New Civic

[Spunk]

Heyo.. I'm a proud owner of the new Honda Civic 2.0. Want I want to do is to learn more about the car... outside the manual. So if any of you guys can give me pointers and tips of what I can do with the car, I'm all ears. Merry Cheers! :_:

 

[Grex_R]

dump in a type r k20a then 1st lesson done hehehe...

mantain original good car ...

 

[Hikaru]

You can do many thinghs many cars.

You should point out what you wish to do and from that point many could show you how to do it.

 

[amdfaisal]

hikaru's signature can give u some ideas on what can be done externally heheh taip rrrrr

 

[Spunk]

i'd rather if you guys are able to give me a list of what i CAN do with the car. That would be a move convenient idea cos i'm really trying to learn more about cars, on the overall... need good menthoring regarding how a car functions, what a car has... and how a car works.... ^^:X-:

 

[shiroitenshi]

Lesson one..
A car has four wheels? He he... :P (unless you mod it of course.. )
A car has a steering wheel?

Okay, I'm just kidding.

Well, you yourself know the scope of it, so why ask a general question? You should be more specific.

Your Civic 2.0 is a crippled K20A. The powerful version of the K20 engine is in the DC5. That's why you get measly 155hp compared to the one in the DC5 at 200hp (more or less).

You can add intake and exhaust upgrades for power, some suspension to reduce body roll, and some rims and bodykit for bling.

That's where you might need to reseach, as in what kind of part do you need, or not need.

Or you could just keep it stock, and drive it as it is. One thing I can tell you to avoid is audio installs, esp in a shop where they say they can do it within one hour or so.

The newer systems all have integrated wiring harnesses, and some not so reputable audio shops will make a mess of your wires.

Well, if you ever suffered electrical gremlins in a NEW car, you'd know why I totally AVOID accessory shops.

 

[akuma]

my goodness..not another 1 of these threads??sheesshhh.................
now i wish i can buy d new CTR n thn post here wat i can do w it....

Shiro,
u'll help me w it right?kekekekkekeke

 

[shiroitenshi]

my goodness..not another 1 of these threads??sheesshhh.................
now i wish i can buy d new CTR n thn post here wat i can do w it....

Shiro,
u'll help me w it right?kekekekkekeke

Yeah.. I'll help take out the K20A and put in your CRX hatch.. hehehe...

 

[hattech-v]

nope nope please... send it to me ... i wanna sell it n rebuild my engine... kekekkeke

 

[Spunk]

whoa man... don't have to be so discouraging akuma. i'm sure even you had to start somewhere. just hoping to learn as much as i can... thats all... :(

 

[shiroitenshi]

well spunk, be more specific.. I'm also curious what kind of plans you have for your ride.

 

[Vagabond]

go for an aftermarket ecu.

try hondata or unichip. do a trial dynorun and shift the ivtec kick in point accordingly.

free up the breathing. k20's are notorious for having induction restrictions. exhausts are not that important.

if you want, try some electric tuning, in that sense, ground the points, and get a reputable voltage stabiliser.

if you're interested in handling, change to aftermarket shocks, and some bars/struts/braces.

bodykits are always an option, but since its a new car, enjoy the looks while it's fresh.

try picking up a copy of hypertune or some other car mag and see what they've got to offer.

i don't think you should swap parts in the engine yet, the auto transmission system might not be compatible with certain aspects of aftermarket valve lift timing.

 

[2nd2none]

MOdding ur car will void da warranty. If u dont mind n hav plenty of cash then there r tons of things u can do wif ur car. If not then just drive it till da warranty period is over then u can start 2 do a project on ur car.

Do a search on google and u will find info regarding about modding ur car.

 

[Spunk]

thnx you guys... grateful for all your replies. ^^ will take everything into consideration.

 

[zhaf_b16]

Lesson one..
A car has four wheels? He he... :P (unless you mod it of course.. )
A car has a steering wheel?

Okay, I'm just kidding.

Well, you yourself know the scope of it, so why ask a general question? You should be more specific.

Your Civic 2.0 is a crippled K20A. The powerful version of the K20 engine is in the DC5. That's why you get measly 155hp compared to the one in the DC5 at 200hp (more or less).

You can add intake and exhaust upgrades for power, some suspension to reduce body roll, and some rims and bodykit for bling.

That's where you might need to reseach, as in what kind of part do you need, or not need.

Or you could just keep it stock, and drive it as it is. One thing I can tell you to avoid is audio installs, esp in a shop where they say they can do it within one hour or so.

The newer systems all have integrated wiring harnesses, and some not so reputable audio shops will make a mess of your wires.

Well, if you ever suffered electrical gremlins in a NEW car, you'd know why I totally AVOID accessory shops.

what's the diff between the civic k20a and the dc5 k20a bro?

 

[bOi-R]

if you are talking about the Civic type r K20A and the DC5 Type R K20A. Then there is no difference. They are the same engine. Unless shiroitenshi can correct me if Im wrong.

 

[akuma]

Spunk,
not discouraging but just being a lil sarcastic..sorry if it offended u but seriously,try 2 b more specific...unless ur telling me ur wallet got no depth,thn ok lar..i'll send u my long list!cool?heeehehehe

hattech-v,
i tot all u need is ALOT of glue?HAHAHAHA

shiro,
wat make u think i won dump in d K20A myself?hheheheheh

 

[shfish]

Some useful info on the K20 variants.... The other car with the same engine with the Civic 2.0 is the 2000-2005 CRV (K20A3)

K20A
* Found in:
o 2007- Honda Civic Type-R (FD2)
+ Displacement: 1998 cc
+ Compression: 11.7:1
+ Power: 222 bhp (225 PS, 165 kW) @ 8000 rpm
+ Torque: 159 ft·lbf (215 N·m) @ 6100 rpm
+ Redline: 8400 rpm
o 2001-2005 Honda Civic Type-R (EP3)
+ Displacement: 1998 cc
+ Compression: 11.5:1
+ Power: 212 bhp (215 PS, 158 kW) @ 8000 rpm
+ Torque: 149 ft·lbf (202 N·m) @ 7000 rpm
+ Redline: 8400 rpm
o 2001-2006 Honda Integra Type-R (DC5)
+ Displacement: 1998 cc
+ Compression: 11.5:1
+ Power: 217 bhp (220 PS, 162 kW) @ 8000 rpm
+ Torque: 152 ft·lbf (206 N·m) @ 7000 rpm
+ Redline: 8500 rpm
o 2003-2006 Honda Accord Euro-R
+ Displacement: 1998 cc
+ Compression: 11.5:1
+ Power: 217 bhp (220 PS, 162 kW) @ 8000 rpm
+ Torque: 152 ft·lbf (206 N·m) @ 7000 rpm
+ Redline: 8500 rpm

[edit] K20A2

* Found in:
o 2002-2004 Acura RSX Type-S and 2002-2005 Honda Civic Type R (EP, European)
+ Displacement: 1998 cc
+ Compression: 11.0:1
+ Power: 200 hp (147 kW) @ 7400 rpm
+ Torque: 145 ft·lbf (193 N·m) @ 6000 rpm
+ Redline: 8000 rpm

[edit] K20A3

* Found in:
o 2002-2005 Honda Civic Si
+ Displacement: 1998 cc
+ Compression: 9.8:1
+ Power: 160 hp* (119 kW) @ 6500 rpm
+ Torque: 139 @ 5000 rpm
o 2002-2006 Acura RSX
+ Displacement: 1998 cc
+ Compression: 9.8:1
+ Power: 155 hp* (115 kW) @ 6500 rpm
+ Torque: 139 ft·lbf* (191 N·m) @ 4000 rpm
+ Redline: 6800 rpm
+ (* Horsepower and torque calculations reflect new SAE J1349 procedures revised August 2004)
* (The intake manifold is often credited with being responsible for the difference in HP between these two variants. The Civic Si being equipped with an aluminum intake manifold, and the RSX Base model equipped with a plastic version).

 

[Hikaru]

I don't know what you wanna do, but there are lots of things you can do something like this.

 

[harpoon]

if you are talking about the Civic type r K20A and the DC5 Type R K20A. Then there is no difference. They are the same engine. Unless shiroitenshi can correct me if Im wrong.

there our friend got the answer here.... it may have the same code but the difference is inside the box... hehehe