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Old 08-19-2010, 07:29 PM   #10 (permalink)
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Thanks, I didn't know 1000 rpm's made that much of a difference. As for the all things being equal does that include horespower? Like can a v-tec motor get more or equal mileage in the same car then a non-vtec if driven the same? And the new motors are 1.7L with v-tec but forgot the horespower rating.
And yeah, the Civics seem to have gotten much bigger or Americanized :P
Was looking at the Fit but that engine is so fancy I dunno. Like having the exhaust manifold integrated into the cylinder head negates putting on a header but maybe it flows as well? Also I like to be able to work on it myself and have room to do so. If rust wasn't an issue I'd go for a 96-99 hatchback.
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