Zymosis

Hi all, new to the board.

I recently discovered someone I know has a '75 Civic sitting in a field. It doesn't run, probably a bad engine or something. I've been looking into turning it into somethat that runs, something that runs fast. I thought a 12a or 13b would be a fun swap because I love high-reving engines. Why a '75 Civic? Because it's free and it only weighs 1500lbs. So basically, I'm wondering if this is possible, and what it would take to make this work. Any advice, suggestions, or links would be very helpful.

gradedcheese

that car is front wheel drive isn't it?

SaturnHKS

Actually, a '75? That's the CVCC RWD era I think...

gradedcheese

ooooh.... now that would be fun. they have a really cool looking interior and pretty neat styling for a Civic too as I recall.

gen2ForCe

rotary civic...do it.

introVert

You know if you put a rotary engine in a honda, it will kill itself, don't you?

gen2ForCe

not if u change everything:-D bascially jus keep the shell haha

shumpeter

I think all Civics are front wheel drive. I'm no Honda expert, but I think even the '73's were wrong wheel drive.

gradedcheese

from the photos here

http://members.rogers.com/1stgenofdurham/index2.html

they look to be FWD since I don't see a tunnel for the gearbox and driveshaft. damn.

they're real cool looking though.