well i jus bought my 93 civic hatch dx it already had ajustable coil overs and a full catback i believe from ebay. and it was an auto but the recent owner converted to a 98 civic motor and trans, manual. so i would like to build a nice jdm car with some power N/A. what advice would you give a noob.

 

headers, intake, fog lights, side markers those are the basic stuff and anything you like you add to it

 

go with a b20vtec or just b20 its quick and the basics like new jdm healights foglights mayb paint rims.....

 

but would a b20 be a better choice to start with

 

most comment swap is a b18c1 in my opinion id rather have a b18 too

 

Do a d16z6 build for boost like me

 

how many headers?

OP: lip, drop, wheels, jump on the b series bandwagon, then grab yourself a beer

 

he said n/a setup...

im doin a full high compression n/a setup on my z6...

 

why?
:palmface:
might as well build a geo.

 

its called a sleeper... people see i have a stock "lookin" z6 and so they think theyll win. but instead i rape them...

 

no, you don't rape them, they rape you with their stock car, then laugh at you because you put money into a SOHC without boosting it. The only thing Single cams are good for is turbo, and fuel economy. the only person to decently build a D series was the D series beast, and chances are, you wont achieve that amount of success. The D series wasn't built for performance, it was built for fuel economy, and for something that didn't cost much to repair because Honda put them in the better part of their vehicles.

i know what a sleeper is.
and how do they see your stock looking Z6 if your driving? do you have a mad tyte JDM clear hood?

 

Lol the best way to go.

 

Do the whole suspension setup first: sway bar, strut tower bars, get some lighter wheels and good rubber, and lastly do the engine. I personally regret putting money into my engine first only to realize i wanted something different. Take a year or so to make the car more reliable, fixing minor problems it may have while building your suspension and you will probably make a better choice when deciding where you want to go with engine mods.

 

b20 vtec sounds good for a bubble

 

do you tell people you have headers or header? '' yeah i have dc header '' or '' my header are in good condition'' i said ''headers'' cause it sounds proper..

 

Hold up..........First thing I read is B20Vtec, that is the most UNRELIABLE swap/build you can do.........Whats your budget in the first place, then I can help you.

 

I second the idea of beginning with your suspension and brakes. Start from the ground-up. Get a 5 lug and rims and rubber to match them first (16 inches are as large as you'd want to go). A 5 lug setup will give you bigger brakes, too. Next, do your suspension pieces like swaybars, rear/front upper and lower tie and strut bars, springs and shocks (or coilovers), poly bushings, front upper control arms, rear camber kit, rear lower control arms, rear subframe brace, etc. If you really want to get a sweet setup, get as many bushings as you can with spherical bearings instead of poly.

After you do that, focus on going fast. You can go as fast as you want but if your suspension, brakes, and rims aren't up to par, you'll only succeed in driving fast into a wall.

Also,
You could say, "Yeah, I have a DC header" or "My header is in good condition". The header is a one-piece unit. You would only say headers in a situation where you meant multiple units.

This article is a good example of using the term headers (more than one header) and header (only one) correctly.
http://www.carcraft.com/howto/0304_head/index.html

 

Alarm first...

 

I totally agree alarm first. make sure the car looks clean to like paint, wheels & tires, coilovers & struts combo (skunk2 pro series $650) then for a simple easy swap b16, or a b18 for a little for power. I personally have an h22 in my hatch and love it!!

 

for the money you need to really get a z6 fast just go get a b18c1 you can find them cheap here in HONDA MARKETPLACE or craigs list the swap isnt to hard but befor looking for speed do re-search and just work on making your car mint some fogs,side markers,

good book to buy is Honda Engaine Swaps by Aaron Bonk they sell it at auto zone

and just read read read and ask things befor doing so you can learn and get tricks/tips good luck

 

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second, get bolt ons n'stuff,

hytech headers are the best i heard (i will be getting these soon for my B18)
and exhaust, cams, i would think about replacing the timing belt too if you just got it, unless it looks good. rims, tires, sway bar, you have alot of options

 

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Most common swap?
thats actually the B7 trade-out for a Z6,or a b16a/2/3. Not a b18c1.

 

really i dont set a budget. if i really want it done i wud work towards it.

 

ha.