It's all about feel and sound. Just stop & go in a parking lot for a few minutes. You'll get used to it super quick seeing as you're coming from a manual.
What made you go from the mustang to a civic?
This is great news.. However, what I believe is really missing from this platform is a fueling solution. Developing an answer for the fueling situation that would allow us to realize stronger gains, without always being on the edge of the fuel systems limits would be an absolute game changer.
If I'm not mistaken, he was running an Injen intake, a West Coast Boom Tune, and a combination of other things prior to switching to the TSP2 map.
@JDMpo0kie Can you post a quick summary of events leading up to the engine failure brah?
That isn't the idea though Charles. I simply asked the community if 340-50 was reasonable? Not reasonable? Ok. What is? I can scale those numbers back or do whats needed. I never said I was building it right off the lot. Come to think of it, I never said anything that you mentioned. Did you even...
Nah. These responses "get a CTR or mustang like everyone else. It's everything you want right off the lot!" amazes me. If everyone thought like that there would be no aftermarket, there would be no performance parts. There would be no innovation... Sure the 1.5L may be limited, but It's not...
Posted this a few pages back
C'mon guys, just getting a V8 and being done is too easy.. Practicality goes out the window, not to mention a price difference of 15k+ for the new GT.
I appreciate all the replies. Seems to be mixed opinions on this topic as expected. Maybe we can get DRob and 27One to chime in, as I will be using their services/products. It definitely makes sense to throw in some $500 forged rods for peace of mind, but I'd rather not tear into the engine...