hi there

i am wondering i have now a civic ek4 from 98 and i am planning to buy a CTR from the 7 th gen. but i am hearing stories that the new k20 engine has problems with the crankshafts and the connecting rods are these true stories or is it just bullshit. overall how reliable is the civic type R . I know it depens on your driving style...

hope some people can inform me..

thanx..

 

thats a good guestion, All I can say is we don't get the CT here in the USA, but all the other engines that Honda has are rock steady of you ask me. They have never really lacked build quality....I mean if a stock blocked (old design) b16 turbo drag car can run 28-lbs of boost with only a deck insert and then stronger pistons and rods...I don't think you have anything to worry about. Besides if you get the CTR and do not like it, Sell it on E-bay in the US...Could possibly make yourself a little $$$. lol...just kidding.
Good Luck on your purchase.

 

hi

ctr not in amerika? i saw some on this forum or is it al import..

greetz

 

i drive one and have had no problems.... some of the ctr had problmes in build quality... but the engines are al perfectly fine

 

You might want to post that question here http://www.civictype-r.co.uk/phpBB2/index.php

 

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heh thats kinda like asking H-T if altezza's are cool