Thank you.I changed your title of "PLAN ON BUYING EF HATCH. NEED HELP" as the help is obvious or you eouldnt be posting. Please refrain from using all caps. It only takes up more space which shortens the viewable portion of your title in most views.
can i google that? Or do i have to get them in person? I'm 99% sure its the 1.5 literRegarding the turbo option, start here:
What are head and block codes on the engine?
What's the engine's condition?
ok will do. I hope on seeing it today. the guy hasnt replied and ive tried buying this car before but he was being weird before. also do you think turboing is the safer/easier/better option then an engine swap? I would also be open to engine swap then turbo after that later down the road. after I buy the car I would have about 1100$ left over.You can see the block code on front of engine (e.g. D15B2). You may need to remove the header heat shield to see the head code. Post pics of both.
I dont play on trying to get 500hp I at bery minimum to get 150. which is about double stock power. maybe down the road 200/250 area. I want something i can still daily. I knew my budget was on the lower end. You think i can make my power goals with the amount of money I have?Depends on your power goals. IMO, your budget is way too low to accomplish anything substantial.
When you see the car next, also write down the VIN. Enter the VIN at an online Honda parts website to see what the car was when purchased long ago. Also do a CarFax to get some history.
Don't believe anything the seller tells you.
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What would you say would be the correct budget to be able to do everything correct?Can't say at this point because you don't yet know much about the car. However, my feeling is that your budget is too low if you plan to do the job correctly.
These links apply to the 88-91 Crx, but much of it will apply to the 88-91 Civic hatch as well as they share a similar chassis, identical suspension and engine/transmission,I plan on looking at an 91 EF (ED6) hatch sometime soon. I was wondering what should i look for? Is there any weird things that this car has problems with that others dont? Also how are maintenance cost?
Come up with a power goal and budget, what do you have to spend realistically?I plan on doing an engine swap or turboing the stock motor in the car if i get it. which is easier/cheaper? Thanks for answer
I would like to get between 150-200. if thats within my budget of about 1100/1300 area. more towards 1100 though. I need to daily this car but i have till april 3rd to get the car done or get some stuff done to it.These links apply to the 88-91 Crx, but much of it will apply to the 88-91 Civic hatch as well as they share a similar chassis, identical suspension and engine/transmission,
http://crxcommunity.com/viewtopic.php?t=4392
http://crxcommunity.com/viewtopic.php?t=44575
Come up with a power goal and budget, what do you have to spend realistically?
Well I will take almost all information with a grain of salt. Everyone has different experiences. some people may have spent what i have to spend but it was used on cheaper parts and their car blew up. or someone might have used used parts of something. it doesnt hurt getting different opinions. I can also buy some parts now. and save up for other parts later. im not trapped at my 1100 dollars. I can always save up more. Thats what i have at the momentIf somebody ultimately replies, "yes, that's a perfect amount of money to achieve your goal", will you celebrate because it's true or will you be skeptical and feel that you're possibly being used as a guinea pig in an experiment?
for turboing is a good idea to get a kit? or better to custom fit it?Sounds like you have the correct frame of mind. This will eventually also lead you to the conclusion that nobody except you can estimate the budget of your own custom project.
well if i were to boost the stock engine its the D15B1 16V SOHC. I could always swap it out for the b2 version it has 20hp more. 75 to 96. Idk im here to look for opinions. Im not shy to engine swapping. But i would prefer it be a plug and play one. I saw a thread that said most of the d series would just bolt on. but b series and others require wiring work.Depends on what engine and car you're turboing.
how does this look. http://www.andysautosport.com/products/cx_racing__TRB-KIT-CIVIC-D-IC-KIT.html#Product Details . seems like it includes everythingDepends on what engine and car you're turboing.
Stay away from stainless manifolds. Get an iron cast one.how does this look. http://www.andysautosport.com/products/cx_racing__TRB-KIT-CIVIC-D-IC-KIT.html#Product Details . seems like it includes everything
You really helped. I completely forgot about tuning. Especially 500$ worth. I would prefer reliable and cheap. I'm not looking to be the fastest civic on the streets. I would just like a reliable daily that has more than 65hp. My realistic expectations is like 150/200hpStay away from stainless manifolds. Get an iron cast one.
But that's a cheap kit, they're hit or miss, and usually miss. Chinese turbo... meh. Spend a little more and see if Go-Autoworks has some kits available. You'll get quality parts and good customer service. But be prepared to spend more than $1100. You should spend ~$500 or so on tuning alone. It's not cheap to turbo a car correctly.
Before going out and turboing the car, understand how each part works. It will help you immensely in not only finding the right parts, but troubleshooting when (not if) you run into issues.
Take a look at this link here.
And remember: cheap - fast - reliable. You get to choose two. You'll never get the third one.
http://www.go-autoworks-store.com/caststarterkit.html How does this look?Stay away from stainless manifolds. Get an iron cast one.
But that's a cheap kit, they're hit or miss, and usually miss. Chinese turbo... meh. Spend a little more and see if Go-Autoworks has some kits available. You'll get quality parts and good customer service. But be prepared to spend more than $1100. You should spend ~$500 or so on tuning alone. It's not cheap to turbo a car correctly.
Before going out and turboing the car, understand how each part works. It will help you immensely in not only finding the right parts, but troubleshooting when (not if) you run into issues.
Take a look at this link here.
And remember: cheap - fast - reliable. You get to choose two. You'll never get the third one.
Yeah, that's a solid setup. Similar to the entry kit I used through them back in 2010. You'll still need fuel management (bigger injectors, higher fuel pump), and tuning, but it's a good kit overall!http://www.go-autoworks-store.com/caststarterkit.html How does this look?
How are the grams fuel pump and injectors that they have on the website? Should I shop around for a better deal?Yeah, that's a solid setup. Similar to the entry kit I used through them back in 2010. You'll still need fuel management (bigger injectors, higher fuel pump), and tuning, but it's a good kit overall!
I don't know much about them but I'm sure they're fine. Do some research on them, look up reviews, compare to others. Look into Walbro 255lph fuel pump. It doesn't hurt to shop around.How are the grams fuel pump and injectors that they have on the website? Should I shop around for a better deal?
I found this off their website http://walbrofuelpumps.com/1988-1991-honda-civic-high-pressure-255lph-fuel-pump-4-cyl-1-5l.html. What would you recommend for injectors?I don't know much about them but I'm sure they're fine. Do some research on them, look up reviews, compare to others. Look into Walbro 255lph fuel pump. It doesn't hurt to shop around.
550cc or 1000cc? Im guessing 550cc for now im only gonna run MAX 10 psi more like 6-8I don't know much about them but I'm sure they're fine. Do some research on them, look up reviews, compare to others. Look into Walbro 255lph fuel pump. It doesn't hurt to shop around.