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Q: i want a 500hp 1997 honda civic what should i change or buy?
i have a 97 honda civic with a b20z2 engine and its 2.0L so its pushing around 200hp. i want to know for which other engine i should change it for and if i should a buy a turbo. i was thinkin about changing it for a k20 engine and buying a turbo but that only give me about 300hp. what should i do to get 500hp?

A: Engine+turbo does not = 500hp
you will need internal motor work
1. build your block
2. port and polish head, a good head job is key to reaching 500hp
3. BIG turbo, you need a big turbo, like a Garrett GT4202R. you’ll need to run between 25 to 30 psi, but make sure you take the proper step to ensure your motor can handle it
4. know how to tune your car
5. never buy cheap stuff

There’s plenty of b20/vtec turbo over 500hp
People who tells you honda can’t reach 500hp probably knows nothing about cars in general
there’s 500 +hp hondas everywhere, and can be reached easily if you know what you’re doing

Q: Where to buy rims for a 1997 Honda civic?
anyone know a good placed for a rim and tire package deal?

A: discounttiredirect.com, will mount and balance the tires before sending to you, free shipping as well.

Q: where can i buy hid lights for a 1997 honda civic?
i have upgraded lights w/conversion kit already. i am looking for a place to buy just the bulbs to put in

A: ebay it.

Q: i have a 1997 honda civic ex, and want to buy a used 2006 honda civic ex?
my 1997 honda runs good, no problems it is salvage though, but good nonetheless, i just want a newer honda…tell me what you think as far as anything goes, like repairs, parts, recalls, stuff like that…

A: The new Civic EX is much more powerful, but not as reliable. Honda has really cut back on their standards. I also don’t like the seats of the new Civic, way too hard for long term traveling. I ended up buying a Corolla simply because of Hondas’ slipping reliability and Honda’s horrible seats.

Q: How much would it cost to buy and have somebody install an AC on a 1997 Honda Civic HX with CVT?
This has never had an AC installed. In it only blower system system for out side air and heat.

A: $1,500 is the going price.

Q: Where can I go to seek an Air Conditioning installation in my 1997 Honda Civic CX near Denver, CO?
I just bought a used 1997 Honda Civic CX hatchback and it does not have air conditioning. I know this installation is pricey, but I wanted a general idea of price ranges and WHO I can go to/call near Denver, CO to get a/c installed in my vehicle. Thanks in advance!

A: I used to install aftermarket A/C systems for all types of car and trucks in the past but don’t anymore due to (1) the cost and (2) the problems with installing the system in older cars and trucks.

The price will be in the area of around $1200.00 dollars and if you check the internet you will be able to find someone that will install it.

Once you have found someone email me with the price and I will tell you what you need to look for as well as what the installation place will need to look for and talk to you about…..

Q: 1997 Honda Civic EX CD player issues?
Today I bought a 1997 Honda Civic EX. There is a stock CD player in this car, but when I put a CD in it it won’t play. It knows there is a CD in the player, because it will go through the different tracks like it’s going to play but after a few seconds it spits the CD back out. What could be wrong with it?

A: If you insert a profesionally recorded CD and it does work, then it is better to replace the unit rather than get it fixed.

Hope this helps.

Q: I bought a used 1997 Honda Civic LX and have a question about the alarm.?
I don’t know what the option button is for.
Someone said the alarm is not from Honda factory???? But it say Honda on the label and have a big “H” under the panic button. Well the pad has four buttons – lock, unlock, panic and option (I just wanna know what “option” is). I’m afraid to press it then have something weird happen is all.

A: well if it Honda’s it can only open the trunk and lock unlock the doors and a panic button.Honda in the us had no other options for that remote.yes having an LX it was not a standard thing for security or remote entry it is an upgrade accessorie.

Q: im looking to buy a hatchbk honda civic 1997-1999. All electrics in gd condition im in london.?

A: Errrrm that is nice…. so was that a question :S ???

Q: 1997 HONDA CIVIC DX COUPE?
ok i just buy a 1997 HONDA CIVIC DX COUPE 5 Spd im new to honda im more into nissan but it was a good buy .im looking for good turbo to put into it i want the good staf not that shit they sell in ebay
give me names and prices thank you

A: Do you know how much power you want out of it? I recommend you piece it out, I would go with either Garret or Borg Warner turbo t3/t4. You would also have to upgrade injectors Rc’s are pretty good and i would do a walbro fuel pump.Inter cooler doesn’t really matter you can even go with a ebay one. I personally like ram horn exhaust manifold. maybe a tial waste gate and BOV, even tho the BOV doesn’t really matter either. You should go with Hondata s300 works great for data log. Piping, clamps and fittings don’t really matter just make sure they fit. If you want to boost over 10 pounds i would also get a 3 bar map sensor and head studs. And don’t forget the Boost controller! I don’t suggest you do it on your D series (if that’s what you have) you should get a B20 which run pretty cheap these days but you can still work on a single cam, would be interesting to see a single cam hauling ass. If you don’t want to spend so much money piecing out this would be a good kit to keep in mind a synapse turbo kit the rest you can ebay. Good luck!

http://www.synapseturbo.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=SM&Product_Code=syn-syn-kit-01&Category_Code=turbokits_manifolds

http://www.hmotorsonline.com/shop/sc2000search.cgi?keyword=b20&what=search

Q: whats wrong with my 1997 honda civic? can you tell me what this means?
ok so i bought this 1997 honda civic non vtech and drove it down the street and i all of a sudden died. the battery is new. it had gas. so i figured it was the alternater so i took it in to autozone and replaced it. now i can drive the car for about 10 more minutes and then it dies again.the battery goes from 100% to 0 now! the scanner is reading codes p1298 which means “electrical load detector circuit high input” the next code is p0135 which means “02 sensor heater circuit malfunction bank1, sensor 1. and the other code is p0141 which means “02 sensor heater circuit malfunction bank 1,sensor 2″….. does anyone know what the heck this mean? like how do i fix this what do i need to buy…?

A: First of all, power wash your engine bay. You may have dirty battery terminals. Remove them and clean BOTH ends. This will insure good contacts and maintain electrical equilibrium. The codes you are citing indicate that your o2 sensors (which are VERY expensive) are worn out and need replacing. Is your engine a 4 cylinder or v-6??? You should try this first: Buy a can of spray Gum-out, and use it to clean the PCV valve, throttle body, and air control valve out to showroom condition. This will improve the engines ability to breathe and make sure the fuel/air ratio isn’t causing damage to the sensors. You can spray the Gum-out through the intake manifold with the engine running at normal operating temperatures, and eventually it will clean the O2 sensors for you, if they are still serviceable. Keep your engine CLEAN!!! Good Luck!!!

Q: Is a 1997 honda civic coupe with 175k miles a good buy for $2500?
Alignment and balancing of tires was done and it has new front brake pads and rotors and new right axle, muffler, rack and pinion
I think so too, I’m friends with the guy selling it. So is it a good buy?
Its the EX by the way

A: You also should compare car insurance quotes for cars before buying one, for example here – carquotes.fateback.com

Q: What are the wheel bolt patterns, back spacing, offset, is on a 1997 honda civic ex.?
Well what do i need to know to buy a new set of non stock wheels for a 1997 Honda civic ex coupe. I plan on buying someone a set for christmas.

A: Bolt Pattern: 4×100mm
Backspacing: 5.43″
Offset: 38mm

Q: i can’t find Honda civic Si for cheap so should i just buy 2000 civic ex with D16y8 but can i make hp w D16y8?
if i can please tell me how, what parts to use and other bolt on parts. now i have 1997 honda civic ex. i just installed an exhaust system i took the cat out and installed a straight pipe. But it still have no power. im selling it. and ialso lower it about 2inches. i looks nice but i really wanted get s 2000 model civic.

A: Turbocharge it, you’ll easily make more power than a B16A swap, even with the stock engine (assuming it’s healthy). You could build your own kit for around $1,500, or buy a pre-assembled kit for $2,500-3,000. On top of the kit, you’ll need an engine management system, to pay a professional to tune it (for the most power and for reliability), and possibly injectors (if the kit doesn’t come with them).

Check out these sites, and take this idea into serious consideration.
http://www.honda-tech.com – For general Honda information and advice.
http://www.turbod16.com – Specifically for turbocharged D-series engines.
http://www.d-series.org – For turbocharging & general D-series information
http://www.homemadeturbo.com – For information and ideas on how to properly “cut corners” and make power without a huge budget.

Q: I am thinking of buying a 1997 Honda Civic LX with over 200k miles? Bad idea?
http://toledo.craigslist.org/cto/832057155.html

I have talked to the owner and he said that they have been the only owners, he changed the oil every 3 to 4 thousand miles, and it has given him no problems. He said the lowest he could sell it to me is 2,900. Is this too much, and or are the miles too high?

Thanks!

A: you’ll only get another 50k or so from that car… the department of transportation figures that a honda is good for about 30k more than a chevrolet… so, that would be like buying a cavalier with 170k on it. would you do that?
no, me either.