1997 Civic Dx w/ JDM B16 Turbo
This is a 1997 Civic Dx . I bought the car out of Atlanta 5 years ago. It has all badges trimmed, and the paint is still in pretty good condition overall. The front bumper does have rock chips bad, and needs respraying. Got quoted 200 to do that. Car runs and drives great. No problems at all since the turbo build last summer. Doesn't use/burn oil. 32+ mpgs every tank, and it has 246 whp on 8 lbs of boost. I have gotten as much as 37 mpg. Only ran 2 passes at Steele since the turbo build with a best time of 13.7 at 104 mph. The car has not been driven hard at all because it is my daily. People I know can vouche for that. Tuned VERY conservatively on Hondata S100 by Jim Helbing at Motorvations Motorsports in Trussville, AL . Could pick up a few hp just by leaning it out some. It has approximately 100k on the motor and transmission, and roughly 10k since the turbo was put on. The chassis has around 175k, but all suspension and tires are new. $5500
MOTOR/TURBO:
JDM B16A SiR II full swap with LSD tranny. Stock bottom end/head. No check engine lights at all
Tranny shifts smooth, no grinds.
Motor runs great, no problems at all.
Walbro 255lph fuel pump
RC550 injectors
Avid Racing 75A polyurethane motor mounts
Inline-Pro T3 Turbo Manifold (AC Compatible)
Tial Wastegate (8 lb spring)
Tial BOV
Godspeed Intercooler and piping (only ebay parts on the build)
Custom made downpipe with wastegate dumptube tied back into it underneath
3" exhaust with Magnaflow muffler (very quiet low tone)
Turbonetics T3 Turbo freshly rebuilt by BNR Supercars in Odenville, AL before installation. .48 ar i believe. Its small, but perfect for this application.
Manual Boost Controller with in cabin controls
Tuned CONSERVATIVELY on 8 lbs, made 246 whp 174 lb-ft tq. It was 101 degrees and high humidity the day I tuned. Pretty sure it makes over 250 on a cooler day.
Recently replaced AC belt and alternator belt.
SUSPENSION:
Skunk 2 Sport Struts and Eibach Pro-Kit Springs installed Dec 2012
Yokohoma SDrive tires installed April 2012.
Blox Racing Camber Kit on all four corners installed 2 years ago to correct tire wear.
Car rides very smooth.
Exterior:
Spoon style mirrors
Civic Type-R style front lip
Mudflaps on rear
Tinted Windows
Shaved Badges besides Type R Red Honda Emblem on Trunk
Stanley Side Markers
HID 8k headlights
Aftermarket Tailights (OEM Style, not euro)
02 Civic Si Wheels refinished in PPG Dark Otter Metallic last week
THE BAD--Rock chips on front bumper
needs good buff to remove bicycle scuff marks on trunk. Have pics on cell phone (not terrible)
Driver Sidemarker needs new bulb
Typical swirl marks and nicks here and there
Interior:
DC Sports Short Shifter
Red shifter boot
Red door panel inserts (on the car when I bought it)
Seats in Good Condition
Momo Competition Steering Wheel bought to replace ebay special
Kicker 12" sub with amp
Pioneer Radio Face
Custom Gauge cluster in stock radio location
Autometer Ultra-Lite Wideband, Oil Pressure Gauge, and Boost Gauge
AC and Heat work (rare for turbo build)
I have dynamat extreme in the entire cab other than the doors and the trunk. I have a little Dynamat left, but its not enough to cover the doors. Need just a little more.
THE BAD--needs new passenger side seatbelt
needs passenger side window crank.
Windshield has big crack in it
Interior Panels rattle at idle because of the motor mounts. I have found that most of it comes from the passenger side airbag. The panels also rattle worse with the AC on than without. I put the dynamat in to try to help stop some of this problem. Still needs doors and trunk covered if you want to.
Windows are kind of difficult to roll up and down. I do it everyday though, so it is not that bad. I mostly ride with the window down.
I'm sure there is stuff I have missed, but I cant think of anything. I have tried to be honest about all the negative things with the car. I want to the buyer to know exactly what they're looking at.
I have had this car for 5 years now, and it has come a really long way. I would love to know it is going to a good owner that will continue to carry it in the right direction. I really hate to part with it, but it is time to move on now that I am almost out of college. Call or text David at 205-405-0667 with any questions or concerns. I have pics I can provide. Thanks
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