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    Why A B16b Rather Than B18c In The EK9?

    Update: Well all, I thought I'd give everyone an update, after having fitted the B16b in to my vintage Si, and running it for a couple of weeks. While my overall opinion seems to be generally positive, the car having a considerable amount more pull in just about every rpm range, and especially...
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    Hello, I'm interested in ordering a tune up kit which at least includes, the spark plugs...

    Hello, I'm interested in ordering a tune up kit which at least includes, the spark plugs, cap, rotor, and wires. Please let me know if these kits are still available. I'd like to order one as soon as possible. Thanks, Rene
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    Why A B16b Rather Than B18c In The EK9?

    Makes perfectly good sense. Us yanks do have something similar in the form of "Luxury" Tax on vehicles costing more than a certain amount, and we also have a "gas guzzler" Tax as well, but neither of those taxes applied to the engine specifications, but I can see how a State's Government could...
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    Why A B16b Rather Than B18c In The EK9?

    Care to explain this in a bit more detail? I'm curious to know why any car manufacturer would be motivated to produce a variant of one of their other automobile engines based on tax regulations. Especially given both versions are still classified in the 4 cylinder category. I'd perhaps be more...
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    Why A B16b Rather Than B18c In The EK9?

    MacBook Pro, running iOs Mountain Lion. When I first checked, the site would at least populate results with values, but this last time, it didn't even return any values. I'll keep at it.
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    Why A B16b Rather Than B18c In The EK9?

    Hey all, Really appreciate all of the kind replies, and very informative posts on both the ITR, and CTR. Of the many sites I've visited, I can honestly say it is here, in this forum, where I find it to be a great example of members whom do indeed possess a particular higher level of...
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    Why A B16b Rather Than B18c In The EK9?

    Well it's in now...
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    Why A B16b Rather Than B18c In The EK9?

    How much does your car weigh? And your cornering?
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    Why A B16b Rather Than B18c In The EK9?

    Just how much traction issues would be my question. I played with the site again, but for some reason, I couldn't get it to calculate any results. I'll try again later, when I have a bit more time. Thanks.
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    Why A B16b Rather Than B18c In The EK9?

    Looking at the site, I'm a bit confused about a couple things. It shows a few stats, e,g. horsepower. If the stat on the left (chassis 1), represents a B16b, then it shows an inaccurate hp representation at 174 hp, versus the actual 185 hp that the B16b really produces, and I don't see how those...
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    Why A B16b Rather Than B18c In The EK9?

    Yes they are. The LS 5th is a pretty popular mod in many circles from what I've read in other forums. This is a purposeful mod for those of us who would still like to take advantage of decent mpg, for our daily drivers. It's great for me, because I figure any exhilarated performance I may...
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    Why A B16b Rather Than B18c In The EK9?

    Outside of a few rather trollish replies, I'd have to say indeed. Thanks! From what I gather so far, it seems the consensus would point to the biggest reasons why Honda chose to go with a de-stroked version of their most venerable engine, was to keep things in perspective, by not out doing...
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    Why A B16b Rather Than B18c In The EK9?

    Sorry for the delay in my reply. I was actually taking quite some time to the site you provided. Thanks very much for that. Rene
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    Why A B16b Rather Than B18c In The EK9?

    B16b, mated to cable Y1 tranny, with LS 5th, 0.714. Final drive is I believe 4.266 The Y1 tranny I'm using, seems to have the identical gear ratios as the USDM S80 tranny of the ITR.
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    Why A B16b Rather Than B18c In The EK9?

    Thanks for the compliments, and for the sound advice. From earlier reading, I came across a story about how too much torque in a lighter chassis Civic may lead to the driver ending up in a ditch, coming out of a curve, thanks to having too much torque, which is yet another reason why it may...
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    Why A B16b Rather Than B18c In The EK9?

    Great Point! Why just today, I do remember reading somewhere how this loss of traction can be a factor in lighter cars with more torquey engines, so I believe this fact, is to be yet another net positive in my ultimate choice to go with the B16b, over the B18c. Thx.
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    Why A B16b Rather Than B18c In The EK9?

    Great, non-trollish, fact based reply. Just what I'm after. Thanks, But what about straight line performance, especially let's say on a freeway, let's say from like 60mph/96.5kph to 80mph/128.7kph? fyi: My primary focus is to inquire about straight line performance, be it 0-60, and/or...
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    Why A B16b Rather Than B18c In The EK9?

    So given the B18c is the obvious stock for stock monster between the two engines, it stands to reason, I "should" get more WOW factor out of the B18c, over the B16b, right? Or do I stand corrected, in that the B18c would be much too torquey for my light weight chassis, thus it rendering my Civic...
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    Why A B16b Rather Than B18c In The EK9?

    Here here, Ok, for those of you who'd care to give their opinion on which engine they prefer, let me say this... I've already read more than my fair share of individual's preferences, so please do NOT add to this thread with yours. I am asking a specific question as to why did Honda choose to...
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    Why A B16b Rather Than B18c In The EK9?

    Greetings All, First, I'd like to say, I've searched this, and many other forums, including the web in general, and have done so extensively, but have come up short in what I'm actually looking to find out, and so with that, I must, in all due respect, enlist the advice of you fine gentlemen...
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