si vs cx (which is better for a swap?)

[EVIL-cIvIc]

K i'm thinking about getting either an si or a cx 94 HB. alot of ppl say that the si is the better car, i agree. However i'm planing on doing a swap to a B18c5 and i know the cx is lighter so ultimatley it would be faster then the si, can i hear your guys opinions on the two?

 

[Eg_Project]

cx........

 

[stealthsi009]

what year Si you looking into?

 

[ImportFan1]

IMO i would go for the B18C1 and turbo it in the 94 HB

 

[EVIL-cIvIc]

Originally posted by ImportFan1
IMO i would go for the B18C1 and turbo it in the 94 HB

yea i was concidering that too, but i'm probably gunna go all motor for a year or 2 this swap is gunna cost me a hella lot of money and i can't afford turbo any time soon, so i'm gunna go with the c5, and i'm looking into any 5th gen si (92-95)

 

[element_323]

If you plan on using the car to drag then get the cx. It all comes down to you really.

 

[ImportFan1]

if u plan on goin turbo its prob better to go C1 cuz it is more mod friendly than the C5 and u can build up the internals to make it more reliable

 

[Handlebars]

fyi, a gsr and a used turbo kit and a hondata and all the required extras can still easily be less than a c5 swap alone if you shop around. and for absolute performance, cx is better because its lighter, has a smaller gas tank, etc. but for comfort and immediate performance (stock cx suspension sucks nuts) si is a better choice, and most of the weight difference can be stripped out, except the sunroof.

 

[shinobi]

if you're gonna swap anyways then just get the cx. the si is gonna cost you more than the cx then you're throwing a vtec engine away for another vtec engine that has one more cam. so might as well buy the cheaper cx so you'll be throwing a non vtec engine away for a dohc vtec motor.

 

[KennyC]

ya but if its gonna b a daily drive id go wit the SI. power windows locks, sunroof r nice. and abs is sumthin ur gonna want for all that power. i wouldnt get cx unless ur goin straight drag car only.

 

[prostock3]

i have an 95 si, hatchback of course, and i dont have power windows or locks, nor ABS

 

[DirtyD]

Originally posted by prostock3
i have an 95 si, hatchback of course, and i dont have power windows or locks, nor ABS

'the abs-less models didn't come with power windows or locks

 

[EVIL-cIvIc]

thnx for you replys, i think i'm jus gunna get an si, sell the motor throw in a b18c5 and keep it as a dialy driver until i can afford any further mods

 

[2GCIVI]

There is a lot of convience in not having to reach over the passenger side to roll down the window. I just like options.

 

[Sound Streamin']

Did you not pay attention to what was said????? You can get a b18c1 and a turbo, for less than a c5... so why would you go the c5 route and spend more money????

 

[ImportFan1]

my 98 ex doesnt have abs and id rather have no abs u can add the power windows and locks and all go with the cx ull save money

 

[copperfox]

Get the Si, I have a 95 and love it. The si has rear disc breaks, as opposed to the CX's drum. Si also has front and rear sway bars, 21 and 13mm, respectively to help with body roll. Unless you plan to do a rear-disc conversion and install sway bars, get the Si.

 

[aPok RaceR]

Originally posted by copperfox
Get the Si, I have a 95 and love it. The si has rear disc breaks, as opposed to the CX's drum. Si also has front and rear sway bars, 21 and 13mm, respectively to help with body roll. Unless you plan to do a rear-disc conversion and install sway bars, get the Si.

ditto..si all the way.