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[posol]

ok, while this article isn't very impressive...
http://www.vtec.net/news/news-item?news_item_id=84669

going on about the new civic 2.0 i-VTEC in thiland....

the key thing that I noticed was this line....

Transmission
The Civic 2.0 i-VTEC employs the same advanced 5-speed automatic transmission utilized by the new Honda Accord. Lightweight and compact with best-in-class performance and fuel economy, it reduces shift shock and enhances shifting smoothness due to a new direct-control linear solenoid.

ok, while nothing big really... BUT- if the auto's are SHARED, does that mean that the new motor's share the same tranny???? the same mount position?? this could offer a GREAT advantage in gearing....

 

[dohcvtec_accord]

Maybe they're dumb and meant to write "the same transmission technology"?

Who knows.