I have been looking at the new civics and I can honestly say I am lost. The last car I worked on was a 91 crx with a B20 swap, so I have no knowledge of any of the newer engines.

I am thinking of selling my 92 gsr project to get a decent down payment for a civic, but I'm not sure what model to go for. I could go with an si, but I would most likely have to go back to my second job since I am only 20 (insurance would kill me).

So I guess my main question is, for someone looking for a decent project/daily driver, will the lower models work? I was thinking of going with the base DX since I will be changing everything anyway, but I would really like to have 220-240hp once I finish with my build since my gsr project has spoiled me on anything less than 200hp. Does the DX have much aftermarket support and is it realistic to expect a 220-240hp project off of the DX's engine without spending over 4k on engine upgrades? If not it looks like I will be going with the si after all.

 

you cant get those numbers out of the r18 motor.

even if you boost it and build it, those numbers arent looking good.

a boosted k20 / si, is pushing those numbers (260ish)

 

Sorry, meant to say at the crank. I'm so used to working with an engine builder that I forget most people talk whp. Thanks for the info on the r18, I didn't even know what the engine code was for the DX.

Any idea if I could get 220 at the crank going NA with an si? Again, thanks for the help.

 

yes, you can easily get 220 at the crank n/a on the si. stock its @ 197.....

 

Thats great, thanks alot. Guess the next step is to sell my gsr and go to the local dealers.