Need for Speed? I'll settle for.. some help

Need for Speed? I'll settle for..

just a little get up and go.
heh.

anyways I'm pretty much a complete and total noob when it comes to Hondas and modding/performance/etc so this could be a fun summer
-recently I purchased a 95 Civic LX, with the 1.5L engine, and an Auto Tranny. I love the little car and it's great on gas and runs fine and everything but I'm stepping from a 160HP turbo Audi to this and I can definately see where my new toy is lacking in the horsepower department.

I would like to get a little more power out of this set-up if possible. I've never added on anything performance wise to a car before and price is a definate consideration since I'm pretty much poorer than dirt... (Guess I could've used that as a nick eh?) I'm looking at possibly a few minor additions and wondered if you could give any advice either on these items or on other things I havent' thought of yet.

1- ram air intake... I've seen both short and long pipes all similar to this (http://abacus.sj.ipixmedia.com/abc/M...7ad137/i-1.JPG) Not sure if short or long would be better...

2- maybe a Mugen spec chip to add a little more fuel to the engine..

Yep that's all I've come up with- like I said I'm new and know basically nothing. The chip may be WAY out of my league but doing some searching on the net these seem to be 2 common things that I've come up with.

My main concern would be - what are the negative effects of doing either of these? Will these greatly reduce my gas mileage? Extra amount of engine wear and tear? is my car even worth doing anything to?? Am I off the mark as to how to get it?

Keep in mind that I have ZERO interest in racing or getting this to be some kind of high performance car-- I just want a little more Oooomph than I have now - and for the least amount of money

any suggestions-comments-critiques etc are very welcome!
thanks
ripthesystem