Differences between Aus dc2r and Jdm dc2r?

**HVL** · 24-12-2004 07:48 PM

hey guys:

Got a very quick question, how close is our australian delivered dc2r compare to the jdm 96 or 98 model, let alone the headlights and front bar ?

**Sp3rMz** · 24-12-2004 07:51 PM

Please search this. Its been discuss millions of time. Roughly 20kws at the fly. AUSDM 141kw to JDM 167Kw (not sure if its 167 or 164 or whateva)

**Sp3rMz** · 24-12-2004 08:02 PM

DC2 Integra Type R
Released:
Engine: B18C7 1.8L DOHC VTEC, 141kW@7,900RPM
Specific: CR 11:1, Cutout@8,500RPM
Drivetrain: 5 speed close ratio, Limited Slip Differential (LSD)
Weight: 1,087Kg
Brakes(F/R): Ventilated Disks xx mm / discs, ABS
Suspension(F/R): Double wishbone/Double wishbone
Handling: Rear sway bar (22mm), front sway bar (24mm), front upper strut brace, rear tower brace
Standard features: Airbags, power windows/steering/mirrors, Recaro buckets seats, Momo leather steering wheel, titanium shifter
Additional Info: VTEC engagement@5700rpm, Detailed info 1

**Jim80y** · 24-12-2004 08:15 PM

Originally Posted by Sp3rMz

Please search this. Its been discuss millions of time. Roughly 20kws at the fly. AUSDM 141kw to JDM 167Kw (not sure if its 167 or 164 or whateva)

JDM model had 147kw. Your probably thinking of the JDM DC5R (162kw).

Other differences between JDM and 98 Spec AUSDM:
Rear sway bar (JDM 23mm, yellow stripe)
4-1 header with 2.5" collector
shorter cat, longer cat-back
16" wheels

There's probably more than that but thats all I can think of off the top of my head.

**Sp3rMz** · 24-12-2004 08:18 PM

huh? I though 147kws was Dc5r.

**supernatural** · 24-12-2004 08:42 PM

147kw is the AUSDM DC5R...

the JDM DC2R has 149kw and AUSDM is 141kw...

**vtir22** · 24-12-2004 11:07 PM

JDM dc2rs are rated at 200hp whereas AUDM dc2rs are detuned a bit to 187hp. Most likely due to lower octane fuel and also the different header design. Oh and also the larger cat due to different emission requirements.

Apart from what Jim8oy mentioned, I can only remember JDM 98spec has HIDs standard.

JDM 96spec had smaller brakes and 4 stud (4x114.3) 15" wheels. Brake size AUDM is the same as 98spec.

**JDM Element** · 24-12-2004 11:32 PM

Australia got absolutely 'r'ipped off with the dc5R.

Y would they detune our version so much?? Thats australia for ya!

**kenshin** · 24-12-2004 11:39 PM

cos its cheaper to produce a type S and badge it a type R...

ppl will buy it due to the name of the product

*edit
96 spec has no abs brakes ...

**16CTEG** · 25-12-2004 10:49 AM

what i think is the downgrade of all is getting rid of the Jap DC2R front lights and putting round lights on. the round lights aren't that bad but honestly the JDM ITR front headlights are the best headlights i ever seen if not top 3 of any car on our streets

**n.aspirated** · 25-12-2004 12:14 PM

Just to clarify, the JDM DC2 has 147kw (both the 96 spec and 98 spec).

The power difference is not due to the header design because the 98spec had the SUS 4-1 but did not make any more power than the 96spec which has the cast-iron 4-2-1 piece (which is the same as AUDM). The header only brings out peak torque in an earlier RPM range. As far as I know it is the tuning of the ECU.

The different front end design is partly because of pedestrain crash/safety standards bull crap. Apparently the Acura front end hurts less for crash victims, also it has a significantly thicker front impact absorbing bar (whatever its called) compared to the JDM front end for more safety.