imported_Supra_RZ

So im interested in owning a used 2001-2005 Civic Sedan/Coupe , or a 2001-2005 EL .
What are the motor spec's on them?Vtec?
Which vehicle would you choose?
If you were to add a Turbo too one of these which one would it be and why?

plz state any extra info you may have that would be helpful to me.

Thanks!

takagari

um.. this has been covereda billion times

try civicforums for specific info on the 7thgen tryt he section. also details nitrous. swaps turbo etc.

DumbasSi

Well, maybe not a billion.

I had a 2003 Civic and it was a fine daily driver/grocery getter, but I wouldn't personally bother modifying one.
-Parts are limited compared to the older generation Civics and they could be pricey.
-The macphereson strut suspension didn't like being lowered on (easily blown struts, bump steer, etc).
-The D17 Vtec versions only made about 127hp and were made more for economy then performance.
-cable operated shifter was were rough compared to the older rod type.

Try searching TCC and the other board metioned above.

imported_xplizitremix

your car now the 1996 lx coupe has way more potential then a EM2


Save the money and use that money to mod the car

Jay P

if you boost, same engine so doesnt matter
h-t em2 section has a decent write up on boosting a d17
also try d-series.org

but

as mentioned before

if you want a great DD em2's are fantastic
if you want peformance, go with an older model civic, or be prepared to fork out a lot of $.

imported_climax

but they look very nice

imported_TuttiGirl

I love my EM

imported_Flyte

ME TOO!!!

imported_sharper

the civic doesn't have vtec unless you get Si and has 115hp. while the EL has vtec with 127hp. the 7th gen coupe doesnt look too good while the sedan looks really. go for the EL

rjngo

i would say 2005...just because i have one

Whiplash

2003 and up are the better Civics..and yes, Si for the power
01-02 had issues with the front struts....well my '02 didn't, but generally
mine liked being lowered on oem struts, never had a problem, and with the MacF there was no need for an alignment

never had a problem with the cable shift either so i dunno
the ss adaptor worked out great

only thing i would have done would have been the K20 swap thru BTN....shytty the AC and PS lossage tho in doing it

imported_rhd_ef

d17 is crap!

imported_QRTR

not on gas ...lol

Jay P

crap for performance

phenominal for daily driving, fuel milage and is pretty dependable

imported_rhd_ef

plastic intake manifold ftl.

rjngo

stop posting irrelevant comments...keep to yourself

imported_QRTR

now back to the question, i chose the EM sedan bc it's
my modern version of a low rider and the mods are endless too..

imported_SIR_Injected

stupid *** kid

Whiplash

ah, just like the '05 stang w/300 hp....

ya, plastic is bad......

trigga

they have to make the intake manfold plastic on the newer stangs otherwise with the amout of weight it has it will weigh slightly more then pluto.