I have $200 with a just about stock as it can be 1989 honda civic hb dx. What would you suggest to spend it on?

 

nothing. save up for a better engine.

 

what do you plan on doing with your car is the question?

 

MPFI conversion

 

road racing. not quarter mile. do you think I should be able to get everything for a mpfi conversion for under $200? the reason why I dont want to get rid of this motor is because it has under 100,000 miles and runs strong as hell. thanks

 

Maintence items OEM of course.

 

save up is the key
and get the zc or d16 from the si

that is about all if u want to stay in ur class and not modified

save up man

 

if you want to keep that motor ide say mpfi swap, i have a pm6 ecu from an si 40$ shipped its yours...

 

I guess Ill save up for suspension. Is that a decent Idea?

 

Everyone has their own opinions on what they would spend. And for a stock car, and only $200 that really aint going to do you to much except for the basic maintanence that had been stated. Really what you should be doing is thinking what you need the most first, and then start researching. The "Search" button is your best friend here, if you need to look something up. Anywayz good luck!

 

Id do a tune-up(regardless if it runs strong most likely plugs/wires/fuel filter/air filter pcv) are extremely old and beat up.

that is if it hasnt had a new one done. Shake down the front end and look for bad tie rods very common with our cars, that will set you back about 100-120 depending where you go on completely brand new inner's and outer's plus then chip in prob. 50-70 bucks for an alignment.

Or if the tie rods are okay by Energy Suspensions complete master kit for your car and do your front brakes and if they arent bad just clean and adjust your rears. Your car will stop as well as it handles for pretty cheap. then you can look at lowering it later.....with the right amount of money adn time invested.

 

give it to me

 

how do I know if the tie rods are bad? and I already did a tune up.

 

mugen radiator cap :-X

 

hell no.

 

bank it...
i know its hard tho

personaly if i see 4 digits in my bank accound i need to spend it on something... and im counting the digits to the right of the decimal also

 

SLAM IT!

 

mpfi swap with zc pistons

 

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Seriously? If this is true, you're better off spending the money on seat time. If you're going to race this car and you would rather buy parts, start replacing old bushings, bearings, brake parts, etc. That will pay off later. Also, if you're wondering where to spend $200 in the first place, I would serisouly reconsider your road racing budget.

 

save it and wait for something to brake. then youll be ready.

 

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If all is ok maintenance wise, stainless brakelines. Best and biggest improvement you can make. And with what's leftover overhaul your rear drums if they need it, as they play a large roll in pedal height. If not, then look into picking up a set of good front brake pads

 

buy diamond ring & find a hot "Brain Surgeon"

 

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Road Racing or Street racing?

If you meant Road Racing (as in on a profesional course), then listen to Travis above.

If you meant Street Racing (as in illegal and stupid), then spend the $200 on getting your head examined.


Sorry, had to rant..... carry on.