98tadriver |
09-13-2017 04:11 PM |
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Originally Posted by Jersey Mike
(Post 942239)
strong first post back :lol:
Love those cars.
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Thanks Mike! It's been a while, how've ya been? I figured I'd start off with something racing related. Hell, I might even come to a meet before the end of the year lol.
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Originally Posted by Blackbirdws6
(Post 942253)
I've driven a handful of AP1/AP2's over the years and secretly (not anymore) want one to mess around with. Great runs. Any reliability issues with it?
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Hey Brian! Where they lack in straight line power (compared to what you're used to lol) they make up for in the twisties. I personally wanted the Ap1 because of the higher, 9k redline and the lack of traction control or stability control. I assume a little more throttle response too, since the Ap1 has the cable driven throttle body, where as the ap2 has drive by wire.
The Ap2's have a little more displacement (.2 liter) and torque due to the longer stroke, but the red line is around 8300rpm. The Ap2 also has a lower secondary gear reduction in the trans, which makes 1-4 gear a bit shorter compared to the Ap1. I've been told that the Ap2 rear diff case is a little stronger as well.
On the Ap1, a lot of people recommend changing out the intake valve retainers with Ap2 because they say they can crack, which could lead to a dropped valve.
Other than that, reliability wise, it's a Honda lol. Keep up on the maintenance and it will last a long time.
Also, learning how to adjust the valves on them helps out quite a bit. I feel as if that is often overlooked. I can't leave stuff well enough alone lol, so I check them every so often to make sure im on the tighter side of spec and getting the most hp out of it.
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