What's up everyone. Man, I haven't been on these forums forever, it's feels good to be back.

Alright, so I have a '88 Honda Hatchback Civic. It's a faded blue and stock everything aside from the headunit, front speakers, and subs. This being said, I don't have airbags, air-conditioning, or power steering. Haha, I even have drum brakes in the back! I have the sedan version engine in my car... ZC5, or something like that.

Believe me, I've thought long and hard about doing anything to this car. I went back and forth... I wanted a new civic, but yet had this old JDM civic. But I now know for sure, what I want/will be doing.

My goal within the next 2 months, is to put a B18B, the Integra LS motor, into my car. I also want to get LS Vtec installed on that.

My friend told me that he could get me a $600 dollar deal on Tein SS coilovers... which would normally cost over $1,000.

From there, I want to get the AEM V2 intake.

I'm not sure about exhaust yet. My friend was thinking that an HKS would work well, but I'm not sure if I agree with him.

Alright so I know I'm asking a lot, but I need to know whether you agree/disagree with the engine or anything else, or whether you have any suggestions with what to do.

I do want to go all motor, so turboing or supercharging are out of the question.

Thanks a lot. I will post pictures in a bit!  

sounds like a plan. you don't need forced induction on such a light car like that. i don't know how easy of a swap it is though into an older civic. Exhaust side i would say keep it quiet.  I would like to see a sleeper.  

Yeah, that's what I was thinking about sleeper status. And the LS motor fits fine... so that won't be a problem. But I am so stoked, I've had this car for 1 year and a half, and it had been killing me not to work on it. I had trouble deciding whether to spend extra money and buy a new car or just stick with this one and make it fast for cheap... and it's just very relieving to know that I can finally do it.  

b18b motor will fit in your civic but will require a few things, Requires engine, B series cable trans, ecu, OBD0 to OBD1 wiring jumper harness, half shaft, axles, shift linkage and Motor Mount Kit.

http://www.jspecautosports.com/page.aspx?page_id=17#1

try this sight out for some info on what u need  

as for engine choice i'd spring for the b18c1(gsr) even if your low on money you can get a b16a with a cable tranny for around the same price
as for the coilovers jump on them  

It sounds like you are doing all the right stuff, I would agree with you and go for a sleeper.  

I agree with you go for a sleeper.
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albert
Car Auctions  

I agree with the b18 when u get just start with a b18 a1 thats allready v-tec i think u should concider looking a little hard for a grs integra motor instead of going threw the trouble of putting the v-tec head in
but other then that sounds like a sweet plan  

b18b or b18a would be a good motor to start with.  After that I would say get a good header and intake, then go find a muffler you want and then just get exhaust made at an exhaust shop. Get a b16 tranny and throw in a lightweight flywheel. Then get some suspension parts.

That would be a fun ass car.  Mine is fun but I'm ready for turbo again.  Check it out!!

Good luck with whatever you do