V6 upgrade
10-21-2007, 12:40 PM
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V6 upgrade
Hi all, I'm toying with the idea of trying to lever a V6 under the bonnet of my humble civic as it is now officially a project car. Has any body done this and does anyone have any ideas other than i'm crazy or have too much money, or I'm an A*** for wanting to do this.
Its a 1993 Civic, body is OK, currently has a 1.6 vtec with auto box, any help or advice would be good.
I know i need to change obvious stuff likes suspension and brakes, anything else I should be aware of?
cheers
Its a 1993 Civic, body is OK, currently has a 1.6 vtec with auto box, any help or advice would be good.
I know i need to change obvious stuff likes suspension and brakes, anything else I should be aware of?
cheers
10-21-2007, 01:21 PM
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Re: V6 upgrade (01_CLtypeS)
I saw in an issue of super street about a civic with a v6 pushing around 1000 hp. It was a full out race car if that isnt obvious.
10-21-2007, 03:31 PM
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Re: V6 upgrade (travmantravis)
Yeah, with some know-how and fab you can jam a 3.2 from the Acura CL (I think it's the CL) or the NSX.
It's been done before, not often though - but it's a good idea none-the-less.
It's been done before, not often though - but it's a good idea none-the-less.
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10-21-2007, 05:34 PM
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Re: V6 upgrade (Syndacate)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Syndacate »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Yeah, with some know-how and fab you can jam a 3.2 from the Acura CL (I think it's the CL) or the NSX.
It's been done before, not often though - but it's a good idea none-the-less.
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Yea, the CL has the 3.2 in some of their models. (others may be 3.5?)
Like everyone else has stated, its been done, but it takes a large amount of custom fab'ing work.
It's been done before, not often though - but it's a good idea none-the-less.
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Yea, the CL has the 3.2 in some of their models. (others may be 3.5?)
Like everyone else has stated, its been done, but it takes a large amount of custom fab'ing work.
10-21-2007, 06:54 PM
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Re: V6 upgrade (ke98248)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by ke98248 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">As long as you have deep pockets, very deep pockets. 
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Deep pockets, and good mounting/welding experience
</TD></TR></TABLE>Deep pockets, and good mounting/welding experience
10-21-2007, 07:13 PM
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Re: V6 upgrade (Iwanttogofaster)
Thats soo crazy..I was thinking of this today on the way home from the shop and was also wondering if its been done. Anybody gotta link to some pics of this kinda thing?!?
Good luck if you decide to go thru with it!!
Good luck if you decide to go thru with it!!
10-21-2007, 07:17 PM
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Re: V6 upgrade (JustG)
Price of properly running, well-suspended V6 Civic hatchback > used 1998/99 Z06 Corvette.
Just throwing that out there. Honda V6's are incredibly expensive to modify, have little parts support compared to the four-cylinders and will adversely effect the handling of your car.
But you do whatever it is you need to do to be happy 
Keep us updated.
Just throwing that out there. Honda V6's are incredibly expensive to modify, have little parts support compared to the four-cylinders and will adversely effect the handling of your car.
But you do whatever it is you need to do to be happy
Keep us updated.
10-21-2007, 08:23 PM
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Re: V6 upgrade (Archidictus)
yeah it would be very unpractical from a value standpoint. But it would also be pimp as hell. Still with the money you spend doing that you could build the **** out of a B series or something.
10-21-2007, 08:29 PM
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Re: V6 upgrade (Archidictus)
Not to mention that Corvette comes with mid 300 HP and TQ, has decent MPG both on highway and the city, and is RWD.
They look pimp:
They look pimp:
10-22-2007, 01:07 AM
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The only good reason to do this is to push the envelope, but when there are already LS1 powered hatchbacks it diminishes the effect of showing off a V6 powered EG. There are other high-end projects you could do that would be cheaper and more fun. Recently Sport Compact Car came out with their USCC issue and there was an Integra converted to a mid-engine layout which I thought was really cool.
10-22-2007, 03:28 AM
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Re: (JayKayNidas)
I saw one for sale that had a Legend motor in it and was RWD. I wouldn't have wanted to take on that headache for all the money in the world.
10-22-2007, 05:38 AM
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K20A Civic > V6 Civic. K20A Civic > Z06. 35mpg>20mpg. What did you expect me to say, that I like Corvettes more than Hondas? More with less is the key.
10-22-2007, 06:21 AM
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Re: (Rok_Stok)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Rok_Stok »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">K20A Civic > V6 Civic. K20A Civic > Z06. 35mpg>20mpg. What did you expect me to say, that I like Corvettes more than Hondas? More with less is the key. </TD></TR></TABLE>
I hope you're kidding.
I hope you're kidding.
10-22-2007, 06:31 AM
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Re: (Rok_Stok)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Rok_Stok »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">K20A Civic > V6 Civic. K20A Civic > Z06. 35mpg>20mpg. What did you expect me to say, that I like Corvettes more than Hondas? More with less is the key. </TD></TR></TABLE>
I pray to god you're being sarcastic.
And if I remember I think the corvettes get ~25-28mpg. I drove a trans am to the beach one year and got 30mpg there and back. Ls1.
I pray to god you're being sarcastic.
And if I remember I think the corvettes get ~25-28mpg. I drove a trans am to the beach one year and got 30mpg there and back. Ls1.
10-22-2007, 05:38 PM
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Re: V6 upgrade (ke98248)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by ke98248 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Yes, from an NSX.. I think ~280HP to boot. 
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that would be dope...the weight of the motor will be quite heavy though.
</TD></TR></TABLE>that would be dope...the weight of the motor will be quite heavy though.