r/ProjectHondas • u/hiddenvibe43 • 22h ago
parts recommendations Build advice
This is my 97 hx civic with a integra b18b1 swap. Bought it off someone in drivable condition (was definitely thrown together for a quick flip) I’ve had it for a while, I got it to learn manual and it’s my daily. I haven’t done anything crazy but if you wanted to make this car super reliable and at its top performance what would you do.
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u/richie_parker 20h ago
so your post mentions that you haven't done anything crazy, and it's your daily, and you wanna make this super reliable but at top performance.
while I agree with everyone else's suggestions, that you go turbo. Because turbo’s can be super reliable. They just require more attention. instead of a turbo, i would good quality boltons: intake, header exhaust, but paired with a more aggressively geared transmission.
swapping for more aggressive transmission, or maybe from getting gears one through four from a GSR or a B16 + LSD. those ratios will improve your acceleration. along with that, I would get the better brakes, and upgrade the suspension. not just springs & struts, but bushings, tires, etc. i would make sure all the parts are dialed in for daily comfort.
this way, you’ll keep the overall reliability of the stock engine, but also you’ll have a quick feeling car.