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Re: difference between jdm and us (p10)
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Originally posted by jbmays
Does anyone know if there is a HP difference in the us-spec motor and the jdm motors, assuming you used us-spec intake and exhaust manifolds?
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The JDM Primera engine was rated for 150 PS which is roughly 145 hp. That comes from the additional half point of compression ratio and the tubular exhaust manifold.
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Originally posted by jbmays
I just got a motor transplant to a used low-mileage jdm unit and the engine feels like it's got more power than 140. It felt like it had 140 hp before the engine transplant.
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It did? How could you tell? 
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Last edited by P10DET; 12-21-2001 at 09:22 PM.
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