In article <dopgg3$lk$1@lust.ihug.co.nz>, Matt Mills
<mattjmills@gmail.com> wrote:

> 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

Matt,
Glad to have helped. I think that would be a wise decision.
In the mean time, do research on what kind of Honda you would like to
buy once you have the money needed to buy a newer car. Also, subscribe
to "Honda Tuning" magazine or pick up a copy of it at the bookstore
or magazine store. I should note that DOHC--VTEC engines (eg B18) are
the best--in my opinion.
Jason
Jason

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