Janspeed manifolds - Worth the money?

[talkingcars]

Even an enclosed cone sucking heated air in the engine bay will lose you power.

[talkingcars]

Owners of 45's, 400's and civics look to the 180 for quicker racks.
Owners of 180's fit MGF/TF steering wheels for smaller wheels.

The only "improvement" you might make is increasing camber and toe-in.

You could increase feed back by disconnecting the power steering.

What is a CTR(FN2)?

[Fred68]

The KV6 is very sensitive to intake temps. The colder the better.
The ZS has one of the best steering racks available. All the Civic boy's want them.
At 2.5 turns, that's about as little as you need on a road car. Any less and you will be doing a slalom as you drive straight.
It's a personal thing but for me, the ZS rack is fast enough.

[dave23572]

Yes it seems most ZS owners are happy with their steering.
I was until I drove a CTR(FN2)

The CTR(FN2) is the 2006-2011 Honda Civic Type-R, code named FN2.
I tested it to see what a good more modern FWD car would steer like, and I was very impressed. Unfortunately the car is not as practical as a ZS saloon so not really an option for me, hence why I'm looking at mods for the ZS instead.

[talkingcars]

Originally Posted by Fred68

The KV6 is very sensitive to intake temps. The colder the better.

Agreed, I'll post my findings with O/E and BMC CDA induction.

[petet16]

The Civic may have speed sensitive steering which may be giving the difference in feel that you're looking for.
Possibly using a different sized pulley on the pas pump might give the desired effect.

[dave23572]

One final question about the Janspeed manifolds and sports cat:-

If you fitted these to a 180, would it likely make the fuel economy better or worse?

[petet16]

Worse without a doubt

[talkingcars]

The old argument that if you drive at the same speed you will be using less power and therefore less fuel should apply..............

[petet16]

Originally Posted by talkingcars

The old argument that if you drive at the same speed you will be using less power and therefore less fuel should apply..............

It should James, but you just know it won't.