Dedicated DA9 Q & A thread

[maaaaark]

hi guys , excuse me for my ignorance but will dc2 king springs fit da?

[stevo716]

springs alone shud

[DA9teg]

Who's car that???^^^
i do wish i knew!

[DA9-47]

hey guys,
Please Help!!!
does anyone know what size the pressure plate mounting bolts for the tranny are?

im stuck............. i got nothing that fits............ its like bigger than a 10mm, and smaller than a 11mm, 7/16 fits best but still spins a little,

i got newer engine in and i separated the tranny from old engine , just cant get the fukn pressure plate ,clutch and fly off cause of those 9 bolts holding the pressure plate down :(
dont wanna buy a whole set of new sockets, would prefer to buy just the one if someone can tell me for sure what it is ?????

Please help

[DA9-47]

You can just get the engine mounted up and then sort out the gearbox later from underneath. bit harder than just wacking the whole thing in there at once though. cant you just keep the hoist hired for another couple of days?

i went down the "add tranny later" road

been strapped for cash so couldn't afford to get hoist for another day, and lucky cause i still wouldn't have had it out lol,

i think ill b right as long as i can get the pressure plate off , just more time consuming doing it this way, but safer in the long run for a first timer i reckn :)

[stevo716]

hey guys,
Please Help!!!
does anyone know what size the pressure plate mounting bolts for the tranny are?

im stuck............. i got nothing that fits............ its like bigger than a 10mm, and smaller than a 11mm, 7/16 fits best but still spins a little,

i got newer engine in and i separated the tranny from old engine , just cant get the fukn pressure plate ,clutch and fly off cause of those 9 bolts holding the pressure plate down :(
dont wanna buy a whole set of new sockets, would prefer to buy just the one if someone can tell me for sure what it is ?????

Please help

there 10mm with a double hex

[DA9-47]

there 10mm with a double hex

life saver ...as usual lol,

going to try buy it now :)

thanks man

[ben11]

can anyone help me. my car normally turns on and revs to about 1500 rpm,then drops down very low to about 300, and then levels out at around 1000. Now I have noticed the car turns over a lot more before it starts, and sometimes when it starts it revs up to 1500 and then goes all the way down and stalls? something to do with ignition switch or relays?

any ideas would be great cheers

[mooshie]

try the basic things first like checking for spark and pull the plugs and make sure they all look fine. take the cap off the distributor and see if the points and rotor look ok and that the connections on the igniter are tight. make sure your leads are in good nick and tightly fitting
when was the last time you changed your fuel filter? this can also impact but usually causes more problems at high revs/load than low.

try these and see if it works.

[menacer]

wat mooshies said... but if all is good it could be an issue with your cold start stuff. check vac lines etc. but after wat mooshie said. lol

[ben11]

i fixed it, but another problem was revealed.............petrol light is broken..........facepalm

thanks anyway

[stevo716]

i fixed it, but another problem was revealed.............petrol light is broken..........facepalm

thanks anyway

thought da9s didnt have petrol light?

[ben11]

thought da9s didnt have petrol light?

really? i just assumed all cars did and ran my car dry trying to find out if it worked or not lol

[stevo716]

really? i just assumed all cars did and ran my car dry trying to find out if it worked or not lol

nah my old da9 didnt
i got a da6 now that does tho
its a pointless thing anyway lol, needle does same job :P

[menacer]

yea no fuel light.

[Latino CRX]

Would 94 GSI lowered springs fit on DA9 shocks??

[mooshie]

They will fit on the shocks but the rear end will sit really low as the DAs have longer rear shocks and springs

[DA9-47]

Ok ,

so just tried to lift tranny up from bottom , didn't work, can anyone explain how the tranny should be facing as it goes up so that it doesn't become stuck on the pressure plate and the side tranny mount ? dunno if it usually just goes nearly straight up , or needs to be twisted a certain way to clear everything on the way up?

i have everything out of the way according to the helms manual , and i only have the side tranny mount on the tranny,
any help appreciated guys =)

[hondapop]

I would say you need to take the tranny mount off the g/box to get sufficient clearance. Might help a little to tilt the engine down at the flywheel.

[stevo716]

yeh u need the mount off
bolt the gearbox loosen the other mounts then the mount in prob need to remove the plate under mount too
its a bit of pain
thats the part that annoyed me looks like bolted the mount to the steel then welded it haha

[DA9-47]

I would say you need to take the tranny mount off the g/box to get sufficient clearance. Might help a little to tilt the engine down at the flywheel.


yeh u need the mount off
bolt the gearbox loosen the other mounts then the mount in prob need to remove the plate under mount too
its a bit of pain
thats the part that annoyed me looks like bolted the mount to the steel then welded it haha

thanks guys,

I'll give that a go tomorrow,

my arms are so sore right now lol, only got a shitty jack and a pile of wood lol

but yeah Stevo that side tranny mount looks like a bitch, ill just undo the whole thing from the silly plate thing that's welded bolt to steel .

off to enjoy my fiances awesome fried rice (late dinner much ? lol)

cheers guys

[DA9-47]

MEEEEEE

hi Guys,

So i have made my first real big fcuk up,:(
i got bolts mixed up a while ago and put a bolt in the side tranny mount that was too long, after taking Stevo's advice on removing the whole side tranny mount for extra clearance installing the gearbox from the bottom, i noticed a nice big whole that shouldn't be there where i have pushed the bolt through thinking it was just a shit bolt( how retarded )
lucky car hasn't been driven at all

so my guess is my bell-housing is rooted, and my question is if i open the gearbox up and clean out any metal fragments from the hole that might be in there and install a new bell housing , should i be right then?

would this be a hard thing to do ?
cheers guys

[ACTI0NMAN-1]

What transmission do you have? S1 or Y1?
It would be easier to replace if its a S1 since they're quite cheap anyways.

[DA9-47]

What transmission do you have? S1 or Y1?
It would be easier to replace if its a y1 since they're quite cheap anyways.

hey mate,

its the cable YS1 if i am correct

=)

[stevo716]

MEEEEEE

hi Guys,

So i have made my first real big fcuk up,:(
i got bolts mixed up a while ago and put a bolt in the side tranny mount that was too long, after taking Stevo's advice on removing the whole side tranny mount for extra clearance installing the gearbox from the bottom, i noticed a nice big whole that shouldn't be there where i have pushed the bolt through thinking it was just a shit bolt( how retarded )
lucky car hasn't been driven at all

so my guess is my bell-housing is rooted, and my question is if i open the gearbox up and clean out any metal fragments from the hole that might be in there and install a new bell housing , should i be right then?

would this be a hard thing to do ?
cheers guys

if its a hole just in ur bell housing i dont see the problem....
no fluid goes in there, just clean around the thrust bearing and input shaft
take a pic

[DA9-47]

if its a hole just in ur bell housing i dont see the problem....
no fluid goes in there, just clean around the thrust bearing and input shaft
take a pic

hey mate its in the transmission housing as shown in these pics
sorry if i confused yall
http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/z456/DA9-47/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_0184-1.jpg

http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/z456/DA9-47/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_6429.jpg

[DA9-47]

Also just wondering with my new Skunk2 Intake manifold, my old Fuel Pressure regulator only just fits , is there any FPR's that you guys know of that works well with our car that uses that adapter so that the FPR itself can be mounted on the firewall? anywhere local (melbourne)??

other than that i just want a new fuel rail, the standard spacers that sit above the injectors are to big with the new I/M so im gunna try make my own.

[stevo716]

i flipped my fpr upsidedown fit better

[rage_against]

guys do you know if the simota whale penis intakes that are for eg/ek civics and stuff will they fit a da with a b16?

[stevo716]

intakes are usually designed for the chassis so maybe not

[menacer]

i flipped my fpr upsidedown fit better

i tried mine upside down but it fit betta up the right way. just gave it a VERY gentle bend..

[DA9-47]

i tried mine upside down but it fit betta up the right way. just gave it a VERY gentle bend..

i think i tried it upside down allready and it was real close, but will check book incase i havent lol

so did you bend it only enough to give clearance and thats all? like for me thats 2-5 mm>? (ish)

cause yeah saving 70-80 on a FPR would be awesome,

[menacer]

ill take a photo of mine today and try upload it this arvo. but yea didn't bend it much. atm it has clearance when on but is still a bit tight to get into place.

[stevo716]

id take pic of mine, but im in a complete diff situation atm, im using a b16 rail so needed to bend the fpr more lol

[DA9-47]

ill take a photo of mine today and try upload it this arvo. but yea didn't bend it much. atm it has clearance when on but is still a bit tight to get into place.

awesome mate , that would be heaps cool if you can!!

[DA9-47]

so your using a b16 rail on a b18?

[menacer]

with photobucket which sharing option do i need to get the photo to work? cant get it to put this fpr pic up.

[menacer]

http://i1099.photobucket.com/albums/g386/mennacer/DSC_0097.jpg
figured it out.

as you can see i bent it just enough so its quite tight. i found it easiest to bolt it to the rail then bolt the rail down.

[DA9-47]

http://i1099.photobucket.com/albums/g386/mennacer/DSC_0097.jpg
figured it out.

as you can see i bent it just enough so its quite tight. i found it easiest to bolt it to the rail then bolt the rail down.

thats awesome, i see how you did that, ill try it your way i think.

[DA9-47]

hey guys,

is there anyone who has a skunk2 T/B able to take a pic of the TBS on there T/B??

mine fits, but the wires going to the TBS are stretched and i don't like it lol

also when my mate and i where removing the TBS a little peice of plastic on the corner of the TBS where the 2 bolts lock it into the T/B snapped, it still fits new T/B , its just that the plastic broke off the corner, so do you think i can still use it?

many thanks

[stevo716]

TPS?
the plug end just sits out towards drivers side, shudnt have to stretch too much check ur loom so if any slack otherwise extend wires if same sensor im thinkin off shud be 3.
long as no air leaks out of the sensor ur fine, tho dont think there shud, cuz its just movement, but it does have gasket so somethin might.

[DA9-47]

TPS?
the plug end just sits out towards drivers side, shudnt have to stretch too much check ur loom so if any slack otherwise extend wires if same sensor im thinkin off shud be 3.
long as no air leaks out of the sensor ur fine, tho dont think there shud, cuz its just movement, but it does have gasket so somethin might.

Ahahahah yeah TPS , sweet man, i made it so there is no direct hole through the cracked plastic on the >TPS< to the inside of the T/B and did it up with 2 bolts anyway so its held down tight so no air can go in, so hope that will b fine, and yeah its got that lil gasket as well. one day when i actually finnish all this ill be able to test it lolz.
=)

[DA9-47]

lolz ok so ive got most of the intake done, just got 2 questions

1# The evap Purge control solenoid valve has two attachments for pipes,
a small one on top and a bigger one bellow the smaller one,

on the stock T/B the bigger hose from the E.P.C.S.V goes to the T/B but on the Skunk2 T/B there is only one connection for the map sensor located underneath the throttle body. so i just wondered what that big hose is supposed to do , and where im supposed to connect it??

2# The other thing i needed to know is on the fuel pressure regulator if it is sitting normally (not flipped) there are two pipe connections on that , bigger one on bottom and smaller one on top, where does the smaller pipe connect to with a hose?

thanks guys

let me know if u want pics to help

=)

[menacer]

cant help with q1 as im not at that stage yet lol.
as for q2 it connects to the outlet on the front of the manifold. only need like 10cm of vac line

[DA9-47]

cant help with q1 as im not at that stage yet lol.
as for q2 it connects to the outlet on the front of the manifold. only need like 10cm of vac line

lol all good man , just need to know what it does so i can figure out where to add it...... maybe with a 2-into-1 hose connector or something?

[stevo716]

big hose goes to charcoal canister

[menacer]

he means the other end as in runs from charcoal canister to ??? on skunk2 t/b n manifold setup.

[stevo716]

oh right haha
my skunk2 tb has a port for that :S
i think cud be thinkin of my old blox one, ill check in a bit

i rememberwat i did now
my blox tb had a port but basicly all u need is some pre tb air to it
so i just connected off my intake which had a spare port

[DA9-47]

oh right haha
my skunk2 tb has a port for that :S
i think cud be thinkin of my old blox one, ill check in a bit

i rememberwat i did now
my blox tb had a port but basicly all u need is some pre tb air to it
so i just connected off my intake which had a spare port

AHHHHHHHH
So you mean that i could just send it to one of the two outputs on the intake close to the throttle body and that would be ok???

That would be awesome indeed =)

[stevo716]

yup yup thats wat i did

[DA9-47]

yup yup thats wat i did

I swear to god it started off "ill shout you a beer" for all your help man,

Think it's a lot more than that now,

Sooo happy that its that simple lol

cheers man

[DA9-47]

Are snap ring pliers a must when removing transmission housing? and i want to re-use the snap ring ......

[adriano10]

has any one notice a increase of da's on the roads in sydney? ive seen so many in the last 2 months =) LOL

[hondapop]

Are snap ring pliers a must when removing transmission housing? and i want to re-use the snap ring ......

The trouble with snap rings is the many different sizes, but to answer your question, yes it is advisable. Pliers are not a good choice as they will 9 x out of 10, not get a good grip and when they slip they usually damage the hole in the snap ring which then makes it harder to get a grip with either tool. Problem is, depending on where the snap ring is mounted decides whether you need straight, angled or right angled snap pliers. Can work out expesive if you only need it for the one job. Don't be tempted to buy the cheap interchangeable end pliers, they just break.

[hondapop]

has any one notice a increase of da's on the roads in sydney? ive seen so many in the last 2 months =) LOL

Have you only recently bought your DA? 'Cause it's a funny thing, noticing the number of similar cars to your own often only happens once you get one yourself.

[DA9-47]

The trouble with snap rings is the many different sizes, but to answer your question, yes it is advisable. Pliers are not a good choice as they will 9 x out of 10, not get a good grip and when they slip they usually damage the hole in the snap ring which then makes it harder to get a grip with either tool. Problem is, depending on where the snap ring is mounted decides whether you need straight, angled or right angled snap pliers. Can work out expesive if you only need it for the one job. Don't be tempted to buy the cheap interchangeable end pliers, they just break.

Thanks, i was tempted to buy the cheap interchangeable end pliers, because i prefer paying $9 =) and they worked just fine , snap ring off and snap ring and snap ring groove are not damaged, i can see how they would just break though , very flimzy .

[adriano10]

Have you only recently bought your DA? 'Cause it's a funny thing, noticing the number of similar cars to your own often only happens once you get one yourself.

lol ive owned the car for well over 2 years =P so yeah lol and only just realising theres heaps going around now

[hondapop]

Thanks, i was tempted to buy the cheap interchangeable end pliers, because i prefer paying $9 =) and they worked just fine , snap ring off and snap ring and snap ring groove are not damaged, i can see how they would just break though , very flimzy .

At least they did the job, which gets you out of a hole.

[hondapop]

lol ive owned the car for well over 2 years =P so yeah lol and only just realising theres heaps going around now

I think they were quite a popular car when new, even one of the parts dept guys at my nearest Honda dealer reckons he wouldn't part with his.

[DA9-47]

ok,

so got the transmission housing off the 2nd gearbox, cleaned it all up so its ready, started pulling apart my tranny, got to the 32mm socket bolt that covers the snap ring, and it wont budge, its starting to strip ,

so i put some RP7 , still nothing, any ideas before i use a grinder ? lol

[DA9-47]

too late , i got it off nicely lol,( i got 3/4 of a YS1 transmission housing if anyone wants , lol)

reverse gear has a little chunk outta 2 teeth

http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/z456/DA9-47/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_4177.jpg

[DA9-47]

:eek:


http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/z456/DA9-47/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_5741.jpg :eek:

:wave:

[stevo716]

mine is broken in the exact same spot lol
over tightened by previous owner, i jb welded it shut lol

[DA9-47]

mine is broken in the exact same spot lol
over tightened by previous owner, i jb welded it shut lol


must be a common problem true

basically today i figured out that the cheap interchangerable snap ring pliers work fine when removing the snap ring , but are vertually useless when installing snap ring when installing housing lol

was trying to practice on my mutilated YS1 housing with no luck =(

[DA9-47]

mine is broken in the exact same spot lol
over tightened by previous owner, i jb welded it shut lol

Did you have to allign the stopper ring's finger tab???? i couldnt find it anywhere lol

[khoannaDA9]

whats happening to the da9 meet up fellas? in melb? ;D

[maaaaark]

hey guys . i was installing a SRI on the teg it had 2 small tubes. one was for the engine (DUH) and other one for the intake manifold. Noticed that the tegs manifold had two tubes connecting to the OEM air pipe. So what i did was I got a "Y" plastic tube and connected it to one of the tubes for the SRI. Just wanted to know if what i did was right??

[mooshie]

Yep you will be fine

[DA9-47]

Hi guys,

Tried for ages with a mate to get tranny on , got closer than ever, but wont line up flat, should it just slap up against the block flat or does it need a fair bit of persuasion???
or has anyone ever used the top three bolts to get that last few mm of clearance closed? im too scared im going to Fcuk it up,

need help please
=( .

[menacer]

Clutch is aligned..?

[DA9-47]

Clutch is aligned..?


Used the alignment tool best i could , got down and had a good look after i did it was aligned and tight and it looked centered and it feels like it nearly all the way in =(

[menacer]

hmm... spigot bearing not on weird angle? other than the the only other thing that should stop it is dowels not lining up or wiring etc getting caught...

[DA9-47]

hmm... spigot bearing not on weird angle? other than the the only other thing that should stop it is dowels not lining up or wiring etc getting caught...

Thanks man , gunna go check all that after dinner =)

[maaaaark]

hey fellas just wondering if you guys know what size are the main 3 bulbs in our da9 clusters. planning on buying some amber bulb covers and i dont know how to explain it to the guys sellin em. from research ive got 1895 , 53, 74 . which of these? thanks

[hondapop]

Best way I've found when dealing with things like this is to take your ones with you. Then you can be sure you won't be making double trips when you have to take the wrong ones back.

[maaaaark]

thanks

[DA9-47]

hmm... spigot bearing not on weird angle? other than the the only other thing that should stop it is dowels not lining up or wiring etc getting caught...

Got it in , i think it just wasnt aligned well enough , took alittle jiggling but its all done up now, thanks man

[menacer]

your welcome :)

[DA9-47]

ok so my Da is nearly ready to be started for first time and just wanted to ask how to go about the initial startup, (not sure)


So i am using:
ex auto b18a1
matchd with a Ys1 tranny
4-2-1 extractors
Skunk2 I/m
stock T/b (read that any aftermarket T/B is illigal in VIC so put stock back on for roadworthy, then 70mm, lol)
Stock Intake untill i can inclose my weapon R Pod
stock fuel rail and injectors
stock ECU that was in car with old manual B18a1

So should i just connect it all up and start it? or flash the ecu? anything like that ?
old engine was running shit so hope that wont stuff me up , just wanna make sure the ecu wont be like
"hey WTF your not my engine GTFO" or sum shiz lol

Thanks

[stevo716]

yeh ull be fine,
i started my car on stock ecu with alot more mods than that haha
ull prob have a shit idle tho

[DA9-47]

yeh ull be fine,
i started my car on stock ecu with alot more mods than that haha
ull prob have a shit idle tho

my old engine used to idle like a retard, 900k >2500k>900k>2500k

you mean like that? or alittle bit shit

cheers man

[stevo716]

yeh prob flactuating idle
never got a decent idle while iw as untuned with the skunk2 im and tb

[ben11]

anyone in SA have some integra hubcaps? car is hellastock and looks bad with flaking hubcaps, and i want to sell soon sadly..

[Latino CRX]

can you get the air resisnator box out without taking off the front bar??

[stevo716]

umm prob if u take the wheel arch guard,
but prob easier taking bumper off

[Bludger]

can you get the air resisnator box out without taking off the front bar??
you can take it off from underneath on a dc2.

dunno how you go with DA's

[DA9-47]

umm prob if u take the wheel arch guard,


did it this way b4

[menacer]

can you get the air resisnator box out without taking off the front bar??

i got mine out without removing the bar... 1 bolts a lil tricky but its doable

[Latino CRX]

ahh kool no worries thanks for the replies .. :)

[FR33K]

I definitely took mine off without removing front bar but the last bolt was a bitch !

[DA9-47]

all in all not that hard to remove front bar though, when i did all this grass , leaves and dirt fell out , gave it a good clean !! hate that shit lol

[stocky]

Has anyone seen a digital climate control from the jdm spec integra's anywhere? Wreckers or someones front yard? Mine took a dump and it's been a mission finding a replacement.

[Bludger]

Has anyone seen a digital climate control from the jdm spec integra's anywhere? Wreckers or someones front yard? Mine took a dump and it's been a mission finding a replacement.
Good luck

[DA9-47]

Good luck

Thoughts exactly =)

[Bludger]

Thoughts exactly =)
I have jap spec teg and eg6......

teg one is going nito my dc2r and eg6 one will be DIY ingenuity into ef8...... because ef8 one sux dogs ballz.

[stocky]

Theres a DIY somewhere actually where someone put the EG unit into the EF as the EF/ED ones always crack

The DA6 ones are not worth the hassle, it looks better but thats about it

[Bludger]

Theres a DIY somewhere actually where someone put the EG unit into the EF as the EF/ED ones always crack

The DA6 ones are not worth the hassle, it looks better but thats about it
Yes, I've seen that DIY.

Only problem is that DIY refers to manual climate control.

I have eg6 auto climate control unit and ef8 with auto climate control.

Have to figure it out by myself

[espionage85]

Has anyone seen a digital climate control from the jdm spec integra's anywhere? Wreckers or someones front yard? Mine took a dump and it's been a mission finding a replacement.

I may have a spare 1,
just need to find it first

[stocky]

I may have a spare 1,
just need to find it first

Awesome, that'd be awesome if you can find it. Cheers

[Latino CRX]

im going to be giving the C2 all new earthing lines..

just wondering what size gauge do alot of you guys run ..

or would it be better to get one of those earthing kits ??

[Rami]

Hey guys, got a problem with my DA9 integra. Today I replaced the timing belt and water pump, took my time done everything properly. When I finished the car wouldn't start. I checked the timing marks in case I might have missed a tooth, but they are perfectly aligned. I checked the fuel and ignition. The fuel pump is priming prior to ignition but when I try to start it there doesn't seem to be any spark. The Main relay is working fine because the engine light turns off after a few secs of ignition. Any ideas plz. I would really appreciate some suggestions. Thanks

[A-man]

sounds like timing pic of the gears lined up please

[stevo716]

yeh seems like ur timings still off

pull the spark plug out of cylinder 1, (closest to timing belt)
put a long screw driver in it, then ratchet ur crank till thats tdc and go from there.

[Rami]

Thanks heaps guys for your reply. After hours wasted on checking different things including the timing marks and positioning.....
It ended up being a coincidental case of the distributor. The coil shit it self. I just bought another and now working as good as gold. Thanks again for your help.

[Rami]

Just wondering..
any body knows how strong the DA9 gearbox is? ...and whats the best preformace gear oil to use in it, for smother gear change. Thanks.

[hondapop]

Thanks heaps guys for your reply. After hours wasted on checking different things including the timing marks and positioning.....
It ended up being a coincidental case of the distributor. The coil shit it self. I just bought another and now working as good as gold. Thanks again for your help.

I'd hate to tell you the number of times similar things have happened to me. Your gremlins are alive and well.

[hondapop]

Just wondering..
any body knows how strong the DA9 gearbox is? ...and whats the best preformace gear oil to use in it, for smother gear change. Thanks.

Far as I am aware it's the same as any other "B" engined G/box, just different ratio gears to suit it's application. If you want to keep it OEM then genuine Honda oil is the way to go. Personally I use Castrol VMX80, gives smooth shifts. But of course no oil is gonna fix worn parts especially synchros.

While on the subject of fluids, check your P/steering fluid. Dip a twisted piece of paper into the fluid in the resevoir. It should be clear (no colour), if it's slightly dirty looking (greyish)it means it's old but most likely OEM. If it's pink or reddish then some ignorant person (or careless service dept) has topped it up with ATF (auto trans fluid) which is a definite no-no for Honda's. Will pay you to get the system drained and then change the fluid a couple of times with genuine Honda P/S fluid.

[DA9-47]

Just wondering..
any body knows how strong the DA9 gearbox is? ...and whats the best preformace gear oil to use in it, for smother gear change. Thanks.
I was looking this up for myself recently to make the same decision - Manual says Api service grade: SF or SG
from what i have researched,
Most people say they prefer normal 10w 30 motor oil or Honda MTF

Some use Royal Purple syncromesh
Apparently you have to be careful of using pure synthetic oil , some say they mix 1/2 and 1/2 but all in all , from what i was reading most are happy with 10w 30 or Honda MTF

[hondapop]

We have one of the members on another forum who races a CRX B series using VMX80 in his G/box. I would'nt use engine oil and I definitely wouldn't mix synthetic and mineral oils.

[DA9-47]

We have one of the members on another forum who races a CRX B series using VMX80 in his G/box. I would'nt use engine oil and I definitely wouldn't mix synthetic and mineral oils.

Do you know what VMX-80 is worth mate?
easy to get?

cheers

[hondapop]

Do you know what VMX-80 is worth mate?
easy to get?

cheers

You'll get it at any of the accessories shops. Supacheap, Repco etc. I think it was about $30 for 4 litres. I've just put it in my Gen2 CRX's G/box (D16A8) that I just registered, changing gears very nicely.

[Rami]

VMX80 I shall use then. What do you think of that additive that people use in their gearboxes, for extra gear lube? It comes in tube, and gets added with the gear oil.

[hondapop]

VMX80 I shall use then. What do you think of that additive that people use in their gearboxes, for extra gear lube? It comes in tube, and gets added with the gear oil.

I wouldn't bother, all the additives and modifiers are already in the oil. A lot of those sorts of additives are just thickeners supposedly to "fix" worn parts and stop noise etc (which they don't, believe me, I have tried them in the past Haha). Just a waste of money.

[Rayle]

Bit late, but I'm really happy with Honda MTF06. My 2nd and 3rd used to grind a bit, but ever since changing my box oil, those grinds have gone away. I do realize the MTF hasn't fixed the gears, but as long as they no longer grind I'm happy.

[DJ-410]

i have a grinding sound coming from my catatlic convertor area...it only makes the "chinging sound" when i free rev hit but at only the highest pitches....and also when i am driving at a constant pace....what do you guys reckon??

[hondapop]

Check the spring loaded clamp bolts where the engine pipe joins the "cat". (loose or broken spring), and if it's still got all the stock exhaust, check for loose/broken rivets on the heat shields. If you've also got dress tips fitted at the back, check them also. Mine rattle at certain revs. (gonna rip'em off one day)

[Rami]

Does anyone know whats the closest coil-overs to the TEIN DSA32-KUSS2 SS in handling and quality? I ordered a set of TEIN's for my DA, after I paid the seller tells me that they are not getting stock from tein till Jan, and I need new suspension now. My stocks a stuffed. The seller offered me a close match as he put it, with the Ksport KP series. I don't know anything about them. Now I'm left to find a new good quality set of coil-over struts for around $1300. Can anyone point me in the right direction plz?

[ben11]

heard skunk2 sports series are good :P

[stevo716]

ive never tried them myselves
but ksport is a pretty good brand, id go for those
ive got tein ss, there bit too soft even on hardest settings
otherwise u can always change ur front forks to dc2 and backs to dc2r and go to type r coilovers, alot more brands come up

[EKVTIR-T]

Yeah your choices are alot broader with the dc2r swap but adds around $400 on top to begin

K Sports would do the job but how long they last is questionable

For 1300 I'd be trying to get a more established brand

[stevo716]

forks are easy to find eg or dc2
type r lcas if ur lucky u can get em cheaply
Like me xD

[mooshie]

Someone on here is selling a set of DA6 rear LCAs which will fit the DC2R struts. EG/DC front forks are a dime a dozen, I picked up a set a while ago for about $20 just in case I ever want to go for a later model setup.

[stevo716]

i thought da6 lcas where actually quite diff??

[mooshie]

Nah, they basically put the strut at the correct angle for the DA chassis whereas although the DC2R ones will fit they make the strut angle in a slightly different way. Never heard of anyone havin any issues though. If I could find that damn for sale thread, the seller actually has a side by side pic of the 2.

[stevo716]

haha i threw my da6 lcas away not knowing :S

[mooshie]

Serious? I am just trying to find out if the end bushings are the same on the DA6 and DA9. I have read one post on another forum that says they are but never confirmed it, suppose I could just take them off and have a look.... Want to know so that I can get a set and replace the 20 yr old bushings with new ones

Anyway, here is some good info- http://honda-tech.com/showthread.php?t=1059140
Does mention that there is a 2mm difference in width of the box section but that would be easy to get around.

[stevo716]

yeh when i had my old suspesnion setup and was moving everythin over i threw em out, i didnt know at the time that dc2r had similar setup lol :S

[Rami]

Sorry guys I'm new to all this suspension modding. Just to understand this correctly..... Are you saying if I buy DC coilovers I can fit them on my DA, providing I change my forks?

[stevo716]

if u buy just dc2 coilovers, so non type r, all u need is the front forks..
if u buy type r coilovers, u need the rear LCA from a type r as well

[Rami]

What about car height and suspension travel etc... Does anything change?

[stevo716]

well if coilovers car height is adjustable...
im pretty sure with dc2r coilovers there a lil shorter, so u get less suspension travel
but generally the travel is up to how low ur car is

[Rami]

If I get the aftermarket LCA's and front forks (with the adjustable camber)for a DC2 typeR. would they work like the swap with OEM type R on the DA?

[mooshie]

Hang on a second I think you may be confused. There is no camber adjustment on any parts we are talking about!

Front- to run DC/EG/DC2R standard or aftermarket struts (coil overs) you need to replace the thing that looks like a fork going over the axle and joins the base of the shock to the LCA. Reason being is the shock diameter is larger than the DA, the fork is actually narrower too but this should not cause issue.

Rear- you need DC2R/DA6 LCA which have a 'box' section to fit the eyelet style base of the type r shocks as opposed to the fork style base on other DA/DC/EG which are all the same. The DA has a longer shock which means you will get more travel when swapping and could result in bottoming out although this is rarely an issue with stiffer springs.

So in summary, for Type R suspension you need to change front forks and rear LCAs, for VTI-R/Civic suspension you only need to change front forks.

Camber will not change in any of this, To adjust camber you need to do something with the front upper control arm and the rear camber arm attached to the top of the trailing arm. Options for the front include a whole new arm, adjustable balljoint, adjustable brackets etc, you can not use any parts aside from those designed for the DA without complication.
For the rear you can get longer bolts and washers to push the bracket further out from the chassis or just get a full adjustable link which are the same for the later chassis as well.

[stocky]

I have dc2r suspension on my da6. I've had both Tein Type Flex and Omni power full bodied coilovers. They feel great but the difference in shock length will piss you off.

The fronts when adjusted all the way down will not go low enough, whilst the back at full height setting will not go high enough. The height adjustment range will be limited.

[DA9-47]

jumping in half way through a convo here
But so saying that ^^ for the best Height adjustment range your better off getting DA9 made coils?

i want range also,

I wanna take my car bush (camping) lol and to the track
and anyplace in between lolz

[stocky]

http://users.tpg.com.au/vuong112/teg/IMG_2013.jpg

My car above, the front is adjusted to max low and the back is to maximum high. I could have adjusted it lower by taking down the spring preload on the front, but handling would have been adversely affected.
I ended up using the dc2r Tein flex and had spacers made to increase the shock length at the back. The car sits higher now and I'm happy with that.

To answer you question though, da9 specific coilovers would be the right length, shorter in the front and longer in the back and you will have better height adjustment

[Rami]

Great news for me today, the seller emailed me today and said that he found a set of TEIN DSA32-2USS1 SS-P Coilovers for DA Integra. These are the next model up from the ones I was getting. They are $300 more than the ss series. The seller said if I pay half of that, (The extra cost) he'll be happy to send them for $1450, due to the first sale going wrong from his end. Sweet!! now I don't have to worry about a DC conversion. Just on another topic I installed cold Air intake, and extractors. Now my car is leaning out. I could tell from the spark plugs being white and the performance some what decreasing after 4000 rpm. Can anyone help with that issue plz?

[Rayle]

Not 100% sure on this, but did you reset the ECU after installing the parts? Did you install the O2 sensor correctly, and all the vacuum lines to the new intake?

Out of curiosity, which intake and headers did you get? I'm thinking of getting some Megan 4-2-1s from ebay, comes to about $250 landed. The reviews on G2IC are mostly positive...

EDIT: You may want to take a look at this: http://forums.g2ic.com/showthread.php?148685-Full-Coilovers-best-bang-for-the-buck. Someone is saying that the pillowballs make the ride very hard, makes sense... Seems like they're really only good if you're going to be tracking your car?

[mooshie]

Post pic of plugs

[Rami]

I didn't know about resetting the ECU. I done a bit of research and reset the ECU this morning. Took it for a drive after 10min Idling, and noticed a difference. I'll drive it for a couple of days and check the plugs again for their color. Thanks for the tips though :)

[EKVTIR-T]

If any Melb. DA guys need a front strut bar PM me. $100

http://img829.imageshack.us/img829/9946/18072010032.jpg

[menacer]

hey guys quick question, went to check my ignition timing this morning but couldn't find anything to line the mark on the pulley up with. am i looking in the wrong spot or is mine missing sumthing? also on da's no. 1 cylinder is the one on the furthest from or closest to the distributor?

[Bludger]

hey guys quick question, went to check my ignition timing this morning but couldn't find anything to line the mark on the pulley up with. am i looking in the wrong spot or is mine missing sumthing? also on da's no. 1 cylinder is the one on the furthest from or closest to the distributor?
#1 is front of engine (pulley side)

there should be timing marks on the timing belt cover.

[stevo716]

there 3 lines on the timing belt cover, and one mark on the pulley.
1st cylinder is one closest to timing belt, so furthest from distributor

[menacer]

cheers boys thats wat i thought. n will see if i cant find me some marks

[DA9teg]

hey guys, just wondering how i would go about putting a k20a into my da? is there much stuffing around??

[Bludger]

hey guys, just wondering how i would go about putting a k20a into my da? is there much stuffing around??
an essay is needed to answer.

other option is to read up other people's threads on this forum to gather information.

[stevo716]

hey guys, just wondering how i would go about putting a k20a into my da? is there much stuffing around??

theres actually a bit of support for em mod wise now
hasport make a conversion mount kit and so does innovative i believe.
after that everythin is basically the same as converting another honda

as bludger mention theres alot of started threads on it

[DA9teg]

ahhh, yeah i've searched around and can't find much, i'll take a third peek thanks guys!

[Bludger]

ahhh, yeah i've searched around and can't find much, i'll take a third peek thanks guys!
everything is the same as other Honda's exept for the mounting the engine in part.

[stevo716]

Search g2ic as well think there's some there

[stevo716]

http://www.carsales.com.au/private/details/honda-integra-1990-11474495?cr=27&eapi=2&Page=2&silo=Stock&sort=~Price&Range=Price:Min,Max~1|Year:Min,1993&__N=1216%201246%201247%201252%201282%204294965322% 204294965105&vertical=Car&distance=25

bit of car sales searchin i found a da6 haha

[stocky]

hey guys, just wondering how i would go about putting a k20a into my da? is there much stuffing around??

It is not the same as other Honda's, prob the ED CRX is the closest. As far as I know, theres only one K20 DA in Aust.

The biggest issues you will have are with the front crossmember, the brake proportioning valve, axle lengths and hydro-cable clutch.

[hondapop]

hey guys, just wondering how i would go about putting a k20a into my da? is there much stuffing around??

Try k20a.org. Seems to be mostly Civic/Crx related but the EF8 Crx's were very similar to the DA9's, so might get the info you need from there.

[mooshie]

More info on the only K series DA?

[mooshie]

http://www.carsales.com.au/private/details/honda-integra-1990-11474495?cr=27&eapi=2&Page=2&silo=Stock&sort=~Price&Range=Price:Min,Max~1|Year:Min,1993&__N=1216%201246%201247%201252%201282%204294965322% 204294965105&vertical=Car&distance=25

bit of car sales searchin i found a da6 haha

Looks quite nice that one, I can't help myself and check carsales all the time to look for interesting integras for sale!
The was a auto carby d series one for sale not long ago in Adelaide too, was asking about $3.5k and it seemed to sell really quickly, no idea why...

[stevo716]

yeh i saw an auto carby 4 door one

[EKVTIR-T]

Spewing I never bought this.Test drove and got her down to 6k and never went back lol

http://digiads.com.au/carsales/used-cars/car_ad_photos/digiads_car_ads_91409_4.jpg
http://digiads.com.au/carsales/used-cars/USED-1991-HONDA-INTEGRA-SEDAN-CAR-FOR-SALE-BOX-HILL-SOUTH-VIC-3128.htm#adPhotoTop

[stevo716]

They still gavnt sold that!
That's been on sale since I wrote my car off. Year ago

[EKVTIR-T]

Wait its still available?
I just assumed its sold long ago lol
I tested it like 3 yrs ago

[stevo716]

Oh ha ha nvm
Was for sale,last yr tho

[Bludger]

damn, I'd get that if i weren't broke....

[hondapop]

If they can get a "K" into an ED or EG Civic you'd get one into a DA9. The EF8 CRX & EF9 Civic use the DA9 front crossmember, and while their engine bay is a little longer than the earlier ED9/EF7 to accomodate the B16A engine, the DA9's is even longer because the radius rods (traction bars) of the DA are longer.

Width wise the DA and EF's are the same where it counts. The track on the DA is only 25mm wider than the Civics, at least 1/2 of that is because the DA9 front LCA's are 6-7mm longer than the EF's but the inner pivot points for them are the same distance apart, so look up any threads on K's into Civics/CRX's and you won't be far out, if at all.

[Rami]

hey guys, just installed my Tein SSP coilovers, and they are superb! I reckon : the best suspension I've ever bought. Just have a question.... Does the external coil setup (MSD) make a noticeable difference on the DA9? ....also does anyone know of a tut for setting cam gears for a higher power band? I haven't actually bought them yet, but any opinions on a set of good cam gears. Cheers.

[mooshie]

Coil overs specifically for the DA or were these for a DC? I am sure you have already posted this but I can be bothered searching back..

[stevo716]

hey guys, just installed my Tein SSP coilovers, and they are superb! I reckon : the best suspension I've ever bought. Just have a question.... Does the external coil setup (MSD) make a noticeable difference on the DA9? ....also does anyone know of a tut for setting cam gears for a higher power band? I haven't actually bought them yet, but any opinions on a set of good cam gears. Cheers.

msd coil is kinda pointless unless goin stupidly high hp.
and it actaully screws up tuning real time and datalogging with hondata(i know from expierience)
so id save ur money.
cam gears, dont do much by there own, again from expierience, they more beneficial with cams

[EKVTIR-T]

Yeah you can make pretty good power on the stock disi,its only when youre talking big numbers like 250kw atw or more

[Rami]

Coil overs specifically for the DA or were these for a DC? I am sure you have already posted this but I can be bothered searching back..

They are the actual DA coilovers. Just a question; What does it mean when the coilovers are adjusted all the same (measuring from the bottom of thread to the tensioner, but the car does not sit the same all around, as in the measurement from the arch to the center of the rim. Its like a 5 to 10mm difference. Mainly the back two coils. Should I adjust them even and not worry about the actual coilovers measurement, or is there a problem?

[Rami]

Has anyone done an LS Vtec on a DA on this site? ....and is it worth doing? Like what sort of HP increase would I get?

[mooshie]

Adjust the coil overs to where you want the car to sit, not by measuring the thread.

The B20 thread will give you a lot of info, basically the same as LS/VTEC just 2L instead of 1.8- http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?125942-The-B20VTEC-discussion-thread

As for power, expect about 100kwatw, if everything is standard. Of course you would be wanting to do I/h/e, possibly cams etc so that would increase the power.

IMO I would just go for a B18C (obviously!) that way you have a bog standard starting platform for a beginner which makes the same power. I would only suggest LS/VTEC if you know what you are doing. By the time you factor in a new gearbox etc the C would be only slightly more expensive.

[Rami]

Adjust the coil overs to where you want the car to sit, not by measuring the thread.

The B20 thread will give you a lot of info, basically the same as LS/VTEC just 2L instead of 1.8- http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?125942-The-B20VTEC-discussion-thread

As for power, expect about 100kwatw, if everything is standard. Of course you would be wanting to do I/h/e, possibly cams etc so that would increase the power.

IMO I would just go for a B18C (obviously!) that way you have a bog standard starting platform for a beginner which makes the same power. I would only suggest LS/VTEC if you know what you are doing. By the time you factor in a new gearbox etc the C would be only slightly more expensive.

Thanks for the info. From reading about all the different types of setups there are, it looks like for the money I would spend for a Vtec setup, it would be better to throw in a turbo running low boost with a high comp engine. I thought I wouldn't go down that road again.... LOL! Unfortunatly Vtec isn't enough power for me on its own. I'm after at least 200kwath+. Looks like to get that sort of power out of Vtec, It's going to cost me way too much. Have you still got your turbo DA? If so... How reliable is it, and what engine setup are you running?

[mooshie]

Yeah still got it. Makes 165kwatw on 8 psi. In the future I am looking to upgrade manifold and exhaust atthe same time as intake manifold and TB and hopefully make around 185. At the moment it is plenty of power for a decent fun car though, traction is a big issue due no no LSD. Bit scary coming on to the freeway last weekend and had to boot it and front wheels start spinning in 3rd gear at 100kmh when you are trying to get going!

As for reliability I couldn't really comment! This is a weekender only. Been turbo for about 3 yrs and took a while to get cooling sorted out but now with a big radiator and oil cooler I have no issues with heat at all and the only other thing was when it developed a slight hesitation when cruising but that was a simple tuning fix.

Engine is a bog standard B18C which made 104kw with intake and exhaust on the same dyno.

[mooshie]

Btw, my stock B16A in the DA6 made 82kw on the same day as I made 165 on the same dyno for comparison sake.

[Rami]

Hows the gearbox and drive shafts holding up? Have you gone through any since the turbo was installed? Did you rebuilt your engine before turbo, or still using original engine with original K's?

[mooshie]

Driveshafts are fine, just had the boots re done as I had all the suspension off and they were just starting to perish, thought may as well do it while everything else is out. They checked all the joints and there was no problem at all, would have done it myself but seriously messy job and just couldn't be bothered!

Looking to re do my gearbox soon, axle seal is now leaking (I didn't damage it when I removed the shafts, I swear!) throwout bearing is making noise and the synchros are crunching from 2-3 and 4-5. Don't think any of that is related to going turbo though, biggest reason is cos I want LSD.

Engine is totally stock and original, no smoke and consumes pretty much no oil at all. The engine had an estimated 70,000km on it when installed and I have done about 40000 on it

[hondapop]

Old oils seals will usually leak once they have been disturbed. In your case you'll replace them anyway when you do the box.

[DA9-47]

Quick Question Guys:

Is the amp rating of the da9 alternator 80 amps?

Thanks guys

[DA9-47]

Anyone ??? is it 80 amps???

Cheers

[stevo716]

its an 80 amp fuse so maybe?

[DA9-47]

Cheers man =)

[Rami]

Hey guys, Is anyone using a skunk2 cat back exhaust system on their DA9? What do you think of it, and is it a direct bolt on?

[91type-r]

hey all, just wanting to know what good sway bar setups people have on their Da's? I don't want to go too stiff of a rear sway bar. I've found it difficult to find many places that have them too. Is the ITR setup good for our cars?

[stevo716]

hey all, just wanting to know what good sway bar setups people have on their Da's? I don't want to go too stiff of a rear sway bar. I've found it difficult to find many places that have them too. Is the ITR setup good for our cars?
Ive got whiteline front and rear made for the da9
24mm front and 19mm rear, i believe
im yet to fully test it on a track, but pretty awesome setup
people said if you upgrade front u get more understeer, im getting less so idk haha
whiteline dont make the da9 ones anymore. so you gotta find them used.
otherwise theres a kit from the states.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/ST-ANTI-SWAY-BAR-90-93-INTEGRA-DA-FRONT-REAR-/190532153799?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item2c5c99f1c7

rears are pretty interchangeable with bit of modding, but front is diff.

[maaaaark]

anyone done a b18c2 swap? just wanna ask about the ECU and tranny. from what i know,

1) pr3 obd0 vtec ecu's would work however cant i use my obd2 ecu???

2) cable tranny? what do i need to convert into hydraulic?

3) intake manifold, change or retain ?

[slimx]

best sway bar setup : Ultra Racing :) pm me if ur intrested

as for b18c2 swap, Cable tranny to hydraulic tranny is very do-able there are ready conversion kits all over the net.
Intake manifold should be the same from memory
dno bout ECU.

[mooshie]

anyone done a b18c2 swap? just wanna ask about the ECU and tranny. from what i know,

1) pr3 obd0 vtec ecu's would work however cant i use my obd2 ecu??? No you need a P72 ECU unless you are chipping the PR3

2) cable tranny? what do i need to convert into hydraulic?You can either go for a full hydraulic conversion with a bracket that sits on the pedal frame itself and then get a master and slave cylinder or a bracket that mounts to the gearbox or near it and actuates the clutch via cable to a master cylinder, I think the first is the best option, google hush22

3) intake manifold, change or retain ?Change if you want to more power=more money. Edelbrock is generally considered pretty good on the C2 but go for I/H/E first and if you ar changing the intake mani you really should get a tuable ECU as well

[maaaaark]

Change if you want to more power=more money. Edelbrock is generally considered pretty good on the C2 but go for I/H/E first and if you ar changing the intake mani you really should get a tuable ECU as well

1)if i run p72 obd1 from a 94-95 teg with a conversion harness, would the stock intake manifold work perfectly??

2) what cable should I use for the tranny?

3)will i need to get the distributor for the obd1 p72 ecu or just use mine??

ANYMORE ISSUES REGARDING THE SWAP?

[mooshie]

? Now I am confused....

If you want to put a B18C2 in your car it runs a OBD1 or 2 ECU. You use the harness for that motor which plugs straight in to the distributor, injectors, alternator etc. And swap the ECU harness as well Basically you don't use anything from the B18A. The P72 ECU will run the stock P72 dual intake manifold perfectly.

If you are using a cable to hydraulic adaptor for the gearbox, the standard cable works. You will need an aftermarket mount from hasport or whatever to accommodate the different gearbox.

[mooshie]

Get the P72 power steering pump as the pulleys are different and you will need to swap in the new PS lines.

Throttle cable will need to be swapped.

That's all I can think of right now off the top of my head.

[mooshie]

Ok just read your thread in the tech forum.

You can use an OBD1 ECU on a OBD2 motor with a conversion harness.

[maaaaark]

Ok just read your thread in the tech forum.

You can use an OBD1 ECU on a OBD2 motor with a conversion harness.

thanks man . appreciate it. but i can still run obd2 on my car right? with the right wiring and stuff?

[maaaaark]

Get the P72 power steering pump as the pulleys are different and you will need to swap in the new PS lines.

Throttle cable will need to be swapped.

That's all I can think of right now off the top of my head.
how about headers?? will there be fitment issues if I buy a header (being short or long) ,. planning to buy all the stuff i need so my mechanic would install it all at once.

[EKVTIR-T]

Just a heads up for those that dont know and happen to dislike the old DA key you can buy and use the DC2 Integra key and have it cut for our DA's

I got mine years ago but from memory was only about $30 and looks much more stylish than this

http://www.shopresponse.com/da_integra_key.jpg

And the later DC2 key

http://static.traderscity.com/board/userpix42/19990-honda-2-3-transponder-key-46-48-t5-chip-1.jpg

I know its useless but for fussy types it might be worth it :)

[DA9-47]

nice^^ good to know

[DJ-410]

hey guys i am just wanting to know how low should i go....i am getting springs made and recompressed....one of my mates told me go 3 1/2 inches lower than stock...is this too much???? or should i go 3 inches....im going to be running 15's no fancy body kit or anything...just maybe a front lip..

[mooshie]

3 inch would be sitting just above the tyres I think. I was tucking at the rear once upon a time and the damn thing would hit the undercarriage everywhere, buggered up my RTA bushings and was just a general pain in the ass. I was on coil overs and not entirely sure of the drop but I think it was about 4 inches.

Just get a tape measure out...

[hondapop]

Depends on whether you want to be legal or not, and what sort of comfort/ride you desire. Most States you must have a minimum road clearance of 100mm (fully laden) and some also limit the amount of suspension travel you can reduce by. Lowering by 35mm (1 1/4" approx) is generally acceptable, anything more you could have law problems. But that's up to you.

[mooshie]

Going off the top of my head and I would have to double check but I believe legal height for the DA is 355mm front and 340mm rear, from the middle of the wheel to the top of the arch. This is to preserve travel of the suspension, they dont take in to account that you may have aftermarket shocks etc. Need engineering cert to cover things like that if you want to stay legal.

Plus what pop said, 100mm clearance on rest of the car including mud flaps, exhaust etc.

[stevo716]

[QUOTE=mooshie;3186092

Plus what pop said, 100mm clearance on rest of the car including mud flaps, exhaust etc.[/QUOTE]

mud flaps rnt a structural part of the car? neither is exhuast but manage to get done for that anyway.
cuz mudflaps pretty much drag along haha

[hondapop]

Hah ! That explains why most DA9's, CRX's don't have any mudflaps. You want to come into my local shopping centre at Morayfield, even my stock height Teg scrapes on their speed bumps.

[mooshie]

Found this from vicroads explains in very simple terms- http://www.vicroads.vic.gov.au/NR/rdonlyres/CC48FC10-4D57-4F04-82E1-3BD72EF88340/0/VSI8.pdf

Apparently only applies to 1m fore or aft of any axle, therefore the exhaust could potentially hang lower right in the middle of the car.

Everything I have ever seen includes mud flaps when talkin ground clearance.

My bog standard DA6 front flaps are the lowest point on my car at 115mm but I believe the DA6 sits slightly lower than the 9, never been able to confirm this however. Cool, I can lower by all of half an inch!

[maaaaark]

in a b18c2 swap , will there be problems of a aftermarket header being short or long to the cat? and or headers hitting the oil pan?

[mooshie]

Won't be a problem with the oil pan and you would need to get an exhaust shop to match up your existing exhaust as it would be unlikely to mate up perfectly. Minor issue though

[Rami]

Hey guys, has anyone got a set of bigger sway bars for the DA they want to sell? PM Me plz.

[93Integra]

Hey guys, saved up a bit of money and was looking at a few mods to increase performance.

The rear section of my exhaust (from the flange in front of the diff to the tip) is rusted like all hell, and was wondering if I increased the size (to say, 2.25" press bent) and deleted the stock muffler to add a nice flowing aftermarket one, would I see an increase in performance? Economy? I want to reduce the amount of bends as the stock exhaust looks incredibly restrictive towards the rear.

Also, I was looking at buying a cheap eBay SRI and making my own heat shield/CAI pipe in the bumper, any suggestions here?

Cheers.

[Rayle]

Why not just get a cold air intake from ebay instead? They're only ~$85 shipped. I bought one and it fit perfectly.

[93Integra]

Did you notice any difference in throttle response? Do you remember the seller you bought it from? Cheers.

[maaaaark]

hey da9ners , can someone give me at least a rep point si i can sell items. pleaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaase.

[mooshie]

You will see a slight increase in performance from the better flowing muffler but do the whole cat back at least. That way you can upgrade the header and cat later on without having to muck around with the mid section again.mdont expect much of an increase either way though.
Hey guys, saved up a bit of money and was looking at a few mods to increase performance.

The rear section of my exhaust (from the flange in front of the diff to the tip) is rusted like all hell, and was wondering if I increased the size (to say, 2.25" press bent) and deleted the stock muffler to add a nice flowing aftermarket one, would I see an increase in performance? Economy? I want to reduce the amount of bends as the stock exhaust looks incredibly restrictive towards the rear.

Also, I was looking at buying a cheap eBay SRI and making my own heat shield/CAI pipe in the bumper, any suggestions here?

Cheers.

[mooshie]

hey da9ners , can someone give me at least a rep point si i can sell items. pleaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaase.

Post something interesting or informative that I don't already know and I will give you one! You have been doing lots of research so surely you have learnt something?

[93Integra]

Cheers Mooshie, doing the whole cat-back is a bit out of my price range, and only the diff-tip section needs to be replaced, not after huge gains, just a nicer note than factory and a bit of extra flow.

[mooshie]

By diff to the tip i assume you mean the rear section from the rear suspension as the diff in our cars is in the gearbox next to the engine... Missed that before! If you just want to do it cheap and only want a slightly deeper sound then get a Lukey or similar muffler and mount it transverse like OEM, don't go for the cannon straight through style as this will be a lot louder and sound crap.

[Rayle]

Did you notice any difference in throttle response? Do you remember the seller you bought it from? Cheers.

To be honest, not really. I had already removed the piping before the filter, but not the resonator. Mad induction noise when going WOT though. Sorry, can't remember the seller. All the one-piece CAIs on ebay look the same anyway, they probably come from the same factory. Have a look for a little tab near the filter that mounts to one of the old air box holes, it secures the intake.

[stevo716]

anyone gonna be interested in brian crower stage 2 NA cams?
im moving to turbo so need some turbos ones
or shud i be posting on ebay when time comes?

[93Integra]

Sorry, my last car was an R31 so I'm still in the RWD mode of thinking haha. Yea, the flanged section that starts just before the back wheels.

I would never put a cannon on any car I own, they sound like arse, literally =/. I'll see if he can bump the size up to 2.25" or something, and just put a nice flowing muffler on the end, cheers :)

No worries Rayle, I'll have a browse, thanks for the reply guys :).

[mooshie]

anyone gonna be interested in brian crower stage 2 NA cams?
im moving to turbo so need some turbos ones
or shud i be posting on ebay when time comes?Don't want the cams sorry but what's the plan for turbo?!

[Rami]

Hey boys, do any other sway bars fit on a DA?

[mooshie]

long time to answer, but for fromt sway bar only the DA will fit. for rear you can fit any DC sway including Type R but you will need some form of subframe reinforcement kit as our subframes have a lighter design due to our rear sways mounting to brackets on the chassis.




In other news, I scored a coin tray in perfect condition today! only issue is that it is black, my turbo DA9 has a grey interior and i already have a coin tray in the DA6's blue interior. I do have a black interior in the red wreck but there are other parts of that interior that are not immaculate.. what to do?!

[DA9-47]

give to me ? lolz

[hondapop]

Bleach it ?

[Bludger]

long time to answer, but for fromt sway bar only the DA will fit. for rear you can fit any DC sway including Type R but you will need some form of subframe reinforcement kit as our subframes have a lighter design due to our rear sways mounting to brackets on the chassis.




In other news, I scored a coin tray in perfect condition today! only issue is that it is black, my turbo DA9 has a grey interior and i already have a coin tray in the DA6's blue interior. I do have a black interior in the red wreck but there are other parts of that interior that are not immaculate.. what to do?!
can you just change the face?

don't know, just asking.

[Rami]

long time to answer, but for fromt sway bar only the DA will fit. for rear you can fit any DC sway including Type R but you will need some form of subframe reinforcement kit as our subframes have a lighter design due to our rear sways mounting to brackets on the chassis.




In other news, I scored a coin tray in perfect condition today! only issue is that it is black, my turbo DA9 has a grey interior and i already have a coin tray in the DA6's blue interior. I do have a black interior in the red wreck but there are other parts of that interior that are not immaculate.. what to do?!
Thanks for your reply. I've got a rear lower tie bar. Will that be enough to upgrade the rear sway bar?

[mooshie]

Nah, tie bar doesn't generally reinforce the mounting area where you would need to drill holes easiest way is probably the ASR setup. Don't know of any other commercially available alternative at the moment for the DA

[maaaaark]

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[DA9-47]

i neeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeed a rep poiiiiiiiiiiiiiiint pleaaaaaaaaaase helpppppppppp me fellassssss

Pm me wot ur tryn to sell,
might want something

[mooshie]

i neeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeed a rep poiiiiiiiiiiiiiiint pleaaaaaaaaaase helpppppppppp me fellassssss

You haven't posted anything since your last request!

As I said last time, give us a trinket of information and I'll give you a rep, nothing comes for free!

(check g2ic and Honda-tech, lots of good info there) plus gotta stick to the rules of the forum and not just give out reps for nothing

[DA9-47]

You haven't posted anything since your last request!

As I said last time, give us a trinket of information and I'll give you a rep, nothing comes for free!

(check g2ic and Honda-tech, lots of good info there) plus gotta stick to the rules of the forum and not just give out reps for nothing

+1 =)

[maaaaark]

doing a swap........

ive seen a ecu conversion harness from rywire.com obd0-obd2a with vtec wires and sensors. what do you think is better ? having my mechanic getting all the wires from the wrecked 96 vtir to be put in my DA or just have the conversion harness??

[maaaaark]

what header with a 2.5 collector would clear the oil pan and the crossmember on a b18c2 swap????

[stocky]

doing a swap........

ive seen a ecu conversion harness from rywire.com obd0-obd2a with vtec wires and sensors. what do you think is better ? having my mechanic getting all the wires from the wrecked 96 vtir to be put in my DA or just have the conversion harness??

I would never swap an entire chassis and engine harness, there will an exponential increase in problems. Use the conversion harness or just do it yourself (not hard).

As for header, you can get one custom made at Westside Mufflers otherwise I've used a crappy xforce header which fit but only had 2.25 collector.

[stevo716]

what header with a 2.5 collector would clear the oil pan and the crossmember on a b18c2 swap????
headers if u get them 4 to 1 usually dont clear the cross memeber regardless of engine.
but b18c2 has same block height so it shud clear the sump.

[stevo716]

I would never swap an entire chassis and engine harness, there will an exponential increase in problems. Use the conversion harness or just do it yourself (not hard).


haha i converted mine from obd0 to odb1, but i did some massive wire tucking at same time tho

[menacer]

^^ looking at having a go at this conversion with mine... just trying to source parts atm.

[stevo716]

^^ looking at having a go at this conversion with mine... just trying to source parts atm.

it sucks mostly cuz u gotta take your dash out :(

[DA9-47]

Dash removal sucks balls

also hated removing sunroof .............alone

[hondapop]

Dash removal sucks balls

also hated removing sunroof .............alone

Big job, removing a sunroof ain't it, even with 2 people. How'd you manage it on your own without damaging some thing ? Even worse, how did you get it back in ?

[menacer]

it sucks mostly cuz u gotta take your dash out :(

yea not looking forward to it but its getting boosted at the end of the year, n from wat ive read its gonna be worth doing.

[stevo716]

if ur gonna wire tuck and boost i highly recommend you put your battery in your boot. Saves so much room at the front. and your pimpin haha
heres mine

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w23/stevo716/IMAG0067.jpg

heres something ive done lately...for my epic heel and toe action

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w23/stevo716/IMAG0068.jpg

[menacer]

^^ mugen pedal pads??

[menacer]

n nice mod too btw, had a fella in at work the other day his method was to screw a pedal pad half on half off the pedal.... looked sooooo sketchy.

[stevo716]

yeh mugen pedals, haha these are on pretty well, cept i was lil wonky with the clutch one, i noticed.....

[DA9-47]

Big job, removing a sunroof ain't it, even with 2 people. How'd you manage it on your own without damaging some thing ? Even worse, how did you get it back in ?

a very sore back mate,
easier coming out then going in trust me lol
i balanced the whole thing on my back and lifted it slowly into position , took a few goes to get it in

[stevo716]

soooo my engine went bang today...dont know exactly whats wrong yet, inspecting it tomorrow....
but yeh...not looking cheap fix

[DA9-47]

Noooooooooooooooooooo

man thas fkn bullshiz^^^

[stevo716]

well my b18a1 is offically dead, see my thread for more details

[mooshie]

Damn. Was great to see someone going the non VTEC route and now it's gone!

[DA9-47]

Damn. Was great to see someone going the non VTEC route and now it's gone!
i know, hope steve can get her back up asap

[stevo716]

hey guys, want to see how much interest i get in parts.
basically all my b series stuff that u see in my thread.

and anything trim wise, from the drivers seats back for sale.

going to take another approach at the engine xD
but need to get interest in alot of parts before i think bout it more.

[DA9-47]

interested =D

[Rayle]

Thinking of going k series stevo?