6th Gen Honda CivicIn the years from 1996 to 2000 Honda released it's 6th Generation Honda Civic. This Honda Civic had a more aggressive front end and overall body style. It was an instant hit among import tuners.
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what are the pros and cons of a 99 civic si? i there anyway to tell if its a REAL si and not just wearing the emblem? thanks for the help. Im thinking of getting an si and throwing in a b18c like what?
marty
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yeah...the allure of the Si is an actual engine in it, so if you're looking to do a swap, just get an ex for the options, or a DX for a real stripping down...or send the engine to me, I'm sure I can give it a good home in my DX
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[hr]Originally posted by: swkfilms
what are the pros and cons of a 99 civic si? i there anyway to tell if its a REAL si and not just wearing the emblem? [hr]
Well, REAL Sis have rear disc brakes... all other stock civics have rear drums, the head rests in the Si have a hole in the center instead of being solid like the EX and what not. The gageues on the dash are black/grey (almost carbon fiber looking) with the Si emblem on it. The tach redlines at 8K and stops at 9... ummmm... what else... oh, and the ENGINE. Look at the short block for the "B16A2" stamp.... the eaiser way to see is to look for the black DOHC VTEC valve cover, tho thats easy and comon for ricers to put on SOHC civics.
Really all you have to do is drive it, you can allso run a report on the vin# or call Honda or any parts store can tell you what engine should be in the car by it.[IMG]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/IMG]
thansk for the help guys. ithink im sticking with the 2k1 civic for now until i leave for bootcamp in 2 months. then when i get back ill probably buy something to mess with. thanks again
marty
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[hr]Originally posted by: swkfilms
what are the pros and cons of a 99 civic si? i there anyway to tell if its a REAL si and not just wearing the emblem? [hr]
Well, REAL Sis have rear disc brakes... all other stock civics have rear drums, the head rests in the Si have a hole in the center instead of being solid like the EX and what not. The gageues on the dash are black/grey (almost carbon fiber looking) with the Si emblem on it. The tach redlines at 8K and stops at 9... ummmm... what else... oh, and the ENGINE. Look at the short block for the "B16A2" stamp.... the eaiser way to see is to look for the black DOHC VTEC valve cover, tho thats easy and comon for ricers to put on SOHC civics.[hr]
He also forgot to mention that the Si/SiR comes with body colored Side Skirts and front lip.
how would a ricer ever be able to put a DOHC VTEC Valve cover on a SOHC motor? The head isn't nearly big enough, You wouldn't be able to seal the head off.
Si's have SI interior, rear disc brakes, leather shift knob and steering wheel, EBP paint in USDM models, DOHC B16A2 motor, Si Rims, Front lip, body colored molding, different grill....
If your going to do an engine swap then throw a b18 into a hatch. Its faster and cheaper. If you don't want a hatch then get an ex. SI's come with a good engine.
