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[str8cripp1n]

How do i get my civic dx coup to a vtech and to manual transmission? whats an estamate for what it would cost? Thxx for anyhelp

[BullShifter]

Originally Posted by str8cripp1n

How do i get my civic dx coup to a vtech and to manual transmission? whats an estamate for what it would cost? Thxx for anyhelp

Its vtec

How much do you have to spend?
Honestly, sell it & buy a manual car. Then worry about the rest.

There are some helpful Honda/acura performance books to guide you in the right direction. This way you do it right the first time & not waste money on useless shit.

[str8cripp1n]

nah my cars not a vtech and alone i have about 2 g's but could probably get my parents to spot me. And i just got the car 2 weeks ago cant really sell my car and get a new one. so yeh.. thx for the help tho i check on those books.

[sideshowrich]

vtech = company that makes kids toys and phones
vtec = Variable Valve blah blah blah..... jackasssi is referring to the spelling. Don't mean to be rude, but this mistake's been made a million times. And for 2 grand, try a SOHC VTEC swap, won't cost as much as a DOHC VTEC.

[str8cripp1n]

how much is the dohc vtec swap.. and sorry lol didnt know what i was doing. thx for the advice

[sideshowrich]

Depends on the engine you get, where you get it from, condition, extra parts needed, labor involved, lots of things to consider. Check out the FAQ , kinda long, but well worth the time. This will help you with deciding which engine to go for.

[str8cripp1n]

oh yeh and is there anyway to get these motors to pass smog? i mean deng i cant really get a motor swap done cause i eventually im going to have to a smog test on it. Sorry for adding more questions but what upgrades can i do on my car to make it quicker. Like instead of changing the motor.

[GScivic7]

Turbo!!! Should cost about the same as you swapping engines. Fast turboed SOHC's are sick imo.

[MexSiR]

Yeah with any engine youll pass the test. A b16a1 engine 160 hp VTEC engine 8000 redline will cost you around 3000 bucks, all parts...probably labor

[GScivic7]

If you live in Cali, I'm pretty sure all JDM engines are out of the question.

[str8cripp1n]

Originally Posted by GScivic7

If you live in Cali, I'm pretty sure all JDM engines are out of the question.

yeah thats what i heard.

anyways what if i just put a vtec on it with a little more power and just change to manual? would it be worth it?

[GScivic7]

VTEC on SOHC engines do little more than make make extra noise past 5k rpm, or wherever it kicks in at. I still say, save your money, build the block up a little, forged pistons, rods and sleeves. Then save up about another 3k and do a custom turbo kit and have it tuned. I can even give you my shopping list for what I was going to run before my car was totaled. And definetely swap it to manual if you're going to keep the car. I'd say it should probably cost you around 5-6k total and you'd have one hell of a car.

[str8cripp1n]

Yo gscivic you seem like you know alot about cars. you think you could help me out with my car like guide me towards what i should do first and all. im not a car expert if you didnt notice but im trying to get more into the import seen yah know? anyways hit me up on email or on aim. [email protected] SN: WuTyOuSaY

[BullShifter]

Instead of buying stupid shit for you car, start with a factory repair manual & some Honda/Acura performance books. Then invest the $$$$ after you have a plan.

[str8cripp1n]

good idea bro thxx i'll go out and get some right now. On my way to the store then to patterson have a happy thx giving yall