just bought a 1990 ef hatch 5 speed and i got 1000 for upgrades help?

JDMefHATCH7

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sooo i finally got a hatch i wanted this or an eg but this came up so i got it...cars stock to the bone...virgin from this old guy(really) its 5 speed im f**king happy..overall the cars not in bad condition gold paint good tires and even the the ZC engine has 254k its running strong... i just sold my 91 well kept corolla for 1000 since i had to get rid of it quick for my hatch parking spot...im not new to hondas however i kinda am to this gen...im already getting GSR fat fives...other than that i dont know what to spend my money on i got 1000 help please? enough for a swap ?

alsoo

my interior is f&^$#cked upppppppppp i really need one asap center console dash cluster rug doos panels you name it...if anyone has a black interior please let me know other than that im new to clubcivic...:cool:
 
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s_crowley 17

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spend that 1000 on the most important interior pieces...

Id save for a gsr swap.. ($3000ish) that would be cool to see
 


JDMefHATCH7

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wordddddd ima take some pics and put the links...

anybody know a site where i can get interior parts?
 


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i know im getting GSR fat fives tmrw or monday hopefully...hmmm im not gona drop it ive had bad experiences dropping my cars...maybe ill cut a loop off the stock springs...untill i actually find a good set of coilovers or so i dont wanna end up messing up my bumbers or give it a 'ricer' look. thanks though


still looking for interios parts!
 

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Get some tein stechs



my car 2 years ago with the stech and white fat fives with 195/55r15s for tires

other than that id start saving for boost=)
 

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for interior parts check honda-tech.com.... I think you should do the basics for now and save for a killer swap.. I had a b16 swap in my crx, it pulled hard as hell. Now i upgraded to a b20vtec she is now a monster. whatever you do, take your time and plan it out.
 

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id also get rid of the mud flaps cause once you lower it you can say goodbye to them and either get clear or amber corners(your preference) and a nice lip kit, si front and 90 integra front lip mounted on the rear is a good combo and can be picked up cheap
 

JDMefHATCH7

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how much do those springs go for?

and yeah i know definitely i needa get new corner ambers i just havent had the time i got it wednesday lol
i was thinking of going b20? is it easy?
 

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teins are like 200 i think, and for a b20 youll need mounts and axels and shift linkage plus find a b18 b17 or b16 cable tranny and a clutch and flywheel also and you'll need to switch it to obd1... honestly id save the money on swapping in a bseries and just boost your zc instead, will be way more fun than a b20
 

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I bet you could get a pretty nice exhaust system(Greddy maybe) for under 1000, Also nice clean civic good buy
 

JDMefHATCH7

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lol idkk mannnnnnn ZC series is older and even though ive head DOHC ZC's are worth it but im not too sure...
and ill see about the teins..
 

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I bet you could get a pretty nice exhaust system(Greddy maybe) for under 1000, Also nice clean civic good buy
under a 1000? how about WAY under a thousand..i got mine of ebay for under 300 shipped and it sounds friggin great

first i would

suspension mods (always fun in 4gens)
new short ram or cold air intake
exhaust+header
wheels and rubber
:thumbup:
 

89true1

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if i were you i would go buy an Ls swap. than still have about 300 to play with, i would also get some coilovers and exhuast.
 

JDMefHATCH7

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im really thinking....

DOHC ZC
or B16....

whats the price for each...

and btw i got a 4 spd tranny >=/ i thought it was 5 speed -.- lol
 
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JDMefHATCH7

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if i were you i would go buy an Ls swap. than still have about 300 to play with, i would also get some coilovers and exhuast.



well where can i find an ls swap at that price...and what else do i need to get it done?

Ls is a 1.8
SOHC or DOHC 1.8?

under a 1000? how about WAY under a thousand..i got mine of ebay for under 300 shipped and it sounds friggin great

first i would

suspension mods (always fun in 4gens)
new short ram or cold air intake
exhaust+header
wheels and rubber
:thumbup:


dammn greddy?
i dont know man i dont want a ricery fartcan...and later on when i swap my engine car i still use it with different headers?
 
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