I have a 97 honda civic ex sohc 1.6 vtec, what would be the best mod for it to have better and faster performance? Im a newbie and just starting to modify it, all suggestions/opinions would be greatly appreciated.-thanks

 

Usually people that just start out get a Cold Air Intake, and an exhaust. Id recomend AEM cold air intake.

 

How much cash do you have to throw down on mods?

 

I've got plenty of it.

 

The first advice I got was CAI, Exhaust System and Header. I'm sure someone else will come along and continue the list.

 

Forget the CAI and header........get that engine made bullitproof, buy a turbo, and a nice high-flow exhaust, nice set of wheels and tires, and a big brake kit from Brembo all around.

 

what do you mean, "get it made bullitproof"? who makes the best exhaust?

 

does anyone make a digital instrument cluster for a 97 civic?

 

bulletproof means you could concievably run any boost a turbo could put out.

and yeah...if youve got plenty of cash, get a B18C1 (GSR) engine (drop in for your car), get a stroker kit, sleeve it (AEBS sleeves would be best if you could find somewhere to get them), then get aftermarket valvetrain and cams plus a valvejob and porting/polishing of the head then run a big turbo. of course with all of this modification youd have to run a piggyback ECU..or maybe replace the ECU alltogether.

also look for a good catback exhaust, it wont make much of a difference at first, but when you get all that modification done you will be able to feel the difference if you change the exhaust then.