I am looking into a buying a used civic. I plan to add:
- turbocharge (2/3) and shoot for ~7 boast
- bigger (~16" rims)
- some engine back exhaust

What model / year / gen. civic should I get to do this? I think a gen. 6 is best for me, as gen.7 are way to much $$ for me right now.

 

gen 5 or gen 6... you can do all of that to either and all models within those gens.

That's a really broad question..

 

if you want to save weight get a 5th gen cx or xx

 

they make an xx???

what about an xxx?? I want one of those.

 

...:exnbp:

 

:doh:

lol

i was suppost to say...cx and vx

 

i know for a fact the 93-95 cx weighs in at a slender 2094 lbs. thats a good platform to start with!!

 

Are you looking to turn this into a car to take to the track, or just to drive around in? If so, as they said, go with a 5th gen Cx or Vx, because at the track, every pound counts. If thats not the case, get whatever you like. The weight difference between coupes, hatches, and sedans really isn't that much. Basically, its up to whatever style you like.

 

ur right, pretty broad.
I want to minimize cost, but keep up performance for a nice street machine, no track intended.
I am afraid that if I buy an older model, I may find some problems getting engine mods. I also fear that too many miles on the engine = future engine problems similar to my '84 caprice...
Whats a good odometer figure for used civics?
I also don't know too much about the DX, EX, LX options... does any one dratically matter (except for the higher hp)?

 

In any civic (unless its a '99-'00 Si), if you want to get it really quick, you're gonna have to swap the engine, so don't worry about putting stress on an older engine since you're gonna ditch it anyway. In terms of looks, I'd suggest going with a '99-'00 Coupe...I think they look the nicest. In terms of whats gonna be quickest with equal mods, go with a '92-'95 Hatch.


About Options: Both the LX and Dx have the same engine...a non-vtec d16y7. The dx has hardly any options standard. The Lx (only available in sedan form in 5th and 6th gen) adds cruise control, power windows, locks, mirrors, A/C. The Ex has a d16y8 SOHC vtec engine, all of the options that an LX has, plus standard sunroof, and painted mirrors and body moulding. If I'm missing anything, someone else can fill you in.