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Old 06-11-2003, 09:15 AM   #2
peepshow
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Join Date: Jun 2000
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2005 LGT
#92 FZippy

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Parts are parts. The big difference between the JDM engines and the USDM EJ20s are just the size of the turbos and the state of tune for the ECU (except for STi motors which have forged pistons, different cams, etc.). What parts are your people worried about replacing? Pistons? Who cares if you can source an OEM replacemtent, if you crack a piston replace them with aftermarket ones. Clutches? Again, aftermarket clutches for the USDM EJ20 will work. I really don't see any need for concern about getting replacement parts.

As far as fuel goes, Japan uses 98 and 100 RON fuel. IIRC, 100 RON comes out to about 94 or 95 octane. I have used everything from 94 to 92 octane in my STi Ver. 3 with no noticeable difference. Although, I try to avoid using 92 whenever possible.

- Trent
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