i have a 97 civic with a D16Y8 am i already screwed or is there hope for it(as far as speed).

 

There is hope. How much are you willing to spend and what are some realistic HP goals? Answer these questions and go from there.

 

Why would you be screwed? Throw a turbo on there and you will beat a lot of cars.

 

well right now im in the process of finding a job. i plan on this being a long term project. starting with the cheaper fixes that can boost performance. as far as HP. i wouldnt even kno. im not really experienced with performance..well cars really. im a good mechanic but as far as specs....i wouldnt kno. i dont kno what potential these engines have but i have heard recomendationns to swap in a B series engine. i really want to get in to raceing. not drag or speedway, but road corses and hopefully drift.

 

Sorry bro but you cant drift in a civic. You need RWD to drift. Honda engines are amazing really. They can be monsters with turbo's and superchargers but also N/A. If you want to go N/A throw a GSR, k20, or b16 or something in your car and build them. If you want to go turbo just stick with your engine and buy a turbo kit. For road racing I would say go N/A so throw a k20 in your car and go fast. Whats your budget?

 

i knew u had to have RWD to drift. ill have to get another car for that. but i have seen some cheep forms of "drifting" in front wheel drives. it's more or less sliding...lol

on topic...im limited on money at the moment but i will get however much i need in time. (one of the reasons i want to start cheep and work up.) engine swaps are pretty much gonna b out of the question right now as i lack the experience and resources to do it. i bought my car as a "fix up project" use the engine i have unless i just happen to find a good deal, and go from there.

 

Your in luck. Cause you can over time save up and about 2k, you can have around 200 whp. It can also be decently effeicant. I cant speak first hand on this. But there are a few on this site that have boosted their Y8

 

that sounds good. where would u recommend i start?

 

Saving. Saving. Saving. How deep are your pockets? lol.

 

Swap a B16 then boost that.