I just bought a 97 civic dx which has the stock d16y7. I want more power because everything out there just stomps my 106 hp. My question is.. Should I spend the money to swap or just throw a turbo on it? If I do swap, what is the best way to go for the money/ horsepower? I'm new to Hondas any help is appreciated

 

i say turbo. ITs the route i went and love it.

Since you got a dx you should do a y8 manifold swap first and then turbo.

Also if its 100% stock, then the y8 manifold , ebay header, and a cat back will give you a small bump in power.
But over all a turbo will give you alot more.

Now swaping would one be to a b motor but the cost will be more then a custom turbo kit.

 

throw the biggest engine you can fit in there and boost that

 

 

Both! Do you want stock reliability? If so than a swap is in your future. If you want more power regardless of how expensive it gets, then go turbo or both. I love my gsr swap, it is a blast to drive(go-cart on roids) but I bought it to go turbo and can't wait for more power.

 

You need to come up with some goals, plans, and financials before you go asking an open ended question like this.

inb4lock.

 

I'd put a b16 in it and then mod that

 

...B16s

 

You have a ton of reading to do before "throwing a turbo" on your car.

Here's a place to start
http://www.beesandgoats.com/boostfaq/g2icturbo.html

 

You need nos. One of the big ones. Actually, let's make it two. And you need it by tonight.

 

build/swap will never happen

 

this

 

OP this is your best bet:wink:

X3

 

It'd be a hit and miss; turbo'ing a stock D can only take you so far.
If you do a lot more research; plan out your future spendings you can get some amazing numbers if planned right. Personally; i'm going to build up a B-series from the block up and run N/A for a while; then turbo it if available. Don't rush your car unless you have good reasons; and throwing a turbo into a DD without much knowledge of the works of it might not be the best thing to do.

 

Lock this thread.

 

As I said boost the stock block. 200hp is fun and doesnt cost alot.
Hell if you where close by me id help with th labor.

 

NAWZZZZZZ!!!!! Put the NAWZZZ on it!

IBTL

 

I have a d16Y8 and I slapped a small turbo on it and love it. 210whp is a lot of power for a car that weighs in just over 2,000 lbs. Personally any more power would make it harder to drive.

 

OP if you have any more questions, please feel free to message me.

I also encourage you to read this:

https://honda-tech.com/forums/honda-civic-del-sol-1992-2000-1/guide-answer-common-question-just-bought-civic-how-do-i-make-faster-2915974/