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Old 01-27-2012, 09:05 PM   #8 (permalink)
PaleMelanesian
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PaleCivic (retired) - '96 Honda Civic DX Sedan
90 day: 69.2 mpg (US)

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It's not actually upSIZED, just up powered. Dual overhead cam, VTEC and tuned for more power. With the right gear ratios it could be a great dual-purpose setup - low rpm cruising, downshift and hammer it and it's another beast entirely.
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