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Old Jun 9, 2003 | 06:06 PM
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Suspension is not my area so I'll spare you my thoughts But braking I might be able to help, etc.

As white94civic said it really all depends what your end plan for the car is (drag, auto-x, or show?).

As for me I'm looking to drag mainly, but do a little auto-x for fun.

So here's what I would suggest.

Braking: In my case I'm not to concered with it, but here's a few things to keep in mind. If you are planning to go for drag, you prob want to stay away from "big brake" kits, etc. Being that you will most likely slap some nice small wheels on the front at least. With big brakes you really don't have many options. But if you really are looking to get rotor's in the rear I would just look into getting the AEM big brake kit. Save you lots of time and $$$.

But if you are stuck on doing the GSR conversion, keep in mind you will also need the master brake cylinder, and whatever else goes along with that (brake lines, etc.). I would look at getting the from a salavage yard. Importautosalvage.com?

Wheels: I'm kinda close minded about this since I just got the Rota Circuits 8 in Royal gun metal with a polished lip, but from what I hear they are great and they look awesome. Not to mention they will give you a few extra $$$ in your pocket since they won't cost you an arm and a leg. Don't think you have to pay out big money to get great quality... that's not always true. Don't think you will have any probs with them lasting you a while and shit if you ever bend one it will only cost 118 for a new one


Exhaust: Any muffler you get now should tranfer over to the new motor without any problems. You may need to have a piece fabricated, but nothing to costly. I have a thermal that I love, but I need to get the silencer piece since it is a bit on the loud side. But not annoying....

I am in the process of swapping a b18 into my 99 civic right now and the cat bolted right up to the gsr header. The holes didn't match up perfectly, but close enough.
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