1992 Honda Civic CX

Details

This highly modified 1992 Honda Civic CX is the product of a two-year refurbishment by the owner. The engine and suspension are highly modified from stock and include a host of upgrades (See photos for a complete list of the build). The engine is a turbocharged inline four-cylinder with VTECH that was custom-built for the car, and the owner installed an intercooler on the motor as well. It also features a custom exhaust system that exits through the hood. The transmission is also modified, as is the tuned suspension, front and back, with an extra set of springs included in the sale. The interior was left stock with the exception of a three gauge pod mounted on the dash. The car is located in Chesapeake, VA.

A third-party inspection of the vehicle was performed, as was photography. Its results are positive overall, with some notes to be considered. The photos show evidence of damage on the underside of the trunk where the spare tire is located (see the underside photo). However, the inspection also shows no damage to the rear seam of the vehicle. The exterior, despite a presentable green paint, does have some signs of wear, with a few small dents and scratches. Carfax did report an accident in 2005 with damage to the left front of the vehicle. The exterior scored a 4.2 out of 5 during the inspection. The interior remains in good condition with some signs of wear, such as a stain on the rear seat and some scratching on the plastic trim, as well as an inoperable dome light. The interior is rated at 3.8 out of 5.

This car is being marketed by a CLASSIC.COM Pro on behalf of its current owner and is located in Chesapeake, VA.

About the model

The fifth-generation Honda Civic was first introduced in 1992. The fifth-generation Civic was available in various body styles, including sedan, hatchback, and wagon. The CX was the base model in the lineup, known for its fuel efficiency and affordability. It featured a 1.5-liter 4-cylinder engine with 70 horsepower and 83 lb-ft of torque delivered to the front wheels. It was available with a 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic transmission. The Civic CX became a favorite among tuners looking to modify the car for performance because of its low weight.

Features and Specs

• Turbocharged inline 4-cylinder engine (Honda Vtech, custom built)
• 5-speed manual transmission (Modified)
• Twin disc clutch
• Intercooler
• Manual steering
• Green paint
• Hatchback body style
• Manual windows
• Cloth interior

Known Modifications

Mechanical

Engine

• AEBS sleeved 85mm b16 block
• Cp pistons 10.5 compression
• King Race Main bearings
• ACL Race rod bearings
• ACL oil pump
• Hand-ported b16 head
• Super tech valves
• Kelford 176-t cams
• Kelford springs and retainers
• Golden Eagle cam gears
• Ported Edelbrock intake manifold
• 350z drive-by-wire throttle body with vibrant HD clamp

Turbo

• Full-race ram horn exhaust manifold
• 1000hp intercooler core with custom fabricated end tanks
• Turbosmart 45mm race port wastegate
• Borg Warner s362-sxe with custom 66mm billet compressor wheel upgrade
• Tial 50mm blow-off valve
• Mac 3 port boost controller set up with boost by mph
• Custom hood exit wastegate dump tube

Transmission

• Speedfactory billet bell housing
• Gear-x top eliminator 1-4 with cuff
• Quaife diff
• Gear-x 4.06 final
• Synchrotech carbon synchros
• Stock GSR shifter and linkage
• Comp clutch, twin disc and flywheel
• DSS 2.9 axles
• Assembly done at Synchrotech

Fuel system

• Dual fuel pump hanger
• Dual 485 Walbro pumps
• Aeromotive primary fuel rail
• Custom secondary rail
• Injector dynamics Id1050x primary injectors
• Bosch 2200 secondaries
• Aeromotive fuel pressure regulator
• GM flex fuel sensor

Suspension

• Ground control front coil overs
• Blox drag rear coilovers
• Skunk 2 front upper control arms
• Skunk 2 front spherical lower control arms
• Skunk 2 rear lower control arms
• ASR rear subframe brace
• ASR rear sway bar
• Eibach front sway bar
• Rear camber and toe adjustment kit

Brakes

• GSR front and rear disc conversion
• Brembo blank rotors front and rear
• Nissin pads

Wheels

• Stock Civic Si street wheels
• 225/50/15 Mickey Thompson ET street R on front
• 205/55/15 Yokohama S Drive on rear

Service History

• The vehicle was the recipient of a 2-year customization process (See photos for the build sheet)
• Owner states that there are 3500 miles on the car since the refurbishment was completed

Ownership History

• 1992- Purchased in Virginia Beach
• 2005- Accident reported to the left front of the vehicle
• 2009 (151,000 miles) 2nd owner registered
• 2010- Current owner purchased the car

Known issues

• No spare tire

Due Diligence

• Carfax report 5/4/2023
• Third-party photos 4/13/2023
• Third-party inspection 4/5/2023

Included in the sale

• Spare set of rear ground control coilovers with multiple extra spring sets for street use
• Extra 3" downpipe included if the purchaser decides to run a full exhaust
• Extra spring sets
• Spare hood with no exhaust cutout 
• Radio box with manual 
• Remote start/alarm that was installed
• Rear seat belts not currently installed