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Old 05-08-2001, 11:27 PM
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Default SOHC vtec or DOHC non vtec??

Currently drive a 99 civic coupe. What motor would you prefer in this car for daily driving? Don't tell me to go B18C or B16, cause I want to be able to fill up using regular gas. Thanks!
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Huh? Those engines will work just fine on regular pump gas.
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I agree w/ ekimmel....what are your goals??? are you looking for performance, or just a daily driver? Will you be doing any weekend racing?
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then don't complain and leave it stock.....what ever it is.....

DOHC non-vtec will be much a quicker but then it iwll burn more gas.....if you want economy get a VX h-back (EG)
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then don't complain and leave it stock.....what ever it is.....

DOHC non-vtec will be much a quicker but then it iwll burn more gas.....if you want economy get a VX h-back (EG)
Either that or just go old school and drop a 1980 CVCC engine in that bitch! hehe
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