slower?guess you have never been in a car with a civic typeR motor,sense i have done both swaps and have driven both that why for my the Ctr is best built honda motor just in the fast of its reliablity and power it will put out,the only downfall like stated above is the use of 89-93 gas we did put 87 and it does run different in the way of idel,but man the Tq on that thing spinning those tires after 3rd gear and still getting a long cherp on 4th from its high compression it is a fun motor to have in a light ass car,i forgot to say you should also look into Lsd for your tranny to get the most from this beautiful built machine