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Does Civic Have ANY Power In 5th Gear?

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Old Jun 12, 2013 | 09:15 PM
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Does a D16Y8 M/T have any power in 5th gear (at 60 mph, 2500-3000 rpm)
(on level ground)

I cannot accelerate in 5th just maintain my speed and can slightly speed up going downhill...

In 4th I can accelerate at a acceptable rate (at 60 mph) (3000-3500 rpm)


I think my TPS is off and giving me low power (80% TPS at WOT) (4.3 Volts) Or am I just expecting more power then I should.


Any advice or suggestions MUCH appreciated.
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Old Jun 12, 2013 | 09:19 PM
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clutch slipping ? there's lots of factors that could cause a loss of power feel. but fwiw my stock d16y7 with 355,xxxKM's can accelerate in 5th when going 100(60)Km's.
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Old Jun 12, 2013 | 10:40 PM
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It's a stock 1.6L single slammer. You aren't going to get much, if any acceleration out of it in that powerband range.
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Old Jun 13, 2013 | 03:54 AM
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your tps is quite a bit off and you will notice a difference if you fix it

fix
https://honda-tech.com/forums/tech-misc-15/diy-how-calibrating-voltage-your-tps-sensor-2947986/
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Old Jun 13, 2013 | 04:24 AM
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Put a new hampster in the wheel and that should take care of the problem

Timing could be out a bit as well causing you to not get power. Or could be something simple like a super dirty air filter. When did you last do or have a tune up on the car?
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Old Jun 13, 2013 | 04:41 AM
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Define "acceptable".
These are grocery getters you know.
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Old Jun 13, 2013 | 05:22 AM
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^ you b00sted your grocery getter...

lol..

i have 2 d16y7 powered cars as we speak that are getting swapped but i notice that in5th gear it will barely gain any speed let alone barely maintain going up a hill... they are pathetic (d16y7)

my 94 hatch is almost like a little truck with its retarded little tail gate and its gutted rear i can put grocerys and some 2X4's and a 56" flatscreen in the back LOL.
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Old Jun 13, 2013 | 05:25 AM
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unless that D is boosted u cant look for much pull in 5th gear....its probably just a poorly maintained civic that needs some love.....
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Old Jun 13, 2013 | 05:45 AM
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Depending on where your powerband is not even then.
Originally Posted by sleepyaccord96
^ you b00sted your grocery getter..
Yes. I did. I wanted to be Fast, but I was already Furious.
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Old Jun 13, 2013 | 08:58 AM
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Originally Posted by apexi_rsx
its probably just a poorly maintained civic that needs some love.....
I like this answer
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Old Jun 13, 2013 | 01:02 PM
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Originally Posted by grumblemarc
Depending on where your powerband is not even then.

Yes. I did. I wanted to be Fast, but I was already Furious.
Roflmao!!! Quote worthy!!!

Trying to accelerate a stock d series in fifth is like trying to milk a bull. Not much will happen other than some one being upset in the end.

I use to have to down shift on the smallest of hills to maintain speed of 45 or more. Now with my gsr swap, I stay in fifth and can even pass in fifth.
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Old Jun 14, 2013 | 11:39 AM
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The Y7 parts is a big part of it.
The Y8 will give you more for sure, at least that's been my experience with the Y8
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Old Jun 14, 2013 | 11:55 AM
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Originally Posted by speedjunkie_g35
Roflmao!!! Quote worthy!!!

Trying to accelerate a stock d series in fifth is like trying to milk a bull. Not much will happen other than some one being upset in the end.

I use to have to down shift on the smallest of hills to maintain speed of 45 or more. Now with my gsr swap, I stay in fifth and can even pass in fifth.
lol nice..

with my h22a i can go around a turn in 3rd going like 20mph and accelerate with no bogging or lugging out. lol
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Old Jun 14, 2013 | 12:14 PM
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^ With any bseries also
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Old Jun 14, 2013 | 01:20 PM
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Yeah I was quite thrilled with losing my d15 auto for my gsr with a manual.

It brought a little tear to my eye going up a hill in the fast lane on the freeway in 5th and the little guy was still pulling pretty hard.

Last edited by street93eg; Jun 15, 2013 at 03:17 AM.
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Old Jun 14, 2013 | 06:49 PM
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5th gear is basically there for fuel consumption.....so........
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