The Official EF Discussion Thread
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Few questions about your setup. Why do you have vtec set so low? Also don't ctr have 9k factory redline? Meaning you can rev your b16b out that far? Not hating on you, just wonder your reasoning?
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that's rad madman
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regarding the redline, i believe it's at 8400 rpm...but with the revlimiter, there's a lot of debate about it bring at 9k rpm...i wanted to set it to factory and everywhere i searched there wasn't any actual info except for pics of the tachometer...so i searched on here and there was a big depbae about it, but a few individuals that actually owned a CTR posted their dyno sheets and vfac readouts showing it didn't go all the way to 9k. Also, looking at a few dyno sheets, power began dropping off just before 8800 rpm
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vtec engagement seems about average from the research i've done...i know it's not the factor setting, but it's good for the way i drive and with this LS transmission b/c of it's tendency to drop out of vtec when shifting
regarding the redline, i believe it's at 8400 rpm...but with the revlimiter, there's a lot of debate about it bring at 9k rpm...i wanted to set it to factory and everywhere i searched there wasn't any actual info except for pics of the tachometer...so i searched on here and there was a big depbae about it, but a few individuals that actually owned a CTR posted their dyno sheets and vfac readouts showing it didn't go all the way to 9k. Also, looking at a few dyno sheets, power began dropping off just before 8800 rpm
regarding the redline, i believe it's at 8400 rpm...but with the revlimiter, there's a lot of debate about it bring at 9k rpm...i wanted to set it to factory and everywhere i searched there wasn't any actual info except for pics of the tachometer...so i searched on here and there was a big depbae about it, but a few individuals that actually owned a CTR posted their dyno sheets and vfac readouts showing it didn't go all the way to 9k. Also, looking at a few dyno sheets, power began dropping off just before 8800 rpm
My x-over will be messed up until I get rid of that stupid '99-00 EM1 cold air intake I run
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VTAK x-over depends on sooooooooooooooo many variables. You REALLY need to get a pro to tune it for you to have the correct x-over point. Also, redline is almost always set past the maximum point of power so that shifting into the next gear brings you back into a higher rpm.
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vtec engagement seems about average from the research i've done...i know it's not the factor setting, but it's good for the way i drive and with this LS transmission b/c of it's tendency to drop out of vtec when shifting
regarding the redline, i believe it's at 8400 rpm...but with the revlimiter, there's a lot of debate about it bring at 9k rpm...i wanted to set it to factory and everywhere i searched there wasn't any actual info except for pics of the tachometer...so i searched on here and there was a big depbae about it, but a few individuals that actually owned a CTR posted their dyno sheets and vfac readouts showing it didn't go all the way to 9k. Also, looking at a few dyno sheets, power began dropping off just before 8800 rpm
regarding the redline, i believe it's at 8400 rpm...but with the revlimiter, there's a lot of debate about it bring at 9k rpm...i wanted to set it to factory and everywhere i searched there wasn't any actual info except for pics of the tachometer...so i searched on here and there was a big depbae about it, but a few individuals that actually owned a CTR posted their dyno sheets and vfac readouts showing it didn't go all the way to 9k. Also, looking at a few dyno sheets, power began dropping off just before 8800 rpm
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Does this sound like a fuse problem? Last night I was on my way back from eating dinner and noticed my dash lights were out. Headlights were on, but gauge cluster and other interior lights were not. Then I noticed when I brake the dash lights come on, but only when I brake. My wife was following me in the other car and she said the tail lights also only lit up under braking. I haven't had time to check the fuses, yet. I'm hoping that's all it is.
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okay i see. my crossover is set at about 5200 and ive heard to low is bad, but i wasnt sure. i have accidently set it at 3300 (i was trying to set a launch control, but i only have stage 2 hondata so it wont allow me to) so i dorove around for a while like why the hell does my car bog outso low, and why isnt it crossing over... then i put 2 and 2 together. hahaha
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LOl, why does it suck? I pretty much rely on sacramento for shopping purposes. I live in chico, we have a mall with 4 stores.
I will admit you guys **** me off driving 90mph down hwy 99.
I will admit you guys **** me off driving 90mph down hwy 99.
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EDIT: page 146 ownage! its been a while!
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heres a few pics from my swap. all cell phone pics so they suck
i down graded... i know but it was unexpected and i didnt really have alot of money
i dont have any pics after this. i basically took these and then did the swap and didnt stop to snap any pics along the way. 40whp less sucks
i down graded... i know
but it was unexpected and i didnt really have alot of moneyi dont have any pics after this. i basically took these and then did the swap and didnt stop to snap any pics along the way. 40whp less sucks
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So did anyone have a pic of a charcoal cannister hooked up on a b18 or b16?
Oh and picked up a seat mount from Wedge. Decent piece. I need to change my mounting bolts to longer pieces though. My old ones threaded into the base but not through into nuts and washers. Good thing the car isnt going anywhere just yet.
Oh and picked up a seat mount from Wedge. Decent piece. I need to change my mounting bolts to longer pieces though. My old ones threaded into the base but not through into nuts and washers. Good thing the car isnt going anywhere just yet.
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Sucks having oz wheels. The only tools to take the 3 pieces apart cost 175 and only one company that i know has them. They are taking weeks to ship them to me.
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here is another good condition(burgundy) rare usdm center console for 88-91 civic wagon/4door/hb. its missing the cig lighter and ash tray. $70 obo + shipping cash only no trade
im located in chicago, kenosha, or NW IN and i will ship
also have a blue arm rest forsale for EF 4 door
im located in chicago, kenosha, or NW IN and i will ship
also have a blue arm rest forsale for EF 4 door
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So did anyone have a pic of a charcoal cannister hooked up on a b18 or b16?
Oh and picked up a seat mount from Wedge. Decent piece. I need to change my mounting bolts to longer pieces though. My old ones threaded into the base but not through into nuts and washers. Good thing the car isnt going anywhere just yet.
Oh and picked up a seat mount from Wedge. Decent piece. I need to change my mounting bolts to longer pieces though. My old ones threaded into the base but not through into nuts and washers. Good thing the car isnt going anywhere just yet.
wait...? evap or mystery black box on back of engine. i guess both could be considered that.
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Thanks guys - I had some yellow silicone hoses from the PO that I wanted to replace with stock pieces. Unfortunately I broke off a nipple from the canister. So now that I have a replacement, I'd like to make sure I have all the lines run right.
If I could get a closer shot that would help.