Shanebot90 Posted July 25, 2009 Share Posted July 25, 2009 Sooo.. it's official. I miss the power of the 240. I wish i could teach the local ricers lessons in being quick. Too many ricers around here that i used to burn down, now i can barely keep up with them, sadly. What i'm dealing with - Stock d16y8... completely bone stock. Should i build it? Ionno, only thing is I don't want to put on an exhaust. I like my car quiet and don't feel like listening to the drone of an engine running at 3.5k rpms every time i feel like hopping on the highway. I'm looking at intake, header, and TB. Possibly go into the engine and work on higher compression pistons, new cam, and a d15 head. Too bad i'd still only make MAYBE 140 to the wheels, but that's being generous. Other option is a B series swap. Don't know what swap that i'd be going for. Need to find the cheapest/best bang for the buck deal. I guess b16a2 is the popular option? I'm really interested in an LS/Vtec setup, because most of all- i'm looking to keep the car N/A. Last option is do nothing. Leave it stock and slow. Throw some nice wheels on it (any sites that sell some at good prices?) and probably call it a day. What do you guys think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OTiS Posted July 25, 2009 Share Posted July 25, 2009 you could do a gsr swap. rick said when he had his civic with a gsr and some upgrades he ran high 12s low 13s i think. discounttiredirect.com for wheels and tires. great prices Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DelSolSweetie Posted July 25, 2009 Share Posted July 25, 2009 i dont think you get much bang for buck with a bseries swap because everyone wants them so if you do get a good motor your paying a decent amount for it.. i can get a rb25det with ecu tranny and everything for the price some people are paying for b18s you could boost the d series.. wouldnt be too much and it would fun and you could keep your mpg if you kept it out of boost try discounttire.com or tirerack for wheels and tires.. i got my 17s for like 110 a piece i think.. my brother in law got a steal on his.. i think his were normally like 1k for a set and got them on sale on discount tire for about 400 or something like that check out dseries.org.. they have some pretty built d series on there.. you could get some ideas if you wanna keep the stock motor.. im sure they probably have a timeslip for a y8 with the mods you listed or something close Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pballer2005 Posted July 26, 2009 Share Posted July 26, 2009 long live the D. boost it for 200ish whp or go n/a and get 170ish. you'll beat b-swaps and not spend quite as much. check out d-series.org Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shanebot90 Posted July 26, 2009 Author Share Posted July 26, 2009 I think i'm leaning most towards neither, actually. 380+ miles per tank is awesome. Only thing i will do is for economic or cosmetic purposes, like a lip and wheels, and an intake. I plan on traveling a lot with this car. Reason why i'd like to have a B swap is because with a simple b16, i'd be making 160 hp instead of my 127, and it would still be good on the highway. Planning a trip to the keys next weekend, 6 hour + drive and only costing me $10 in gas... if that? hell yeah. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shanebot90 Posted July 26, 2009 Author Share Posted July 26, 2009 Yep, I've decided. Leaving it stock, fixing my exhaust so it is actually nice and quiet. Getting a decent sub, new 6.5's for the front, new wheels, and a lip. If i find some i like - eyelids/headlight covers (say what you want, i think they can look fracking sexy). So now the first challenge - 6.5" speakers, and a sub... Probably the 10" powered infinity one, unless i can find a good deal at a flea market or craigslist. Possibly an amp for the components, need to get some actual sound out of my 800 watt 6x9's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airjordan223 Posted July 26, 2009 Share Posted July 26, 2009 eyelids are turrible do a boser hood Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shanebot90 Posted July 26, 2009 Author Share Posted July 26, 2009 sorry, but ionno why something like that looks soo nice to me o.O http://www.directbodykits.com/EC-I-Eye-Liners-p/ae039-06.htm ignore the ridiculous body kit, but zoom in on the eyebrow... do want Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airjordan223 Posted July 26, 2009 Share Posted July 26, 2009 http://www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php?t=291758 boser /thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tallhamer88 Posted July 26, 2009 Share Posted July 26, 2009 now that really looks nice on the audi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wannaBstuntin Posted July 26, 2009 Share Posted July 26, 2009 If you're going to put in a decent audio system, then why are you worried about the exhaust? Also, if you're not going to lower the damn car, then why put on a lip kit?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shanebot90 Posted July 26, 2009 Author Share Posted July 26, 2009 stock ride height is low enough to justify a lip, and the exhaust has a bit of a hole just before the muffler. It's loud and annoying because of it, and the muffler makes a wierd clicking noise when it vibrates/torques. All i would do is go and have my local muffler shop do is fab up another tailpipe/stick on a muffler on there to get it nice and quiet. I'd like to hear my music without the sound of a droning exhaust in the background. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrIaN EG2 Posted July 26, 2009 Share Posted July 26, 2009 i say swap and build i got my swap for 1950 (finally paid it off, lol) and did the swap with a help from 2 friends. all i have is I/H/E, cam gears, and a chipped P28 and i beat mustang GT's but out of a digg i dont grip until end of 1st lol SWAP IT!!! B > D ALL DAY EVERY DAY! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DwiZZy Posted July 26, 2009 Share Posted July 26, 2009 i say swap and build i got my swap for 1950 (finally paid it off, lol) and did the swap with a help from 2 friends. all i have is I/H/E, cam gears, and a chipped P28 and i beat mustang GT's but out of a digg i dont grip until end of 1st lol SWAP IT!!! B > D ALL DAY EVERY DAY! agreed, you should get a b series build and swap it in and then worry about looks later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shanebot90 Posted July 27, 2009 Author Share Posted July 27, 2009 my mind is made up. Keeping the D in. No need to go fast on a DD. Maybe in a year or two i'll get a CRX and build that with an ls/vtec setup, but i like having my nice comfortable car i can take on the highway and not hate myself for. D's make ridiculous gas mileage and have plenty of pep for passing. I REALLY don't need to go pouring all my school money into a B swap. As long as the car looks and sounds clean, I'm happy. I already drove a performance car. The 240 had plenty of power and reached 120 in no time, really. It was fast for a 250~hp car, but I really don't need it. Street races are just not worth it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wannaBstuntin Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 My exhaust is loud. But when I put my music at a comfortable volume, I don't hear it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pballer2005 Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 My exhaust is loud. But when I put my music at a comfortable volume, I don't hear it. after seeing pics of your sound system, i question your idea of a comfortable volume. and shane, i've kind of gone the same route with my car. I had all of these ambitions to build my D, but it just costs too much freaking money. so i spent a little more money on sound insulation, a new headliner, a sound system, and some detailing stuff. i know have a car that gets 30+mpg, sounds nice on the inside with the radio on or off, and looks descent on the outside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrIaN EG2 Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 My exhaust is loud. WHAT!!? since when? lol i would classify your exhaust as moderately loud... now my exhaust on the other hand... lets just say when i leave the house, the kids across the street hold their hands to their ears.. buddyclub prospec headerback on a GSR FTMFW! lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wannaBstuntin Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 If so, then Shane should get a custom pipe like mine LOL. But, you never heard me get on it, because I had a trunk and a back seat full of crap that I didn't want flying all over the place during the meet. Trust me, even when I keep the RPM low it sets off car alarms ALL THE TIME. And Shane is more concerned about the droning at highway speeds anyways. LOL Thomas, I rarely crank it up. That gets just as annoying as a droning exhaust. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shanebot90 Posted July 28, 2009 Author Share Posted July 28, 2009 Yeah, I'd like to be able to hear my music clearly at 15 instead of 28 (34 is max on m headunit), and being able to actually hold a phone conversation while on the road would be nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pballer2005 Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 Yeah, I'd like to be able to hear my music clearly at 15 instead of 28 (34 is max on m headunit), and being able to actually hold a phone conversation while on the road would be nice. tisk tisk, not supposed to be on the phone while ur driving anyways yeah droning exhaust on the highway ftl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wannaBstuntin Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 My craps on like 16 out of 45 AND I have blutooth built in now muhfugga Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DelSolSweetie Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 my radio stays on low because the speakers suck.. not as much as the last speakers but still bad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC2uner Posted March 31, 2010 Share Posted March 31, 2010 ur best bet, b18block ($150), b16 head ($300), b20 throttlebody($75), pick up a turbo for bout $800 or less (used), then build it from scratch. you'll get 500hp if done correctly (use top of the line crap for guts, pistons, sleeves, rods, etc.) Sooo.. it's official. I miss the power of the 240. I wish i could teach the local ricers lessons in being quick. Too many ricers around here that i used to burn down, now i can barely keep up with them, sadly. What i'm dealing with - Stock d16y8... completely bone stock. Should i build it? Ionno, only thing is I don't want to put on an exhaust. I like my car quiet and don't feel like listening to the drone of an engine running at 3.5k rpms every time i feel like hopping on the highway. I'm looking at intake, header, and TB. Possibly go into the engine and work on higher compression pistons, new cam, and a d15 head. Too bad i'd still only make MAYBE 140 to the wheels, but that's being generous. Other option is a B series swap. Don't know what swap that i'd be going for. Need to find the cheapest/best bang for the buck deal. I guess b16a2 is the popular option? I'm really interested in an LS/Vtec setup, because most of all- i'm looking to keep the car N/A. Last option is do nothing. Leave it stock and slow. Throw some nice wheels on it (any sites that sell some at good prices?) and probably call it a day. What do you guys think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedDemon Posted March 31, 2010 Share Posted March 31, 2010 dude this thread was from july of last year.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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