666

I'm going to be checking out a bunch of 5th gen civic Si's.... i just want to know what to look out for so that i know its an Si.. i'm sure there are ppl who claim its an Si... but they aren't ... or ppl with engine swaps... so is there any certain way to know if its an Si?

cosmic zx2

look for 4 wheel disc brakes...sun roof ...and the little Si sticker on the back

666

Hmmm.. would never think of looking for the Si sticker at the back ..

sometimes they're taken off... like those $@?!!@ that take your emblems.....

punkindrublic

14" wheels with the nicer hub caps

only the Si hatchs had the 4 wheel disk brakes though... the Si coupes had rear drums

666

yeh its mostly coupes that i'm going to be look ing at .. alright so i'll look out for rear drums...

punkindrublic

well all 5th gens other then the Si hatch have rear drums... the best way is to look for a power sunroof... and look at the engine code... if its D16Z6 your on the money... there other little things within the engine bay you could look for but they to complicated to explain....

the Si will for sure have a tact, and the redline will start at 7200... and fuel cut off is 7500 rpms

Notorious

Power sunroof, and D16Z6 for sure

666

alright thanks a lot PunkInDrublic... that actually is really helpful info... really appreciate it ... how come you're always the one that has the info i'm lookin for?>??

666

oops.. thank you Notorious as well.... i guess we posted at the same time..

cosmic zx2

it was sarcasim you fool

punkindrublic

i beat him by 2 mins... so i win...

the reason i have the answers is cause they usually have to do with my car... its the best civic chassis to race upon too

1niceSi

si's will have power steering, cruise control, and power mirrors.

Notorious

fine you win, but 94's are good too

coreyhayman

no,no sorry boys 4th gens r the best to race upon, there lightest...

punkindrublic

the suspension design on 5th gens make them better for racing... i'll find a site i had that showed all the curb weights of cars.... 5th gen Si hatch is like 2325 lbs... and a crx Si is like 2274.... its only 50 lbs... most people think there 4th gens are so light but they really aren't.... the only reason the 5th gens are heavier is cause they have more features like a/c, power steering etc etc.... strip a 5th gen hatch down and its hard to beat....

punkindrublic

everything from 92-95 is where the money's at

ps gotta respect the d16z6 haha

imported_jj2ii3344

Hihi Rick! Can you please tell me what makes the 5gen the best for racing?? (I am just curious to know ^^) eg. is it because of their suspension? their shocks??? Thanks!

punkindrublic

ummm its a long story which i dont really want to explain.. but basically on the 4th gen... the rear suspension is a 3 point design.... and on the 5th gens its a 4 point.... so basically on a 4th gen you have a triangle of balance... while the 5th gens have a square which is more stable.... theres a lot more to it but thats basically it....

the 6th gens do have a 5 point suspension but the chassis start getting porky in there age

punkindrublic

but basically the springs and shocks are the same design throughout the years.... just spring rates that changed... and different bound and rebound within the factory shocks

Brett

Rick if the 4th gens have a three point and the 5th's a four, then why can you swap the trialing arms of a 5th to a 4th?