Originally Posted by tRyFfLiN
im not on a racin team or nuttin, i just want my shyt to smash out when i want to. i mean it does it now, i have a 91 integra LS, but i wanna go faster basically
First off, welcome to HAN.
Secondly, you sound young...say about 17 or 18?
Thirdly, can we both agree to use
real english, not thug-speak?
Okay, with that those issues out of the way... I can help you with your problem.
Originally Posted by rugsr
Id go turbo, as I. Theres more to it then just doing it. Lotta research but should be good. You could always just go NA and build it
There are a couple of problems with turbocharging, since you're in California (as am I).
* Your 1991 Integra is a pollution-controlled vehicle and it requires a smog-check every two years.
* Furthermore, because your car has to pass smog, you need a CARB-certified turbo kit in order to pass the visual inspection.
* As far as I know, there are no CARB-certified turbo kits for the 1991 Integra.
The only smog-legal form of forced induction for your model year Integra is the Jackson Racing Supercharger. The hp gain isn't as great as a turbocharger (expect rougly 35hp & 40 ft/lb torque), and the system costs about $2500. You'd have to run premium fuel only as well.
Building a naturally aspirated B18A1 (that's the engine code for your motor) isn't going to get you very far. A quality exhaust system, CARB-legal header and intake will cost about $1100 new and produce about 10 hp & 8-12 ft lbs of torque. And while you can certainly upgrade the cylinder head with hotter cams, valvesprings & retainers, you run the risk of failing the visual or quantitative emissions inspection.
[/b]The most cost-efficient way to increase horsepower & torque would be to install a nitrous oxide injection system.[/b] Zex makes a very nice kit that uses the factory fuel injectors to supply additional fuel when the nitrous is flowing. The only downside of a properly installed and used nitrous oxide system is the cost of refilling the nitrous tank. NO2 currently sells for about $4.00/lb and most kits come with a 10 lb. bottle. In this case, the intake, exhaust system and header would be beneficial upgrades as well. Assuming your motor is in good shape (there are a few tests to confirm this) and you don't mind the cost of nitrous refills, you could have yourself a nice setup for about $1500-$1800 in parts (and about $300 in labor, unless you can handle the clutch upgrade on your own)..
So, those are a few options to consider... think about your budget and let us know what sounds good to you...