1996+ Hatch ??? DOHC???
x~Underoath~x
10-13-2004, 07:27 PM
Ermm, I looked on google, but i dont think i looked for the right thing. So i have a question to ask. I currently have a 1990 240sx and gas upon other things are really killing me. If i sold everything id have some money to spend and i wanted to get something w/ good gas mileage, reliable, and easy to do stuff to.
So...first of all...is there a "special" name or model name for the 96-whenever that "big eyed" model was discontinued? Besides Civic hatchback? Second of all, was there a year model of these '96+ hatchbacks that came stock with the DOHC vtec? like the Si or something? Any info would help, i hear good things about the hatches with auto-xing. And this car would suit me well...It may be a while before i reply back, but i will be back. Thanks bunches...
So...first of all...is there a "special" name or model name for the 96-whenever that "big eyed" model was discontinued? Besides Civic hatchback? Second of all, was there a year model of these '96+ hatchbacks that came stock with the DOHC vtec? like the Si or something? Any info would help, i hear good things about the hatches with auto-xing. And this car would suit me well...It may be a while before i reply back, but i will be back. Thanks bunches...
CivicSpoon
10-13-2004, 08:13 PM
There are 2 different types from '96-'00. Both are the 6th generations of Civics, '96-'98 and '99-'00. They look slightly different from eachother, all cosmetic. The only hatchback models (also called 3dr, calling the rear hatch a door) were the DX and the CX. Both had the same motor, a 106hp SOHC motor. If you go to www.edmunds.com (http://www.edmunds.com) and look at the '96 and '99 models you will see some pics of how they both look.
GScivic7
10-13-2004, 08:20 PM
no DOHC motor in the hatches, but so easy to swap.
x~Underoath~x
10-14-2004, 02:30 PM
Yeah, easy maybe. But the car $ plus the engine $. I dont think i can afford all that right now. And I will not drive a car with 106 HP. Theres no way. Ohh well, thanks for the help, I may be back soon.
Vtec95Civic
10-14-2004, 08:59 PM
The SI (99-00) did come with a DOHC V-tec engine, but it is not a hatch.
"Nicodemus"
10-25-2004, 05:02 PM
The civic type R has a dohc, but not available in US. If money is an issue, which it seems it is. Just buy a old hatch with a blown motor for $1500 at most, and put 3 or 4 grand into a 99-00 SI engine.
Killa_CRX
10-25-2004, 06:03 PM
no DOHC motor in the hatches, but so easy to swap.
Not that you'd want to swap in a larger engine, if gas prices are concerning you with your current car... cause most b-series transmissions are not geared for fuel economy.
I have a 97 DX hatchback, and I'm currently getting around 35-37mpg on the stock engine and transmission (which is geared extremely tall).
That's with 17" wheels, and a heavy ass stereo system.
Not that you'd want to swap in a larger engine, if gas prices are concerning you with your current car... cause most b-series transmissions are not geared for fuel economy.
I have a 97 DX hatchback, and I'm currently getting around 35-37mpg on the stock engine and transmission (which is geared extremely tall).
That's with 17" wheels, and a heavy ass stereo system.
GScivic7
10-25-2004, 06:09 PM
B18b
Killa_CRX
10-25-2004, 06:12 PM
B18b
My friends with B18B's still only get around 30mpg :uhoh:
My friends with B18B's still only get around 30mpg :uhoh:
GScivic7
10-25-2004, 06:17 PM
shit, i think 30MPG is great. I didn't get that with my D16A6 lol.
Killa_CRX
10-25-2004, 06:21 PM
D16A6, you'd be running with the Si transmission, which is still geared too closely for good milage :P
Now with my 91 DX's (r.i.p.) transmission/engine, I was getting 40mpg regularly.
But the lack of good milage is what keeps me from swapping in a B16 or B18 myself.... thus, my gas saver D16Y7 and transmission are my ideal choice :)
Now with my 91 DX's (r.i.p.) transmission/engine, I was getting 40mpg regularly.
But the lack of good milage is what keeps me from swapping in a B16 or B18 myself.... thus, my gas saver D16Y7 and transmission are my ideal choice :)
GScivic7
10-25-2004, 06:22 PM
D16A6, with auto tranny though. I swapped it out for a JDM D15B auto tranny and got little better gas mileage, but it was never more than 25-27 mpg
Killa_CRX
10-25-2004, 06:25 PM
D16A6, with auto tranny though. I swapped it out for a JDM D15B auto tranny and got little better gas mileage, but it was never more than 25-27 mpg
haha.... autos suck :loser: that makes a little more sense though
haha.... autos suck :loser: that makes a little more sense though
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