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Old 06-18-2006, 07:23 PM
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Hey i just got a 97 civic ex and i was wondering what performace upgrade i should get 1st so that i can make my civic run with the big dogs...
 
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Old 06-18-2006, 09:03 PM
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big dogs as in vettes/gt's/vipers? or big dogs as in mustangs/srt4s/f-bodies?
 
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Old 06-18-2006, 09:10 PM
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regardless, you had better get your credit card out.
 
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Old 06-18-2006, 09:14 PM
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forced induction........the only way to fly with that fairly heavy body. but it also depends........do you want to work with the engine thats in your car?
 
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Old 06-18-2006, 09:20 PM
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your first mod depends on how much money you have to spend.
 
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Old 06-18-2006, 10:25 PM
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to the 1st person..no not vettes and vipers but like other civics and eclipses...and this is my 1st car so im gonna keep the same engine thats in it...and right now i have between 200-400$ to spend
 
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Old 06-18-2006, 11:13 PM
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uhh umm...well start with the exhaust, people like to go i/h/e....intake, header exhaust...thats what i got because im still paying for the car but i like to think im fast anyways its a good start, thats for sure!
 
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Old 06-19-2006, 12:09 AM
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well if by big boys you mean other modded civics/eclipses you could start off with an exhaust and put a cheap turbo setup on later.
 
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