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    Project: Rusty Butt

    So back in June I bought a 96 Honda Civic hatchback. At $850, I thought it was a steal. Until I learned that Id be doing a motor swap in order to get it running.

    Most people live their whole lives never having to attempt such a project. Due to my ignorance, I had to "put up, or shut up". Because the Charger as a daily murked my wallet.

    It took about 6 weeks to complete (July to mid-August). But now that its done, Im enjoying +30mpg

    As for future plans, Im considering a few different options. N/A and cleaned up. Or a F/I primered out sleeper.

    The car handles pretty damn good. This car drives as if it was on rails. The acceleration isnt the greatest. And I cant stand the fart can the asshole before me installed. But the aftermarket support is plentiful and the parts are cheap. Ive priced a new Jackson Racing supercharger kit at $2000. Not too shabby. Imagine that in a car that weighs less than 2400lbs.












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    i see your in NY but the engine has an LA tag on it lol

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    never pull out, always squeeze inside! LOL!

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    I've done 3 engine swaps last year all on civics. Pretty fun if you enjoy things like that. I sure as hell do

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    Quote Originally Posted by E_Emerson88 View Post
    i see your in NY but the engine has an LA tag on it lol
    I was definitely scratching my head about that. But at the price I paid, I couldnt have cared if the motor was from Willy Wonka's chocolate factory. lol

    Quote Originally Posted by carl3g View Post
    I've done 3 engine swaps last year all on civics. Pretty fun if you enjoy things like that. I sure as hell do
    I wish I could say this experience was "fun". Basically, the Charger was sucking the life out of my wallet. It was costing me damn near $1100 a month. So I saw the Civic on Craigslist. And jumped at the low price. I learned a week later that the motor in the Civic had bad piston rings and the motor would need to be replaced. So this project was more of a necessity than recreation. But all in all, it was definitely a good learning experience. And one that Ill be sure to put to good use.

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    Nice project! I agree. That is a great experience! I always wanted a little project car!

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    If I were you, I wouldn't bother with the supercharger. Just pick up a GSR or LS swap from an Integra, same power but OEM like reliability.

    GSR > LS of course

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    lead foot in that v8? what are you doing with the charger?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Blue8g View Post
    If I were you, I wouldn't bother with the supercharger. Just pick up a GSR or LS swap from an Integra, same power but OEM like reliability.

    GSR > LS of course
    This^ Stick with the NA power for the relialbility since its ur DD. You could even do an H22 swap from the Prelude for a nice power upgrade. Throw an inexpensive but decent paint job on it, get some clean stock alloy wheels & call it a day.
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    ^Good call.

    H22 + a B-Series transmission (like the LS) provides the best combo on a budget.

    The h22 can make a ton of power and the B series trans are the best to ever be made by Honda.

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    Quote Originally Posted by XxGiRLaNT06xX View Post
    Nice project! I agree. That is a great experience! I always wanted a little project car!
    Do it! Do it! You wont be sorry!

    Quote Originally Posted by Blue8g View Post
    If I were you, I wouldn't bother with the supercharger. Just pick up a GSR or LS swap from an Integra, same power but OEM like reliability.

    GSR > LS of course
    Ehh...we'll see. The cold weather is fast approaching. And Ill be damned if Im laying on my back in freezing temps doing another motor swap. lol That might have to wait until next March or April.

    Quote Originally Posted by 99 galant View Post
    lead foot in that v8? what are you doing with the charger?
    That coupled with the fact that I drive about 60-80 miles a day. Since last friday evening, Ive driven approximately 480miles.

    Quote Originally Posted by IVORY_G View Post
    This^ Stick with the NA power for the relialbility since its ur DD. You could even do an H22 swap from the Prelude for a nice power upgrade. Throw an inexpensive but decent paint job on it, get some clean stock alloy wheels & call it a day.
    A possibility. But I would need to find one relatively cheap. As far as the exterior, I plan to purchase some lightweight wheels. Either a mesh pattern, 5-spoke, or lightweight steelies.

    These wheels scream Sleeper.
    http://www.diamondracingwheels.com/ministock.html

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    13's are gonna be TINY though lol

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    never pull out, always squeeze inside! LOL!

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    I will say the ek hatch back is a nice civic. Too much support out there for it.

    Only sonata f5m42 swapped. N/A build in motion.

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    ah yeah 60-80 a day will kill the wallet for sure, why the sudden change in driving?

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    And its a Honda! Lol

    I would make it a nice driver, and call it a day!

    Keep the charger nice!

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    Don't go diamond racing wheels, very heavy and prone to bending. Just get some thing light weight on the cheap, Kosei K1 for example.

    And do the swap in the spring, let the D16 get you through the winter in stock mode.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Exhaust power View Post
    I will say the ek hatch back is a nice civic. Too much support out there for it.
    Yeh, its grown on me a lot. Plus they're kinda hard to find. Not to mention when you do find one people usually want $3000-$5000 for them. With some minor body work and paint, Ill be golden.

    Quote Originally Posted by E_Emerson88 View Post
    13's are gonna be TINY though lol
    It came stock with 13's. But the kid I bought it from installed 14's. Which Im glad he did. 13's are tiny. When I get bigger wheels, Ill probably settle for some 16's.

    Quote Originally Posted by 99 galant View Post
    ah yeah 60-80 a day will kill the wallet for sure, why the sudden change in driving?
    Its always been like that. We're a 1 car family. So I drop my girlfriend off at work. Take my son to my mom's house. And then I go to work. I leave work. Pick up my girlfriend. Pick up my son. And then head home.

    The Charger was just too damn much in gas. And although the Civic is much easier on the wallet, its still going to take some getting used to.

    The Charger has power steering, power seats, A/C, leather interior, radio, etc...

    The Civic has no power steering, no A/C, no power windows, no power locks, no radio, and much stiffer suspension.

    Quote Originally Posted by RedGalant2k1 View Post
    And its a Honda! Lol

    I would make it a nice driver, and call it a day!

    Keep the charger nice!
    That's the plan too. I bought the Civic to save money. But I have a strong feeling the money being saved is going to be sunk right back into the Charger. lol

    Quote Originally Posted by Blue8g View Post
    Don't go diamond racing wheels, very heavy and prone to bending. Just get some thing light weight on the cheap, Kosei K1 for example.

    And do the swap in the spring, let the D16 get you through the winter in stock mode.
    Diamond steelies look pretty sweet. My friend wants them baaaad for his 2.5RS. I want something lightweight and cheap. Ill definitely look into Kosei. Thanks for the advice.

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    Whatever happened top this car???
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    I think it broke down on him twice recently. So I believe he scraped it and bought teh teggy.
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    Quote Originally Posted by carl3g View Post
    I think it broke down on him twice recently. So I beloved he scrapes and bought teh teggy.
    Ohhhhhhh lol
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    Yeh, this project was over before it even started. The Death Trap on wheels AKA Rusty Butt is no more. Sold it to some kid for $1000. Good riddance!

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