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Photography Courtesy Cars & Bids
Sure, a stock ’96 Civic DX Hatchback only makes around 100 horsepower but, in case the title didn’t give it away, this Civic is far from stock.
In place of the original engine is a Garrett-turbocharged B16 that’s also been upgraded with CP-Carrillo connecting rods and pistons, plus camshafts sourced from a Civic Type R. In total, the Civic now makes some 292 horsepower and 203 lb.-ft. of torque.
Other modifications include a Competition Clutch "Stage 4" clutch, Skunk2 coil-overs, Recaro seats, roll cage, AiM digital instrument cluster and Advan Racing wheels shod in Toyo Proxes R888 tires.
Find this 1997 Honda Civic DX Hatchback up for auction from Cars & Bids.
Oh yes.
I miss our 2000 Civic Si. Wouldn’t mind having an EK hatch one day, of course.
David S. Wallens said:I miss our 2000 Civic Si. Wouldn’t mind having an EK hatch one day, of course.
Editorial Director, Grassroots Motorsports & Classic Motorsports
Funny enough, Cars & Bids has an early 2000s Si available, too.
As much as I like those, I much prefer the CRX.
I've driven two of these with B18c swaps, and I was left unimpressed. I suspect a turbo might up the fun factor significantly
That just looks "right" to me (size/proportion). Nice build.
Love the performance of the new hyper-hatches, but some (most?) are not very small. At all.
i really thought this was going to be another type R integra type S article...
Have you seen my teenage dream integra thats on the site?
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white exterior
cheap white faced gauges
excessive number of aftermarket autometer gauges
turbo and v-tec
22 year old me would have pitched a tent at the site of this car...
In reply to ClearWaterMS :
Oh yeah. It was kind of hard to pick just one for the site today.
ConiglioRampante said:That just looks "right" to me (size/proportion). Nice build.
Love the performance of the new hyper-hatches, but some (most?) are not very small. At all.
purpose built for sure
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ClearWaterMS said:ConiglioRampante said:That just looks "right" to me (size/proportion). Nice build.
Love the performance of the new hyper-hatches, but some (most?) are not very small. At all.
- reclining seats to ensure access to the backseat
- interior removed for weight savings
- full cage for track driving
- extra loud sound system made of heavy MDF
purpose built for sure
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if i was a passenger i would totally be playing with the battery cutoff switch and asking "what does this do?"
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