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Originally Posted by TomO
If EM does go this route and Basjoos agrees, I will donate my spare D15Z1 and some time over the summer to this project to get his car setup with a VX motor. It would be possible to push him over the 100MPG mark easily while still retaining an OEM drivetrain.
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I'm game. My current engine, although it is still running fine, puts out a slight blue plume right after a cold start and has been gradually using more oil (a quart every 1500 miles). I was planning to try replacing it with a D15Z1 when it reached the end of its life. Wayne Gerdes said the Aerocivic would probably remain in lean burn even at 80mph. An engine swap sounds like a good summer project, possibly in conjunction with a drive up to Hybridfest. It would also give you a good chance to take a close look at, drive my car, and compare its performance to that of a normal VX.