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Dec 28, 2006 | 12:47 AM

squidmaster

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first thing to get?

Recently got my 1997 3dr DX.
I was looking for the first mod I should do for it?
Any ideas/suggestions?

Dec 28, 2006 | 12:50 AM

Caine714

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Hey what's up, nice to meet you.

Uhh, Intake* if you dont have one already.

Dec 28, 2006 | 12:51 AM

squidmaster

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RE: first thing to get?

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$$?

Dec 28, 2006 | 01:01 AM

my05civic

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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!

Dec 28, 2006 | 01:06 AM

GetItBoy

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motor swap. but a more reasonable answer would be a mini me swap.

Dec 28, 2006 | 12:26 PM

squidmaster

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RE: first thing to get?

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?

Dec 28, 2006 | 01:37 PM

Skrapdoggydog

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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.

Dec 28, 2006 | 03:02 PM

squidmaster

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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?

Dec 28, 2006 | 03:25 PM

Skrapdoggydog

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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!