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civic_punk · 03-25-2008, 07:43 PM

thats true but than as u said if i wanna race and i would swap the engine id have to do other stuff to. so it is kind of hard decision cuz while u do one u can as well because ur already half way through and it would be easier now than latter

**8695Beaters** · 03-25-2008, 08:16 PM

Here's where you can get smart: If you can buy the Si you were talking about as a parts car, you can upgrade your entire car to Si status. I think the major differences are the engine, suspension, and wheels. Swap those parts (and some of the interior bits if they are good) and you have a DIY Civic Si. Oh grab some of the badging while you're at it. Get the bumpers and skirts painted to match your car and you'll be set. That car will pass as a stock car during tech and will be fast enough to teach you how to drive. Then you have the perfect platform to upgrade.

civic_punk · 03-25-2008, 08:21 PM

it sounds kind of confusing and like theres alot of work to it and i additon im planing to have more than one car maybe i should just go stock on this one gain some experience in driving and on the track and than hit it with some batter car such as upgraded civic si or something like that

**8695Beaters** · 03-25-2008, 08:26 PM

Don't race in an auto, it's a waste of time. Doing the swap may be complicated, but it will be worth it and cheaper than buying an Si. But you are more than welcome to have multiple cars. But that's a lot of extra cost.

civic_punk · 03-25-2008, 08:29 PM

nooo im talking about puting in manual transmission and keep the engine stock and i mean i plan to have a couple of cars not anytime near now but in a future

civic_punk · 03-25-2008, 09:20 PM

so i have one more question if i will be replacing auto transmission into manual are there going to be any difficulties such as connecting the shifter with transmission?

**8695Beaters** · 03-26-2008, 05:38 AM

Again, this is where it's nice to have something to look at. And by look at I mean a parts car or a clip. If you have all the parts then putting them together won't be hard. So again, pick up that entire Si and steal everything you can from it. Unless its already been raped of anything major, everything you need will be right there and exactly where it needs to be on your car. You don't even need a service manual haha!

civic_punk · 03-26-2008, 06:56 PM

thats sounds easy but does it rally fit just like that?

**8695Beaters** · 03-26-2008, 07:24 PM

Well as long as the Si you are talking about is the same chassis (I think yours was built from 1996 to 2001) then yes, it is that easy. It's really the same car as yours, so everything will go right in. The only trouble spots I see would be damaged (ie stripped) fasteners or parts that have already been salvaged from the car that you need. If you get cozy enough with a local shop, they might even do the work for you if you bring them everything.

civic_punk · 03-26-2008, 07:59 PM

so i have a question im keep thinking about it. when i put in manual transmission will there be any problem to connect the shifter with transmission and to install clutch pedal?

03-25-2008, 07:43 PM	#31 (permalink)
civic_punk Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 147	thats true but than as u said if i wanna race and i would swap the engine id have to do other stuff to. so it is kind of hard decision cuz while u do one u can as well because ur already half way through and it would be easier now than latter __________________ ONEPASSION

03-25-2008, 08:16 PM	#32 (permalink)
8695Beaters Geek In Training Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 892	Here's where you can get smart: If you can buy the Si you were talking about as a parts car, you can upgrade your entire car to Si status. I think the major differences are the engine, suspension, and wheels. Swap those parts (and some of the interior bits if they are good) and you have a DIY Civic Si. Oh grab some of the badging while you're at it. Get the bumpers and skirts painted to match your car and you'll be set. That car will pass as a stock car during tech and will be fast enough to teach you how to drive. Then you have the perfect platform to upgrade. __________________ When life gives you lemons...you go racing!!! There is a fine line between hobby and mental illness. NASCAR fans are proof of this. So are competitiors in the 24 Hours Of Lemons.

03-25-2008, 08:21 PM	#33 (permalink)
civic_punk Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 147	it sounds kind of confusing and like theres alot of work to it and i additon im planing to have more than one car maybe i should just go stock on this one gain some experience in driving and on the track and than hit it with some batter car such as upgraded civic si or something like that __________________ ONEPASSION

03-25-2008, 08:26 PM	#34 (permalink)
8695Beaters Geek In Training Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 892	Don't race in an auto, it's a waste of time. Doing the swap may be complicated, but it will be worth it and cheaper than buying an Si. But you are more than welcome to have multiple cars. But that's a lot of extra cost. __________________ When life gives you lemons...you go racing!!! There is a fine line between hobby and mental illness. NASCAR fans are proof of this. So are competitiors in the 24 Hours Of Lemons.

03-25-2008, 08:29 PM	#35 (permalink)
civic_punk Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 147	nooo im talking about puting in manual transmission and keep the engine stock and i mean i plan to have a couple of cars not anytime near now but in a future __________________ ONEPASSION

03-25-2008, 09:20 PM	#36 (permalink)
civic_punk Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 147	so i have one more question if i will be replacing auto transmission into manual are there going to be any difficulties such as connecting the shifter with transmission? __________________ ONEPASSION

03-26-2008, 05:38 AM	#37 (permalink)
8695Beaters Geek In Training Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 892	Again, this is where it's nice to have something to look at. And by look at I mean a parts car or a clip. If you have all the parts then putting them together won't be hard. So again, pick up that entire Si and steal everything you can from it. Unless its already been raped of anything major, everything you need will be right there and exactly where it needs to be on your car. You don't even need a service manual haha! __________________ When life gives you lemons...you go racing!!! There is a fine line between hobby and mental illness. NASCAR fans are proof of this. So are competitiors in the 24 Hours Of Lemons.

03-26-2008, 06:56 PM	#38 (permalink)
civic_punk Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 147	thats sounds easy but does it rally fit just like that? __________________ ONEPASSION

03-26-2008, 07:24 PM	#39 (permalink)
8695Beaters Geek In Training Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 892	Well as long as the Si you are talking about is the same chassis (I think yours was built from 1996 to 2001) then yes, it is that easy. It's really the same car as yours, so everything will go right in. The only trouble spots I see would be damaged (ie stripped) fasteners or parts that have already been salvaged from the car that you need. If you get cozy enough with a local shop, they might even do the work for you if you bring them everything. __________________ When life gives you lemons...you go racing!!! There is a fine line between hobby and mental illness. NASCAR fans are proof of this. So are competitiors in the 24 Hours Of Lemons.

03-26-2008, 07:59 PM	#40 (permalink)
civic_punk Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 147	so i have a question im keep thinking about it. when i put in manual transmission will there be any problem to connect the shifter with transmission and to install clutch pedal? __________________ ONEPASSION

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