 What makes our engines so underpowered?, Compaired to JDM's and other countries? |
 Apr 24, 2004 - 4:09 PM
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What is it that causes our engines to be so under powered? Is it the ECU's, or what?
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May 2, 2004 - 7:45 PM
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Raises hand. (If I sold my car)
You're right, The heads on our cars are designed solely with economy in mind. I have heard that a good porting and polishing can allow up to 30-40% more HP to the wheels on the 5s. |
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Rjb23 What makes our engines so underpowered? Apr 24, 2004 - 4:09 PM
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