from experience, hands down
which is the best honda of the three to "hop" up
with the least amount of $$$$

i want to have a car that handles great and takes of good
i don't care for super low 1/4 mile e.t. 14 sec. is o.k with me

can i realistically acheive this with little $$ ????

1. integra 94-01 non gsr because of $$$$, but it still has a DOHC

2. 92-00 civic ex because i can put a turbo.

3. 90-91 civic si hb because it has a bigger clutch than the 88-89 yr. and i hear that the b16 can be installed

i know that both have similiar suspension, but different motor and wiring..
are all three really different???
*** but which one is the best bang for buck****

 

im my opinion.....
get a 93 Prelude VTEC H22 power baby!
make some weight reductions.... some bolt on parts and u are running low 14's all day long......peace

 

I say go with the 94+ Integra, go buy the LS model and get either a Greddy or Drag turbo kit for it. The Integra is just a sweet looking car with alot of potential.

 

Prelude H22a, thats what I would do too, find em for around 3500-4000 or so.

 

go for the ls teg and put a turbo kit on it.

 

you can find a '92-'95 hatchback for relativly cheap and any b-series motor(b18b, b16a, b18c, etc.) drops in using the factory mounts positions. Get a cx they're light as hell (if you don't care for acessories a/c, power steering, sunroof, etc.). you can pick up a complete h22a for around 2500. buy a mount kit (about $300) and BAM, you have a fast car.

IMHO...this is the best bang for your buck.