what is the difference between civic type-r & vti-r?

**sui** · 28-10-2003 08:14 PM

i own a 97 civic when i was getting it registered the guy told me that there is only 2 civic type-rs in AUS can yous help me spot the difference??

cheers sui

**wynode** · 28-10-2003 08:20 PM

If people have moded their EK (i'm assuming we are talking about the EK) then from the exterior it can be hard to spot.

But basically things like wheels, factory kit (inlcluding rear wing) and a few others will tell the difference. Ek9 I think it is on here has a CTR (he posted pics awhile back.

Performance wise its a totally different setup

**sui** · 28-10-2003 08:25 PM

what do u mean by totaly different setup dont they still have b16a/2??? can u list the MAIN differences thanks mate...

**skoota** · 28-10-2003 08:27 PM

I've seen a Civic Type R - early EK one inbloody Springvale in Victoria - of all places.... so I woulda thought there's more than 2 of em in Aust. :?

**wynode** · 28-10-2003 08:31 PM

There are 2 types

1. Civic Type R and
2. Civic Type Rice!

Its hard to tell the difference from the exterior if the ricer is talented

**sui** · 28-10-2003 08:32 PM

Originally Posted by wynode

There are 2 types

1. Civic Type R and
2. Civic Type Rice!

Its hard to tell the difference from the exterior if the ricer is talented

lol , how about performance wise? vtiR vs Civic Type R , i always had the impression that VtiR is the the Type R ....

**EG5** · 28-10-2003 08:34 PM

Originally Posted by sui

what do u mean by totaly different setup dont they still have b16a/2??? can u list the MAIN differences thanks mate...

Vtir EK4 Oz spec : b16a2 powered
jdm EK9 : b16b powered
they are completely different engine

**wynode** · 28-10-2003 08:35 PM

NO NO its like comparing the integra Vti-r to the CTR

CTR has higher compression pistons, more aggressive cam profile, bigger swaybars, recaros.....the list goes on.....

**sui** · 28-10-2003 08:46 PM

whats the power diff? btw civic vtiR and EK9 CTR ??

**XXpl0Sive** · 28-10-2003 09:15 PM

Check the tachometre, the CTR should rev higher

That's how I tell Integra models apart!

**A'PEXi** · 28-10-2003 09:33 PM

lol there are heaps of differences between ek9's and other civics, some visual ones are obviously wheels, kit, interior (gauges, dash, carpet, seats) etc etc.... and engine obviously the b16b .... more power, high compression ratio.