Performance how-to's 93 CIvic coupe

[need_fast_civic]

HEy you all enthusiasts,
I have recently adquired a 93 civic Coupe.
Black, no rims, no intake no nothing.
I have always wanted to have a coupe and fix it up, a friend of mine owns a body shop, i also know a really good mechanic. But what i am asking for is advise on what to do to it TO MAKE IT BURN RUBBER!!!
I used to have a Chevelle and we would go to the track all Thursdays, now i have this Civic but know nothing about imprts, HELP!!!
WHat do i do first to gain some HP, then what?
Do i fix the body first?
Isn't it beta to have a jacked up body with sick brains than a sexy car with no pwer?
let me know what you all think, you can post here all you want, i'ma paint this sucka too, but i want to have performance before looks.
I just changed the Water Pump and Oxigen Sensor. Changed the thermostat too.
What should the timing be? i have a 16 valve, 1.5 L engine. 4 cylinders.
Going to change the transmission to manual pretty soon. Any good advice as to what transmission or where to get it cheap?
Thank you everyone or whatever imput you may provide.

[need_fast_civic]

They suggested to post here since it might have some more traffic than civic how to's but if you find the other thread you can post there too!
THANKS FOR THE HELP!!!!

[GScivic7]

Our very own Performance FAQ

[need_fast_civic]

Or?........... I'm a newb, just looking for straight answers. Will check out the FAQ page though. thanx

[GScivic7]

swap the motor and boost it. A b18b coupled with a Precision SC-61 turbo would be nice.

[need_fast_civic]

A b18b <------- HUH? Where can i find one? From what car does it come from?

SC-61 Turbo?<--------- AGAin, HUH? well, i just went through the whole FAQ sheet, though i did learn a lot of useful info more than half of those links are dead.
Thanx, i'll see what else i can dig up in the net

[GScivic7]

http://www.precisionturbo.net/turboc...tegory_id=3026
very first turbo listed

The B18B comes out of Integra RS and LS

[need_fast_civic]

NICE!!!
Thanks, i love this type of help.
By the way, how much do you think i will end up spending on the engine, i know i'll have to check the tranny nad all other parts but the engine itself, about how much do you think it costs?

[GScivic7]

you can get a B18B longblock for a little more than a grand

[Civic_D16Y5]

vtec o' no vtec. i think you all know the answer to that
go with a b18c, from the gsr, a little less hp but cheaper than the one from the type also a b18c. each would dominate the world of 4 cylinders with turbo

[need_fast_civic]

Tight, i just took the resonator out of my stock air intake. Does that help? I hear it gives more airflow compared to just having it there. It is just a bit louder too.

[BLU CIVIC]

best bang for the buck...nitrious oxide...or you can do that other stuff too

["Nicodemus"]

Originally Posted by Civic_D16Y5

go with a b18c, from the gsr, a little less hp but cheaper than the one from the type also a b18c.

If he is going to turbo it, I would go with the b18b, (non/vtec integra). Why not? It'll save at least two grand, and will be just as good with boost. Okay, b18c will have a little better air flow, but big whoop. I would save the money and get the non/vtec. B18B!

[GScivic7]

Originally Posted by need_fast_civic

Tight, i just took the resonator out of my stock air intake. Does that help? I hear it gives more airflow compared to just having it there. It is just a bit louder too.

you don't get anymore air flow, just makes it a bit louder.

[GScivic7]

Originally Posted by BLU CIVIC

best bang for the buck...nitrious oxide...or you can do that other stuff too

best bang is right. If you're not familiar with it, it can lead to nice big bang. But I guess you can say that about any type of FI.