Peachy says HI HI, some n00b questions

Hey there everyone :wave:,

Just new to the forums, joined a few days ago and have been overwhelmed by the amount of information on this site, it's fantastic!

A little about myself, the names Ben, I'm 23, I'm in Victoria, based in Brunswick and have just got myself a 1992 Civic EG Breeze. Obviously being a 1.3litre engine its slow as dogs balls, but being my first car I'm still happy as larry to drive the little bastard around.

So here comes the n00b questions :eek: ........ I've done a few searches and couldn't find the proper answers, they've more than probably been asked 1000's of times before, but being a n00b on here I can't seem to find what I'm after so please go easy on me.

Firstly, I've come across the phrase b16, b18 on this site and assume that the number after B represents the capacity of the engine, ie: b16 is a 1.6 litre engine. Does this mean that since I own a 1.3litre Civic EG Breeze that the engine name is B13? If not, what kind of engine do I have?

Also, being in Victoria I understand the legality between modifying your car is different across states. I'm still on my P-Plates (Green) and was wondering what kind of modifications are legal in Victoria for my car. It says on the vicroads site that "Any engine modification that increases the power of the engine" or something, but it's so ambiguous, what exactly is excluded and included within that clause? Am I allowed to install:
- Cold Air Intake
- K&N Filter
- New exhaust
What other modifications can you suggest that will give my 1.3 litre pooper a little more pow?

Also, this question is most probably gonna make a few people *facepalm* but what the hell... In my civic, near the handbrake there is a switch thats just "on/off" - I can't for the life of me figure out what the hell it's for. I've looked in the manual and theres nothing there. Apart from current modifications on the car, it's just had its windows tinted and alloy wheels put on. Any ideas?

Found out that at one point in its life the car must have had neons installed and it was the on/off switch for it. Neons for me.... no thanks :P

The civic also doesn't have the rev display, can you suggest any aftermarket products that can show this? Please link me :) And if theres anyone in the Brunswick, Melbourne area that can suggest a good mechanic that would be great :) thanks a buncharino

I posted a wanted add on this forum, and literally 4 hours after posting the wanted ad, I had a new cluster installed. Thankyou OZHONDA and SuiJin for the cluster

So thanks a bunch for having a read and helping a n00b out, very much appreciated!!! Also, if anyone is willing to be a civic mentor for me and help me out with n00bish questions please add me on msn, my address is: benjamin_peach@hotmail.com

Much love all, thanks again :wave:

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Originally Posted by peachy

hey there everyone :wave:,

just new to the forums, joined a few days ago and have been overwhelmed by the amount of information on this site, it's fantastic!

welcome!! :d

a little about myself, the names ben, i'm 23, i'm in victoria, based in brunswick and have just got myself a 1992 civic eg breeze. Obviously being a 1.3litre engine its slow as dogs balls, but being my first car i'm still happy as larry to drive the little bastard around.

lol

so here comes the n00b questions :eek: ........ I've done a few searches and couldn't find the proper answers, they've more than probably been asked 1000's of times before, but being a n00b on here i can't seem to find what i'm after so please go easy on me.

Firstly, i've come across the phrase b16, b18 on this site and assume that the number after b represents the capacity of the engine, ie: B16 is a 1.6 litre engine. Does this mean that since i own a 1.3litre civic eg breeze that the engine name is b13? If not, what kind of engine do i have?

eg dont come with the b series engine in australia.
Only import model from jp/nz/?? Of eg6 comes with b16.
Your engine is d13 most likely.

also, being in victoria i understand the legality between modifying your car is different across states. I'm still on my p-plates (green) and was wondering what kind of modifications are legal in victoria for my car. It says on the vicroads site that "any engine modification that increases the power of the engine" or something, but it's so ambiguous, what exactly is excluded and included within that clause? Am i allowed to install:
- cold air intake
- k&n filter
- new exhaust
what other modifications can you suggest that will give my 1.3 litre pooper a little more pow?

+1 for reading the vsi. My personal opinion, dont do anything to it.
Save your money and get a better engine like dc2 integra type r engine (b18c7) or dc2 integra vtir engine (b18c2).
Or save even more and get dc5 integra type r engine (k20a2)

also, this question is most probably gonna make a few people *facepalm* but what the hell... In my civic, near the handbrake there is a switch thats just "on/off" - i can't for the life of me figure out what the hell it's for. I've looked in the manual and theres nothing there. Apart from current modifications on the car, it's just had its windows tinted and alloy wheels put on. Any ideas?

does it have pic of antenna?

so thanks a bunch for having a read and helping a n00b out, very much appreciated!!! Also, if anyone is willing to be a civic mentor for me and help me out with n00bish questions please add me on msn, my address is: benjamin_peach@hotmail.com

oh, better buy an eg cluster from Gli variant. it has tacho, this way you will have cleaner oem look.
buy it and come to my place i will help you install

mocchi waves too! :wave:

Much love all, thanks again :wave:

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much love ben!

Everyone has to start somewere!

You have a D series engine. The certain engine that is is you're EG is a D13B2.

Im still learning about Honda's, you will find Ozhonda very reliable/helpful from what you will learn.

good format mocchi :thumbsup:

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Originally Posted by Peachy

Hey there everyone :wave:,

Just new to the forums, joined a few days ago and have been overwhelmed by the amount of information on this site, it's fantastic!

A little about myself, the names Ben, I'm 23, I'm in Victoria, based in Brunswick and have just got myself a 1992 Civic EG Breeze. Obviously being a 1.3litre engine its slow as dogs balls, but being my first car I'm still happy as larry to drive the little bastard around.

picsorban lol

So here comes the n00b questions :eek: ........ I've done a few searches and couldn't find the proper answers, they've more than probably been asked 1000's of times before, but being a n00b on here I can't seem to find what I'm after so please go easy on me.

Firstly, I've come across the phrase b16, b18 on this site and assume that the number after B represents the capacity of the engine, ie: b16 is a 1.6 litre engine. Does this mean that since I own a 1.3litre Civic EG Breeze that the engine name is B13? If not, what kind of engine do I have?

The letter is the series of the engine. In the civics, they come as B or D. Your shape civic only came with D-series from factory in AUSTRALIA. You have a D13B (i think), with the number the capacity.

Also, being in Victoria I understand the legality between modifying your car is different across states. I'm still on my P-Plates (Green) and was wondering what kind of modifications are legal in Victoria for my car. It says on the vicroads site that "Any engine modification that increases the power of the engine" or something, but it's so ambiguous, what exactly is excluded and included within that clause? Am I allowed to install:
- Cold Air Intake
- K&N Filter
- New exhaust
What other modifications can you suggest that will give my 1.3 litre pooper a little more pow?

I personally wouldn't bother, work on handling and being able to throw your car around corners at nice speeds. You could get aftermarket carbies and tweak them if you're REALLY keen.

Also, this question is most probably gonna make a few people *facepalm* but what the hell... In my civic, near the handbrake there is a switch thats just "on/off" - I can't for the life of me figure out what the hell it's for. I've looked in the manual and theres nothing there. Apart from current modifications on the car, it's just had its windows tinted and alloy wheels put on. Any ideas?

Pull the cover off and follow the wires.


The civic also doesn't have the rev display, can you suggest any aftermarket products that can show this? Please link me :) And if theres anyone in the Brunswick, Melbourne area that can suggest a good mechanic that would be great :) thanks a buncharino

Get a gauge cluster from the gli variant. I havent done it myself but it may bolt up and work. Someone will confirm this.


So thanks a bunch for having a read and helping a n00b out, very much appreciated!!! Also, if anyone is willing to be a civic mentor for me and help me out with n00bish questions please add me on msn, my address is: benjamin_peach@hotmail.com

*subscirbed to gay p0rn website* jks :)

Much love all, thanks again :wave:

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yeeeeeeeeeeow :D thanks for the responses guys, very much appreciated!

Mocchi - Great response mate! Why do you not suggest putting any engine mods? Wouldn't putting in a better air filter/exhaust/cold air intake make my little bucket of slow run a little faster?
How much do those engines cost? I've read a bit and wouldn't mind saving up for a transplant hahaha. How much more power would I gain?
In regards to the on/off buttons, doesn't have a picture of an antenna :(
Where would I also find those EG clusters from?
Where bouts you located?

SiReal - Hahahaha picsorban lol. I'll get some pics up once I get rid of the stupid Breeze stickers and give the car a clean. The second day I had it i took and got it cleaned professionally, the very next day it rained ****ing hard, dirty rain too and now the car is dirtier than ever. Bloody Melbourne rain! There goes $50!!! :mad:

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Originally Posted by Peachy

yeeeeeeeeeeow :D thanks for the responses guys, very much appreciated!

Mocchi - Great response mate! Why do you not suggest putting any engine mods? Wouldn't putting in a better air filter/exhaust/cold air intake make my little bucket of slow run a little faster?

how much faster you think you gonna get with those mods on a D13? hahah
personally i wouldn't bother. as sireal said might as well invest in suspension mods cos you can use it later on when you swap engine.
but it's up to you, if you want to mod your D13 then by all means do it, but i personally wouldn't cos im poor and i cant justify the cost vs gains.

How much do those engines cost? I've read a bit and wouldn't mind saving up for a transplant hahaha. How much more power would I gain?
this you need to think abt what you want first.

In regards to the on/off buttons, doesn't have a picture of an antenna :(

Where would I also find those EG clusters from?
from wreckers sells $50. you might be able to bargain down to $45?
hahah
places to go: self serve wreckers on clayton road?
check here


Where bouts you located?
im around south east melb man, get the cluster first lol

SiReal - Hahahaha picsorban lol. I'll get some pics up once I get rid of the stupid Breeze stickers and give the car a clean. The second day I had it i took and got it cleaned professionally, the very next day it rained ****ing hard, dirty rain too and now the car is dirtier than ever. Bloody Melbourne rain! There goes $50!!! :mad:

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i washed my car yesterday, using grey water hehe.
save water and money.

Brunswick!!
Nice bro, u near me haha

welcome :) there's nothing wrong with an EG breeze - they're pretty badass for a 1.3L engine, and because Honda make the best gear shift in the business they aren't as slow as you'd imagine.

the reason people say 'do an engine transplant' is because breathing mods such as an intake/full exhaust on your engine will only net you marginal gains. in fact extractors/headers were originally invented for large engines such as V8s, where they do work well and significantly increase volumetric efficiency. they don't make half as much difference on a 4 banger but people (such as myself when i was younger and dumber :) ) still wack them on those types of engines anyway.

if you feel your car is slow now - it'll feel just as slow after those sorts of modifications, it'll just sound louder and (arguably) better.

if you want a genuine fast-ish car you can take out the 1.3 and put in one of the type-r vtec engines - that's the transplant option. it's not cheap.

one other option out of the box is you could sell the EG and buy a 1.6 EG Si. they're only $1000 more and significantly quicker :)

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Originally Posted by lithium

welcome :) there's nothing wrong with an EG breeze - they're pretty badass for a 1.3L engine, and because Honda make the best gear shift in the business they aren't as slow as you'd imagine.

the reason people say 'do an engine transplant' is because breathing mods such as an intake/full exhaust on your engine will only net you marginal gains. in fact extractors/headers were originally invented for large engines such as V8s, where they do work well and significantly increase volumetric efficiency. they don't make half as much difference on a 4 banger but people (such as myself when i was younger and dumber :) ) still wack them on those types of engines anyway.

if you feel your car is slow now - it'll feel just as slow after those sorts of modifications, it'll just sound louder and (arguably) better.

if you want a genuine fast-ish car you can take out the 1.3 and put in one of the type-r vtec engines - that's the transplant option. it's not cheap.

one other option out of the box is you could sell the EG and buy a 1.6 EG Si. they're only $1000 more and significantly quicker :)

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Thanks for that dude, however bought the breeze with rego and roadworthy for super super cheap wouldn't wanna go through the hassle of selling and re buying again :)
Having said that, I'd love to do an engine swap as it'd help me understand a ****tonne more about engines and cars. I've been looking around and can't for the life of me find a b16 apart from ebay. How much do these tend to sell for? Couldn't be more than $2500?

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Brunswick!!
Nice bro, u near me haha

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Yeah man Brunswick REP!!! Highest crime rate in Vic hahaha.... well probably not but feels like it anyway. Where bouts you at?

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Originally Posted by Peachy

Thanks for that dude, however bought the breeze with rego and roadworthy for super super cheap wouldn't wanna go through the hassle of selling and re buying again :)
Having said that, I'd love to do an engine swap as it'd help me understand a ****tonne more about engines and cars. I've been looking around and can't for the life of me find a b16 apart from ebay. How much do these tend to sell for? Couldn't be more than $2500?



Yeah man Brunswick REP!!! Highest crime rate in Vic hahaha.... well probably not but feels like it anyway. Where bouts you at?

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Coburg man ;)
welcum to Ozhonda man

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Originally Posted by WATAJK

Coburg man ;)
welcum to Ozhonda man

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wow its weird how close us 3 are. im from fawkner lol.

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Originally Posted by .:Thrasher:.

wow its weird how close us 3 are. im from fawkner lol.

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Im pretty sure i know who u are lol
Believe or not
Ur username rings such a bell its not funny...
Your first name wouldn't happen to be nick would it?
if im right i know who u are LOL
Dw all good :P