Here's the deal I have a 1998 Civic EX Sedan (SOHC non-vtec). I want to put on the front end from a Civic SI 99-00 (fenders/hood/bumper/headlights) will this be a perfect fit? Or will it require modifying? I'm new to the Honda world and wanted to ask the experts around here.

 

if you use the 99-00 radiator support its a perfect fit. but you can use the 96-98 rad. support, you'll just need to notch it a bit.

 

So let's say i use the support it has already when you say "notch" it will it still look good? Meaning will there be noticeable difference from using the 99-00 radiator support to using the one i have now? If it's gonna look crappy I'd rather buy the 99-00 radiator support.

 

when the hood is open you'll see the notches, but its unnoticable from the outside.
i forget exactly where you have to notch it, but iirc, its to clear the larger headlights the 99-00 has.
personally i'd just notch your rad. support. just do a clean job and it wont be that noticable.

actually, personally what i would really do is take that money and put it towards a swap, or a good suspension setup. but to each his own. but the 99-00 front end is nicer than the 96-98

 

I think I just might notch it!

The deal I'm getting on the all the Parts (brand new:hood/fenders/headlights/front bumper) is $420 for everything. What do u think?

 

thats super good deals. brand new oem headlights are around 600 a pair.
for a price like that i'd do the swap. when you switch the fenders and mount the 99-00 headlights you'll see where the notch needs to be. either that or somebody on here must have a pic of where the notches need to be.

 

i put a 00 front on my boys 98 hatch and i didn't have to do any thing but move the parts around to align everything like all body panels

 

It's going to require some cutting.

 

Just thought you should know that you have a vtec engine not a non-vtec...all ex models have the d16y8 or d16z6 which are vtec eninges....good luck with your conversion

 

It doesn't say vtec anywhere on the engine nor on the car. That's why I said that, I guess I'm wrong.

 

haha yeah mine doesnt say it either but if you look at the back left of your valve cover theres a solenoid that has like a green strip on it and thats the vtec solenoid...but anyways i just thought i would let you know cause vtec is pretty sweet lol

 

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