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firehawk618 · 04-20-2015, 01:38 AM

I have yet to see a factory HX with VTEC-E on the valve cover. I'm pretty sure that's a Vx thing.

Believe it or not the EX vs DX vs LX economy is not that much different.

I have driven lots of tanks with my bone stock LX, then swapped on a Y8 head with all supporting components essentially making it a Y8 and didn't really see a difference in economy. My biggest differences have always been with gearing.

Beings both yours are Lx's there are only a few things that could make that dramatic of a difference.

It's pretty much either the driver, state of tune on the car or the circumstances for that tank.

Title / registration don't have to say anythings been modded.

04-20-2015, 01:38 AM	#6 (permalink)
firehawk618 EcoModding Apprentice Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Marysville, wa Posts: 221 97 Civic HX sedan VX trans - '98 Honda Civic LX + HX + VX 90 day: 41.9 mpg (US) Thanks: 23 Thanked 42 Times in 24 Posts	I have yet to see a factory HX with VTEC-E on the valve cover. I'm pretty sure that's a Vx thing. Believe it or not the EX vs DX vs LX economy is not that much different. I have driven lots of tanks with my bone stock LX, then swapped on a Y8 head with all supporting components essentially making it a Y8 and didn't really see a difference in economy. My biggest differences have always been with gearing. Beings both yours are Lx's there are only a few things that could make that dramatic of a difference. It's pretty much either the driver, state of tune on the car or the circumstances for that tank. Title / registration don't have to say anythings been modded. __________________ 1998 LX with a full HX swap + VX transaxle.