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Old Mar 30, 2009
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Need Help Customizing My 96 Honda Civic...?

OK, I'm a total newb to all of this....I don't even know how to drive a manual. I own a 1996 Honda Civic EX Automatic Sedan (4-door)....

I want to completely customize it. Here's what I've found so far...

Can and should I put a turbo kit in it (like something from GReddy) or should I do an engine swap (and can I do either of these while keeping it A/T)???

If I do go with the turbo....should I also install a Boost Controller, Auto Timer, Blow Off Valve...and take it to a Dyno Shop for tuning???

Should I upgrade the exhaust and do I need a High-Flow Catalytic Converter (remember it's an automatic)???

Do they make a High Peformance Radiator for an Automatic?

Should I install a GReddy Radiator Breather Tank and Flex-A-Lite Oil Cooler Kit?


Remeber guys...I want to keep this automatic while still getting as much horse power as I can.

P.S. I want my engine red and chrome if possible...Very Clean....

I plan on hooking up my engine first, then working on the exterior..

Thanks everyone...
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Re: Need Help Customizing My 96 Honda Civic...?

^you have alot of researching to do before you do anything to ur car. from what i read, you have absolutly no shitting clue what ur talking bout or what each part does; and to my best guess, you are just piling a big list from what you only seen or heard of what can go into a car.


everything you describe will cost you over $10,000 easily. and if thats the case, its better for you to just sell ur car and buy a better one.
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Re: Need Help Customizing My 96 Honda Civic...?

you're absolutely correct I have no clue what to do....
Can you help me...
What would you recommend besides research or looking at photos of other peoples' cars?

I'm stuck man...I don't know where to go or what to do..

Help
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Re: Need Help Customizing My 96 Honda Civic...?

if you dont know much, just keep it simple for now like exhaust and cold air intake, and than go from there.
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Re: Need Help Customizing My 96 Honda Civic...?

Driving a stick is a really good skill to learn..
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Especially if you're that intent on going fast.
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