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Alright, here's the lay down. I have a 1994 Honda civic Dx (EJ2) and want this to be a daily drive but also my very first projects car. I am very unfamiliar with the build world/mechanic terminology. I am, at this moment wanting to put coilovers before anything else because my shocks are pretty bad. my second thing to do would to mess with the internals, meaning the engine and what not. I am running a stock 16 valve engine in my Honda now. I don't want all power to soon, but I do like that push when I need it. I want my car to perform good on straight aways but even better at turns. for an engine swap I am looking to spend no more than 1200 but if I have to go a little higher I will. also what can I use for a catback system, headers, the whole muffler to exhaust tip. I want a horse to sound like a horse, not like an elephant. any help and even a dictionary would help, thanks!