# JackdUp's 1992 Honda Civic CX

**URL:** <https://forums.speedlife.net/t/jackdups-1992-honda-civic-cx/187369>\
**Category:** Builds\
**Created:** [January 12, 2007, 11:22am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/jackdups-1992-honda-civic-cx/187369 "2007-01-12T11:22:25Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 20\
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**Author:** ![JackdUp](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jackdup/32/6015_2.png) [@JackdUp](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JackdUp)\
**Post date:** [January 12, 2007, 11:22am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/jackdups-1992-honda-civic-cx/187369/1 "2007-01-12T11:22:25Z")

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And so it begins…

 ![http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g173/gsxtasy6/civic3.jpg](http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g173/gsxtasy6/civic3.jpg)  
 ![http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g173/gsxtasy6/civic2.jpg](http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g173/gsxtasy6/civic2.jpg)  
 ![http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g173/gsxtasy6/civic.jpg](http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g173/gsxtasy6/civic.jpg)

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**Author:** ![obi-1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/ac8455/32.png) [@obi-1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/obi-1)\
**Post date:** [January 12, 2007, 11:24am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/jackdups-1992-honda-civic-cx/187369/2 "2007-01-12T11:24:57Z")

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🆒 :bigthumb:

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**Author:** ![bgblockelcamino](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bgblockelcamino/32/5997_2.png) [@bgblockelcamino](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bgblockelcamino)\
**Post date:** [January 12, 2007, 11:32am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/jackdups-1992-honda-civic-cx/187369/3 "2007-01-12T11:32:42Z")

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:boink  
anybody need some oil? 🤣

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**Author:** ![NOTLUZN](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/da6949/32.png) [@NOTLUZN](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/NOTLUZN)\
**Post date:** [January 12, 2007, 11:43am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/jackdups-1992-honda-civic-cx/187369/4 "2007-01-12T11:43:08Z")

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is it gonna have any boost

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**Author:** ![JackdUp](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jackdup/32/6015_2.png) [@JackdUp](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JackdUp)\
**Post date:** [January 12, 2007, 12:04pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/jackdups-1992-honda-civic-cx/187369/5 "2007-01-12T12:04:44Z")

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I forgot to put in the plans (at least this is what I’m thinking at the moment).

Note: I am not planning on running any specific import class, just T/T & run what you brung. Fast and safe are the goals, no particular “class limitiations”, just ET + MPH requirements for IRHA/NHRA tracks.

Step 1: Get running with a replacement stock motor.

Step 2: Gut, cut, 10 pt. cage. + chute mount, seat, and maybe install lexan 3 rear window kit. Carbon fiber sunroof delete kit.

Step 3a: Get whole B-series swap motor, trans, half-shafts, ECU. I’d prefer GSR swap because of head.

Step 3b: Obtain second bare block and send block out to be GE sleeved.

Step 4: Get forged internals specifically for boosted motor applications, build bottom end & assemble short block.

Step 5: Install, get injectors & turbo then boost + tune initial set up in 3a. Learn how to drive it and run it 'til it grenades, I master it, or get bored at that power level.

Step 6: Obtain larger injectors, assemble sleeved engine, re-tune for more boost.

Turbo choices are probably a 35 or 42. I’m leaning toward 35 for a street driven car.

If anyone has any advice on this plan, speak up!

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**Author:** ![wrayzor](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/wrayzor/32/6021_2.png) [@wrayzor](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/wrayzor)\
**Post date:** [January 12, 2007, 12:21pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/jackdups-1992-honda-civic-cx/187369/6 "2007-01-12T12:21:41Z")

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dont even piss me the D to get it running just buy a GSR swap and boost it till it blows up!

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**Author:** ![lawnboy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/ee7513/32.png) [@lawnboy](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/lawnboy)\
**Post date:** [January 12, 2007, 1:08pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/jackdups-1992-honda-civic-cx/187369/7 "2007-01-12T13:08:08Z")

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that car brings back some fond memories. My idiot friend was the one who put entirely too much oil in it…killing it. We smoked mad blunts in that car yo!

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**Author:** ![JackdUp](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jackdup/32/6015_2.png) [@JackdUp](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JackdUp)\
**Post date:** [January 12, 2007, 1:16pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/jackdups-1992-honda-civic-cx/187369/8 "2007-01-12T13:16:12Z")

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Thanks for the heads up. I’ll gut it for sure now (to remove all residue)! 😃

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**Author:** ![Pewter](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/pewter/32/5936_2.png) [@Pewter](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Pewter)\
**Post date:** [January 12, 2007, 1:37pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/jackdups-1992-honda-civic-cx/187369/9 "2007-01-12T13:37:47Z")

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that going to be Jacked -up!!:boink

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**Author:** ![danl](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/8baadc/32.png) [@danl](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/danl)\
**Post date:** [January 12, 2007, 1:49pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/jackdups-1992-honda-civic-cx/187369/10 "2007-01-12T13:49:15Z")

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On your step 2. How fast ET and MPH can you run on a 10 pt cage and does the chute have to tie into the cage?

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**Author:** ![JackdUp](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jackdup/32/6015_2.png) [@JackdUp](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JackdUp)\
**Post date:** [January 12, 2007, 2:53pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/jackdups-1992-honda-civic-cx/187369/11 "2007-01-12T14:53:33Z")

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I defer to the cage builder, Jeff @ 1st-try.

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**Author:** ![ZEX350Z](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/87869e/32.png) [@ZEX350Z](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ZEX350Z)\
**Post date:** [January 12, 2007, 3:03pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/jackdups-1992-honda-civic-cx/187369/12 "2007-01-12T15:03:06Z")

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was cehcking out the car at 1st try - super clean body. Have fun with your go cart!

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**Author:** ![fmfkid250](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/fmfkid250/32/5973_2.png) [@fmfkid250](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/fmfkid250)\
**Post date:** [January 12, 2007, 3:47pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/jackdups-1992-honda-civic-cx/187369/13 "2007-01-12T15:47:55Z")

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> [@4/21 - NYSpeed Volume 1 Release Party](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/4-21-nyspeed-volume-1-release-party/26881/79):
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> On your step 2. How fast ET and MPH can you run on a 10 pt cage and does the chute have to tie into the cage?

i think 9.00’ for a 10 pt (certified) or anything over 135 u need a chute

and it has to tie into cage

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**Author:** ![danl](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/8baadc/32.png) [@danl](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/danl)\
**Post date:** [January 12, 2007, 6:14pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/jackdups-1992-honda-civic-cx/187369/14 "2007-01-12T18:14:35Z")

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I thought that the chute was for 150+

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**Author:** ![wrayzor](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/wrayzor/32/6021_2.png) [@wrayzor](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/wrayzor)\
**Post date:** [January 12, 2007, 6:21pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/jackdups-1992-honda-civic-cx/187369/15 "2007-01-12T18:21:56Z")

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> [@fs holly street avenger 770 carb](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-holly-street-avenger-770-carb/27074/7):
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> I thought that the chute was for 150+

they changed the rule used to be 150+

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**Author:** ![slowcamaro](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/slowcamaro/32/5975_2.png) [@slowcamaro](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/slowcamaro)\
**Post date:** [January 12, 2007, 6:29pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/jackdups-1992-honda-civic-cx/187369/16 "2007-01-12T18:29:57Z")

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good luck on the new project

who’s garage is that car in

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**Author:** ![JackdUp](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jackdup/32/6015_2.png) [@JackdUp](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JackdUp)\
**Post date:** [January 12, 2007, 6:37pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/jackdups-1992-honda-civic-cx/187369/17 "2007-01-12T18:37:25Z")

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Thanks. That’s a dealership in Washpaw. I wish that was my garage 😃

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**Author:** ![turboTSI1320](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/b782af/32.png) [@turboTSI1320](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/turboTSI1320)\
**Post date:** [January 12, 2007, 9:28pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/jackdups-1992-honda-civic-cx/187369/18 "2007-01-12T21:28:51Z")

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> [@240sx transformation](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/240sx-transformation/26384/85):
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> good luck on the new project
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> who’s garage is that car in

Mine…hahah Thats my black snap on tool box in the backround… And my ratchet on the rad support…

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**Author:** ![burnyd](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/burnyd/32/6020_2.png) [@burnyd](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/burnyd)\
**Post date:** [January 12, 2007, 11:59pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/jackdups-1992-honda-civic-cx/187369/19 "2007-01-12T23:59:21Z")

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cool import

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**Author:** ![ShalerPunk](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/shalerpunk/32/5976_2.png) [@ShalerPunk](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ShalerPunk)\
**Post date:** [January 13, 2007, 2:54am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/jackdups-1992-honda-civic-cx/187369/20 "2007-01-13T02:54:58Z")

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> [@JackdUp"](#):
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> Step 1: Get running with a replacement stock motor.

You know that’s 70 horsepower, right?

B18Bs are cheaper than whores in Etna. If you have the ability to do it now, you should do it now.

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