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.

 

Intake, header, exhaust. Tune-up. Givin the motor you have, there isn't much you can do, aside from a turbo, to increase performance.

 

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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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.

 

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1.5 liter, need I say more?

 

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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.

 

yea na what yield much power with that motor.

 

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 the power plant

 

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Been working alot. I just fininshed tech school and now I'm working at a lincoln dealership. I haven't had a whole lot of chances to get online, except for when we are slow at work like today.

 

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)

92 cx hatch
built b16a turbo
7 psi

 

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

 

If he is just learning the basics I dont think he would be ready for a homemade turbo and the hassle.

 

probably not....but what is he gonna learn by doing IHE? how to waste money? lol

 

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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.

 

what motor is my best option? was told a b18 or so woul dbe near perfect....

 

k20

but the best for what? what do you plan on doing with your car and motor?

 

k20 if you have $98067580716325 to put into it...


b18c5

 

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or only 8000

 

k20 for $8000
b18c5 for $3000
if i had the money, id go k20.
that iVTEC is unreal!

 

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

 

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

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 93ejay1 &raquo;</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

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thats a hell of a lot less than i was told they were...