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Which hatchback to take?

Posted:
Fri Feb 01, 2008 1:45 am
by Mr.Garfiield.*
i was wondering what were the differences between the CX DX VX and SI? if anyone had a chart or something? showing what they offer and there motor specks to? thanks alot
from what ive read/heard VX is 92 hp with vtec-e which sounds good to me. cuz i heard the si had a good engine(125hp vtec) but its so heavy with all the equipment thats its pretty much equal to the VX and DX. and well i would want vtec. for the fact that engine swap will only be after a year or so. ill be doing the body first and then a swap. but i dont want a cx cuz its lowest hp and cheapest from what i herd.
im kinda all confused lol.im wondering between vx and si rly. dx doesnt ahve vtec right? so screw that.
or am i jsut all getting this wrong? lol. you have to excus me for that im pretty much a mechanics noob...but i want to learn! i love to learn
tanks again

Posted:
Fri Feb 01, 2008 2:20 am
by Greasedmonkey
The Si will not be about equal to any of them! It is far superior in stock form. It has 4 wheel disc brakes, 125hp sohc vtec ( real vtec ) motor, best stock D series tranny. POWER MOONROOF!!! and power mirrors.
After that, the Dx is the next best hatch.
The Vx does have vtec wired in already, but that easy to do. The motor in it is a Vtec-e. E for economy....hince the Real vtec comment early...this is a crappier version of vtec. Not performance based.
if you want light, then the VX and CX are your choice, but you will be starting slow.
The Dx and Si are the faster ones, the Si being the fastest stock. But heavier.
I would say get the DX or Si over any.

Posted:
Fri Feb 01, 2008 2:30 am
by Mr.Garfiield.*
ok yeh thast what i just read on some other site.
ill go for si
but with the vtec hows the gas consumption? i mean i know thos hatches are far from super consumers, but still with the gas price going up...
if you can tell me in liters it would be great but gallons will do
thanks alot dude now i know what im takeing as soon ass the snow melts!

Posted:
Fri Feb 01, 2008 5:31 am
by hatch_wanna_b
I have a VX with a JDM D15B swap.
I pwn. True story.
Way less money in doing what I did than buying an Si.
Plus, D15B makes 10 more hp!!


Posted:
Fri Feb 01, 2008 4:08 pm
by york62
SI FTW!!

Posted:
Fri Feb 01, 2008 6:46 pm
by sqsi
Si FTW power sunroof, rear disc brakes

Posted:
Fri Feb 01, 2008 7:54 pm
by Gorveatt
I wish mine was an Si


Posted:
Fri Feb 01, 2008 8:22 pm
by asianrob
CX FTW Si's over rated! lol

Posted:
Fri Feb 01, 2008 9:29 pm
by CivicTypeR
york62 wrote:SI FTW!!
X2


Posted:
Fri Feb 01, 2008 10:19 pm
by Gorveatt
DC4rob wrote:CX FTW Si's over rated! lol
not when you go from a car with a manual 5spd, cruise control and power moonroof, to one with none of the above


Posted:
Sat Feb 02, 2008 12:55 am
by Method
CX h22 way better then any SI.

Posted:
Sat Feb 02, 2008 1:45 am
by Mr.Garfiield.*
haha well i didnt want to start a debate or anything xD but im getting the SI for sure. less things to put on it during the project. like electric sunroof mirrios and stuff.

Posted:
Sat Feb 02, 2008 2:17 am
by BAXTER_EJ1
I think the SI is a better platform if you want to combine daily driver + modified car.
The little things are definitely appreciated more lol, and they aren't so little when you go from a car without them to a car with them, especially AC in the summer!
I say good choice on the SI


Posted:
Sat Feb 02, 2008 2:56 am
by Greasedmonkey
hatch_wanna_b wrote:I have a VX with a JDM D15B swap.
I pwn. True story.
Way less money in doing what I did than buying an Si.
Plus, D15B makes 10 more hp!! 
total BS. that motor doesnt make 10hp more anything.
Its rated the exact same. The Sis also already get all wheel discs, power moonroof and mirrors. body colored door handles and mirrors....
As far as milage, I was getting 300-350 from a tank.

Posted:
Sat Feb 02, 2008 5:14 am
by k20a_da
Correct me if I am wrong guys, but this is what I found out:
92-95 Civic CX (D15B8)
1493cc
4 cyl, 8 valve
SOHC
9.1:1 c.r.
PGM-FI (MPFI)
70 bhp @ 4500
Redline: 6500 rpm
83 lb-ft @ 3000
Curb Weight 2,108 lbs.
Stroke 3.33"
Bore 2.95"
Fuel Capacity 10.0 gal.
92-95 Civic DX | 92-95 Civic LX (D15B7)
1493cc
4 cyl, 16 valve
SOHC
9.2:1 c.r.
PGM-FI (MPFI)
102 bhp @ 5900
Redline: 6800 rpm
98 lb-ft @ 5000
Curb Weight 2,178 lbs.
Stroke 3.33"
Bore 2.95"
Fuel Capacity 11.9 gal.
92-95 Civic VX (D15Z1)
1493cc
4 cyl, 16 valve
SOHC VTEC-E
9.3:1 c.r.
PGM-FI (MPFI)
92 bhp @ 5500
Redline: 7000 rpm
97 lb-ft @ 4500
Curb Weight 2,094 lbs.
Stroke 3.33"
Bore 2.95"
Fuel Capacity 10.0 gal.
92-95 Civic Si | 92-95 Civic Ex | 93-95 Del Sol Si (D16Z6)
1590cc
4 cyl, 16 valve
SOHC VTEC
9.2:1 c.r.
PGM-FI (MPFI)
125 bhp @ 6600
Redline: 7200 rpm
106 lb-ft @ 5200
Curb Weight 2,390 lbs.
Stroke 3.54"
Bore 2.95"
Fuel Capacity 11.9 gal.
92-95 Civic VTi | 92-95 Civic Si-R | 93-95 Del Sol VTEC (B16A2/A3)
1595cc
4 cyl, 16 valve
DOHC VTEC
10.4:1 c.r.
PGM-FI (MPFI)
160 bhp @ 7600
Redline: 8200 rpm
111 lb-ft @ 7000
Dimensions & Capacities
Length: Sdn 173"; Cpe 192.5"
Wheelbase: Sdn 103.2"; Cpe 111.4"
Width: 75.4"
Height: Sdn 55.1"; Cpe 53.7"
EPA Class: Compact
Trunk Vol : Cpe 11.9; Hbk 13.4 cu. ft.
Braking is handled via front discs/rear drums on all models except the EX and Si models where four-wheel discs are standard