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Hey guys I have some money coming my way soon and I'd like to take care of my civic. I was originally just going to get Tein's Basic Coilover system and touch up some other parts of the car but a friend of mine is convincing me that I should get some engine work done. Now I've been thinking about it and all I really want is a civic that can beat integras with H/I/E. I have been looking for parts non stop the last few nights and have gotten nowhere other then a few headaches. I want to stay away from boring or honing anything. A money goal is about $750 for parts. Its not a lot but I need to save money for other things and the labor yet.

Again just something that can get the integras to stop busting my *****. If you know of stuff that costs more lemme know and I'll think about what can be sacraficed. I just can't take reading about how much everyone bored their D series to and what their clearances are and whether or not their valves are gonna tap or my head may catch fire.

Thank you so much for your help.

 
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Forget about it. The only thing you could do to beat integras is go turbo/compressor. And a good turbo setup, the one that won't break, or even worse damage your engine, will cost you mouch more than 750$. The things you could do is change your exhaust, different camshaft, polish your intake manifold... but that won't get you anywhere near B-series powered integras.

 
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Agreed, a D series is a D series and will never be a B. You don't have the potential NA (and I'm not a fan of forced induction on engines not designed for it). Just get the full coil-overs and improve your driving skill by autocrossing or finding a circuit track schooling event. If you want to drag race, FF is not the easy way but some do enjoy the challenge. I'm definitely a 'learn to turn and brake' kind of person.

 
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Thanks a lot guys. I have decided since the original post to go with the suspension due to the front driverside suspension making noises recently after long drives, approx. 3+ hrs.

I thought a D series was able to stay close to integras with a valvetrain upgrade. I mean $1K+ into engine work I'd figure that you could get around 50 more hp. It's apparent I don't know a lot about internals but everyone goes on about the next power upgrade is that and it always results in a lot of gain.

Anyway thanks again guys. I was hoping to finally be able to beat more then just 1 tegger, not quite sure how it happened.

 
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No problem MrPlow. Sorry but any NA D series will never come close to a B series with simple bolt-ons. As far as 'beating' an integra, the driver can make all the difference.

Seriously, try autocross or a circuit performance driving event. You'll find your car is much more suited to that than drag racing!

 
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Not quite sure how much a differnce I can make in my car since I have an automatic lol. But I think there was something seriously wrong with the integra. Yeah, one thing I absolutely love about my civic over most of my friends cars is the handling. Even my buddies prelude with minor suspension upgrades can barely keep up with me when all I have is a strut bar. One thing I need to find though is a driving school. Would really like to learn how to CONTROL my car. Yeah I can take turns at 50 without squealing the tires but what do I do when I loose control? Maybe after the school I'll look into competetive autocrossing. Right now I'm more into visuals and sound quality.