ok, well recently my parents got me a new car.. 97 civic ex, auto.. (graduation present)

i was thinkin it would be cool to do **** with the car, but then i remembered.. i dont know anything about cars,. i have no idea what to do..

ive asked a few people and the biggest response i get is to get a new engine.. i was told either the b16a or b18c.... anyway, is there more i can do? does the fact that its auto mean ill be held back.. is it possible to convert to manny..

i really dont know where to start (and im thinkin i prob. shouldnt start modding the car until i know more about this stuff..)

any info/help is greatly appreciated

 

It is possible to switch from auto to manual...

But if your really serious about "modding" your car i would recommend purchasing a car (civic) that already has a manual transmission.

This will save you from a huge headache (imo) when trying to do an auto to manual swap.

But if you cant get rid of the car (graduation present) then i would say- just drive it, and get something different later on.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by hjiokld &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">ive asked a few people and the biggest response i get is to get a new engine.. i was told either the b16a or b18c.... anyway, is there more i can do?
</TD></TR></TABLE> Sure there is more, turbo, supercharger, build the motor, search the forums.

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">is it possible to convert to manny.. </TD></TR></TABLE> Very possible, again search for auto to manual, and you'll find all the info you need on how to do it.

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i really dont know where to start (and im thinkin i prob. shouldnt start modding the car until i know more about this stuff..)</TD></TR></TABLE> The basics is were you will likely want to start. Cold air intake, header, exhaust, etc..

 

alright, well.. i guess ill just look around here and see whats up,. i really dont know much so ill be doin some research

 

it all depends on the $$$$$$$ son. if you got a nice chunk of graduation money left you still could have a nice whip. if not, keep savin and drive what you got for awhile