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Old 08-31-2008, 04:35 PM   #8 (permalink)
Vince-HX
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EJ7 - '96 honda civic Hx
Last 3: 58.02 mpg (US)
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Originally Posted by MetroMPG View Post
Don't pass up a good pre-96 if one presents itself. You can use an MPGuino for fuel economy instrumentation if it's not ScanGauge compatible.
I second that, the scangauge will also not be able to calculate for leanburn in the vtec-e system and the MPGuino doesnt have a problem with it.

I'm waiting for my MPGuino to come in the mail because i'm converting my HX to OBD1


As far as inspecting goes make sure to do @ least a compression test and maybe a leakdown if you can. Avoid the CVT variety and make sure the 5 speed sounds ok, no grinds, no bearing noises. Oh, make sure you dont have any o2 related CELS because the sensor is $$$$ to replace.

If the HX doesnt have the original wheels (11.5 lbs apeice) you should haggle to price down a bit.



happy hunting

and 60+ mpg will be waiting
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looking forward to seeing what kind of uber-sipper slinks out of the full race skunkworks.
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