2000 Civic EX = 127hp 2500lbs
1998 Civic DX = 106 hp 2300 lbs
You've got a 200lb weight advantage, that's not enough to make up for his 20hp advantage. Unless you actually
do have a "polished head". But why would you go thru the hassle of having your head polished but leave everything else stock?
I think he'll win
- especially if you skip a gear
