I've been fixing up a 96 Accord I got from a buddy for real cheap. Was originally planning on returning it to stock running order then selling it, but I belive i have developed a car addiction.
I can't decide if i would rather rice it out (i.e. lower it, mod for asphalt driving,) or turn it into a buggy (i.e. lift kit, mod for overlanding.)
would a manual transmission swap be feasible? What about an engine swap to something with more power? (Current kit is stock 4 speed automatic trans and 2.2L non-vtech engine)

What do y'all think?

 

Honestly, between the two options lowering makes more sense. If overlanding is the plan better to get a vehicle properly suited to the task.

You should have a 4spd auto, not a 5 btw

The easiest/most faesible swap is H22 with a manual transmission (5spd) but it may cost about the same or more than the car is worth

 

Very good point, and thanks for the correction on the trans, as well as the swap info

 

All good, would love to hear what you end up doing with it.