer your question in a simple way...upgrades can be done...the search feature is a great thing to use to find out other information
welcome to honda tech
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Re: Just Purchase a 1980 Civic 1500. Need advice. (bewareofthedingo)
1980? Good god, is that thing carbureted? Im not exactly sure what mods you could do for your car but there should be a few, like having a custom exhaust made, and taking some stuff out to lighten it up a bit. Welcome to Honda-Tech and Search is your friend.
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Re: Just Purchase a 1980 Civic 1500. Need advice. (93egSIboi)
Thanks for the welcomes. Yes, it is carburated Im wondering if some of the newer engines will bolt in?
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Re: Just Purchase a 1980 Civic 1500. Need advice. (bewareofthedingo)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by bewareofthedingo »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Hi, this is my first Honda and I am clueless about the cars. I am looking for a little direction. I purchased a great running 1980 Civic 1500 Hatchback for a decent price. I am wondering if there are any upgrades that can be done, or should I just enjoy it the way it is? Can any of the newer Honda engines be installed with out using a sledge hammer and crowbar? I really cant find any upgrade info for the early 80's Hondas. Thanks in advance. </TD></TR></TABLE>
Don't swap it. It's a classic. I'm sure if you look hard enough you can find some parts for it... If not sell it, someone will give you some good money for it.
I would if I had the money .
Don't swap it. It's a classic. I'm sure if you look hard enough you can find some parts for it... If not sell it, someone will give you some good money for it.
I would if I had the money .
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I really have no intentions of ripping it apart. I was just curious. I guess I will just enjoy the 40+ mpg I have read some where 50 mpg, but I think that would be stretching it. I will post some pictures tonight after I pick it up. Thanks for the info.
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get a good tune up and I think 50mpg is definetly possible...
A friend of mine has one, it has an interesting little (FAQ) Frequently Asked Questions stick on the back window.
I think they are
1. no it's not for sale
2. yes it gets 50mpg
3. my other car is a Yellow NSX
I'll get a pic if I remember
get a good tune up and I think 50mpg is definetly possible...
A friend of mine has one, it has an interesting little (FAQ) Frequently Asked Questions stick on the back window.
I think they are
1. no it's not for sale
2. yes it gets 50mpg
3. my other car is a Yellow NSX
I'll get a pic if I remember
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I say swap it. Sure its classic. but the gas mileage would still be good w/b18c. B18B would be more straitforward and would still be a blast. Plus it would be fast as a mother, a sleeper all while maintaining its classicness. If your pretty handy. I gaurentee you could get most of it done your self. Rent a welder and a torch. That would be a sick project car and would mos defineatly get looks, from magazines as well. anyone remember the type R powerd 78 mini that was in sport compact car???? SICK!!!!!!!!! This would be sicker.
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oh wow.. first time i seen that year. haha u should swap it and make it a total sleeper. im sure ull be pissin off alot of people when they get beat by a car with round headlights and ****.. nice buy !
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Re: Just Purchase a 1980 Civic 1500. Need advice. (bewareofthedingo)
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ah, 85 crx si wheels... nice
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man, reminds me of my old civic, with the T handle and all. clean car, i hope you treat her well.
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ah, 85 crx si wheels... nice
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man, reminds me of my old civic, with the T handle and all. clean car, i hope you treat her well.
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Re: Just Purchase a 1980 Civic 1500. Need advice. (Jon V)
SEEM TO BE THAT a d serie will bolt right on it , mount are the same I think why dont u try put a sohc z6 or something and if the d serie fits why not a b- serie or a h-serie that thing would kick *** with a h22a on it
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Re: Just Purchase a 1980 Civic 1500. Need advice. (racing_beat)
save urself a headache and dont swap it, wiring up for fuel injection and all that goes with it NOT WORTH IT. if anything keep it as a beater. but dont get me wrong i like it just not worth it to change it dramatically
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Re: Just Purchase a 1980 Civic 1500. Need advice. (racing_beat)
I think the swap would be more difficult than expected. Wouldn't you need to update fuel system and stuff, because of the fuel return to the tank. Not sure, just asking.
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