Civic Underpowered.
08-Mar-2006, 10:11 PM
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Civic Underpowered.
Hi all, first off I'd like to say I'm new to the forums and to the Honda world.
I just recently bought a 1998 Civic Si, and I find it to be a little underpowered. Now I'm not too sure if it's because there is something wrong with it or its just the way it is? Its 5 spd.
Before the civic I used to drive a 1989 Nissan 240sx, now i know that has a bigger engine than the civic which makes it a little faster.
Could it be just that the civic "feels" underpowered in comparison to the 240? With the 240 I'd push it and it will respond just the way it should. But what happens with the civic is that I'd push it and the car does accelerate but at a slower rate.
Whats going on?
I just recently bought a 1998 Civic Si, and I find it to be a little underpowered. Now I'm not too sure if it's because there is something wrong with it or its just the way it is? Its 5 spd.
Before the civic I used to drive a 1989 Nissan 240sx, now i know that has a bigger engine than the civic which makes it a little faster.
Could it be just that the civic "feels" underpowered in comparison to the 240? With the 240 I'd push it and it will respond just the way it should. But what happens with the civic is that I'd push it and the car does accelerate but at a slower rate.
Whats going on?
08-Mar-2006, 10:25 PM
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they are obviously going to drive differently for obvious reasons..
is your engine 100% stock? Sometimes with aftermarket intakes and headers you lose low-end but get better top-end power.
Needless to say.. its a econo. box, it's not meant to be fast. Maybe a fresh tune-up would free up some lost power
and welcome to tcc!!
is your engine 100% stock? Sometimes with aftermarket intakes and headers you lose low-end but get better top-end power.
Needless to say.. its a econo. box, it's not meant to be fast. Maybe a fresh tune-up would free up some lost power
and welcome to tcc!!
08-Mar-2006, 11:18 PM
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welcome to tcc
now that you've experienced the slowness of the car i gotta say hahahaha hahahahaha suckerrrrrrr
i hated the power of my POS when i got it, my old ****box neon was faster lol, but you'll get use to it
now that you've experienced the slowness of the car i gotta say hahahaha hahahahaha suckerrrrrrr
i hated the power of my POS when i got it, my old ****box neon was faster lol, but you'll get use to it
08-Mar-2006, 11:22 PM
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Originally posted by Chigga1
yes Power is everything...
remember the SI single came VTEC only pumps out a whopping 92whp hehe - somewhere in that region! and not to mention no torque!
yes Power is everything...
remember the SI single came VTEC only pumps out a whopping 92whp hehe - somewhere in that region! and not to mention no torque!
08-Mar-2006, 11:28 PM
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Originally posted by hdave
my old ****box neon was faster lol, but you'll get use to it
my old ****box neon was faster lol, but you'll get use to it
fuel efficient baby
and with 500-600kms/tank, regular half city/highway driving...can't complain even though its underpower
08-Mar-2006, 11:41 PM
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it feels underpowered because there is no torque, its a civic thing. Civics are known to be high reving engines, but produce little torque..while your nissan there had some good low end.
a tune up never hurts. Neither does a turbo
a tune up never hurts. Neither does a turbo
11-Mar-2006, 01:39 PM
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Originally posted by hdave
welcome to tcc
now that you've experienced the slowness of the car i gotta say hahahaha hahahahaha suckerrrrrrr
i hated the power of my POS when i got it, my old ****box neon was faster lol, but you'll get use to it
welcome to tcc
now that you've experienced the slowness of the car i gotta say hahahaha hahahahaha suckerrrrrrr
i hated the power of my POS when i got it, my old ****box neon was faster lol, but you'll get use to it
11-Mar-2006, 02:14 PM
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^ yep. i got use to it. i usually keep my revs under 3000 so im always the slowest one taking off and everyone behind me gets pissed lol but atleast i stay in the right lane
next wednesday will be my first meet (pending on the rain) and i hope it will be a big 1
11-Mar-2006, 02:46 PM
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welcome to TCC
yes civic are slow...stock
they weren't designed for high speeds(stock)
but we have the dime-a-dozen swap option...
almost all motors honda makes can be dropped into a civic, i find that awesome
once you get the fever you'll wanna swap too...
good luck on ur WIP
yes civic are slow...stock
they weren't designed for high speeds(stock)
but we have the dime-a-dozen swap option...
almost all motors honda makes can be dropped into a civic, i find that awesome
once you get the fever you'll wanna swap too...
good luck on ur WIP
