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Baltothewolf · 07-14-2014, 05:18 AM

This is my repair and modding thread to my 1997 Civic HX 5-speed.

Current project:
Trying to figure out why my car 'surges' along with irritating losses of power, more noticeable at cold starts. I think it's the o2 sensor but further research is needed.

Current mod:
HX to VX tranny swap.
P/S disable, removed belt.
Mud flap delete.
5w-20 motor oil.
Ultragauge.
44psi all around.
2.5" lawn edging air dam.
Upper grill block, lower causes overheating.

Repairs done so far:
Timing belt and water pump.
New belts.
Oil and transmission fluid change.
Distributor gasket replaced.
V-tech solenoid gasket replaced, fixed oil leak.
Spark plugs.
Spark plug wires.
EGR chamber cleaning.

Repairs that are still needed:
o2 sensor replacement.
Dipstick replacement (I broke it opps).
A/C recharge.
Interior dome light doesn't come on when door is opened, works when manually enabled.
One of the instrument cluster bulbs is out.
Wiper blades.
Master brake booster is leaking where the brake fluid filler connects to it. Probably just a gasket.
Brakes.
New muffler.
Front end damage.

Planned future mods:
Upper grill block.
WAI
Underbelly pan.
More permanent solution to gap problem (fix front end damage so I can use weather sealing)
Removal of the back seats.
LRR tires.
Rear wheel skirts.
Smooth wheel covers.
Kill switch.
FED ECU, I believe this has a cali ECU, I have to check.
LED lights all around.
Gap sealing.
Boat tail, or at least a kam-back.

07-14-2014, 05:18 AM	#1 (permalink)
Baltothewolf Furry Furfag Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Apple Valley Posts: 2,084 Winsight - '00 Honda Insight 90 day: 56.69 mpg (US) Miaderp - '95 Mazda Miata 90 day: 28.53 mpg (US) Thanks: 67 Thanked 409 Times in 313 Posts	Black Mamba modding and repair thread (1997 Civic HX 5-speed) This is my repair and modding thread to my 1997 Civic HX 5-speed. Current project: Trying to figure out why my car 'surges' along with irritating losses of power, more noticeable at cold starts. I think it's the o2 sensor but further research is needed. Current mod: HX to VX tranny swap. P/S disable, removed belt. Mud flap delete. 5w-20 motor oil. Ultragauge. 44psi all around. 2.5" lawn edging air dam. Upper grill block, lower causes overheating. Repairs done so far: Timing belt and water pump. New belts. Oil and transmission fluid change. Distributor gasket replaced. V-tech solenoid gasket replaced, fixed oil leak. Spark plugs. Spark plug wires. EGR chamber cleaning. Repairs that are still needed: o2 sensor replacement. Dipstick replacement (I broke it opps). A/C recharge. Interior dome light doesn't come on when door is opened, works when manually enabled. One of the instrument cluster bulbs is out. Wiper blades. Master brake booster is leaking where the brake fluid filler connects to it. Probably just a gasket. Brakes. New muffler. Front end damage. Planned future mods: Upper grill block. WAI Underbelly pan. More permanent solution to gap problem (fix front end damage so I can use weather sealing) Removal of the back seats. LRR tires. Rear wheel skirts. Smooth wheel covers. Kill switch. FED ECU, I believe this has a cali ECU, I have to check. LED lights all around. Gap sealing. Boat tail, or at least a kam-back. __________________ Last edited by Baltothewolf; 08-16-2014 at 07:12 AM..