n00b here with some questions...
09-21-2005, 03:27 AM
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n00b here with some questions...
im a n00b to cars, but interested in learning. i know some basics, but thats about it. (fluid changing, gasket changing, etc) ive got a 93 civic lx. what are some easy things i can do to the engine to help increase performance? its a 4 cycl, 1.5 liter.
09-21-2005, 03:29 AM
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Re: n00b here with some questions... (slimtdx)
Intake, header, exhaust. Tune-up. Givin the motor you have, there isn't much you can do, aside from a turbo, to increase performance.
09-21-2005, 03:29 AM
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Re: n00b here with some questions... (slimtdx)
Don't waste time and money modifying your engine unless you're considering FI. Start with suspension/brakes. It'll make the car more fun to drive.
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09-21-2005, 03:33 AM
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Re: n00b here with some questions... (litterbox)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by litterbox »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Start with suspension/brakes. It'll make the car more fun to drive.
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09-21-2005, 07:02 AM
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Re: n00b here with some questions... (vc)
HI. if you want serious powere go with a turbo, but you cant go over like 7 pounds.
you'll have to set it up for lower compression, change some gaskets to better ones,
and make sure your motor can handle it. with the intake, exhaust, and other little things like that, you wont really be able to tell a difference, although the exhaust along with better headers wouold help with a turbo. also the suspension and brakes would make a big plus in a driving sense.
you'll have to set it up for lower compression, change some gaskets to better ones,
and make sure your motor can handle it. with the intake, exhaust, and other little things like that, you wont really be able to tell a difference, although the exhaust along with better headers wouold help with a turbo. also the suspension and brakes would make a big plus in a driving sense.
09-21-2005, 07:07 AM
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Re: n00b here with some questions... (dirtyracer)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by dirtyracer »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote"> serious powere .</TD></TR></TABLE>
1.5 liter, need I say more?
1.5 liter, need I say more?
09-21-2005, 07:09 AM
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Re: n00b here with some questions... (JDM-97CX)
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1.5 liter, need I say more?</TD></TR></TABLE>
True. I'd say I/H/E and that's about it, maybe get a cam gear/camshaft and that's about it.
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True. I'd say I/H/E and that's about it, maybe get a cam gear/camshaft and that's about it.
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09-21-2005, 07:11 AM
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Re: n00b here with some questions... (JDM-97CX)
JDM where ya been hiding at?
swap it, if he is just learning the basics I doubt he will want to deal with learning how to take care of a snail along with learning everything else about his civic.
swap it, if he is just learning the basics I doubt he will want to deal with learning how to take care of a snail along with learning everything else about his civic.
09-21-2005, 07:37 AM
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Re: n00b here with some questions... (goula S-O-S)
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09-21-2005, 07:41 AM
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Re: n00b here with some questions... (slimtdx)
dude these days you rarely hear much bout soch these days its mainly bout b-series and K SERIES! an lx is a complete waste of time even with a turbo. im sorry man but u need to save some money and get urself a real motor. (sorry all you soch turbo guys no disrespect)
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09-21-2005, 10:22 AM
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Re: n00b here with some questions... (egricepatrol)
if you got tons of $$$ and/or skillz go with K-series or B-Series (AND a turbo) otherwise just boost the D (cheap) and do some suspension mods and she'll be MUCH more fun to drive. Screw IHE and cam gears that will net you like 2HP/5TQ.
check out these sites and do lots of research (someone has already turboed your setup)...
http://homemadeturbo.com
http://turbod16.com
check out these sites and do lots of research (someone has already turboed your setup)...
http://homemadeturbo.com
http://turbod16.com
09-21-2005, 12:27 PM
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Re: n00b here with some questions... (CivicMike)
If he is just learning the basics I dont think he would be ready for a homemade turbo and the hassle.
09-21-2005, 01:06 PM
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Well u do have a point because he would learn a lot having to rebuild the engine after he blows it with the homemade snail.
09-25-2005, 03:46 PM
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Re: n00b here with some questions... (ROK801)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by ROK801 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">k20 if you have $98067580716325 to put into it...
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or only 8000
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or only 8000
09-25-2005, 03:51 PM
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pssh, i see k20s go for 4500 all day
and the only way your gonna get a b18c5 for 3000 is if its stolen, those are around 4000 too
and the only way your gonna get a b18c5 for 3000 is if its stolen, those are around 4000 too
09-25-2005, 03:53 PM
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Re: n00b here with some questions... (93ejay1)
B18C 96-00 (TypeR) Complete Change Over
Price: $ 4550.00 Plus shipping and handling 96-97 Spec
$4950.00 Plus shipping and handling 98Spec+
http://www.hmotorsonline.com/s...30028
K20a2 TypeS Complete Changeover
Price: $ 4000.00 plus shipping and handling.
http://www.hmotorsonline.com/s...30028
if i remember correctly from my math classes 4550 is more than 4000
Price: $ 4550.00 Plus shipping and handling 96-97 Spec
$4950.00 Plus shipping and handling 98Spec+
http://www.hmotorsonline.com/s...30028
K20a2 TypeS Complete Changeover
Price: $ 4000.00 plus shipping and handling.
http://www.hmotorsonline.com/s...30028
if i remember correctly from my math classes 4550 is more than 4000
09-25-2005, 04:38 PM
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Re: n00b here with some questions... (93ejay1)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 93ejay1 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">B18C 96-00 (TypeR) Complete Change Over
Price: $ 4550.00 Plus shipping and handling 96-97 Spec
$4950.00 Plus shipping and handling 98Spec+
http://www.hmotorsonline.com/s...30028
K20a2 TypeS Complete Changeover
Price: $ 4000.00 plus shipping and handling.
http://www.hmotorsonline.com/s...30028
if i remember correctly from my math classes 4550 is more than 4000</TD></TR></TABLE>
thats a hell of a lot less than i was told they were...
Price: $ 4550.00 Plus shipping and handling 96-97 Spec
$4950.00 Plus shipping and handling 98Spec+
http://www.hmotorsonline.com/s...30028
K20a2 TypeS Complete Changeover
Price: $ 4000.00 plus shipping and handling.
http://www.hmotorsonline.com/s...30028
if i remember correctly from my math classes 4550 is more than 4000</TD></TR></TABLE>
thats a hell of a lot less than i was told they were...