ok so i just got a civic 97 ex and am wondering what is the best way to hook up with for the best bang for my buck? im not looking to be cheap but i am a college going to school full time and working as much as i can to do this? if so i know nothing about hondas, i want to know more and am wondering if you can help me. it would be great!
DJ

 

What exactly is your goal for you car? To go fast, look, or handle amazing, or all of that? And what's most important to you

 

How much money do you have?

 

ive got about 2 gs but kinda of want a little of everything. i know that is not a lot of money but im just looking to do what i can.

 

i mean would it make more sense for more power to turbo it or do an engine swap i am also looking into the future? if i turbo the car what would i need also would i be able to use the same engine and the same tranny? or would it be more costly to turbo it rather than motor swap? i also want good handling so what should i do for that? as for looks i think i can take car of that but its the mechanics im very new to.

 

also would it make sense for me to chip the car?

 

Turbo is typically more bang for the buck IMO.

And if you turbo, you'll need a full engine management system so a preset chip is useless

 

Keep it stock. Save money for college or rainy days.

 

if i was to turbo the car though what exactly would i have to do/ get?

 

Read the stickies in the Turbo / Forced Induction section.