Feeling like modding my integra

[Baal]

I just recently bought my 97 Integra VTi-R about 2 months ago. I was driving one night and a s14 passed me and blew out fire from its exhaust. Made me feel like a little kia pride after that. I'm thinking of modifying my car abit? Can anyone please recommend me modifications? I am new to modifying (I'm on my P's) but I've been driving in my brother's racing track with his Bugeye WRX STI since i was 10ish so I'm kind of alright with driving >.< please and thanks :wave:

[pure_na]

Your brother might know a few useful mods.

There's quite a few threads in regards to the modifying process, but basically set a budget first then work out what you can do with it.

Nothing is going to get you too much power though tbh with the engine you have, and you'll probably end up spending the difference between a vtir and a type r to get the performance of a type r.

go intake, headers, exhaust will make your car loud but will add some power. imo, after using a loud honda as a daily for two years before smacking a stock exhaust on it, the increase in power is not worth the annoyance.

considering you are on ps, you can't go turbo, so it will be a costly process for small gains.

alos, invest in some performance tyres - this will help you around corners and on the straights. after driving a car with fcked tyres for longer than i can remember, i've almost forgotten what it feels like to shift quick.

[Indie]

Honestly, I'd accept that you're on your Ps, driving an NA FWD car. Enjoy it for what it is, and don't throw your money away on mods which really won't give you a noticeable gain. I'm in the exact same position, eyeing off Silvias and WRXs, but I know that cars can't be my priority right now, so I'll just be cleaning up my Teg cosmetically, and looking to pick up an S15 in a couple of years when the time is right.

At least you have VTEC, bro! VrooOOOM! Actually, get a CAI, it'll at least sound great.

[Baal]

Your brother might know a few useful mods.

There's quite a few threads in regards to the modifying process, but basically set a budget first then work out what you can do with it.

Nothing is going to get you too much power though tbh with the engine you have, and you'll probably end up spending the difference between a vtir and a type r to get the performance of a type r.

go intake, headers, exhaust will make your car loud but will add some power. imo, after using a loud honda as a daily for two years before smacking a stock exhaust on it, the increase in power is not worth the annoyance.

considering you are on ps, you can't go turbo, so it will be a costly process for small gains.

alos, invest in some performance tyres - this will help you around corners and on the straights. after driving a car with fcked tyres for longer than i can remember, i've almost forgotten what it feels like to shift quick.

Correct me if I'm wrong but I think Turbos are allowed for P plater in the ACT?

[BoostnDC2]

Correct me if I'm wrong but I think Turbos are allowed for P plater in the ACT?
correct.

[Super-DA9]

You're in the ACT? Me too!! and I have a vti-r too :)

1. Don't turbo a DC2, it'll throw the whole thing out of balance, it's a well designed N/A car and thats what it's made to be.
2. Not trying to be bias because I have one, but the B18C2 is a great motor. it's not like because you don't have a R engine it's not worth effort. DC2R is an AMAZING car and I love it so don't get me wrong, but seriously it's not SUPER HARD to gain the type of power the type R makes considering the B18C2 is basically a really stocky version of the B18C7. Mine has cams/valvesprings/full exhaust/S300 TODA tune and stock intake and fuel. suspension/tyres is buddyclub N+ and federal 595, and once my ITR box is in and I'm matching the R's ratios I reckon I could easily give standard type R's a run for their money. I don't think I've spent as much as a good type R would cost either. that said though, I probably would be spending a lot more if I wanted to make the whole car look like an R inside and out, but thats not what I'm going for.
3. please come and join the canberra thread I made in the lounge, there aren't many of us so it'd be great to get more people in there, maybe with enough interest we can start having meet ups and drives. :)

[dougie_504]

I/H/E including high-flow cat, and get a light-weight flywheel + heavy duty clutch.

Some good wheels/rubber and you're set IMO.


Otherwise just buy an S15 or R32 GTR I reckon lol.

[Lukey]

suspension

[Baal]

I/H/E including high-flow cat, and get a light-weight flywheel + heavy duty clutch.

Some good wheels/rubber and you're set IMO.


Otherwise just buy an S15 or R32 GTR I reckon lol.

Nah, I love my teg <3. Already got new rubber coz old ones were worn out >.< got a new clutch too coz the old one was dodgy when I bought the car (I actually stopped on a Mobil gas station because I cant go to gear 1 or any other gears when the engine is running). I had to go through all the gears until it made a snapping spring sound. Got it fixed asap after that and now it's all good ^_^

[dougie_504]

Then do your I/H/E, some coilovers, bit of bracing.

[Baal]

Then do your I/H/E, some coilovers, bit of bracing.

Thanks for the advice! ^_^ Is it alright if i save the exhaust for last? my brother recommends getting the coilovers and intake...my Headers are kinda rusty :s should i shoot some wd-40 on them or something?

[dougie_504]

Intake and coilovers first is fine. That's what I've done on my Civic. Intake sounds sick and handles much better. More fun basically, not exactly 'faster' though.

I'd do header, cat and cat-back all at once if I were doing your car. Just makes it easier, save $ on labour etc.

[GSi_PSi]

You can drive turbo?..............Turbo asap, yeah its a well designed NA car but turboing a B series is great.
Cheapest way to maximise your performance, there are turbo kits with well made parts going for 2-3k on ozhonda,ebay.
Your not going to be getting 200kw atw n/a unless ur gonna spend big monies on a Kswap.
Turbo dude! .
butttttttttt
if you stillllllll wanna stay n/a i suggest you upgrade your bottom end to a B20, will give you shitload more
torque = making your car feel and pull harder, if you know your stuff you can get away with a pretty cheap b20vtec
making roughly 120 kw + add some pistons and cams and your looking 130-150kw. if you need any info on b20's feel free
to pm me, ive had plently of experiences with b20v's

[r3ckless]

I seeiously wouldnt mod a car because u seen a car shoot out flames.. Always bigger fish in the sea. If any engine mod, i be adding a cai. Maybe exhaust. I much rather suspension. Looks + handling :)

[EVLGTR]

Its a mental thing, dont compare Integra's to Nissans turbo rwd 4 cyl and Subaru's turbo 4wd 4cyl, dont let them take away your self esteem:). You're still on your P's so keep it nice and clean

[act_gooner]

Don't feel too down, Honda's (IMO anyway) look much nicer than most Nissan's Subaru's. I'm likely to be biased though since this is a Honda website. Besides, those cars aren't cheap to run. I agree with the people saying I/H/E and suspension for performance and see how you go after that. If you aren't satisfied but love the Teg too much to get rid of it then try building the engine. N/A or turbo is going to be sick either way.

[l9emup]

What would u guys recommend for exhausts? Seen a type R the other day seriously sounded like a WRX sound was soooooo deep!! ...

[Super-DA9]

depends on your budget man, mugen or fujitsubo catbacks are meant to be good. probs go about a 60mm pipe? don't get a cannon type axleback with whatever exhaust you buy though, try to go something like a twinloop muffler (xforce, mugen) or if you like it just a little louder, there's the RMA01.

for headers Toda are the best off the shelf header you can buy for B-series, if you can afford it. TODA AU in the traders section is organizing a group buy on these so you can get them cheaper. heard nothing but good things about these headers! wish I had a set myself :/

I've been told that an 100 cell metal cat is the way to go, otherwise xforce make standard high flows that are inexpensive and reasonably effective.

[Setanta]

Enjoy the car for what it is. Save your money until you have cash + trade in on the VTiR to get what you want (aka Subie/Silvia/other turbo thingamy).

If that takes 12 months then so be it - at least you won't be trying to reconcile the final sale price of your modded 'teg with how much you spent on it.

Hondas are great, but if you are even thinking of competing with the turbo crowd, you'd better be sure that your investment is worth it - and to me it sounds like you will get sick of mods that sound great but do little for a lot of $ and move on to another brand.

ENjoy what you have as it stands - a good little car with a bit of flair :)

[Bludger]

suspension
+1

For the enjoyment of driving.

[Bludger]

What would u guys recommend for exhausts? Seen a type R the other day seriously sounded like a WRX sound was soooooo deep!! ...
maybe it was running on 3 cylinders....

[Baal]

Enjoy the car for what it is. Save your money until you have cash + trade in on the VTiR to get what you want (aka Subie/Silvia/other turbo thingamy).

If that takes 12 months then so be it - at least you won't be trying to reconcile the final sale price of your modded 'teg with how much you spent on it.

Hondas are great, but if you are even thinking of competing with the turbo crowd, you'd better be sure that your investment is worth it - and to me it sounds like you will get sick of mods that sound great but do little for a lot of $ and move on to another brand.

ENjoy what you have as it stands - a good little car with a bit of flair :)

Thanks for your wise words :) I'm probably going to get i/h and nothing more. I'm currently saving up for an Evo V coz it's been my dream car since I was little :D

[Setanta]

I'd do a junkyard version of those then - hit up ebay for a second hand set of whatever. Once you fit it, don't throw out the original parts that you replaced. If/when it comes time to sell, bolt it up as original and flog off the addon parts separately.

I know what you mean about the childhood dream - but for me Jensen Interceptors are thin on the ground nowadays, so I'm not modding my DC2R, just keeping it clean and saving so I can park a S13 or S15 Silvia next to it (or I might win lotto and get a Jensen - although they are so huge it'll take up most of the garage :D ).