ok i got a 05 civic with the d17 engine, i got an AEM cold air intake, headers and exhuast. not a full exhaust all the way back dont have the downpipe or aftermarket catback, thats all stock..but i jus want to go faster. lol . anyone have any suggestions? also, i cant find aftermarket parts for this engine ANYWHERE!! if anyone knows a good site plz help.

 

yeah because it isnt the greatest engine to mod. Look into a k swap.

 

you're not going anywhere with that engine without turbo

 

Those are your 2 options for power out of that gen. civic.

1. K-swap
2. turbo

 

i have looked for turbos, all i can find is kits without a downpipe and manifold..always missing peices so i dont wanna risk it..probly cheap **** anyways, so u think my best bet and cheapest way is build my own turbo?

 

read this if you decide to boost the d17, it will be costly if you do it right and dont cut corners. https://www.hondacivicforum.com/m_456149/tm.htm

I recommend you look into a k series swap.

 

Everyone else might know this answer, but why is a K swap the only engine option for that gen of civic. I know the D17 is not the greatest, but what aobut others?

 

because any other series engine would be illegal due to the engine being older than the car.

 

I have a small ***** and an overpriced car that runs 14's in the quarter, so I compensate by making fun of cars engineered to take volumetric efficiency into account.