JDM Integra Type R - How different to UK Cars?
15 September 2004, 01:18 PM
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JDM Integra Type R - How different to UK Cars?
Well, the Scoob went a few weeks ago.. One of the choices to replace it is an Integra.. I used to have a 98 Uk Car, which was great, but am currently thinking about importing one..
Does anyone know of the differences on the Jap cars?? I know the headlights are different, but what else??
Im particularly concerned about fuel, as Optimax/SUL is fairly hare to come by where I live...
Anyone know??
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Does anyone know of the differences on the Jap cars?? I know the headlights are different, but what else??
Im particularly concerned about fuel, as Optimax/SUL is fairly hare to come by where I live...
Anyone know??
Cheers
Chris
15 September 2004, 01:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Diablo
Not sure other than the body tweaks, but even a uk Teg should be run on SUL.
I know what you are saying about Optimax, but if you cant buy it you cant buy it...
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15 September 2004, 02:27 PM
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Hi mate,
As in the front end, lights, etc.
I suspect the JDM cars may have different engine maps but not sure.
Mine was much smoother, quieter and powerful on SUL, but yeah, if you can't get it you can't get it.
As in the front end, lights, etc.
I suspect the JDM cars may have different engine maps but not sure.
Mine was much smoother, quieter and powerful on SUL, but yeah, if you can't get it you can't get it.
15 September 2004, 02:39 PM
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the Jdm ones are up on spec, they put out 200bhp as opposed to the uk ones which are 189bhp, they will probably need octane booster to put them up to 100ron fuel but you can always get it remapped for uk fuel.
15 September 2004, 05:25 PM
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yeah different mapping and slightly different cam profiles I think, either run on SUL and a drop of booster or get it remapped to run properly on UL? UK cars will runon UL but recommend 98RON on the fuel caps. I use Optimax mostly, UL for long motorway trips etc.
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16 September 2004, 05:27 PM
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Originally Posted by kammy
Different wheel fitments(4 stud imp), and no air-bag for the import.
Kam- there will proberly be loads more knowing honda
Kam- there will proberly be loads more knowing honda
Airbag was optional on all JDM cars.
17 September 2004, 07:58 AM
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Originally Posted by cjaffray
How could you go from a UK to a JDM, remember how good yours looked, Oh and still does.
Not definately going for a JDM, just weighing up options..
17 September 2004, 08:02 AM
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Best ECU option is the Dastek Unichip. Look for the DC2 or Honda revolutions board and they will help you. I think there's a few people running SUL on imports. Remember, this is much more of an issue on turbocharged cars.
Jap ones also had a better manifold design which helps with the power...
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Jap ones also had a better manifold design which helps with the power...
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17 September 2004, 08:27 AM
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Originally Posted by Dark Blue Mark
Best ECU option is the Dastek Unichip.
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17 September 2004, 08:30 AM
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Mugen one isn't very practical as it was developed for racing and works best with other Mugeb stuff. VERY expensive.
Unichip's not that new. Loads of the DC2 owners are using them. They also allow VTEC change point to be lowered and adjust fuelling / timing to suit.
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Unichip's not that new. Loads of the DC2 owners are using them. They also allow VTEC change point to be lowered and adjust fuelling / timing to suit.
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17 September 2004, 03:01 PM
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Originally Posted by cjaffray
How could you go from a UK to a JDM, remember how good yours looked, Oh and still does.
I found JDM to be better looking that Euro/US, strange enough.
Anyway later JDM cars have xenon headlamps, so it's more practical.
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