[yoohoochoc.]

i just got a 97 civic lx and i was wonderin wat to do. im not gonna b like "damasta" and do this to b kewl. i want to get hp outta my car but the problem is i dont know anythin about engines. i am gonna b like my newbie self and ask dumass questions but just try to go along with me. i need to stay below 3,000$ so i want to know the cheapest way to do things but i dont wat the parts to screw me over in the long end. if anybody can help it would b great. i was lookin at a catback exhaust but wat should i get first? I should prly do an engine swap first but i wanna b under my budget and i know those can get pricey and sense i have no idea how to do it could a auto place put it in or what? and if i get an engine swap wat other parts would i have to buy to keep my car runnin like if i got an engine swap would i have to get an exhaust right away? worded like a newbie.
thnx if u help and i dont want my thread bein flamed thnx.