[QUOTE=Dr. Deeps;51088304]I used to really hate Honda but after really looking into what they can do, those old Civic's, integra's, etc are all really impressive and tempting second vehicles for me.[/QUOTE]
They're stupid simple, the design was perfected with the EG/DC platform and parts for them are dirt cheap if you really want to use the dirt cheap parts. Integras are really the best of the platform, they feel far more solid than the Civic and it's almost hard to remember they're basically identical in many ways underneath side by side.
Skip the DC5 RSX and the EM2/ES2 Civics though, the K20 and D17's are dreadful and unless it's dirt cheap but super nice the only saving grace is that the DC5 Integra Type-R was on that platform. EF's are a little quirky with DPFI and chassis parts. DA's are a nice EF in the same way that the DC is a nicer EG although the DA/EF have many parts specific to each other and don't share as many unlike the EG/DC being literally direct swaps.
The EK's are nice but the lack of swaybars is a total curse and the trim levels make it really hard to find desirable ones. The DA is pretty underrated overall and if you can find a nice one are always a good buy. However the early 94-97 DC Integras are overall screwed together the best IMO, with thicker exterior body panels which don't dent like crazy and 94-95's seem to be even cheaper despite coming OBD1 so you can tune them pretty much out of the box, ect.
Don't be fooled into thinking Integras get amazing gas mileage like the Civics. They're one of those cars which occasionally will push out high 30's in perfect conditions but the second you add even 10-20 miles of mixed driving to a tank it's mid to high 20's or low 20's if you drive it a little hard with mixed driving.
[QUOTE=slayer3032;51088419]They're stupid simple, the design was perfected with the EG/DC platform and parts for them are dirt cheap if you really want to use the dirt cheap parts. Integras are really the best of the platform, they feel far more solid than the Civic and it's almost hard to remember they're basically identical in many ways underneath side by side.
Skip the DC5 RSX and the EM2/ES2 Civics though, the K20 and D17's are dreadful and unless it's dirt cheap but super nice the only saving grace is that the DC5 Integra Type-R was on that platform. EF's are a little quirky with DPFI and chassis parts. DA's are a nice EF in the same way that the DC is a nicer EG although the DA/EF have many parts specific to each other and don't share as many unlike the EG/DC being literally direct swaps.
The EK's are nice but the lack of swaybars is a total curse and the trim levels make it really hard to find desirable ones. The DA is pretty underrated overall and if you can find a nice one are always a good buy. However the early 94-97 DC Integras are overall screwed together the best IMO, with thicker exterior body panels which don't dent like crazy and 94-95's seem to be even cheaper despite coming OBD1 so you can tune them pretty much out of the box, ect.
Don't be fooled into thinking Integras get amazing gas mileage like the Civics. They're one of those cars which occasionally will push out high 30's in perfect conditions but the second you add even 10-20 miles of mixed driving to a tank it's mid to high 20's or low 20's if you drive it a little hard with mixed driving.[/QUOTE]
My daily driver is a 2016 Cruze that gets 42 so I'm not too worried about fuel economy on my "project car." A good buddy of mine is obsessed with Honda'a and owns two different Integra'a now.
I'm torn between one of those or a diesel for my next project. I've got a reliable daily and I don't want to mess it up by beating on it so if I can get something older that I don't give as many fucks about it would be perfect.
I'd also kill for another 92-96 F-series. I had a 95 F150 as my first truck and I miss it so much.
probably not something most of you guys care too much about, but I think it's kinda cool.
Been working in a factory where we do plastic mold injection for car parts. Last few days I've been getting trained to do assembly work putting together interior mustang handles and tundra lift gate handles.
this is the interior mustang handle. This is the satin version, or what we actually call it, hummingbird.
[img]http://i.imgur.com/Q3l35VTm.jpg[/img]
And this is the tundra lift gate assembly. The funny thing about these is the toyota totes they ship to us to pack them in, we occasionally get the backup camera that goes in the case and i snagged 2 of 'em (we normally toss them in the trash).
[img]http://i.imgur.com/MLeEY8Hm.jpg[/img]
Anyone happen to know anything about the V8s in the Russian Volgas? I was under the impression that they were a clone of the 351 Windsor since I've seen American performance parts on them in the past but now having seen one up close I'm not so sure.
[QUOTE=slayer3032;51087851]Get a EF Civic over the CRX, CRX's are overpriced and come with far more bits and quirks which break and are hard to find replacements for like the climate control or body panels. The EF Civic is the same car but fits 4 adults comfortably with a slightly longer wheelbase.[/QUOTE]
I don't care about fitting more than 2 people in the car. If I need to haul friends around, that's why I have a station wagon. It's fun cramming seven full size people into it.
All the CRXs in my area seem to be around the same price point of EF hatchs, at least the ones that look solid.
The one I;m really interested in has a H22a4 swapped into it.
[QUOTE=DuCT;51088874]
The one I;m really interested in has a H22a4 swapped into it.[/QUOTE]
Woh buddy. Over twice the power of a stock CRX. Sounds sweet.
[QUOTE=Lerlth;51088901]Woh buddy. Over twice the power of a stock CRX. Sounds sweet.[/QUOTE]
Yeah, but it probably hurts the mpg, which would be another reason to got with an EF.
Not always true though. In my experience,
My Dakota is a single cab V8 short bed and gets 18.6MPG while the V6 one gets 19-20MPG.
A stock 1989 Dodge Daytona 2.2L and 2.5L get the same gas mileage. It's not unheard of to achieve 40MPG in the 2.2L or 2.5L after putting bigger turbos, bigger injectors, and cams.
Higher MPG is an art form. Haha.
More power can result in higher mileage, too, because you won't feel compelled to hammer down the pedal just to get going. I guarantee if get a huge mileage increase in my car if I added about a hundred horsepower to it just because I wouldn't need to floor it all the way up through first gear just to get on the freeway at speed.
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Of course, that's only if your methods for adding power don't completely guzzle fuel.
I think the added torque from the H22 would probably net similar fuel mileage or slightly less than the stock engine. Considering the CRX had to rev to the moon to get anywhere.
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You guys think I can talk this down to $6K?
[url]http://kansascity.craigslist.org/cto/5764885619.html[/url]
Don't you think a Charger to a Neon is a bit of a downgrade?
oh my god
[url]https://cleveland.craigslist.org/cto/5792622596.html[/url]
[QUOTE=Grenadiac;51089376]Don't you think a Charger to a Neon is a bit of a downgrade?[/QUOTE]
I drive Dodges, do you think I give a shit? Lol.
Short Answer: Kinda
Long Answer: My Charger was a Pursuit model, so it didn't have any luxuries. It was just fast. Parts were hard to come by and it only got 20MPG. Plus insurance was $60 a month.
The Neon is faster. Similar to work on. Dirt cheap parts. Better gas milage. And $27 a month insurance.
I'm going to miss my Charger, but there's no harm in trying an SRT4.
Yeah I can see why it's on the table when you put it that way. I still don't think I'd do it, but that's down to personal preference.
I can't think of anything that I'd like to go to at the moment. It'd be cool to get a Magnum R/T. But I can't find any that aren't beat on or cost $10K+. Plus when I say it was $60 a month for my Charger, that was being charged are an SE model. Pursuits are considered the BASE model Charger even though they are one step below being an SRT8. I don't even want to know how much insurance would be on an R/T.
Have you looked at any older cars? 60s sedans and coupes are dirt cheap, especially Mopar it seems. I wish I'd had $4500 for the '69 Fury III 383 that was up for sale a few months ago with fresh inspection/tags and a CB already installed and everything.
[QUOTE=Dr. Deeps;51088304]I used to really hate Honda but after really looking into what they can do, those old Civic's, integra's, etc are all really impressive and tempting second vehicles for me.[/QUOTE]
I've got a pretty badass civic hatch at my warehouse that needs a lot of fixing. I bought the thing dirt cheap at auction because the trans was kinda fucked and there was some minor crash damage and it needs new hubs but then I opened the hood and there was a b16b with some nasty looking cams in it. if I can fix that crash damage and find a trans out of a type r I might have a pretty badass track day thing. my original plan was to fix it up with junkyard parts and have a cheap turd for a daily driver but when I saw what motor was in it that plan flew right out the window
[editline]22nd September 2016[/editline]
[QUOTE=DuCT;51088961]Yeah, but it probably hurts the mpg, which would be another reason to got with an EF.[/QUOTE]
power doesn't mean shit to fuel economy. an ecoboost mustang makes 310 horses and gets 31 mpg out of a 2.3 liter while a 2016 caddy cts gets the same economy out of 268 horses in a 2 liter. volumetric efficiency and aerodynamics are what matter
[editline]22nd September 2016[/editline]
[QUOTE=Grenadiac;51090032]Have you looked at any older cars? 60s sedans and coupes are dirt cheap, especially Mopar it seems. I wish I'd had $4500 for the '69 Fury III 383 that was up for sale a few months ago with fresh inspection/tags and a CB already installed and everything.[/QUOTE]
yeah if it's not a 2 door nobody wants it so 4 door 60s cars can be had for $5000 every time
The Fury was a 2 door, it went quick though :v:
Ehh, I'm looking for a daily driver that has fuel injection.
All of the old Mopars around Missouri are clapped out rust buckets. If they aren't rust piles, they're "THIS IS A RARE /6 BASE MODEL DODGE DEMON. I KNOW WHAT I HAVE, NO LOW BALLERS" $17K.
fuel injection is overrated but a holley commander 950 is pretty cheap and bolts right on
[QUOTE=Lerlth;51090259]Ehh, I'm looking for a daily driver that has fuel injection.
All of the old Mopars around Missouri are clapped out rust buckets. If they aren't rust piles, they're "THIS IS A RARE /6 BASE MODEL DODGE DEMON. I KNOW WHAT I HAVE, NO LOW BALLERS" $17K.[/QUOTE]
Come to canadaland and buy my 1970 340 4 speed duster! Firm at 4k up here, so its like $3000 for you down there
[url]http://www.kijiji.ca/v-classic-cars/edmonton/original-orange-w-black-buckets-1970-340-4-speed-duster/1188496829?enableSearchNavigationFlag=true[/url]
its actually one of the better priced cars right now haha
[QUOTE=Valon Kyre;51090506]Come to canadaland and buy my 1970 340 4 speed duster! Firm at 4k up here, so its like $3000 for you down there[/QUOTE]
Where in Canada?
Alberta. Just east of edmonton about 30 minutes
[QUOTE=Dr. Deeps;51088594]My daily driver is a 2016 Cruze that gets 42 so I'm not too worried about fuel economy on my "project car." A good buddy of mine is obsessed with Honda'a and owns two different Integra'a now.
I'm torn between one of those or a diesel for my next project. I've got a reliable daily and I don't want to mess it up by beating on it so if I can get something older that I don't give as many fucks about it would be perfect.
I'd also kill for another 92-96 F-series. I had a 95 F150 as my first truck and I miss it so much.[/QUOTE]
Integras are great for that then, there's definitely no shortage of not so nice ones. You can pickup a replacement 40k mile JDM B20B for $425+freight if you get a non-vtec and it's ITR style 84mm pistons, arp rod bolts, a vtec head, a LSVtec kit and a tune from an easy reliable 180whp.
I'd love a diesel but I'd much rather have a vehicle something more around the XJ size, I don't have any purpose for an actual truck.
[QUOTE=DuCT;51088874]I don't care about fitting more than 2 people in the car. If I need to haul friends around, that's why I have a station wagon. It's fun cramming seven full size people into it.
All the CRXs in my area seem to be around the same price point of EF hatchs, at least the ones that look solid.
The one I;m really interested in has a H22a4 swapped into it.[/QUOTE]
Well cheaper CRX's are usually cheap because all the CRX specific stuff is broken or beat up. The H22 isn't bad but most are pretty beat up from being in a Prelude. FRM is a bitch and tears up the rings quicker as well as making it near impossible to hone/bore unless you have fancy FRM tooling. H swapping a Civic/Integra means cutting the firewall for the shifter cables and getting a mount kit that usually destroys whatever axles you put in it due to bad geometry or something that I can't remember. In the EF the drivers chassis rail is probably all sorts of smashed in to fit that crank pulley with balance shafts and what not. With an H2B adapter plate kit, you have to hack a good 2" into it but you get a properly mounted transmission. However with an H2B, the hood will be cut for about half the valve cover since it leans the engine back.
H/F platform cars get trash mileage, I think my buddy's really clean rebuilt automatic Prelude only got high 20's highway. With the H22 gearing, i'd maybe expect 30ish highway but city will be depressing for a 2000lbs car.
[QUOTE=butre;51090120]I've got a pretty badass civic hatch at my warehouse that needs a lot of fixing. I bought the thing dirt cheap at auction because the trans was kinda fucked and there was some minor crash damage and it needs new hubs but then I opened the hood and there was a b16b with some nasty looking cams in it. if I can fix that crash damage and find a trans out of a type r I might have a pretty badass track day thing. my original plan was to fix it up with junkyard parts and have a cheap turd for a daily driver but when I saw what motor was in it that plan flew right out the window
[/QUOTE]
You don't really want a CTR/JDM ITR trans, 4400rpms at 60 isn't very fun. I'd find a GSR and stick a Quafie in it. Getting a good trans setup with an LSD is going to make a huge difference though, don't settle for something without an LSD because it just won't be as fun. Hmotors usually has a ITR trans or two laying around for sale but they don't go for under $1200.
[url]http://www.kijiji.ca/v-cars-trucks/sudbury/1997-toyota-rav4-3-door-suv-crossover/1199094100?enableSearchNavigationFlag=true[/url]
I never knew I wanted a Rav4 until now, that's an awesome little SUV. RHD too! Seems a bit pricy, though.
[video=youtube;J0rZEyVMQHE]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J0rZEyVMQHE[/video]
ITS HAPPENING
A few of mine (not in order.. the lighter wheels is an older image)
[img]http://i.imgur.com/oakYOUR.jpg[/img]
[img]http://i.imgur.com/5VDIPOy.jpg[/img]
[img]http://i.imgur.com/7bY9pmH.jpg[/img]
Found a video of the track, filmed by the darker blue clio... Mine appears at 3:29 take a look
[media]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kXvjIzSc6Zo[/media]
[QUOTE=slayer3032;51090698]Integras are great for that then, there's definitely no shortage of not so nice ones. You can pickup a replacement 40k mile JDM B20B for $425+freight if you get a non-vtec and it's ITR style 84mm pistons, arp rod bolts, a vtec head, a LSVtec kit and a tune from an easy reliable 180whp.
I'd love a diesel but I'd much rather have a vehicle something more around the XJ size, I don't have any purpose for an actual truck.
Well cheaper CRX's are usually cheap because all the CRX specific stuff is broken or beat up. The H22 isn't bad but most are pretty beat up from being in a Prelude. FRM is a bitch and tears up the rings quicker as well as making it near impossible to hone/bore unless you have fancy FRM tooling. H swapping a Civic/Integra means cutting the firewall for the shifter cables and getting a mount kit that usually destroys whatever axles you put in it due to bad geometry or something that I can't remember. In the EF the drivers chassis rail is probably all sorts of smashed in to fit that crank pulley with balance shafts and what not. With an H2B adapter plate kit, you have to hack a good 2" into it but you get a properly mounted transmission. However with an H2B, the hood will be cut for about half the valve cover since it leans the engine back.
H/F platform cars get trash mileage, I think my buddy's really clean rebuilt automatic Prelude only got high 20's highway. With the H22 gearing, i'd maybe expect 30ish highway but city will be depressing for a 2000lbs car.
You don't really want a CTR/JDM ITR trans, 4400rpms at 60 isn't very fun. I'd find a GSR and stick a Quafie in it. Getting a good trans setup with an LSD is going to make a huge difference though, don't settle for something without an LSD because it just won't be as fun. Hmotors usually has a ITR trans or two laying around for sale but they don't go for under $1200.[/QUOTE]
4400 rpms sounds stupid usually but a b16b redlines at 8500 so it's not as bad as it sounds and since I don't have a title for it it would probably end up being a dirt track car either way.
So I got myself a sad little '91 miata, all beaten to hell, mismatched panels, but the interior is super nice, engine has 90k with receipts for everything, fresh clutch master slave cylinders etc. All that said, I live in Massachusetts and want to use it for my daily so clearly lowering it is out of the question, so naturally I'm going to lift it 2-3", put some all terrains on it, put a lower geared lsd in the back and make it the jeepata/mionster. Y'all interested in this stupidity? Still have a few final things to do to it before I can go get it inspected and registered so not gonna be for about a week or so.
So this happened: [url]https://imgur.com/a/NInOy[/url]
Got the part like this in the mail, it's the exhaust manifold gasket. Any chance I could still use it? :v:
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