Thinking about buying a 1993 Civic Hatch B18 swap
11-17-2011, 09:59 AM
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Thinking about buying a 1993 Civic Hatch B18 swap
I've been talking to a guy about a B18 powered Civic hatch, and I'm kind digging the car. Problem is I'm a little bit car retarded and have only done a few things on my truck. He says that the spark plugs are burning out and it isn't getting enough fuel and might need a fuel pump. Sound legit? Also says it needs for wheel alignment and a right tie rod as well. He's asking $2500 with new tires, coils, struts and camber kit.
https://i.imgur.com/tWLjX.jpg
Looking for a total tally of what I might be looking at to do what I want to to the car.
Mainly get it painted dark blue, with white rims, color matched motor, and a roof rack. I'm sure I'll end up throwing some go fast goodies at it once I start figuring out what I'm doing.
https://i.imgur.com/tWLjX.jpg
Looking for a total tally of what I might be looking at to do what I want to to the car.
Mainly get it painted dark blue, with white rims, color matched motor, and a roof rack. I'm sure I'll end up throwing some go fast goodies at it once I start figuring out what I'm doing.
11-17-2011, 10:03 AM
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Re: Thinking about buying a 1993 Civic Hatch B18 swap
Looks and sounds like a horrible deal. It could be the fuel pump, but it could also be something way worse. How many miles are on it?
11-17-2011, 10:07 AM
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Re: Thinking about buying a 1993 Civic Hatch B18 swap
If it's not getting enough fuel that is very bad. Running rich is OK, but running lean is just bad. Like KABOOM bad.
11-17-2011, 10:10 AM
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If it was me I would not buy that car. If it's burning spark plus that means it's burning the top of the piston to. It's only a matter of time before there is a hole in them and your fucked and have to build or buy a new engine. Have you tried negotiating with him? Ask him what his lowest price is. But i'm sure you can find a better deal elsewhere.
11-17-2011, 10:13 AM
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If it was me I would not buy that car. If it's burning spark plus that means it's burning the top of the piston to. It's only a matter of time before there is a hole in them and your fucked and have to build or buy a new engine. Have you tried negotiating with him? Ask him what his lowest price is. But i'm sure you can find a better deal elsewhere.
Either way I'm just shopping around at this point, I want/need a smaller vehicle and why not get something I can have fun with.
11-17-2011, 11:03 AM
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Yeah, I wouldn't mess with that I car. 2500 is the a lot for a basically stock car with a ls that isn't running well. Especially since it needs all that work.