I used to have a 4th gen prelude but never got into a lot of modding.


NOW that I've just paid the civic (2001 EX) off... I have some extra funds to have some fun.


I want my car to still be a daily driver but have good pickup. I'll have about $11k but it'd be stupid to put that much into my civic. What are some small~medium mods that I can do to keep a clean look but have something fun to drive?

I've heard about and need info on:
-converting the headlights to HID
-converting rear brakes to disc
-improving handling
-maybe swapping for a k20? (dunno about it yet)

ALSO, I need a replacment front bumbper, anyone know where I can get one cheap?


I don't want a riced look and your input or additional info on what I've listed would help. Thanks.

 

i'd start off with suspension and tires. a drop is functional, yet it also makes your have an aggressive stance which can be a fashion statement.

with $11,000, you can do plenty to your car. for instance, with that money you can drive your car to go buy a used eg6, swap in a k20 and you're done!

jk

a k20a2 swap would be a great idea. or even a k20a. if i'm not mistaken a k20a2 swap will cost you almost $4,000.

 

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I couldnt agree more

 

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a k20a2 swap would be a great idea. or even a k20a. if i'm not mistaken a k20a2 swap will cost you almost $4,000.</TD></TR></TABLE>

you can find a2's all day for around 2-$2500. I got my a2 for $2100 with tranny. look around ull find one. everything installed wil probably come out to around the $4000 mark.

G.L. justin

 

wheels/tires are also a good cosmestic mod.

search (and see sig)

 

any info on changing to HID projectors?

Thanks for the input so far.

 

also anyone know an HT'er with good rep for parts? I'm in need of a front bumper. My next door neightbor hit it and then moved away and just left everything behind.

 

i say buy a k20a2 and boost it.

11 grand should cover it

 

just boost the motor u got...u dont wanna spend 11k on ur car so spend about 2k on a turbo kit...and do all that fasion stuff... the total cost will come out to about 4k how much ur k20 swap would cost but u get suspension and about 50-100 hp over stock..

 

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how much boost will an EX engine take?

 

an ex can handle 10 psi max anything more than that requires better internals and a returnless fuel system

 

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Until your engine blows in six months....

If you want more power, I say K20 is the way to go