I have a 2000 civic ex with 16VHGFFE engine, 145,000 miles, has cat back exhaust and k@n air filter. It's a back road get me to work car. Would like more low end to mid power. Thought it would be best to ask the experts, so can you help. Please don't rip me a new a**, Just need some good advice, thanks.

 

you can have a little head work done and get a lite weight flywheel to help out

 

Boost! lol

How much money do you have? If you did some head work, you will gain some, but not much.

 

how much power?

I heard lightweight flywheels suck for daily driving, I would avoid them. The RPMs go up quicker but they also fall faster when you disengage the clutch, making shifting awkward.

 

I could spend 1,500 to 2,000 grand, don't want to open up moter, bolt on power maybe?

 

You mean the best honda header known to man? lol Turbo would be your only chance.

 

2000 bucks will get you a GReddy bolt on kit and a tune

I think the piping on this fits 96-00 Civics but i'm not sure

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Gredd...#ht_618wt_1167


Sell the Emanage unit that comes with it, and get a P28 ECU and a tune on that instead.

I think you might need higher flow injectors, but since that kit is on such low boost I am not sure. If you need new injectors, 330cc should suffice.



This is a manual transmission Civic, right?

 

It's a manual trans, sorry I didn't state that earlier. Will look into the kit thanks for the link.

 

OK so I'm looking at Greddy turbo, the kit I think I need is td04h-19t, can't find a good deal ,any idea's? Also how long should it hold up for? Do they have any problems?

 

TD04H-15G is the GReddy kit for your car.



What's a "16VHGFFE" engine? Is this the engine that came on the car?


P.S. you'll also need 1-step colder spark plugs and you'll need to run at least 91 octane gas.

If you get a boost controller and turn up the boost you'll need higher flow fuel injectors and a high flow fuel pump. You should also install ARP head studs to prevent head lift. I don't think it's really necessary at the 5.5 PSI the turbo is internally gated for, but if you turn up the boost you should get them.