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L.W.Driver · 01-24-2011, 10:56 PM

I have a bunch of civics I'm looking at but right now I don't know much about them. So i need the experts to comment here so I can get in touch with you guys/girls with questions or cars i need a second look at. I'd really appreciate the help!

RedWabbit · 01-24-2011, 11:10 PM

which civics? any particular one?

Mz AriellEK9 · 01-24-2011, 11:18 PM

^that.
What years? stock? what kind of mods?

cvcrcr99 · 01-24-2011, 11:26 PM

Post up in here and we would be happy to help!

RedWabbit · 01-25-2011, 12:12 AM

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Originally Posted by cvcrcr99

Post up in here and we would be happy to help!

I miss my 99 civic

L.W.Driver · 01-25-2011, 10:41 PM

Thanks guys but its a 95 eg hatch with a b18b1 engine in it. i was told the car was a dx but if you look at it it's an eg but enough about that. I want to put vtec in the engine but i have little knowledge when it comes to it. I will admit me+motors+messing with them=BOOOOMMMMM!!! haha i know i have to get a b16 head and get the vtec kit but i have no one to give me advice on it or anything. i have a bunch of friends that are very into civics but they are all arse's and don't want me to have a nicer car...(good friend huh). so what im asking is just advice and a little walk through. if anyone is interested in working with me to do it that could be another possibility. I also admit i don't know much about working with engines aka thats why they go boom lol.

Mz AriellEK9 · 01-26-2011, 01:01 AM

I would stick with the non vtec until you get the feel of the car. Just in case you blow the motor. It'd be better to blow this one rather than after you swap it.

cvcrcr99 · 01-26-2011, 10:56 AM

You want LS/VTEC? That is what is sounds like you are saying. The best thing you can do is research your a$$ off. There are numerous threads on H-T on how to build a reliable LS/VTEC motor. Go for it. How much money do you have to play with, and how much power are you looking for when all said and done?

If your friends don't at least encourage you to go for your goals, then get new friends.

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Originally Posted by L.W.Driver

i was told the car was a dx but if you look at it it's an eg

Not sure what you mean. EG refers to the chassis/generation (92-95) and DX refers to the trim (power nothing, base model).

trista · 01-26-2011, 11:26 AM

ooo. Pick me pick me!

trista · 01-26-2011, 11:28 AM

^ Yeah you have a DX EG lol yayy! But LS is little beast without vtec.

trista · 01-26-2011, 11:31 AM

I really reallyyyyy enjoy this site.
This thread should have about everything you're looking for.
http://hondaswap.com/general-tech-ar...ls-vtec-85477/

jbdakid · 01-26-2011, 03:01 PM

Also, depending on how good the B18b1 is, you could turbo it. You could go a ton of different ways, what are you really looking to put together? Drag car? Autocross? Just a fun daily? I would start by figuring out what you are building and then work on getting there.

ourbloodykisses · 01-26-2011, 06:22 PM

01-05 civics are ghey =/

RedWabbit · 01-26-2011, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by ourbloodykisses

01-05 civics are ghey =/

thanks without that tidbit of info I would not have been able to sleep tonight.

92accordex · 01-26-2011, 08:51 PM

Putting vtec on to a non vtec car is pointless and a waste of money IMO. swap in a vtec engine. You have alot of research to do, I grew up on honda's until mine got stolen now i can care less about them. P.M me if you have any questions or whatever, I'd be glad to help. I'm a sucker for eg hatches btw

01NightHawk · 01-27-2011, 03:10 AM

Wait.... out of curiosity, is that your blue RX-7 in your avi? i'm to assume this Civic is just for a Daily, You'll want to hold off on wanting to do a swap of any sort. When you get a feel for the car and decide you really want to go through with some swap - then look into the many options. Nearly any 4cyl honda engine can be tossed in, with the exception of the F series in the S2000... that would require a good bit more work to do.

If you are set on a swap, an H22a is always a good choice. (jdm prelude engine) not the H22a4 which is the US version. It's heavy but for a swap it's good.

Or go boost and do a G23

96Clipse · 01-27-2011, 09:23 PM

If its already got the B18B1 an lsvtec is an easy way to go, and as hybrid motors go from personal experience with my own lsv, they can be VERY reliable and also very quick. However don't expect to get great traction out of an lsv because the B18B1 bottom end has the highest rod angularity out of the B-series motors which makes it a champ for low-end torque, but a bitch to get traction with.

But as other people said there are PLENTY of options as motor swaps go, it all comes down to how much time and money you want to put into the car. Good luck with the purchase if you still want to pursue it.

L.W.Driver · 01-28-2011, 03:27 AM

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Originally Posted by 01NightHawk

Wait.... out of curiosity, is that your blue RX-7 in your avi? i'm to assume this Civic is just for a Daily, You'll want to hold off on wanting to do a swap of any sort. When you get a feel for the car and decide you really want to go through with some swap - then look into the many options. Nearly any 4cyl honda engine can be tossed in, with the exception of the F series in the S2000... that would require a good bit more work to do.

If you are set on a swap, an H22a is always a good choice. (jdm prelude engine) not the H22a4 which is the US version. It's heavy but for a swap it's good.

Or go boost and do a G23

haha yes that is my RX7 well my father and mine. We split it 50/50 and it has a 20b swap in it so its def a weekend car or jus super fun car. Gets total **** MPG but my fun per gallon meter is off the charts hahaha!

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Originally Posted by jbdakid

Also, depending on how good the B18b1 is, you could turbo it. You could go a ton of different ways, what are you really looking to put together? Drag car? Autocross? Just a fun daily? I would start by figuring out what you are building and then work on getting there.

im just going for a daily type car thats pretty quick.

L.W.Driver · 01-28-2011, 03:33 AM

HEY GUYS/GIRLS I NEED HELP AGAIN!!! alright so that car that im talking about has a swap right? its a b18b1 with a b16 sir 2 head with honda integra type r internals tapped for ls vtec. alright well my mechanic says it wont pass inspection and emissions. to put this nicely the more i talk to him the more i see he is a fat drunk that honestly doesnt know the difference between a DOHC and a SOHC.... IM COMPLETELY SICK AND DONE WITH HIM!!!! I NEED A NEW MECHANIC!! can anyone help me? i honestly dont know if it will pass but the guy i got it off of his mechanic was his cousin and he never tested it so he doesnt even know if it will pass... i need major help!! i cant drive a car that isnt inspected and emissions done. please help!!! i live in Coatesville PA 19320 is the zip if anyone can help me that would be best!!! PLEASE HELP OUT A FELLOW TRI-STATE TUNER OUT!!

96Clipse · 01-30-2011, 01:54 AM

Well if the car has an LS/Vtec swap like you say, there's a 99.99% chance that it was converted from OBDII to OBDI which means if you plug into the OBDII test, no you will not pass. But if you take it to a shop with a dyno, and have them perform an OBDI emissions test, as long as it has the cat, etc. and isn't running pig rich or anything, it will pass. As long as it is up to all the safety standards that is.

01-24-2011, 10:56 PM	#1
L.W.Driver Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Coatesville PA Member #17160 My Ride: 92 eg hatch iTrader: (0)	Where are my civic experts at??? I have a bunch of civics I'm looking at but right now I don't know much about them. So i need the experts to comment here so I can get in touch with you guys/girls with questions or cars i need a second look at. I'd really appreciate the help!

01-24-2011, 11:18 PM	#3
Mz AriellEK9 Tri-State Addict Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: jersey Member #16709 My Ride: 1991 Civic EF Hatch iTrader: (0)	^that. What years? stock? what kind of mods? __________________ My car is cammed out and rusty and I couldn't be happier :D To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

01-26-2011, 01:01 AM	#7
Mz AriellEK9 Tri-State Addict Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: jersey Member #16709 My Ride: 1991 Civic EF Hatch iTrader: (0)	I would stick with the non vtec until you get the feel of the car. Just in case you blow the motor. It'd be better to blow this one rather than after you swap it. __________________ My car is cammed out and rusty and I couldn't be happier :D To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

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cvcrcr99 Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Unlucky #13 Member #17691 My Ride: is discontinued iTrader: (0)	Post up in here and we would be happy to help!

01-25-2011, 10:41 PM	#6
L.W.Driver Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Coatesville PA Member #17160 My Ride: 92 eg hatch iTrader: (0)	Thanks guys but its a 95 eg hatch with a b18b1 engine in it. i was told the car was a dx but if you look at it it's an eg but enough about that. I want to put vtec in the engine but i have little knowledge when it comes to it. I will admit me+motors+messing with them=BOOOOMMMMM!!! haha i know i have to get a b16 head and get the vtec kit but i have no one to give me advice on it or anything. i have a bunch of friends that are very into civics but they are all arse's and don't want me to have a nicer car...(good friend huh). so what im asking is just advice and a little walk through. if anyone is interested in working with me to do it that could be another possibility. I also admit i don't know much about working with engines aka thats why they go boom lol.

01-26-2011, 03:01 PM	#12
jbdakid Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: HBG Member #3130 My Ride: BB6 iTrader: (0)	Also, depending on how good the B18b1 is, you could turbo it. You could go a ton of different ways, what are you really looking to put together? Drag car? Autocross? Just a fun daily? I would start by figuring out what you are building and then work on getting there.

01-26-2011, 08:51 PM	#15
92accordex Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: In the 267 Member #15702 My Ride: euryoo iTrader: (1)	Putting vtec on to a non vtec car is pointless and a waste of money IMO. swap in a vtec engine. You have alot of research to do, I grew up on honda's until mine got stolen now i can care less about them. P.M me if you have any questions or whatever, I'd be glad to help. I'm a sucker for eg hatches btw

01-27-2011, 03:10 AM	#16
01NightHawk Tri-State Addict Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: 302 Member #16827 My Ride: A Honda boat, and civic with fancy badges iTrader: (0)	Wait.... out of curiosity, is that your blue RX-7 in your avi? i'm to assume this Civic is just for a Daily, You'll want to hold off on wanting to do a swap of any sort. When you get a feel for the car and decide you really want to go through with some swap - then look into the many options. Nearly any 4cyl honda engine can be tossed in, with the exception of the F series in the S2000... that would require a good bit more work to do. If you are set on a swap, an H22a is always a good choice. (jdm prelude engine) not the H22a4 which is the US version. It's heavy but for a swap it's good. Or go boost and do a G23

01-27-2011, 09:23 PM	#17
96Clipse Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Springfield, PA Member #15606 My Ride: 2000 Civic Si iTrader: (0)	If its already got the B18B1 an lsvtec is an easy way to go, and as hybrid motors go from personal experience with my own lsv, they can be VERY reliable and also very quick. However don't expect to get great traction out of an lsv because the B18B1 bottom end has the highest rod angularity out of the B-series motors which makes it a champ for low-end torque, but a bitch to get traction with. But as other people said there are PLENTY of options as motor swaps go, it all comes down to how much time and money you want to put into the car. Good luck with the purchase if you still want to pursue it.

01-28-2011, 03:33 AM	#19
L.W.Driver Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Coatesville PA Member #17160 My Ride: 92 eg hatch iTrader: (0)	HEY GUYS/GIRLS I NEED HELP AGAIN!!! alright so that car that im talking about has a swap right? its a b18b1 with a b16 sir 2 head with honda integra type r internals tapped for ls vtec. alright well my mechanic says it wont pass inspection and emissions. to put this nicely the more i talk to him the more i see he is a fat drunk that honestly doesnt know the difference between a DOHC and a SOHC.... IM COMPLETELY SICK AND DONE WITH HIM!!!! I NEED A NEW MECHANIC!! can anyone help me? i honestly dont know if it will pass but the guy i got it off of his mechanic was his cousin and he never tested it so he doesnt even know if it will pass... i need major help!! i cant drive a car that isnt inspected and emissions done. please help!!! i live in Coatesville PA 19320 is the zip if anyone can help me that would be best!!! PLEASE HELP OUT A FELLOW TRI-STATE TUNER OUT!!

01-30-2011, 01:54 AM	#20
96Clipse Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Springfield, PA Member #15606 My Ride: 2000 Civic Si iTrader: (0)	Well if the car has an LS/Vtec swap like you say, there's a 99.99% chance that it was converted from OBDII to OBDI which means if you plug into the OBDII test, no you will not pass. But if you take it to a shop with a dyno, and have them perform an OBDI emissions test, as long as it has the cat, etc. and isn't running pig rich or anything, it will pass. As long as it is up to all the safety standards that is.