Hey i have a few question about fixing and doing up this ls.

Car Picture 1: http://www.pickles.com.au/servlet/Au...g?id=552029073
Picture 2: http://www.pickles.com.au/servlet/Au...g?id=552029074
Picture 3: http://www.pickles.com.au/servlet/Au...g?id=552029075
Picture 4: http://www.pickles.com.au/servlet/Au...g?id=552029076

Car Details:

Compliance Date:
02/93

Make: HONDA




Model:
INTEGRA, , Coupe



Description:

BURGUNDY, AUTOMATIC, 1.8 ltr, 4 cyl, Petrol, Multi-Point Injected





Odometer:
114,975 kms. showing on




Damage Details
near side front light panel



Question 1
What will it cost to fix this car up and make it look like a new stock ls?? What are the individual cost of each part/item needed?

Question 2
How much will it cost to put a manual in this? What will needed to be done/purchased?

Question 3
What will it cost to turn this ls into this one:
Picture 1 - http://www.autotrader.com.au/Slidesh...roductID=13244#
Picture 2 - http://www.autotrader.com.au/Slidesh...roductID=13244#
What will be the indivdual parts cost and any idea where to get them from??

Could anyone help me i knoe its alot but i really need to know because the car is being auctioned next week. Thanks for the help.........

 

Hi, welcome to the board.

Some of your questions can be addressed by using our search function, but based on the partial information, I'll give you an educated guess on repair costs. All figures are in US dollars.

Re: Question #1
Assuming the interior and drivetrain need no work at all, I'd budget $85 for a new driver's side fender, $100 for a new front bumper, $125 for a used set of front turn signals and a used driver's side headlight. If there are bumper support brackets missing, the cost will increase.

Then there's paint. If you want to re-paint and blend in the whole front end of the car, I'd guess about $200-$750, depending on whether you do the body and paint prep work or you pay a body shop to do it all.

Re: Question #2
Use our search engine; the parts list for a manual conversion has been covered dozens of times. Depending on your level of mechanical aptitude and the condition of the parts, the conversion could cost anywhere between $200 to $1000+.

You'll need a manual transmission (obviously), clutch and flywheel, the pedal assembly from a manual 91-93 Integra, along with the clutch hydraulics. You'll also need the shifter mechanism and the center console trim from a manual Integra. IMO, you're better off buying a factory manual transmission car.

Re: Question #3:
If that car is your goal..

Plan on at least $400 for the kit (that's for cheapo fibreglass, expect more for urethane), $500+ for installation (the cheapo kits fit horribly) and about $1000 for a full body respray. Wheels and tires will run somewhere in the neighborhood of $1000. The "euro" tail-lights should be left off your list altogether. They cost about $150 for the pair and will undoubtedly resutl in water leaks and fog up. If you buy the car, keep the original tailights.

All in all, you're probably looking at $3500-4000 to reproduce the exterior with brand-new paint at OEM quality. Budget another $1000 for the manual transmission conversion if you're paying to have it done. Assuming this car sells at auction for $1200 or so, you're looking at a grand total of $5700- $6200 to accomplish your build goals.

Now, after answering your questions, please allow me to toss my two cents in.. if you don't mind...

If it were my money, I would take about $4000 out of that $6200 and purchase a high-mileage DC2 Integra GSR. You'll have 170 hp to play with (compared to 132 hp with the 91 LS), a manual transmission already installed, the flexibility and potential of the VTEC-equipped B18C1 motor and a newer chassis. Set aside the remaining $2200 for any cosmetic or mechanical repair work.

 

hey man thanks sooooooo much for all that work it helps me out a lot aye./..
The only reason im buyin the ls is cause i want them front lights and usually on the gsr they have them shitty circle lights if its possible can u put the ls lights on a gsr integra if so how much??
If i get the gsr or the ls whtas needs to be done to make it compare speeds with a stock Nissan Silvia or Stock GTS R32 what modifications??

Thanks tremendesly a lot for the help you have givin me..

 

Hold up. :a:
You're comparing two entirely different generations of the Integra.

The car you asked me about is a second-gen.
The car I'm recommending to you is the third generation Integra.
While you can retrofit the JDM front end for the 3rd gen Integra, you cannot just bolt on the front end from a USDM 2nd gen. Just wanted to clear that up, lest you get the wrong idea.

A DC2 JDM frontend sells for $1800 or more, depending on the condition and material used for the fenders, the inclusion of HID headlights, etc. This is a question that can be answered by searching on Google or here at HAN.

Your last question is far too broad... what generation and model Silvia are you targeting? A stock DC2 Integra will give a S13 Silvia K's a good thrashing, but if you're talking about racing a S14 Q's or S15 Silvia, you're looking at turbocharging.

I don't mean to be a dick, but we generally don't have the time to spoon-feed answers to every single question.

For your own benefit, you need to do some research to establish your priorities and your performance goals. Once you've got a firm plan, look into the aftermarket options that are available for the Integra. When you have a basic understanding of those options, we'll be glad to give additional help.

One thing seems certain, though.. if you're intending to run with RWD coupes like the R32 GTS, that 91 LS automatic is not the place to start.

 

Can u send me a pic of a dc2 integra gsr please so i know what it is?? Because i live in Australia and i can only find GSI is that the same as GSR?? How much u rekon the car would be used GSR in the australian???

 

I didn't even notice the car was RHD the first time I looked at it...LOL.

 

haha i'm pretty sure we all missed that one

this is what a general integra looks like (-rims)


(pic stolen from google image search - Integra)