After hanging out with you ECHC guys for a few weekends I have really started to think about getting a Civic and using it as a track car/daily driver like Yacks car. I have found a '93 hatch that has a H22 in it and a bunch of other cool stuff. the car is not finished and I can get it CHEAP. Here is my question. Can a Civic HB still be made to handle on a road course with the heavier H22 stuffed in?

 

I don't think it would be as fast as a Civic with the B18 because of the weight, but it still would be a VERY fast car. Maybe if you went really heavy on the front springs, it might counter some of that weight, then you could try to adjust out the push with rear shocks set to full stiff, a large sway bar, and tire pressures.


Matt

 

Yes. As Matt indicated, it weighs more than a B series, so you'll have to experiment with spring rates, shock valving, and sway bars to get it right. If the price is right, and you think you can finish it, there is no good reason not to get it.

 

from what I hear, it only weighs about 70lbs more? Take out that stupid 20lb flywheel and put a 8lb one in, and you will drop 12 lbs

 

an H22 in a EG would roll ALL H1 ****...........

 

get of the net, and get that blower installed......panzy

goin' strait, killin cats ,and mullets in 78 El' Camino'z is where its at anyway.

 

Ohhhh and just imagine what a built H22 would do...

 

if j00 could fynd parts.

willis

 

I really need a suspension guru here to help me decide. Does anyone know if Bret Norgard is on the board? He drives a CRX in SOLO II National events?

My big concern is understeer, while there are some basic changes I don't want to end up with a real twitchy car in the end and so far I think that will be the end result. Maybe I'll call Ground Control for some advice.

 

apex, check your IM

 

GC Advance Design shox

 

buy "Davew"'s car. ITR engine, a killer car.

 

It will work. No problem.
Anything will work, you will just have to be willing to put the time into sorting the suspension.

Also, just think about all the weight that can legally be removed from the front of the car... A/C, lightened flywheel, lightweight header, etc., etc.

You might have to run slightly heaver springs and beefy shocks, but you'll have Torque. Torque is cool.