How Fast Is Yours!!!

Joey Shek · #1 02-01-2002, 11:46 AM

Hi there, i am from the UK and am thinking of getting a Civic. Do you think it is worth paying the extra for a Type-R or just get a 1.6 Vti??? How the best way to start modifying the car make it fast or make it look good???

Cheers

JS

Si2000 Vtec · #2 02-01-2002, 01:34 PM

Welcome to AF. Well the most effective way to make power is to start with a B-Series engine, such as the one that comes in the Type-R. I believe the Vti is a 1.6 SOHC Vtec sporting 140hp (higher compression in Japan). Although the engine has potential, not nearly as much as the Type-R.

After making your decision, you will probably want to start by swapping out the Intake, Header, and Exhaust with aftermarket parts. You get a substancial amount of power for a fair price (I paid $600 for I/H/E.)

As for the suspension, a cheap and effective way to alter your ride height would be through Coilovers. I have Skunk2 Coils on my car, and they ride excellent, even with nearly a 3" drop.

All-in-all, everything you do to your car is your personal choice, thats what makes your car UNIQUE and ORIGINAL (hint: don't buy 'altezzas').

Good Luck!

igo4bmx · #3 02-01-2002, 01:36 PM

new or used type r? if you buy a civic get a type r so everyone he can be jealous of you!

90CRXZCSi · #4 02-01-2002, 02:38 PM

If your gonna buy a civic, you might as well buy one that has potential such as the Type R.

Joey Shek · #5 02-01-2002, 07:09 PM

Thank for the advice. The only problem here is the insurance cost between getting a Type-R or a 1.6Vti. Plus there are not many about and the prices for them are quiet high. A 1997 Type-R cost about $15000 and a 1996 1.6Vti cost about $6000. So there is a big difference in price. Then i got to think of insurance which also cost a bomb over here.

DrDrift · #6 02-01-2002, 11:31 PM

U can start off with a 1.6 sohc with 130 hp. Just up the bore to around 84mm and the stroke to 94mm,

Put some nice rods,etc. on it and there you are.

brandonf · #7 02-02-2002, 03:43 AM

simple and ez, just get a regular civic (as you would call it the 'vti") and install the type R engine in it... its still a civic, isnt it?

civicx_xracer · #8 02-03-2002, 10:03 AM

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Originally posted by brandonfang
simple and ez, just get a regular civic (as you would call it the 'vti") and install the type R engine in it... its still a civic, isnt it?

Good point. Then you could have yourself a nice little sleeper and what the insurance company doesn't know, won't hurt them:evillaugh

Goosse · #9 02-03-2002, 02:56 PM

Get the VTi! The VTi is the 1.6l DOHC engine with 160hp. It's the same engine the US gets in the Si's. So don't spend that much money on a Type-R and get a VTi. If you put on a Jackson Racing Supercharger on the VTi, you'll kill every Type-R you'll see on the road with less money! :shocked:

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