so i finally bought a 99 civic lx from bodyshop i work at, i always wanted something like this or a acura gsr or prelude...i had a 93 talon tsi..moded and a 98 eclipse gst..moded...bigger turbo..and the basics...anyway 1 thing i dont know well is the enfine swaps. I know theres threads, ive read...um i want too do one of the cheaper/easier swaps...obv. i want too turbo the motor, and corrext me id im wrong...this car is automatic, i want too go manual correct? ...i herd i can get motors with matted manual trannies...anyway i really want too do this...im a bodyguy/painter...i do ok..no millionaire...so i want a cheaper option...if i can keep the automatic tranny ...at leaste for a little...i would...but i want a turbo motor in there...and while thats being done ill be upgrading suspension.....if i dont go that route...ill make it a show car...but i miss the faster.. load..healthy sounding car...any help would be great...thanks guys

 

Had to take my time and read slow so that I could decipher the subliminal messages ..

99 lx- great platform, not the lightest.

turbo- great idea, since it’s a little heavier than the hatch and non-si coupes

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