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Old 12-28-2006, 12:47 AM
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Recently got my 1997 3dr DX.
I was looking for the first mod I should do for it?
Any ideas/suggestions?
 
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Old 12-28-2006, 12:50 AM
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Hey what's up, nice to meet you.

Uhh, Intake* if you dont have one already.
 
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Old 12-28-2006, 12:51 AM
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Nice to meet you too.
Should I get a cold air or short ram? The SR is cheaper, but is the CA really worth the extra$$?
 
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Old 12-28-2006, 01:01 AM
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no, its not worth it. get a sri.

also, make sure stickerz r ur 1st mod, you will be uber fast with dem 1000HP JDM stickerz!
 
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Old 12-28-2006, 01:06 AM
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motor swap. but a more reasonable answer would be a mini me swap.
 
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Old 12-28-2006, 12:26 PM
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what do you mean
"mini me"?

and where is the best place to get a new engine (motors are electrical while engines are combustion)?
should I just go local or order it and have someone put it in?
 
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Old 12-28-2006, 01:37 PM
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if u want to do a motor swap shop around online (start by checking the For Sale thread on this site) i would go for a B18C if i were u. usually local shops will charge too much for a motor. i do recommend having a local shop install it tho,unless u have alot of experience w/ honda motors.
 
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Old 12-28-2006, 03:02 PM
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ORIGINAL: Skrapdoggydog

if u want to do a motor swap shop around online (start by checking the For Sale thread on this site) i would go for a B18C if i were u. usually local shops will charge too much for a motor. i do recommend having a local shop install it tho,unless u have alot of experience w/ honda motors.
im not very experienced in cars at all...so I am definitely going to have a local shop install.
I just wasn't very sure of how much more they would charge. and what is a good install fee?
 
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Old 12-28-2006, 03:25 PM
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i can't say 4 sure how much b/c different shops have different hourly rates so of i were to guess maybe somewhere in the range of 500-900. i'm sure someone on here who has had there motor swapped out can give u a more accurate price. good luck!
 
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Old 12-28-2006, 03:27 PM
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thanks! I'll ask around
 
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