91 civic info

spoolinq · #1 07-20-2004, 03:43 PM

hi, im a noob to civics. i just purchased a 91 civic hatch w/ a jdm zc motor sohc. thats all the info i recieved. how much does this civic weigh? what potential does this car have? im not looking to spend much.

h22hatch91 · #2 07-20-2004, 03:51 PM

weigh in at about 2,500 lbs and they have tons of potential it just depends on u and what u want to do

spoolinq · #3 07-20-2004, 03:54 PM

are there any known problems for 91 civics? or bang for the buck mods?

h22hatch91 · #4 07-20-2004, 04:00 PM

yeah there are the occasional small problems here and there but nothin to big at least for my car dont know about everyone else (dont know about any good bangs for ur buck mods)

HONDACIVICSI1990 · #5 07-20-2004, 04:05 PM

i donno mine is kinda quick and it still has tha orignial ini it D16a6

spoolinq · #6 07-20-2004, 04:32 PM

what are some good power mods? intake....exhaust....do you gain anything w/ an aftermaket header? im thinking about getting some coilovers....

h22hatch91 · #7 07-20-2004, 04:36 PM

yeah headers can add a little power in all goes with the intake and exhaust but im about to get some sk2 coilovers got 17's so right now it looks like im about to go off roading so coilovers area a must for me

Hybrid1990crx · #8 07-20-2004, 05:24 PM

Remember n00bs, its a big NO NO to drop a car on stock struts...

spoolinq · #9 07-21-2004, 06:47 AM

i heard..that since i have a jdm zc motor....i need to put only 91 octane in. is this true? im thinking about doing a ls vtec swap in the near future. any suggestions?

turtlecrxsi · #10 07-21-2004, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Hybrid1990crx

Remember n00bs, its a big NO NO to drop a car on stock struts...

It really doesn't matter as long as you don't lower it too far. And if you don't agree, that's too bad... and it's too bad that you couldn't ride in my car and see just how nice and smooth it rides... (on a side note: dumping your clutch and spinning your tires wears your tires away more than just lowering your car a little on stock struts)

Anyway, I'd say Intake, Header, Exhaust and a good tune up (ie. plugs, wires, etc.)...

Civic Jim · #11 07-21-2004, 11:59 AM

welcome to the forum mate intake , header and exhaust will do ya niceluy

civic_boy91 · #12 07-21-2004, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by turtlecrxsi

It really doesn't matter as long as you don't lower it too far. And if you don't agree, that's too bad... and it's too bad that you couldn't ride in my car and see just how nice and smooth it rides... (on a side note: dumping your clutch and spinning your tires wears your tires away more than just lowering your car a little on stock struts)

Anyway, I'd say Intake, Header, Exhaust and a good tune up (ie. plugs, wires, etc.)...

i think he means that they will blow out if you lower it on stock struts. i have seen many people do that and end up with a bouncy ride.

how much did you lower your car?

turtlecrxsi · #13 07-21-2004, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by civic_boy91

i think he means that they will blow out if you lower it on stock struts. i have seen many people do that and end up with a bouncy ride.

how much did you lower your car?

about 2 or so inches up front and about 2 inches in the rear (front is a little lower)... my struts are pretty much shot (from dirt road action) but my ride is not bouncy

Hybrid1990crx · #14 07-21-2004, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by civic_boy91

i think he means that they will blow out if you lower it on stock struts. i have seen many people do that and end up with a bouncy ride.

Yes, you are correct.

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Originally Posted by turtlecrxsi

about 2 or so inches up front and about 2 inches in the rear (front is a little lower)... my struts are pretty much shot (from dirt road action) but my ride is not bouncy

Your struts are shot because you did a decent size drop, and probably bottom them out on a daily basis. And I really don't believe its not bouncy, because if you have bad struts that means your car is riding on pretty much just the springs, which is going to give a horrible ride. I bet if you push your car from the side, it sways back and forth many times.

turtlecrxsi · #15 07-22-2004, 08:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Hybrid1990crx

Yes, you are correct.

Your struts are shot because you did a decent size drop, and probably bottom them out on a daily basis. And I really don't believe its not bouncy, because if you have bad struts that means your car is riding on pretty much just the springs, which is going to give a horrible ride. I bet if you push your car from the side, it sways back and forth many times.

It does sway a little, but they are the original struts. Honestly, I can't complain considering what I've done with my car. My car isn't the firmest I'll admit and when I get time I'll order some KYBs and replace the struts. And no, I don't bottom out on a regular basis...

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