well. heres a thread from 7thgencivic.com. in it, theres a dyno chart with a canadian civic si (US EX) with a d17a2. its got an AEM cai, rocket z 4-1 header, Rocket Z 2.5" Cat-back Exhaust, DIY Grounding Wires (4 Gauge Wire), T1R V-Power Voltage Stabilizer and was tuned with the A'PEXi V-AFC II. it dynoed at only 117.8 whp and 108 ft/lbs.

 

Thats why I sold my 7th gen, as for the headlights, I would suggest gunmetal oem housings and keep the oem tails. I had the cf tails for a while and nothing looks better than the oem tails. As far as 04 tails go Ive heard theres some minor modifications that need to be done in order for them to work properly. I could be wrong, but check into it nonetheless if its something you're considering. Check out my gallery, my old 7th gen took baddest 01-04 civic 2dr-4dr at Import Fest in 2004.

 

Ok who is this comany? What reasons should I believe they sell half decent stuff? I'm not trying to say you are a lyer, but some companies do more R&D to get the best out of what they sell, I'm just saying that with the right parts this engine can be better than everyone thinks.

When I am finished with my IM swap, I am going to dyno my vic. I will post the sheet, if it isn't higher than 150 whp I will admit that this engine is a POS.

 

well. no offense, but. i've got evidence that a civic with i/h/e that is tuned only produces 117whp. do you have any proof that you can get more than that or are you just blowing smoke?

i garentee that you will not make 150whp. i know someone with a b18 IM on their d17. and it didnt make 150. hell, he didnt even get it up to 130. and the d17 is not a POS. it does what it was designed to do. be a reliable, efficient motor that runs forever.

 

Rocketz is a knock off type company in vancouver. And if only all of the gears were like 1st and 2nd on the d17.....I agree it does what it was supposed to do, but thats it.

 

S2 IM, TB, AEM FR, FPR, Weapon R Secret Weapon, DC Sports 4-2-1, DC catback, Magnaflow high-flo, UR pulleys, have a dry kit but not using it for dyno.

150 may be a bit much without the N2O but I'm certain that it will reach over 130.

 

i'll be surprised if you even hit 130whp. well, the only way to find out is to dyno it. get er dun. haha.

 

Welcome to HCF

 

I have looked everywhere for a cam shaft and cannot find one for mine...what companies make them for my car?

 

I disagree as well...unless i dont have a clue How can a car that comes stock with 127 hp only produce 135 with major cash dropped into it? Shouldn't i/h/e produce (not a lot more) but more than that?