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Stock 92 civic 1.5L non-vtec automatic -- how get more power?

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Old Sep 4, 2010 | 05:15 AM
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hi , i just got given a 92 eg civic sedan 1.5ltr non-vtec automatic completely stock it's very very clean and body is very straight so i would like to keep it.i want to know how to get more power out of this car.im not after a racecar just something that will go when i put my foot down!
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Old Sep 4, 2010 | 05:21 AM
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Build and Boost...
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Old Sep 4, 2010 | 05:49 AM
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hopes and dreams so get to wishing! haha
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Old Sep 4, 2010 | 07:03 AM
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Other than a swap, there is nothing you can do. That engine/tranny combo is worthless
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Old Sep 4, 2010 | 07:17 AM
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swap.. get moar vtac.. manual swap..
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Old Sep 4, 2010 | 07:55 AM
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You could but some nitrous on it...like a small shot, id say no more than a 50. Can be had for under 400 bucks
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Old Sep 4, 2010 | 09:17 AM
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my girl has the same motor/tran combo in her hatch. she has a password jdm intake and exhaust. moves a little better. waiting for dc header.
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Old Sep 4, 2010 | 10:23 AM
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bolt ons will get u no where with this motor but broke...
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Old Sep 4, 2010 | 10:31 AM
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Originally Posted by civic addict
hi , i just got given a 92 eg civic sedan 1.5ltr non-vtec automatic completely stock it's very very clean and body is very straight so i would like to keep it.i want to know how to get more power out of this car.im not after a racecar just something that will go when i put my foot down!
save some money and swap the motor for a D16z6, B16 or B18.
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Old Sep 4, 2010 | 11:37 AM
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bolt ons will get u no where with this motor but broke...
+1
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Old Sep 5, 2010 | 10:12 AM
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define no where? he said he doesnt want a "racecar". unless your doing the swap yourself it can get pretty spendy. my girl used parts from craigslist costs only a couple hundred bucks.
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Old Sep 6, 2010 | 05:39 AM
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no where as in no added power, just added noise.
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