Ok, so I've had my 1999 Civic Ex for like a year now and my buddies keep telling me to get and exhaust and intake in it. But i don't really wanna be one of those kids going 35 with the exhaust loud as hell and no power to back it up. So i was wondering what should i do to my car. Im sittin on about $2000 right now and plan on gettin more soon cuz im about to start a job. So should I keep my D16Y8 and get headers, exhaust, and intake or should I swap to a B-series engine. And if i do what would be the best swap to put in. Keep in mind I do not plan on putting a Turbo in either models.
What to do with my EK
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95b16coupe
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leave it stock for now. i/h/e on an sohc is a waste of money.
either save up for a new car or get a turbo. for now, i would focus on getting good brakes, suspension, and wheels/tires.
either save up for a new car or get a turbo. for now, i would focus on getting good brakes, suspension, and wheels/tires.
95b16coupe
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i wouldn't swap it. best value for your money is a turbo.
i wouldn't get a 350z at 18, that is a recipe for financial hardship unless your parents are paying for it. and a high powered rwd is a straight path to wrapping it around a pole.
i wouldn't get a 350z at 18, that is a recipe for financial hardship unless your parents are paying for it. and a high powered rwd is a straight path to wrapping it around a pole.
95b16coupe
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well, just don't waste money on i/h/e, you might gain 10 hp at best.
As stated by others, turbo would be the best bang for your buck. You'll make more power with a turbo then with any B-series swap. If you're unwilling to turbo though, then yeah, go B-series. That would be a much better upgrade then doing bolt-ons on your D16...
