A few months back I bought a 1995 Civic EX coupe (1.6L SOHC VTEC D16Z6) for $3000 at 142K miles. Body and interior was in tip top shape... no dents, rips, tears, scratches or anything like that. Came with all wheel disc brakes, H&R springs, 5-way adjustable Tockico shocks, AEM cold air intake (the kind that goes all the way down to the front near the front grill), DC Sports header and Neu Speed anti-sway bar on the front end (never really looked to check for one on the rear end). Only downfall I see on the stability/suspension are the 65 profile tires. I eventually would like to go to 17" rims with 45 or lower profile tires (that is if they'll fit without rubbing or tubbing the wheel wells). After working out all the bugs such as having to replace the radiator, ignition coil, rotor, distributor cap, plug wires and spark plugs (replaced with iridium plugs) and will probably have to replace throwout bearing or entire clutch setup (since I'm hearing a rattle whenever the clutch is not in use, I am looking for ideas to retain the D16 and mod it for a bit more performance. I'm looking for a balanced set up I would have both power and speed. Mind you I'm not looking for crazy speed I'm just looking for a car that's stable and get me out of a pinch easy (i.e. smoke the wannabe shaggers that think they got hot cars because they dropped a simple cold air intake and exhaust system on it and yet smack a bunch of badges and stickers on the car... ya'll know what I'm talking about... the all show no go kiddies... the kind that drop their jaws in disbelief when they're choking on the smoke when I leave them sitting behind at the green light in my woman's stock 2005 PT Cruiser GT with high output 2.4L Turbo (Trac-Control disengaged of course)). Anyways I'm looking for ideas and suggestions that any of you might have to offer in regards to what I'm looking for and would appreciate any links to parts sites such as Honda Civic Parts Specialists where I can order high quality parts/kits at decent or cheap prices. One thing is a must though for sure... I want limited slip differential but not sure how that works in converting what I have already to limited slip. Thanks for any and all input folks and keep on crusin in the limelight.
Oh yeah... can a moderator move this thread to it's proper forum... I believe it to be the one below this forum. Thanks
Oh yeah... can a moderator move this thread to it's proper forum... I believe it to be the one below this forum. Thanks
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