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Originally posted by JD@af
Yeah, I've seen you over at TOO.com. I'd just like to remind you that Larry's power numbers from single cam engines never seem to add up. He obtains numbers using a Motec (which is a $five-figure stand alone engine management system with an internal weather station - it is always optimising fuel mixtures while taking temperature, barometric pressure, humidity, and a host of other factors into account, and that's why he gets such good numbers on the dyno), and I remember him even saying recently that in general, B series are more practical for building, even though he prefers to work with D series engines. Remember that Phil Hooper's D series engine, with both the engine and blower worked on by Larry, only puts down 190 real world whp (i.e. without a Motec, Speed Pro, or other advanced engine management system).
If you so choose, work with your single cam, and best of luck. But my advice stands: start with a B series.
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Im surprised youve seen me, Ive posted maybe 10 times!
I know what you are saying, and Ive always wondered about Larry's HP numbers, so basically you are saying he has access to more intricate and precise tuning equipment right? Given his background that isnt too surprising. I do not intend to be a drag racer, so 190 hp is just fine for me, I never for a second thought Id be driving a 400hp Civic. Plus, I already have my SOHC, so thats what Im starting with, but who knows, maybe the speed bug will bite and Ill have to get a swap. I was never arguing that the D series is a better starting point than a B series, I was merely relating to being in a similar situation and options available to us EX owners. (It sucks having all the bells and whistles of the Si, but not the performance.)
I guess the whole D versus B debate is really a question of how fast do you want to be and how much money do you want to spend? (As it always seems to be!
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