Yeah, I think the jap-spec runs a different compression ratio (closer to 10.0:1 as opposed to aus 9.0:1)...that is most likely due to different head design. Aside from that, it has the jap-spec ECU and no EGR. You might want to run it on a diet of premium unleaded though (95 RON at least, pref. 98 octane) check for pinging!
Most important check your timing! They (whoever installed it) may have retarded the timing a bit from standard settings to make up for crappy fuel we have in aus (91 octane is your standard fare)
That would = bad for powah.
Use 98 octane and get standard jap timing and you will get the full benefit of the jdm engine.
Thu, 01 July 2004 14:12
