Nicks 90 Civic EX Build thread

I'm starting a new thread for my sedan here.

Specs on the car
1990 Honda Civic EX (manual)
263k current miles on chassis (bought with 96k)
Bought the car in 1999, my first car

***Current***

Engine:
D16A6 (not installed)
DX/LX Trans (longer gears for boost)

Suspension/Braking:
Skunk2 Full Coilovers
Rear camber
Rear disc swap from integra
15/16" Master Cylinder
40/40 Prop valve

Interior:
Going back to stock grey besides racing seats and 4 points

Exterior
Going back to stock with gunmetal paint

***Plans***
Engine:
D16A6 Vitara Build
ARP Head Studs
Stage 2 turbo cam
Y8 or Skunk2 Intake Manifold
57 trim turbo
800cc Injectors
255lph fuel pump
Custom turbo manifold to allow for A/C clearance
3" Downpipe and Exhaust
Stage 3 Clutch
DX Trans with obx LSD
Innovative Mounts
Tucked radiator
Shaved engine bay
Full wire tuck

Suspension/Braking:
Skunk2 Coilovers
Skunk2 Pro Series front upper control arm w/ camber
Traction bar (unsure on brand or if I'll make my own)
16x8 XXR 521 w/ +20 offset
Energy Suspension Black bushing kit
Upgraded sway bars (unsure on brand yet)
Brake line tuck (maybe)
Steel braded brake lines

Interior:
Blue suede racing seats
4 point racing harnesses

Exterior:
EG Mugen front lip molded to stock EF bumper
Gunmetal paint in jams, engine bay and trunk

Now onto some pictures

Here is the car as it sits now (Dec 2012)
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Old motor out and sold
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New quarter panels to repair the rust
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This is what I'm going for stance and looks wise with the sedan....
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Comments

  • good luck with the project. thats my sedan in the last picture btw.
  • stampernstampern Senior Wagonist
    I love the stance, haven't seen many sedans that sit like that. It's what I've been looking for a long time.
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