Easy HP?

[jedi]

Alright everyone ..i just got a 1990 honda crx dx..its a fun little car to drive but needs work ..anyways its gonna be my commuter car for when i start school so i cant afford an engine swap right now .My question is what can i do to get some noticeable hp gains..USING OEM parts ..so far i know about changing to the SI/EX injection so thats on my to do list .

what about modifying the stock airbox ? gains? disadvantages? heat wrap on the exhaust manifold maybe? is there any cam shafts from a different d-series that will go in? i know with b series thats easier ..umm..yah thats bout it..all suggestions and tips are helpful..

i also thought about the MINI-ME swap so i could get vtec but does it work with the dx 1.5 motor?..if so how hard is this to do ..?it seems quite difficult fromwhat ive read .

ok thats it..again lol..thanks!

[superbluecivicsi]

Easy HP gains..........hmmmmmmmmmm.......I dont believe in that. How bout upgrades. Cheap and do it urself performance upgrades would be to rip out everything that has weight. Simple easy HP gains are I/H/E.

[jedi]

I know all about I/H/E but as of right now i dont have enough cash to buy a cat-back exhaust and header ..intake i could get the money ..im also trying to go for a "stock" look .

[GP2K]

Step 1: Sell the car.
Suggestion: Don't dump your money into a 14 year old money pit.

[Mendari]

Get a good quality stereo system. If you're commuting, you'll appreciate it when sitting in traffic. Also, when you get a new car, you can easily take all of the equipment with you. I wouldn't recommend speed parts unless you're really a die hard Honda fan. There are many cars that serve better as a performance platform upon which to build.

[crxlvr]

since no-one answered your questions, id say do the MPFI swap from the Si, then swap over a head from any 92+ Si/EX civic to get a very nice HP gain, a new head will only run a few 100 dollars and is a bolt and unbolt opperation.

[Thepeug]

Originally Posted by Mendari

There are many cars that serve better as a performance platform upon which to build.

I completely disagree. Granted, a CRX is pretty old, but it's also one of the lightest platforms you can buy. As a daily commuter, it may not be very practical (depending on who you ask), but as a performance platform, a curb weight of 1967 lbs (for the '91 HF model) combined with Honda reliability is hard to beat.

[Myjunkistight]

werd I agree
Rexs are awesome platforms



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[Ace$nyper]

Originally Posted by GP2K

Step 1: Sell the car.
Suggestion: Don't dump your money into a 14 year old money pit.

Step 1: never bust a 4g
Step 2: never post here again.
Step 3: Die IRL.

[cvcc_wagon]

i agree with Ace$nyper, i have a 2g civic and still have some fun with it as a commuter. this forum is testament to the fact that a 14 year old honda is still a great machine

[Thepeug]

A 2G? Wow, that's impressive. Talk about old-school...

[cvcc_wagon]

Originally Posted by Thepeug

A 2G? Wow, that's impressive. Talk about old-school...

yeah, i just wish things would just stop falling apart, 5th gear quit on me a while ago

[jedi]

Hey thanks for the replies..BUT SORRY BIG MAN NOT SELLING IT ITS TO MUCH FUN TO DRIVE TO SELL...im not one of those RICH KIDS that can buy a new car ..and ruin the warranty with a thousand plus dollar turbo system ..

as far as the mini-me will it work with the 1.5 motor? and if so ..what about the air fuel ratio?

[jedi]

oh and i already have a good system from my previous car just not installed yet..i might even downsize to save weight

[cuba3377]

if you live around a junkyard, i suggest a B18B conversion. with you light platform, and minor mods, you can easily defeat gsr's