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02-20-2002, 09:42 AM

Ok! I have decided I wanted to mod my car but where do I start?
I already have an AEM long air intake. I really didn't notice any difference when I installed the intake. Should I go ahead and do the headers and exhaust? Or should I just wait till I drop that h22 or B18cR. But the engine swap probably won't happen till next year.

Your suggestions will and would be GREATLY appreciated.

4jacks · 02-20-2002, 09:47 AM

HMmmmmm (they need a better HMMMMmmmm face)

I wouldn't spend any money on the Old engine that won't fit on the new engine, Like I doubt Headers from the 1.6L will fit the 1.8L , but I think an Exhaust would be a safer bet. If your set on doing the swap I would save up the money for the swap, and make that your next mod, but if you wanna do some mods meantime, I would start w/ exhaust and then move on to suspension, or other things, as not to waste your money.

Hope it helps

02-20-2002, 09:54 AM

Any recommendations for exahust?

02-20-2002, 09:58 AM

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Originally posted by JunoMech
Any recommendations for exahust?

If your going with a swap, get something nice and quiet. A GReddy PE or Apex'i N1 would do the trick.

*Whtehnda93DXSdn* · 02-20-2002, 01:40 PM

I would say go for the exhaust but not headers if you are goin to do a swap as they will then just be sold to someone else or just sit inyoru garage/room..

You could do inexpensive mods like Plugs/wires and get a little spark goin on there..or maybe even a MSD ignition to go along for better spark and HP...

Hoep this might help...

02-21-2002, 07:11 PM

i have 2 gen4hb'. dont do anything to the engine. it is not worth it. JDMHONDAPARTS.COM has a b16a swap for $1250. and you can get the mouts and harnes for arround $500. That is what i suggest. sell the old engine and save 250. then you get the VTECH and DOHC and 160HP. you will not get the 160HP out the the d15. maybe even swap a ZC in but for the effort i would suggest the b16a. If it helps any theres my two pennies.

02-21-2002, 09:24 PM

Well I decided that my next mod would be suspension. I found some deals on the net for some Skunk2 coilovers and KYB AGX shocks for under $600. But I still have to get camber kits and then an allignment. Uhhhh, if aint't one thing it's another. Gotta love my Civic!

02-20-2002, 09:42 AM	#1
JunoMech Posts: n/a	Another question about DX mods Ok! I have decided I wanted to mod my car but where do I start? I already have an AEM long air intake. I really didn't notice any difference when I installed the intake. Should I go ahead and do the headers and exhaust? Or should I just wait till I drop that h22 or B18cR. But the engine swap probably won't happen till next year. Your suggestions will and would be GREATLY appreciated.

02-20-2002, 09:47 AM	#2
4jacks Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Cecil County, Maryland Age: 45 Posts: 1,129	HMmmmmm (they need a better HMMMMmmmm face) I wouldn't spend any money on the Old engine that won't fit on the new engine, Like I doubt Headers from the 1.6L will fit the 1.8L , but I think an Exhaust would be a safer bet. If your set on doing the swap I would save up the money for the swap, and make that your next mod, but if you wanna do some mods meantime, I would start w/ exhaust and then move on to suspension, or other things, as not to waste your money. Hope it helps __________________ Patrick 4jacks 4jacks@gmail.com Happy Honda'ing

02-20-2002, 01:40 PM	#5
Whtehnda93DXSdn It has 4 Doors... Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Fredericksburg,Va Age: 49 Posts: 907	I would say go for the exhaust but not headers if you are goin to do a swap as they will then just be sold to someone else or just sit inyoru garage/room.. You could do inexpensive mods like Plugs/wires and get a little spark goin on there..or maybe even a MSD ignition to go along for better spark and HP... Hoep this might help... __________________ Another good forum site: Tuners Alliance

02-21-2002, 07:11 PM	#6
littlered Posts: n/a	upgrades i have 2 gen4hb'. dont do anything to the engine. it is not worth it. JDMHONDAPARTS.COM has a b16a swap for $1250. and you can get the mouts and harnes for arround $500. That is what i suggest. sell the old engine and save 250. then you get the VTECH and DOHC and 160HP. you will not get the 160HP out the the d15. maybe even swap a ZC in but for the effort i would suggest the b16a. If it helps any theres my two pennies.

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02-20-2002, 09:54 AM	#3
JunoMech Posts: n/a	Any recommendations for exahust?

02-21-2002, 09:24 PM	#7
JunoMech Posts: n/a	Well I decided that my next mod would be suspension. I found some deals on the net for some Skunk2 coilovers and KYB AGX shocks for under $600. But I still have to get camber kits and then an allignment. Uhhhh, if aint't one thing it's another. Gotta love my Civic!