Hi there. I've recently become interested in getting my own Integra, and evantually modding it. Like all great minds, I first want to learn as much as possible before I invest any money.

So i've looked around on the net and found your forum and decided to introduce myself and pick your brains. Now to the questions.


So the first time I posted on a forum about this I was told if I wanted to go Forced induction, LS was the way to go. But after reading alot, I was wondering if this was a viable idea.

Since so many integras have 100k+ miles would it be good to just get a GSR with leather seats and all the nice features, then buy an LS engine and build it up for Turbo or SC? and since I wont be doing any forced induction for awhile I gain the benefit of 30hp.

Would that be a good way of looking at it if I were to plan on throwing in turbo?


My next question. What should I look to pay? I've went through auto trader and several forums and the average price seems to be about 6000$ with 100k + miles.

Are there any good books or FAQs that would help a n00b get some ground under his feet? I'm starting to understand alot more about modding, turbos and such, but alot of it is just assumptions from reading forum posts.

and what benefits do carbon fiber hoods give?

 

Welcome to HAN.

You could get an LS for 6k and then supercharge it, or turbo it. If you are really serious about building your own high-speed DC2 I suggest you check out the book "How to Build Honda HP" with this link because it has so many different formulas for making it happen well.

As far as carbon fiber goes. I absolutely love carbon fiber. It's main function is that it is stronger than steel, per volume, and weighs less than a third (roughly). It is used in aircraft as well as supercars as well as most really expensive race cars, including Rally, Formula 1, and Indy racing cars. I have some on my bike and would have it all over the place if I could afford it.... but there are people who hate it. To each his own I say.

Hope that helps. Gotta go.

 

If it were me, I'd buy an LS or RS, and then a GSR engine for turbo, so you don't have downtime for the car while the motor is being built. There are a lot of turbo threads in this forum if you use the search function. Welcome.

 

Im more interested in the GSR for the luxury features, and the more powerful engine while Im saving money to go turbo.

 

Well the integra GS or Special Edition has the same features as the GSR, just with the LS engine. But if you want those features, just go with a GSR. I was suggesting an LS/RS due to the fact that they are lighter, especially the RS, and cheaper/easier to come by.

 

But dont the RS lack ABS?

 

it lacks a lot of other things too, which is why it's the lightest integra

 

:werd:

And perfect for a project/track car. :rick:

 

but this isn't just going to be a project car. It's going to be my primary mode of transport also.

 

if you want the luxuries of a gsr without the insuranace, get a gs/se. the b18b engine is a great candidate for boost, or you can go NA if you want.