What would you do 2 your civic with $3000 (engine mods)

[barcafan_84]

Guys i have $3000 to spend on engine mods, my goal was 2 be a B18C 98 spec type r engine boosted, but as time goes on i fill that i cant reach that goal, so in matters on engine mods what would you do if you had a 98 dx with completely stock engine, no power whatsoever (slow as f**k). I'm askin the experts and enthusiast for engine mods options which i can reach with 3g's

 

[Scorchsta]

I would either boost the D or swap in a LS and boost that.

 

[skittle_107]

boost ftw

 

[chinkyeyedemcee]

single cam boost betteR

good turbo kit good tune get a some v-tak

 

[barcafan_84]

single cam boost betteR

good turbo kit good tune get a some v-tak

not bad idea, tell me though would ls vtec boosted reach 250 easily or not?
s**t, when ls vtec subject comes up, i'm the one who just nods his head like he understands but is really in (idkwtfuta) i dont know what the f**k ur takin about!!! jajaja noob, do know what ls vtec is, but dont know the power oportunities are!!

 

[Matt.]

you can find a cheap ls, then find a used turbo kit on ebay, probly for well under 2k.

 

[el_betiyo]

boost

 

[chinkyeyedemcee]

not bad idea, tell me though would ls vtec boosted reach 250 easily or not?
s**t, when ls vtec subject comes up, i'm the one who just nods his head like he understands but is really in (idkwtfuta) i dont know what the f**k ur takin about!!! jajaja noob, do know what ls vtec is, but dont know the power oportunities are!!

ls-v is a good motor when done right

not for high revs, good torque

b series will cost more to boost properly. and u also have to pick up a new tranny to. s**t get's expensive for b series once u start breaking s**t

single cam boost is dope. it's cheaper. and u can find parts anywhere and everywhere. and i done seen boosted single cams just f**kin spank!

single is the number #1 most under rated motor. u can pull huge numbers out of em and u also carry much less wait with a single cam then a dually.

 

[Astheros]

ls-vtec is too much maintenance if not done right.
i would just boost the d....do some minor buildup....vitara setup maybe
and boost with a used kit or a pieced together kit.

i am in the same scenario as you...i am getting 5k in about 1 month from my parents due to s**t between them.

ive always wanted boosted h22 but too much money.

for 3k you can see high 200's probably with a mild/smart build and a used/pieced kit.

or you can just front a little more and get the edelbrock kit and play it safe.

but def boost the d series

 

[ak_thrylls]

boost the d series/.

www.turbod16.com

do a mini-me (ls vetc for D series) / d16y8 swap. ex tranny, too.

 

[charles_00Civic]

-head studs
-y8 head gasket (if you have the y7)
-d16y8 transmission (if not equipt)
-rods and pistons (vitara pistons work well bored however I have heard of clearance issues on the y7 block)
-BOOST. small t3 turbo or something.. some dsm goodies etc.
-Get a mugen twin loop muffler and get a shop to mandrel bend and make an exhaust.. or just buy one or something.. lol.

This MIGHT go over 3,000 and probably will... but its the cheapest way to go...

 

[gleaminrimz]

if you dont want to turbo your car you could always jus upgrade your internals, cams and camshafts. add a spoon outlet manifold, add a better intake manifold with a larger throttle body, then add a cold air intake kit and then finally add a performance exhaust. (this should all come under $3K). i would also lower the car (professionally using a good set of coilovers) add a shifter bushing set and you should be all set.

with al the mods mentioned above it should take you bhp from 100 to an estimated 160-180bhp.

even though you wont have a b series under the hood, because you engine weighs half the amount of a B you should be able to whoop ass. lol

also you might want to look into ECU's too.

let me know what you think

 

[cgpEJ6]

b20 swap

 

[Blk05Civic]

stay SOHC


vitara pistons - $130 (normal size with some good rings) u can find those on honda-tech
eagle rods - $250ish (yes clearance issue, the block needs to be knotched, better than LS rods)
pieced together turbo kit - about $1000 for some good parts
p28 chipped +jumper - $130 if you know where to look
good tune and s**t - $500

run 10 psi with a good tune with those internals

total = $2010

still around $1000 to buy more internals and boost more
maybe a vtec head and EX transmission

should be decent


didnt realize it was bone stock, might wanna throw on an exhaust for a couple hundred bucks too. still about $800 left

 

[stealthy]

stay SOHC


vitara pistons - $130 (normal size with some good rings) u can find those on honda-tech
eagle rods - $250ish (yes clearance issue, the block needs to be knotched, better than LS rods)
pieced together turbo kit - about $1000 for some good parts
p28 chipped +jumper - $130 if you know where to look
good tune and s**t - $500

run 10 psi with a good tune with those internals

total = $2010

still around $1000 to buy more internals and boost more
maybe a vtec head and EX transmission

should be decent


didnt realize it was bone stock, might wanna throw on an exhaust for a couple hundred bucks too. still about $800 left

thats what i was going to pretty much suggest.


what part of FL you in?

 

[Tim95civic]

i have heard that the Honda element engine bolts easy and creates a lot of torque

 

[stealthy]

i have heard that the Honda element engine bolts easy and creates a lot of torque

i heard the viper srt10 motor is a snug fit in a 96-00 and almost out torques the element motor

 

[Matt.]

i heard the viper srt10 motor is a snug fit in a 96-00 and almost out torques the element motor

Are you trying to be a smart ass or a dumb ass? Cause smart ass really isn't working.

 

[solodc]

s**t, with 3g, i would tell you to get AEM Cold air intake plus TURBO other then that is all on you.

 

[MidnightCivicEX]

i heard the viper srt10 motor is a snug fit in a 96-00 and almost out torques the element motor