Jason wrote:
> In article <XaVrf.40644$q%.1176@newssvr12.news.prodigy.com> , "hondaman"
> <jeffscomp@hotmail.com> wrote:
>
>> if you can convert it to multi point fuel injection that would be your best
>> bet.
>>
>>
>> -jeff
>>
>>
>> "Matt Mills" <mattjmills@gmail.com> wrote in message
>> news:domsuq$835$1@lust.ihug.co.nz...
>>> Hi, I have had a dual carb auto civic 1989 for a while now and I would
>>> like advice on what modifications I can make for as little monetary outlay
>>> as possible. (The car only cost $300) Wondering if people can point me
>>> towards resources on the net for converting the transmission to manual or
>>> modifying the air filter and engine. At the moment the whole car is
>>> stock. Some URLs that point to how-tos would be great as I am a total
>>> beginner.
>>>
>>> Regards
>>>
>>> Matt
>
> jeff,
> great post. This message is for the OP (orginal poster):
> I recall a letter to the editor of "Honda Tuning" magazine
> related to this issue. Someone wanted to know how much it
> would cost to remove the auto. transmission and replace it
> with a standard transmission. The figure was over $1000.O0.
> The editor told him that in some cases, it would be cheaper
> to sell his Honda and buy another Honda that had a standard
> transmission. If you decide to do it--make sure the Honda
> you buy has multi point fuel injection and of course--
> a standard transmission. Imagine how much work and time and
> frustration you could save.
> Jason
>
Thanks for the advice guys, seems it may be a better Idea to save my
money and replace the car with one with more potential (seeing as the
value of the current car is so low)

Matt