USDM or JDM GSR Swap
05-22-2005, 06:37 PM
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USDM or JDM GSR Swap
I'm planning on swapping in a GSR swap this summer into my 00 civic ex. which one requires less modification? i plan on eventually getting a turbo, which would you recommend?
05-22-2005, 06:50 PM
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They are about the same, the JDM one has a little more power and compression I think.
05-22-2005, 06:51 PM
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Yea, it's like that for a ew motors.
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does the JDM GSR require more modification than a USDM? wiring?
05-22-2005, 06:59 PM
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Originally Posted by syked
does the JDM GSR require more modification than a USDM? wiring?
The wiring is different than the USDM variant.
05-22-2005, 06:59 PM
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I don't think so, but the JDM wire harness cannon plugs are like the opposite of USDM. Eh, shmoo beat me to it.
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Eh, shmoo beat me to it.
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And a higher compression ratio of 10.6:1 as opposed to the USDM ratio of 10.0:1
05-22-2005, 07:12 PM
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And it's more expensive too, no?
05-22-2005, 06:37 PM
USDM or JDM GSR Swap
