1990 Civic Wagon
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From: mount holly, nc, usa
1990 Civic Wagon
I have a 1990 Honda Civic Wagon (shuttle) whatever you'd like to call it.
As of now, I'm just rebuilding the body. It had some minor problems such as the faded front and rear bumpers, minor dents, a small hole in the front right fender, and no rear windshield.
For the most part, I've sanded an primered the entire car, and restored both the rear and front bumper, knocked out many of the dents and cut out the hole in the right fender which will later have new metal applied and correctly fabricated.
Questions, the engine model for the car is a D15-b 1.5L. (i'm pretty sure)
I'm debating on whether or not to swap to a b16 or b18 with a 5 speed tranny, or keep everything stock and drop the turbo idea since it's an automatic and just run an aftermarket full cat exhaust, intake manny (screw cold air), lighter flywheel, and a really good tune. I'm not going to hit the track with it or anything, just a car to doodle and have fun with.
If I do end up deciding on the swap would, having it sleeved, aftermarket internals, skunk 2 intake manny, lighter flywheel, full cat exhaust, aftermarket pistons, be decent enough to drop a turbo? Or would more of a build have to be done? If so throw in what you would add.
I'm taking any and all idea's into consideration. So please, give your 2 cents or more. Critique is welcome, no hard feelings here at all.
I'll have pictures of the car up as soon as I can get my camera working, and I'll keep you guys updated on the build.
Thanks in advance for any and all opinions.
As of now, I'm just rebuilding the body. It had some minor problems such as the faded front and rear bumpers, minor dents, a small hole in the front right fender, and no rear windshield.
For the most part, I've sanded an primered the entire car, and restored both the rear and front bumper, knocked out many of the dents and cut out the hole in the right fender which will later have new metal applied and correctly fabricated.
Questions, the engine model for the car is a D15-b 1.5L. (i'm pretty sure)
I'm debating on whether or not to swap to a b16 or b18 with a 5 speed tranny, or keep everything stock and drop the turbo idea since it's an automatic and just run an aftermarket full cat exhaust, intake manny (screw cold air), lighter flywheel, and a really good tune. I'm not going to hit the track with it or anything, just a car to doodle and have fun with.
If I do end up deciding on the swap would, having it sleeved, aftermarket internals, skunk 2 intake manny, lighter flywheel, full cat exhaust, aftermarket pistons, be decent enough to drop a turbo? Or would more of a build have to be done? If so throw in what you would add.
I'm taking any and all idea's into consideration. So please, give your 2 cents or more. Critique is welcome, no hard feelings here at all.
I'll have pictures of the car up as soon as I can get my camera working, and I'll keep you guys updated on the build.
Thanks in advance for any and all opinions.
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From: GREEN BAY, WI, USA
Re: 1990 Civic Wagon (michaelhinkle)
how bout leave it as stock as possible?
Nothing wrong with smooth, quiet running and 33-38 MPG to boot
Unless you're the typical speed freak, this car's design isn't lacking for anything but a more protective paint job and maybe the occasional tailight gaskets to keep the water out.
Nothing wrong with smooth, quiet running and 33-38 MPG to boot
Unless you're the typical speed freak, this car's design isn't lacking for anything but a more protective paint job and maybe the occasional tailight gaskets to keep the water out.
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