I'm not an engine builder. if I was, i would have rebuilt my original motor and saved myself from paying close to 800 in labor (got rid of my bottom block for 500 basically).

I am too busy to spend any time doing the actual work myself as i need this car every day. However, i did do a lot of research and i've come across this combination of parts that i could not refuse to let go... it was money well spent and no one warned me about anything bad...

So if i change to itr intake manifold and itr ecu, will i be able to run a safe and reliable itr motor? I'm not looking for max power, or even genuine type R performance. just want a strong and reliable motor that i can have fun once in a while, that will spank a stock gsr.

My car doesn't and probably will not even have an intake.

turbodc... you seem to know a lot about integras... can you enlighten?