Dirty_Harry
New Member
Hello everyone! Frequently and thoroughly collecting the vast knowledge you can grab on this site. Never joined to post untiI just now! Recently purchased a "slightly" used 92 Civic.. I paid $500 for her. Friend deal. It has a few "slight" problems that I will be working out, but need a little help in the right direction. I'm trying to make it into a more reliable daily driver.
Here's what I need to know, and what I need to know.
It is a 92 Civic, 4dr sedan, the title says cxv? I don't know the model.. there's no badge on it except one that says civic. It has power everything, sunroof, a rear spoiler, and rear disc brakes(ABS not connected anymore though?). It also has a b18b swap(no ps/ac) /b16 tranny?? Don't know anything about this transmission yet.
I like the car but it is quirky. Whn I drive car ~55-60mph(3k on the tach) its fine but once I drive around 70mph(not sure maybe 3.5k) the oil gauge begins steadily climbing, I got it a little above half and just slowed down.. it dropped and didn't raise again at 55mph. any ideas??
also, while in the lower rpms(around 2100rpm?) there is a weird scrapey kind of noise. that will go away if you accelerate past a certain point, or shift so the rpms are lower. :/
Other than the problems listed I have put maybe 500 miles on it so far and for the most part it seems to be holding up alright, Oh! and the throttle will stick open a little, I just tap the gas pedal up and it idles correctly. If I have to, I will replace the engine / transmission, but I kind of like the combo, I may be interested in a rebuild(might be able to get another LS engine). Not sure how abused she was
but will definitely be needing some work. I am not sure what my options are for a swap really.. hoping to find some good information from everyone here 
I haven't gotten a chance to look under the car because it's so low.. will need new struts ASAP, does anyone have good recommendations? I was thinking return to stock with Monroe quick struts for now just so bumps aren't so rough..
That pretty much wraps it up. I would like to thank you for reading my whole first thread! Sorry everyone for so many questions! I'll post some pictures up soon, its nothing fancy but for $500 I got a running ls swap with acura rims(lol), blizzak snow tires(lol), a spare blox Intake mani, and a spare starter.. feeling good about the civic and hope to bring her back to full life and get her on the road, thanks everyone once again!
Here's what I need to know, and what I need to know.
It is a 92 Civic, 4dr sedan, the title says cxv? I don't know the model.. there's no badge on it except one that says civic. It has power everything, sunroof, a rear spoiler, and rear disc brakes(ABS not connected anymore though?). It also has a b18b swap(no ps/ac) /b16 tranny?? Don't know anything about this transmission yet.
I like the car but it is quirky. Whn I drive car ~55-60mph(3k on the tach) its fine but once I drive around 70mph(not sure maybe 3.5k) the oil gauge begins steadily climbing, I got it a little above half and just slowed down.. it dropped and didn't raise again at 55mph. any ideas??
also, while in the lower rpms(around 2100rpm?) there is a weird scrapey kind of noise. that will go away if you accelerate past a certain point, or shift so the rpms are lower. :/
Other than the problems listed I have put maybe 500 miles on it so far and for the most part it seems to be holding up alright, Oh! and the throttle will stick open a little, I just tap the gas pedal up and it idles correctly. If I have to, I will replace the engine / transmission, but I kind of like the combo, I may be interested in a rebuild(might be able to get another LS engine). Not sure how abused she was
but will definitely be needing some work. I am not sure what my options are for a swap really.. hoping to find some good information from everyone here I haven't gotten a chance to look under the car because it's so low.. will need new struts ASAP, does anyone have good recommendations? I was thinking return to stock with Monroe quick struts for now just so bumps aren't so rough..
That pretty much wraps it up. I would like to thank you for reading my whole first thread! Sorry everyone for so many questions! I'll post some pictures up soon, its nothing fancy but for $500 I got a running ls swap with acura rims(lol), blizzak snow tires(lol), a spare blox Intake mani, and a spare starter.. feeling good about the civic and hope to bring her back to full life and get her on the road, thanks everyone once again!
btw green valve cover and sprayed on AK's add like 5hp right?
