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[hanley11]

Recently bought a CTR EP3 Premier Edition, just got a couple of questions about it,
Whats the best oil?
Is it a problem when i start it from a cold engine it makes a grinding sound? Had in the garage an they say they cant see anything wrong with it.
Best place for Remapping in the hampshire area?
And best race pipe to buy for exhaust system other than the Spoon B-Pipe?
Cheers appreciate any replys!

[Lewisgame]

Most of us go for 5W-40 grade oil. As for brand, I'd recommend either Fuchs Pro-S or Millers Nanodrive.
The cold start issue could be a few things. Starter motor can make a grinding noise on first start up for a brief second. Or it could be sign of timing chain and tensioner wear. Best get it to someone who's a specialist.
For remapping, Eurospec2000 I'd imagine will be closest to you. I've used them and would highly recommend.
Exhaust all depends on what you're planning on doing with the car and power you're hoping to achieve. There's plenty of info if you search for it around on the forum.

[hanley11]

I had looked at the eurospec2000, will go there then i think. From what iv seen on the internet about the starter motor its not a problem its just irritating, cheers anyway mate!

[SCREAMING]

Not sure if this is in the right place so here's hoping
Just bought an EP3 Type R. Previous owner told be it had a JDM spec motor. What do I look for confirm this?

[parsimony]

What rpm does VTEC engage at?
It should be 6K on the JDM but 5.8K on an unmodified standard.

[Patrice10]

Most of us go for 5W-40 ( Regroupement de prêt immobilier ) grade oil. As for brand, I'd recommend either Fuchs Pro-S or Millers Nanodrive.
The cold start issue could be a few things. Starter motor can make a grinding noise on first start up for a brief second. Or it could be sign of timing chain and tensioner wear. Best get it to someone who's a specialist.
For remapping, Eurospec2000 I'd imagine will be closest to you. I've used them and would highly recommend.
Exhaust all depends on what you're planning on doing with the car and power you're hoping to achieve. There's plenty of info if you search for it around on the forum.

On what you say here: "The exhaust depends on what you plan to do with the car and the power you hope to get."
this is the information I expected thank you