GlassHeadlights
West West Yall
I may go with my origional plan and just buy a EF8. All of my wants would be met.
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youre really concerned about beating a 5.0 mustang?
unless its wildly modified, id say you probably dont have anything to worry about
NA sucks, go FI
I know what a Mustang (or most V8 RWD) can be made into with some money. Thats also why I got a Camaro and GSX-R for the speed fix and a Civic Si for the DD gas mileage getter.
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-One other passanger.
-No fuck ups.
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-One other passanger
-3 strikes then lose lisence (minor screw ups like seat belt)
Then if you some how make it two years you can finally apply for your full DL. I have to be careful, and what sucks is that this is only in B.C. I have a friend who lived in Alberta for 3 months with his uncle and came back to B.C. driving on a full lisence. Just gay.
One. Your car is a two seater. Problem solved.
Two. Dont be an ass-hat.
Three. Wear your seatbelt.
The best thing about fox bodys and F bodys is that their chassis has been built up sooo many times that the formula for speed can be found on every message board, in every magazine, and at every track with a guy willing to help a fellow enthusiast out. Then every part needed is just a call or click away for cheap because everyone produces them in mass amounts.
I bought the Si in particular because I knew it has potential yet still keeps decent MPGs. I had quick thoughts of building it into a high revving NA monster, or throwing some boost at it, but they were short lived because I remembered why I stayed away from Hondas in the first place; Unless you're willing to throw a LOT of money and time at building up the little 4 cylinder, you will never be truly fast. You'll be "quick." You'll be able to entertain yourself. But every time someone says something along the lines of "man, that cars pretty fast..." you'll always hear "...for a Honda/4 cyl" at the end.
Seriously. 12s are not fast. At all. No ifs, ands, or buts.
Im just glad I didnt allow myself to get caught up in the money pit. Ive got the Password JDM intake and Hytech header and unless happen upon something too good to pass up thats probably all the Si will ever see. Only thing Im pursuing from here on out is a nice suspension setup (might be buying a Tein full coilover setup from a friend next check) good brakes, and enjoying a clean looking car that rides well and does'nt bore me to death.
boost the d series and aim for low 200's. find some used pistons in the area of 9.0 to 1 - 9.5 to 1 compression and a decent set of rods considering stock rods are toothpicks. go with a nice reliable turbo that will spool early in the rpm range and not some big laggy beast. decent size injectors and arp's will do the trick along with your 255. get a good tune and that thing will be quick, fun, and spank that POS Ford product (yes im a Ford hater)
I hadn't seen you say 12s anywhere. I just pulled that number out because I know a lot of Honda fanboys (not calling you one, just speaking in generalities) that go crazy over a 12 second car.Yes, while I understand for someone who rides a rocket w/two wheels on it, or a 10 second street car (you or me) 12's wouldn't be considered fast. But for a 16yr old who's looking at a B-series swap or boosting a D-series engine, 12's are about as fast as he's likely to see w/out MAJOR money involved. Thats why I picked 12's for a target time BECAUSE IT'S REALISTIC.
The 5.0 ignorance in this thread is astounding. Not bashing guys honestly, but you might want do a little more research in the 5.0 fox. For the money the OP uses to swap motors or boost, the 5.0 can be made into somewhat of a problem with suspension and traction upgrades, and not even touch the motor really. If the kid has any kind of Mustang savvy, from a dig My money's on the Mustang.
OP good luck w/your build. I'd like to know how it turns out.