03 HX. Is modding worth it?
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03 HX. Is modding worth it?
Hello all.
I am very new to this site in fact this is my very first post.
I have a 2003 civic HX 1.7liter 5 speed.
I have done very small amounts of research, and it isn't looking good.
I see plenty of aftermarket parts for every other model but the HX.
I am assuming anything that fits on the EX,LX, and DX should fit on my HX am I wrong?
I am not looking to make this car SUPER fast I just want it to have a little zip, do you guys think this is possible?
Any suggestions on the best bang for my buck upgrades would be great, if they are even possible.
Thanks again guys I am hoping to learn tons from all of you.
I am very new to this site in fact this is my very first post.
I have a 2003 civic HX 1.7liter 5 speed.
I have done very small amounts of research, and it isn't looking good.
I see plenty of aftermarket parts for every other model but the HX.
I am assuming anything that fits on the EX,LX, and DX should fit on my HX am I wrong?
I am not looking to make this car SUPER fast I just want it to have a little zip, do you guys think this is possible?
Any suggestions on the best bang for my buck upgrades would be great, if they are even possible.
Thanks again guys I am hoping to learn tons from all of you.
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everything from the ex does not fit on other models, you have to do some custom work to get it to fit, you will get max 10hp with intake headers and exhaust, if you want some zip you either do nos turbo or engine swap, those are the only things that will give you power
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Rep Power: 0 dont listen to him i understand what your lookign for and for a little zip there are plenty of mods you can do thta make your car fun and zippy but he is right when it comes to straight spped are cars suck if you want speed either buy a turbo or sell your car and buy a different one lol but i mena you can put on cold air intakes exhaust headers that will add very litle horsepower but ull feel more of a zip in ur car and it will souind really cool but our cars have alot more cosmetic things thta you can do to them o and as for the hx thing most things like intakes and exhaust will have versions that fit hx because most parts made for ex and lx will have problems for hx (but not all of them) so i hope i enlightened you in a more positive light enjoy your ride and enjoy this site ull learn alot form it i no i have cause when i started out i knew nothing 
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Rep Power: 0 no no im not saying it like u guys are wrong cause ur right im just trying to not decourage him cause hes obviously not gonna buy a turbo cause he asked for best bang for his buck and well i doubt he will get a turbo and well i no u guys are right im just trying to open a different piont of view for him on things he will actually be able to do
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Originally Posted by civicspeedster
no no im not saying it like u guys are wrong cause ur right im just trying to not decourage him cause hes obviously not gonna buy a turbo cause he asked for best bang for his buck and well i doubt he will get a turbo and well i no u guys are right im just trying to open a different piont of view for him on things he will actually be able to do
Holy ****, this post and the one previous; LEARN GRAMMAR!!!!!!!!!!! You look like a dumb****.
As for the OP's original question, I would just do some simple mods, like drop and wheels. Short of turbo and swap, the car is going to be pretty damn slow.
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Originally Posted by import2nr
Holy ****, this post and the one previous; LEARN GRAMMAR!!!!!!!!!!! You look like a dumb****.
As for the OP's original question, I would just do some simple mods, like drop and wheels. Short of turbo and swap, the car is going to be pretty damn slow.
As for the OP's original question, I would just do some simple mods, like drop and wheels. Short of turbo and swap, the car is going to be pretty damn slow.
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Originally Posted by 2k2civ34
If you get intake, get an Ebay intake. Does the same thing as an expensive intake, b/c you are just paying for the name on the high end intakes.
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Originally Posted by rhcp0801
yup, i bought my cold air intake for like $85 from ebay around 2 years ago and it hasnt failed me yet, same as buying an aem one that cost around $250-$300, they all do the same your just paying for the name. Although i see intakes on ebay cost less than they charge for shipping but yea dont spend $250 or even close to that on an intake
Ha, I bought my intake for my civic off ebay too. STi has received nothing but quality parts though.
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Originally Posted by civicspeedster
hye ? of my own thats on my mind does anyone no the average milage life of our cars i have an 01 i was just thinking and dont embelish just cause u love honda whats the truthful anwser to how many miles our cars usually will last
well none question answer to yours would be well i dont if any wh9re than the dog stole a basketball.
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well none question answer to yours would be well i dont if any wh9re than the dog stole a basketball.
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Originally Posted by civicspeedster
hye ? of my own thats on my mind does anyone no the average milage life of our cars i have an 01 i was just thinking and dont embelish just cause u love honda whats the truthful anwser to how many miles our cars usually will last
Well the answer to my question/translation of your question is around 150,000, I am not sure if it has been out long enought to know how long the life is.
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Rep Power: 0 Wow guys thanks for the quick answers.
K now that you guys tell me to goto ebay an purchase an intake how would I verify that it will fit on my HX, nobody seems to include the HX as one of their models supported. What should I do?
Engine swap hey? What do you think is the cost on that and what kindof motor would fit with this model.
Sorry for all the obvious questions, I am such a noob.
K now that you guys tell me to goto ebay an purchase an intake how would I verify that it will fit on my HX, nobody seems to include the HX as one of their models supported. What should I do?
Engine swap hey? What do you think is the cost on that and what kindof motor would fit with this model.
Sorry for all the obvious questions, I am such a noob.
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Rep Power: 0 YA PUCK GAMMAR see cause heres my honest problem i love my civic dont bget me wrong but she's just so slow o her name is shanequwa its awsome but ya shanequwa has always been there for me but shes slow so ive been debating buying a fast car what do uguys recomned i ndo and if i buy a new used fast car what do u recomend i was thinkin maybe a gt mustang or a acura or idk i have no idea what to do somebody help with input
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Originally Posted by Aceflex
Wow guys thanks for the quick answers.
K now that you guys tell me to goto ebay an purchase an intake how would I verify that it will fit on my HX, nobody seems to include the HX as one of their models supported. What should I do?
Engine swap hey? What do you think is the cost on that and what kindof motor would fit with this model.
Sorry for all the obvious questions, I am such a noob.
K now that you guys tell me to goto ebay an purchase an intake how would I verify that it will fit on my HX, nobody seems to include the HX as one of their models supported. What should I do?
Engine swap hey? What do you think is the cost on that and what kindof motor would fit with this model.
Sorry for all the obvious questions, I am such a noob.
Originally Posted by civicspeedster
YA PUCK GAMMAR see cause heres my honest problem i love my civic dont bget me wrong but she's just so slow o her name is shanequwa its awsome but ya shanequwa has always been there for me but shes slow so ive been debating buying a fast car what do uguys recomned i ndo and if i buy a new used fast car what do u recomend i was thinkin maybe a gt mustang or a acura or idk i have no idea what to do somebody help with input
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Originally Posted by Aceflex
Wow guys thanks for the quick answers.
K now that you guys tell me to goto ebay an purchase an intake how would I verify that it will fit on my HX, nobody seems to include the HX as one of their models supported. What should I do?
Engine swap hey? What do you think is the cost on that and what kindof motor would fit with this model.
Sorry for all the obvious questions, I am such a noob.
K now that you guys tell me to goto ebay an purchase an intake how would I verify that it will fit on my HX, nobody seems to include the HX as one of their models supported. What should I do?
Engine swap hey? What do you think is the cost on that and what kindof motor would fit with this model.
Sorry for all the obvious questions, I am such a noob.
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Originally Posted by 2k2civ34
Use the search button that is what it is there for.
Use the search button that is what it is there for.
Use the search button that is what it is there for.
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Originally Posted by rhcp0801
the engine that most people swap is the k20a2 or k20a3, from the acura rsx, the price we cant really give cause there is always little problems you encounter on the way that add up, i believe aznboys swap total so far is about $9000 and he has like 212hp on his k20a2
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And searching would probably be easier if I knew of some sufficient content to search for.
But I will continue trying.
And searching would probably be easier if I knew of some sufficient content to search for.
But I will continue trying.
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Originally Posted by Aceflex
Been trying. Forum searches suck and it seems that I am only loser that wants to do something to his HX.
And searching would probably be easier if I knew of some sufficient content to search for.
But I will continue trying.
And searching would probably be easier if I knew of some sufficient content to search for.
But I will continue trying.
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Rep Power: 475 your new to this site so take a few days to look around at the site and see if you find answers to your questions, than if you cant find them post them up
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Do you guys even know the HX engine?
I mean... it has VTEC and lean burn!
If you have an HX is like having a mini-hybrid with two less doors!
I wanted an HX, but they don't bring them here...
Do you guys even know the HX engine?
I mean... it has VTEC and lean burn!
If you have an HX is like having a mini-hybrid with two less doors!
I wanted an HX, but they don't bring them here...
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Originally Posted by rhcp0801
your new to this site so take a few days to look around at the site and see if you find answers to your questions, than if you cant find them post them up
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Originally Posted by 2k2civ34
Yeah and also search around before you post and make sure the posts don't make you seem noobish because you will get flamed more hardcore that what you have just recieved.
You're lucky it's us good members...
