Si vs. normal
#11
RE: Si vs. normal
This does not apply to the newer models correct? It looks like the DX LX and EX all have the same engine.
ORIGINAL: cbaber
If you can get the SI, go for it. The SI has a much better motor since its a dohc vtec. Its got lots of potential and its still fast stock. If you cant find one for a decent price, get the next level down, an EX. The EX has a sohc vtec motor that is screaming for a turbo. Throw a turbo on it and you will blow away the stock SI's. The other trim levels like LX and DX have non vtec motors and if you want to make them fast you have to swap them with a better motor so unless your looking for a gas-saver-only civic then you dont want anything besides an EX or SI.
If you can get the SI, go for it. The SI has a much better motor since its a dohc vtec. Its got lots of potential and its still fast stock. If you cant find one for a decent price, get the next level down, an EX. The EX has a sohc vtec motor that is screaming for a turbo. Throw a turbo on it and you will blow away the stock SI's. The other trim levels like LX and DX have non vtec motors and if you want to make them fast you have to swap them with a better motor so unless your looking for a gas-saver-only civic then you dont want anything besides an EX or SI.
#13
RE: Si vs. normal
ORIGINAL: dyceskynes
This does not apply to the newer models correct? It looks like the DX LX and EX all have the same engine.
This does not apply to the newer models correct? It looks like the DX LX and EX all have the same engine.
I don't thinkany Civic is designed to be a 1/4 mile screamer though. FWD is probably the worst platform to build a dragster on, as the front wheels unweight and lose traction upon hard launches with high power and torque.In the rain this is even more pronounced. Torque-steer gets a little crazy with hi-po FWDs, and most CV halfshafts can't handle the shock loads that a sturdy RWD drivetrain can. If you build a Civic for too much power and torque, you'll have a heck of a time getting it to the ground during launch. Civics generallyseem to do much better in twisties, where roll-on power is better utilized by a high-revving FWD that can handle well.
#17
RE: Si vs. normal
ORIGINAL: Kommando
It depends on what you mean by "newer models".
ORIGINAL: dyceskynes
This does not apply to the newer models correct? It looks like the DX LX and EX all have the same engine.
This does not apply to the newer models correct? It looks like the DX LX and EX all have the same engine.
"newer" meaning the current generation, 2006+
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