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Old Dec 21, 2006 | 11:31 AM
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its just that thet might be hard to get hold of here in the uk.
but now i know what duration and lift i need so i will look for other makes with the same spec.

thanks.
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Old Dec 21, 2006 | 12:12 PM
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Originally Posted by byebye_gti
its just that thet might be hard to get hold of here in the uk.
but now i know what duration and lift i need so i will look for other makes with the same spec.

thanks.
i dont see it being any harder than getting any other parts from across the pond :dunno:
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Old Dec 21, 2006 | 02:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Snoopy
rm m22x. better midrange and top end than s2s2's.
what idel do the m22's have?
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Old Dec 21, 2006 | 02:53 PM
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close to stock. the m22xx has a bit rougher idle because it has two big primary lobs as opposed to the m22x's one.
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Old Dec 23, 2006 | 02:53 PM
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If u really cant get them i can get piper or kent to make watever profile you want
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Old Jan 1, 2007 | 06:45 AM
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I was just wondering what difference in power (whp) would there be if i got a b16a2 engine and do what i was planning to do to a b18c4?
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Old Jan 1, 2007 | 07:34 AM
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I was just wondering what difference in power (whp) would there be if i got a b16a2 engine and do what i was planning to do to a b18c4?
less power and significantly less torque
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Old Jan 1, 2007 | 10:51 AM
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Originally Posted by Snoopy
less power and significantly less torque
How much power and torque differance do you think there would be?
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Old Jan 1, 2007 | 04:27 PM
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just going from the stock hp figures, factoring in a 15% drivetrain power loss...

b16
bhp 160 = 136whp
btq 111= 95wtq

b18c
bhp 170 = 145whp
btq 121 = 103wtq
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Old Jan 3, 2007 | 07:31 AM
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I am picking up a B18c4(with a LSD box) tomorrow its even got the exhaust manifold attached to it. I payed £200($371) for the lot (bargin!)

(Still need to find wiring loom, but ive got plenty of time to fine one.)
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