First project car! Where do I start HP Wise!?
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Nah, I said two different things because I wasnt sure which of the two you meant. I basically was trying to clarify if your personal options were just manual K-swap vs. current set-up or current set-up vs. several other potential swaps. I can see how it sounds identical though.
Im not familiar with 7th gen.s so I cant speak in detail, but Im sure there are more available options beside a K-swap, even though the K's seem to be best bang for your buck according to most.
Im not familiar with 7th gen.s so I cant speak in detail, but Im sure there are more available options beside a K-swap, even though the K's seem to be best bang for your buck according to most.
No, there is no other option.
7th gen Civics electronics match up with 4th Gen Integra (k series). That's why those few turbo'd d17s run Kpro.
You're looking from 5-7k, depending on how resourceful you are and how much work you do yourself. It wont be a weekend job.
7th gen Civics electronics match up with 4th Gen Integra (k series). That's why those few turbo'd d17s run Kpro.
You're looking from 5-7k, depending on how resourceful you are and how much work you do yourself. It wont be a weekend job.
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$5-7k?? s**t, my Type S with a K20 already to go only cost me $5700.... though no labor fees obvNo, there is no other option.
7th gen Civics electronics match up with 4th Gen Integra (k series). That's why those few turbo'd d17s run Kpro.
You're looking from 5-7k, depending on how resourceful you are and how much work you do yourself. It wont be a weekend job.
You still have to buy kpro to get the swap to run correctly
Engine wont be that expensive
6spd wont be exactly cheap
Axles, shift linkage and box, exhaust, mounts etc. It adds up. Really if you want a k series car just buying an RSX is the cheapest route.
Buying everything secondhand MIGHT cut the cost in half though.
Engine wont be that expensive
6spd wont be exactly cheap
Axles, shift linkage and box, exhaust, mounts etc. It adds up. Really if you want a k series car just buying an RSX is the cheapest route.
Buying everything secondhand MIGHT cut the cost in half though.
Lol, i agree. I have had 4 7th gens and dislike them very greatly.why dump all that money into it? 7th gens are s**t , just sell it, buy a si or rsx and call it day
Why do you want to do stuff to this particular car so bad?
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No soul is the worst part. Both my brother and i really enjoyed working on cars until we got 7th gen civics. That killed it. So many design flaws its unreal. Pain in the butt to work on and no joy whatsoever in driving it. Cant even stay comfortable for over 2 hours in it.iv had a 7th gen myself, i hated that f**king car with a passion, its f**king ugly , has no soul, its not even fun or enjoyable to drive, its just a econo s**t box.
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Dovelx,
First, just to confirm, what year is the car?
If indeed it's a 7th gen automatic, do yourself a favor and do not put any money into it (performance wise). This is not what you want to hear but you don't have to believe me, believe the numerous of disappointed owners. You're going to drop a few hundred maybe even a couple thousand on headers, intake, exhaust, maybe some head work and you're still only going to net just a few hp. You will hate yourself for spending all that money with no real results. You don't want to go forced induction, which in reality, will be more hp for the money. And by the time you're done with the k-swap, you will have drained your pockets and gone into debt (based on your knowledge and how resourceful you are).
Don't mess with the car, put it for sale and get something that you'll enjoy driving and that's worth upgrading. Thank you for your service and good luck with your decision.
First, just to confirm, what year is the car?
If indeed it's a 7th gen automatic, do yourself a favor and do not put any money into it (performance wise). This is not what you want to hear but you don't have to believe me, believe the numerous of disappointed owners. You're going to drop a few hundred maybe even a couple thousand on headers, intake, exhaust, maybe some head work and you're still only going to net just a few hp. You will hate yourself for spending all that money with no real results. You don't want to go forced induction, which in reality, will be more hp for the money. And by the time you're done with the k-swap, you will have drained your pockets and gone into debt (based on your knowledge and how resourceful you are).
Don't mess with the car, put it for sale and get something that you'll enjoy driving and that's worth upgrading. Thank you for your service and good luck with your decision.