Go Back   EcoModder Forum > EcoModding > EcoModding Central
Register Now
 Register Now
 

Reply  Post New Thread
 
Submit Tools LinkBack Thread Tools
Old 09-29-2012, 05:24 PM   #1 (permalink)
EcoModding Lurker
 
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Seattle
Posts: 1
Thanks: 0
Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts
Tips for maximizing 93 Civic VX

I am looking for some tips on how to get the best combination of power and MPGs out of my 93 VX, with MPGs being far more important. Best tires for 13 inch rim, intake options, exhaust, simple aero mods. Anything bolt on / bolt off that can get the most out of this engine (d15z1). It's a 5 speed, power nothing, no a/c. Thanks.

  Reply With Quote
Alt Today
Popular topics

Other popular topics in this forum...

   
Old 09-30-2012, 12:50 AM   #2 (permalink)
Master EcoModder
 
Ryland's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Western Wisconsin
Posts: 3,903

honda cb125 - '74 Honda CB 125 S1
90 day: 79.71 mpg (US)

green wedge - '81 Commuter Vehicles Inc. Commuti-Car

Blue VX - '93 Honda Civic VX
Thanks: 867
Thanked 433 Times in 353 Posts
I haven't seen a better designed intake then the stock and getting an exhaust from the dealer seems to give the best mileage plus they give you a life time warranty on it for as long as you own the car, besides it's not much more then the auto part store exhaust.
14" civic HX rims or first Gen Honda Insight rims with 165/65R14 low rolling resistance tires should give you better mileage then the very limited selection of 165/70R13 tires that are out there, at least that is on my list of things to get soon.
Rear brake drums from a Honda Insight also fit, saving you a few pounds per side, not drastic but little things add up!
Changing the 30 year old transmission oil will help a little as well as helping it shift smoother and the transmission last longer, Owners manual calls for 10W30 motor oil, I like 0W30 in both the engine and transmission, questions on that should be helped by using the search function at the top left of the page.
As for anything that you can bolt on or remove that will give an easy increase, I don't think there is anything like that, non of the tuner parts for racing really help and they are all designed for larger engines or engines that rev up higher.
  Reply With Quote
Old 10-03-2012, 09:48 AM   #3 (permalink)
EcoModding Lurker
 
Join Date: May 2012
Location: Virginia
Posts: 26

Olive Drab - '94 Honda Civic VX
90 day: 52.54 mpg (US)
Thanks: 2
Thanked 15 Times in 5 Posts
If you want fuel mileage, get a real time fuel mileage display such as a MPGuino and learn to drive for leanburn.

  Reply With Quote
Reply  Post New Thread


Tags
5spd, aero, civic, hatch, intake

Thread Tools




Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
Content Relevant URLs by vBSEO 3.5.2
All content copyright EcoModder.com