95 Civic EX - Too much power

[MetroMPG]

Forgot about the '95/ScanGauge issue. But you can do a MPGuino.

Welcome to the forum, honda joe.

[Bror Jace]

Warm air intake and use 5W20 oil.

[j12piprius]

Originally Posted by honda_joe

You can look into getting a CX/VX transmission. They have longer gears plus you can find them cheap.

There's a 2000 EX manual 5 speed with 105k miles for sale here for $4200.

I think the mileage for this model is not very good.

Would it help to change the transmission, and how much would that cost?

[Cd]

YKYAEM when you think a Metro is overpowered :-P

[bt-fit-]

I'd look into a D16Y5 eninge from a 96-00 Civic HX. It's vtec-e and shouldn't be a hard swap since you're EX is already equipped with a D series vtec engine. As with all Honda swaps, engine tranny and ECU from the HX should be considered. Or find some highschooler who just got a DX and wants moar powah and trade him. More fibre (Carbon) in your diet would also help and turn heads......little too much $$ tho. but aftermarket support for these cars is unbelievable

[bt-fit-]

[PaleMelanesian]

Eh, the engine isn't the worst part. It's the gear ratios. If you're going to swap anything, get the transmission out of a 96+ HX, or even better a 92-95 CX/VX.