Dedicated DA9 Q & A thread [Archive]

A-man

07-01-2008, 06:13 PM

im not real happy with a b18c conversion in perth anyways from the people ive asked its way to expensive for something i can just turbo charge instead.... so thats what im going to do

delete it if you want but i was thinking for issues and selling thread for stricly da9s aswell as whats going on...

ill have some stock headlights for sale soon i think

im respraying mine to the stock colour fixing some rust up

rust in my da9 is under the rear hatch window, and in the sun roof usual places to find in a hatchback...

ACTI0NMAN-1

07-01-2008, 07:02 PM

How many DA9 b18c with nitrous are there??:)?

mooshie

07-01-2008, 08:22 PM

I have a JDM B18C. good fun.

A-man

07-01-2008, 11:30 PM

whats the thoughts on body kits? im considering putting one on but not real sure yet what i want to do

EKVTIR-T

07-01-2008, 11:43 PM

Up to you.It's gonna be fibreglass,it's gonna crack and might not have good panel gap and fit depending on the panelshop and the quality of kit.

Personally not really worth it.They look good already but thats me..
Just need sensible lowering..

jezboi

08-01-2008, 01:14 AM

Im wanting to put a b18c2 in my da9 but im finding hard to get conversion parts like mounts a harnesses n all that. anyone recommend me any good places to get this stuff?

sml-089

08-01-2008, 06:29 AM

surely somewhere in america would stock all the stuff u need. the americans go nuts for da9. ps, i like the idea of this thread. not going for engine conversion or turbo myself yet, already got i/e, getting headers soon, prob lightened flywheel, no idea where to go from there

JHMDA9

08-01-2008, 05:13 PM

Im wanting to put a b18c2 in my da9 but im finding hard to get conversion parts like mounts a harnesses n all that. anyone recommend me any good places to get this stuff?

Hasport and Innovative are two big names in engine mounts in the US. Personally I'd go Hasport because I know of their outstanding reputation and quality products.

Like sml-089 said, the US is the best place to source parts, but if you find what you want you may be able to locate a dealer in Australia.

A-man

08-01-2008, 05:48 PM

i think i saw the american ebay having some...

yeh i looked at a few american da9s with front mounts and they use stock front bar and they look good so i mite just follow with that and fix the stock rear bar and lowering of course...

i think if ur just goin for a n/a b18a you could look at cams, injectors, lowering engine bay temps, im not 100% sure but i think you could get a gain from water injection on it but im not sure.... (i know for a fact its good for turbo/supercharged cars).
head work port and polishing bumping the cr up. theres alot you can do (even lightening the body will help (no interior etc.))
(but if your like me i dont like gutted interiors for the fact of it doesnt feel comfortable if you catch my drift.)

you could also look at a supercharger if you dont like turbos.

i dont kno if anyones tried it but holding hand brakeys in da9s is really easy, ive got it down pat now :)

ACTI0NMAN-1

08-01-2008, 05:52 PM

Im wanting to put a b18c2 in my da9 but im finding hard to get conversion parts like mounts a harnesses n all that. anyone recommend me any good places to get this stuff?

You use your existing b18a1 mounts. Just have to swap the engine sides over.
you just need a swapped ecu with converted harness. anyone doing the swap can either wire in the extra few wires. or you can convert to obd1 that wont cost you more than $600 inc ecu and stock rom.

Edgeauto

08-01-2008, 07:15 PM

A-man

i like this idea!

i would like to know how many b18c da9's are around? i have 1 and i know actionman does too. any one else?

or what other then the stock engines do people have in their da9?

B20vtec with ITBs:p

How many DA9 b18c with nitrous are there??:)?

Oh yeah and NOS. I think that makes 2 DA9s:thumbsup:

sml-089

08-01-2008, 08:24 PM

i think if ur just goin for a n/a b18a you could look at cams, injectors, lowering engine bay temps, im not 100% sure but i think you could get a gain from water injection on it but im not sure.... (i know for a fact its good for turbo/supercharged cars).
head work port and polishing bumping the cr up. theres alot you can do (even lightening the body will help (no interior etc.))
(but if your like me i dont like gutted interiors for the fact of it doesnt feel comfortable if you catch my drift.)

you could also look at a supercharger if you dont like turbos.

Yeh i was tossing up, larger tb, port and polish. looking into injectors and fuel pumps and stuff like that atm. dont like gutted interior, i wouldnt rip out sound deadening coz i dont want it that noisy, and i have passengers in the car, front and rear all the time so would take out seats, but would prob for a track day or drag run.
i have considered turbo at a later stage but am p plater still so its a no no.
On another note, got a super rare OEM optional front lip for my da just yesterday. needs a lil work before i get it on though... keep posted!

JHMDA9

08-01-2008, 08:49 PM

Nice, where'd you get the lip from?

Spoon DA9R

09-01-2008, 12:19 AM

CLINT..lets get the lips!

btw...i'd love to meet up..but then...the engine is too slow..and i got a few more mods up my sleeve..so mite wait a bit..and JOEY....u ain't even in aust...talk about it when u r back!

btw..my handbrake light keep staying on...can someone tell me why before i rip everything open?!?!

sml-089

09-01-2008, 09:09 AM

top up ur brake fluid. i got the lip second hand from an ozhonda member, discussed it at the da cruise we had (benefits of going on the cruises lol) and bought it on monday. need to get a little plastic welding done, but only minimal and then colour code and itll be sweet
ps for those who dont know this lip, this is what it looks like fitted http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b7cf25b3127ccebf68e907258a00000026100IbuWzJwycMV

Cold Fusion

09-01-2008, 02:03 PM

my da9 has a rebuilt b18a with crower stage 2 cams, retainer kit, cam gears, full ECU and full zorst etc (tonnes more crap). didnt go the b18c way, didnt have the money at the time...

oi A-man are u in perth? are u apart of wahonda? u should!

prego

09-01-2008, 06:27 PM

got new clutch today in my da9 and am so happy chirpies into second again and plooms of smoke from doing those things we all do

good times (private roads ;) )

FR33K

09-01-2008, 06:35 PM

A-man.. looks like ill be joining you down the turbo route with my b16 ;)

Runt

09-01-2008, 07:05 PM

This thread is a good idea,

currently collecting bits and pieces for my DA,

What do you guys think of low offset wheels on low da9? mild flaring would be involved i dont mind...
idea on colours too please, want to respray but im not a fan of the honda burgundy.

Cheers Will.

fudge_

09-01-2008, 07:13 PM

hey guys whats an ideal height to lower my da9? getting lowered on friday im probably gonna do 2 inches front n rear. what height did u guys lower at if lowered?

EKVTIR-T

09-01-2008, 07:16 PM

Because of the DA's low underbelly it's harder to get real low without destroying the car.
Just depends how much scraping you can accept.

FR33K

09-01-2008, 07:20 PM

true..
cross member, headers and cat take a real good bashing..

FR33K

09-01-2008, 07:22 PM

Runt

09-01-2008, 07:49 PM

good!!

thanks for that..

A-man

09-01-2008, 08:20 PM

yeh im in perth for now.... im moving to qld soon

im chasing a few interior parts mainly dash parts.. if anyone local can help

i got the turbo kit today i mite take a week off work to fit it up....

im also going to have to get a bigger fuel pump and maybe up the fuel pressure..

ill take photos of the kit later on when i get home.

i tried joining the wa honda club but it was under maintainence or something so i could join ill try later (if you wouldnt mind would u please pm me the addy for the site)

what size rims are people running and has anyone got a LSD for a stock da9 g/box?

the intercooler is around 100mm thick im going to try keep the a/c unit because its freeking hot around here...

the kit i got comes with:

manifold
turbo
wastegate (external)
bov
intercooler
oil lines
oil drain
oil fittings
piping
light weight pulleys for crank, alternater, and power steering.
hose clamps
silicon joiners

i got this all for (delivered from america)
$750 AUS

not bad hey

A-man

09-01-2008, 08:23 PM

A-man.. looks like ill be joining you down the turbo route with my b16 ;)

i dont quite understand the meaning for u all doing the b16 motor swap hey...

theres not really a difference for the work involved (just for vtec)

no offence but i dont think its worth it...

just my opinion (i know its cheaper then a b18c though)

aus91integra

09-01-2008, 08:46 PM

for all the da owners in melb we should get together for a car wash/photo session or something

T-onedc2

09-01-2008, 08:55 PM

i dont quite understand the meaning for u all doing the b16 motor swap hey...

theres not really a difference for the work involved (just for vtec)

no offence but i dont think its worth it...

just my opinion (i know its cheaper then a b18c though)

I think apart from the price difference you mentioned, some JDM DA's had the B16A and some modifiers like to stay true to the original, just my thoughts

A-man

09-01-2008, 09:04 PM

yeh true but i think a higher displacement motor at the end of the day should produce more power then a motor with a lower displacement and vtec (i know its only 200ccs) but every bit helps especially with small engines

that arent forced induction

FR33K

09-01-2008, 11:16 PM

i bought the car with the conversion already :)

A-man

09-01-2008, 11:36 PM

ahhh makes sense but y do others do it?

i need to get a better fuel pump for this turbo kit can anyone surgest anything or even just what sort i should look at like how many lpm the pump should have?

Spoon DA9R

09-01-2008, 11:52 PM

i m thinking of doing it...struggling between the tradition b16 or try b18....i had the b16a before...for track..its really fun and enough...i wouldn't mind trying b18c..but would cost more...thats the only thing

180sx

10-01-2008, 04:53 AM

any of u using JDM climate control ?? and can i run ADM climate control with JDM ECU ?? thanks

gumbs

10-01-2008, 12:09 PM

Any one here played around with their aircon before? I'm trying to get mine up and running (car was in a front ender, among other things) and I cant get the pipe, which comes off the bottom of the aircon condenser, to attach properly. My condenser is off a da7 (JDM 4 door)

Is there anything specially with it? Like a nut that slides in at the back or something I don't want to have to pull the bastard off to find out.

jezboi

10-01-2008, 02:05 PM

just got myself a new bonnet. what ya think?

http://img158.imageshack.us/img158/7430/p1010012zv5.th.jpg (http://img158.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1010012zv5.jpg)

EKVTIR-T

10-01-2008, 02:14 PM

Carbon or black paint?

jezboi

10-01-2008, 02:14 PM

carbon BABY!!

EKVTIR-T

10-01-2008, 02:18 PM

Did you notice the weight difference when driving?
The DA bonnet is quite heavy.

jezboi

10-01-2008, 02:36 PM

i didnt feel a huge difference but give the car a whole new look though.

http://img85.imageshack.us/img85/696/11122362hr0.th.jpg (http://img85.imageshack.us/my.php?image=11122362hr0.jpg)

EKVTIR-T

10-01-2008, 02:49 PM

Looks good.How is the fit and panel gaps though?
And how much and where from?Thx

jezboi

10-01-2008, 03:02 PM

surprisingly the side gaps were minimal, but there was like a 1cm gap between the bonnet and lights which isn't to bad but still annoying. i got it for $500 here in Perth.

ACTI0NMAN-1

10-01-2008, 06:07 PM

i wonder if that was the one i sold a few months back.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v224/ACTI0NMAN/ozhonda/100_0487.jpg

A-man

10-01-2008, 07:17 PM

where did u get the gauge pillar holder???

i need 3 gauges for it but

FR33K

10-01-2008, 07:36 PM

jezboi you bought arjays old teg??

ACTI0NMAN-1

10-01-2008, 07:56 PM

where did u get the gauge pillar holder???

i need 3 gauges for it but

you buy a generic one from supercheap auto then you do alot of cutting and have to screw it in. not glue, as the screws help the abs plastic to bend a little.

jezboi

10-01-2008, 08:54 PM

jezboi you bought arjays old teg??

yer i did

A-man

10-01-2008, 10:50 PM

arjay had his teg when i first joined ozhonda

thats cool..

aw yeh... i thought it was a generic type

euro86

11-01-2008, 08:35 AM

hey i gota da6 with b18c conversion i am selling http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?t=81351 fun car to drive.

DA9B18C

11-01-2008, 05:16 PM

is this R? ure thread says B18cr but u never state if its R or not?

euro86

11-01-2008, 06:58 PM

yeah JDM 96 R.

DA9B18C

12-01-2008, 10:55 AM

cool any dyno numbers?. good luck on the sale

prego

12-01-2008, 04:06 PM

anyone got an xforce lp02 on thier da9 looking at getting one alread have 2 1/4 system

how does it sound?

A-man

12-01-2008, 09:57 PM

i saw arjays old car today on the st in the city....

im starting to mount my fmic now i just got to get a bracket and that

FR33K

12-01-2008, 11:26 PM

sounds good... how will you routing the intercooler piping ???

A-man

13-01-2008, 12:15 AM

i have to relocate the batery and then go under the a/c compressor and hopefully the manifold wont hit on the thermo fan, it seems easy enough but i have to make a bracket to mount the cooler and i need time to get the manifold and what not on..

if anyone in perth has a b18a i can measure up and maybe trade off stuff with things ive modified that would b a huge help, i need to drill into the oil pan thats the only real problem im going to have, once the cooler is mounted.

i have a question wheres the fuel pump?

what specs are the fuel pump?

what specs r the injectors?

can i get some pics to? plz

im trying to collate all this information im getting and make a website up for others when im done for hints and tips and how tos.

mooshie

13-01-2008, 08:48 AM

http://www.beesandgoats.com/boostfaq/g2icturbo.html

That should answer a few of your questions, but basically for a simple turbo set up you won't need a new fuel pump, but you will need larger injectors.

Where are you going to route the piping after going under the compressor? most of the guys in the states drill a hole in the chassis rail to access the area where the washer bottle sits. I would recommend that you dont do this, if you got defected and they picked this up then your car could be off the road for a while getting the hole welded up again.
I think that this is a better option-
http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/wetoddimage.wtdr/wMjk0MDExNnM0MTNkZmQzMXk1NDE%3D.jpg

FR33K

13-01-2008, 11:55 AM

that seems like the easiest way with both pipes coming through the driver side.. but more piping = more lag

u just cant with the shitty design of our cars !!

A-man

13-01-2008, 04:50 PM

i was just goin to go underneath the whole car.... :P

A-man

13-01-2008, 05:10 PM

nah ill prob re route the washer bottle.... i want to run water/methonal injection aswell so i need to keep that bottle somewhere in the car.

mooshie

13-01-2008, 07:27 PM

I don't reckon the lag would be that bad, it only adds about a foot or two to the length of the piping. For the sake of cutting bits out of the car I reckon it is way better, another option I have seen is to cut through the radiator support and bring it through to the front before it goes past the A/C and P/S pumps, at least then you can replace the rad support.

A-man

13-01-2008, 10:27 PM

yeh i had a upgraded cooler on my supra and it wasnt noticable when i was boosting the lag

stocky

13-01-2008, 10:40 PM

that seems like the easiest way with both pipes coming through the driver side.. but more piping = more lag

u just cant with the shitty design of our cars !!

i like this option better. It is shorter than the example above and using 2" piping on the hot side, it should negate the disadvantages of the slightly longer piping:

http://users.tpg.com.au/vuong112/turbo/IMG_1232.JPG

FR33K

14-01-2008, 06:35 AM

thats crazy.. cant wait to see it complete !

A-man

14-01-2008, 06:46 PM

whats everyones thoughts on hondata? is anyone in perth able to tune in and is easy to fit if i was to purchase the s300 or is there anyone around who will install it to the stock ecu for me for a price?

i think its a good ecu to b honest.

and great bang for buck

FR33K

14-01-2008, 06:48 PM

wouldnt the s200 do for your application ?

mooshie

14-01-2008, 07:59 PM

A-man

14-01-2008, 08:46 PM

looks like a little i think it would b alrite but it would make the intercooler sit lower.. id love to see mounting brackets of just the intercooler im still now real sure how im goin to mount that.... its very similar to some setups on with the r33 skylines

im not sure how the s200 will work.... im going to give that west coast customs and classics a call tmrw and ask what they think....

its not that far away really its bout 40 min drive i think

i need to get a new map sensor to sense positive boost, ecu upgrade, and maybe down the track injectors and fuel rail and pump.

i think itll b ok for a little boost however...

is there any dramas anyone has come across with the hondata ecu???

its starting to turn into a big job but i think itll b worth it.

FR33K

14-01-2008, 09:21 PM

i thought u were doin this on some sort of budget and hondata seems like a very expensive way to go...

quoted from the hondata website

Hondata s100 + Free Boost
$1100.00

Hondata s200 + Datalogging + Launch Control
$1250.00

Hondata s200 + Datalogging + Launch Control + Boost
$1450.00

Hondata s300 & s300j
$1500.00

is tuning on top of these prices?

Edgeauto

14-01-2008, 09:28 PM

From memory you can run upto 11 psi on a stock honda map sensor. So no need to change unless you want run more.

ACTI0NMAN-1

14-01-2008, 10:43 PM

I suggest a chipped obd0 or obd1 ecu. running crome, uber or neptune.
Cheaper and just as reliable as hondata.

stocky

15-01-2008, 10:08 AM

Stocky, you got anymore pics of that? would like to see close up how it has been done, never seen it like that before but it solves the problem of the longer intake tract. Any idea how much cutting is involved?

Not much cutting at all. Just enlarge the hole to the left of the radiator and move some metal on the edge of the radiator support. It all depends on the position of the turbo and the direction the turbo snout is facing.

mooshie

15-01-2008, 08:52 PM

Jon_51

16-01-2008, 11:54 AM

Spoon DA9R

16-01-2008, 06:02 PM

does anyone know which wire or sensor i have to trace to find out why my hand brake light is constantly o before i rip my whole interior apart?

IZY-10

16-01-2008, 08:00 PM

does anyone know which wire or sensor i have to trace to find out why my hand brake light is constantly o before i rip my whole interior apart?

just check the switch first. Click it if it doesnt do anything cut it off. Then touch the two wires together. If it goes off and on then the switch is your problem

A-man

16-01-2008, 09:23 PM

ummm.... does anyone know if theres a suitable generic/non oem o2 sensor for a 92/93 da9 (4 wire one just before the cat)

and any ideas as to why my front passenger wheel is squeaking/squealing at really low speeds like the brake pads not
fully releasing the rotor? it only just happened for the first time dismorning and I'm wondering if theres anything I should get from repco at lunch to be able to fix it up tonight. sorry that's all I've got to go on at the moment.

mines doing that to apparently its according to dad the wear mark saying change ur pads but i dont know if thats right ill let u kno on saturday

i wouldnt be surprised the car gets driven hard most days and ive had mine for a while and never looked at the brakes so ill let u know...

as for hondata
whats the diff between s300 and s200 besides 50 bucks u get anti lag, and a few others and its got usb data logging etc. its worth the 50 i think

but i think i should do it right the first time and not learn from my mistakes coz i hate rebuilding motors and i try not to open things up if i dont have to... ive learnt from my supra thats enough learning for me i think

i think the map sensor will be alrite and im nearly certin the injectors would b fine to....

but im in perth and i dont know who tunes these other types of ecu....

its just like the supras gettin the engine management the greddy ecu is cheap but no one can tune it there fore u spend more money gettin some muppet to try tune it and u rebuilding a motor 4 times because ur tryin to save a few hundred bucks im still tossing up between what ill need....

i know the kms are high on the motor so i want it to last long enough for me to have some fun and maybe get a track day in

speaking of which whats the go with LSD for a da9 im lookin at one but dont know where to start

the hand brake switch is on the hand brake lever and its not that hard to get to usually the switch is the drama, id check that first

garett

17-01-2008, 08:37 AM

Does any1 know about installing a B16 or B18c (vtec) head onto a B18a block?

Can it be done? Has any1 done it?? :honda:

rebound

17-01-2008, 10:14 AM

does anyone know which wire or sensor i have to trace to find out why my hand brake light is constantly o before i rip my whole interior apart?

I had this problem as well. Turns out i was out of brake fluid and once i topped it up, the light switched off.

Jon_51

17-01-2008, 10:24 AM

Cheers A-man, the noise just went away by itself, unfortuneately I put about 100k on the clock before it did without having the chance to look at it. so who knows maybe it was just a rock in the heatshield or something.

Garrett, google lsvtec. it has been done.
Golden eagle make a kit for it (headstuds, gastket, and oil lines), but it's one of those things, the $$$ will start adding up pretty fast to do it properley and if you try to cheap out on it it'll likely cost more in the long run.

anyone got any ideas on the o2 sensor. I asked honda spares for a price and remember it be >$300

A-man

17-01-2008, 05:49 PM

maybe ask a exhaust shop i think thats alot of money for a sensor....

putting a b16a head on a b18a block is a cheaper option and it has been done theres a civic in hot fours a while ago with 300kw with this and a turbo aswell

aus91integra

17-01-2008, 05:53 PM

you can get a bosch replacement o2 sensor from memory was around 70 bux..

for 300 you can almost get a wideband o2 sensor kit..

A-man

17-01-2008, 11:17 PM

300 bucks u could nearly get a whole new engine

A-man

22-01-2008, 11:24 PM

ive broken engine mounts im going to upgrade them if anyones interested in getting some stronger ones made sing out... im not sure how im going to do this yet.

Jarkz

22-01-2008, 11:52 PM

Whats a good turbo size for the B18a/b's? T28 or T3? Also has anyone tried an IHI TD04 or TD05 on one of these engines?

sml-089

23-01-2008, 06:01 AM

a-man, did u check out g2ic? they have sponsor specials on innovative mounts??

DA9B18C

23-01-2008, 08:31 PM

hey, after my conversion (b18a auto to b18c manual) my brake lights are always on? i have no idea where to start to fix it

whats going on?

gumbs

24-01-2008, 11:20 AM

Its probably your brake light switch or the stopper attached to the pedal. Have a look in the drivers side foot well its pretty easy to find.

A-man

24-01-2008, 08:26 PM

i havent looked but the mounts arent in australia u know

the turbo i have is a T3 flange a .50 exhaust and .63 intake housing....

theres huge turbos they puttin on them in the us doing like 12sec quarters like a t78 etc. its pretty big turbo and would prob b a lag monster...

i think mine would b a happy medium.. i think from what ive heard mines surposed to make full boost at 3000rpm

DA9B18C

25-01-2008, 03:05 PM

[QUOTE=gumbs;1512811]Its probably your brake light switch or the stopper attached to the pedal. Have a look in the drivers side foot well its pretty easy to find.[

still on! what can i do now?

A-man

25-01-2008, 09:51 PM

the brakes shouldnt b hooked up to the ecu. the wiring shouldnt be to hard to follow where it goes etc. the braking switch might be buggered... or it might be shorting out somewhere... its not uncommon especially u have done a engine conversions things like that happen

gumbs

27-01-2008, 12:46 PM

So pushing the switch doesn't turn them off? Try taking the plug off and shorting the two connections. If they still aren't off then I'd say you've shorted out a wire somewhere and it went from an easy fix to a world of pain.

A-man

27-01-2008, 02:23 PM

its not that bad of a job...

sherwoodxxxxx

27-01-2008, 11:21 PM

my DA9 always has the problems with hoses.
is it some way to prevent them?
say, change the material of the hose?ha.

FR33K

28-01-2008, 07:34 PM

the reason why your always having problems with hoses is because either
1. all your hoses have aged and theyve never been changed ?
2. you could be having pressure problems ? cracked head gasket ? blocked radiator ? etc

mooshie

28-01-2008, 08:22 PM

What kind of problems are we talking about Sherwood?

sherwoodxxxxx

28-01-2008, 10:01 PM

donnot know...ive changed couple times since last august.
hannys tells me everthings fine..except for aged..

A-man

28-01-2008, 10:19 PM

r we talking about cooling system lines coz its not overly expensive to change them to silicon...

the most expensive ones are the top and bottom radiator hoses....

sherwoodxxxxx

28-01-2008, 10:36 PM

hoses r really annoying when it bleeds out the coolant

Jarkz

29-01-2008, 12:51 AM

Good thread guys... It's very helpful as I'm getting one of these babies (when I find the right one) shortly.

Riced_Civic

30-01-2008, 07:26 PM

wat gearboxes will fit the da9

Edgeauto

30-01-2008, 07:56 PM

wat gearboxes will fit the da9

S1, Y1 or YS1 will fit

Riced_Civic

30-01-2008, 07:57 PM

what r they???

FR33K

30-01-2008, 08:14 PM

S1 is JDM b16a (short ratio)
YS1 comes in both short ratio (b17a and i think obd1 b16a) and long ratio (92/93 b18a integra)

not too sure about the y1

ACTI0NMAN-1

30-01-2008, 09:16 PM

i believe they are also cable gear box. to run hydro you must already have a hydro box or have to modify or add a hydro conversion kit.

Edgeauto

30-01-2008, 09:35 PM

Y1 is from an EF B16 CRX but will still fit a DA
S1 in the aussie DA9s too but with long ratios

A-man

02-02-2008, 12:26 AM

so whats involved to put a lsd on the stock da9 gbox? say from a ef b16 or the aussie da9s and where can u get em from

A-man

02-02-2008, 12:27 AM

Good thread guys... It's very helpful as I'm getting one of these babies (when I find the right one) shortly.

if u do get one try to get a later model one.. they have small differences and are apparently better... because they have obd1 and diff tail lights and thats all i can think of

FR33K

02-02-2008, 11:34 AM

different front and rear bar and also slightly more powerful
nicer interior trim

DA9B18C

02-02-2008, 04:27 PM

hey, what size dimeter is the stock b18c throttle body? what size CAI piping would fit?

A-man

02-02-2008, 05:56 PM

its the same as the b18a i think

maybe 3 inch?

DA9B18C

02-02-2008, 07:45 PM

maybe??

Edgeauto

02-02-2008, 11:07 PM

hey, what size dimeter is the stock b18c throttle body? what size CAI piping would fit?

60mm for both

A-man

03-02-2008, 11:20 AM

i was close to 3 inch

hey anyone done a clutch before????? and anyone got any idea how much id be lookin at in parts?

wpn.ls

04-02-2008, 12:27 PM

No more then a grand for a standard clutch.

Also, where the hell can i get some toda individual throttle bodiies for my tegg!?!?

wpn.ls

04-02-2008, 12:28 PM

Thats fitted btw.

Mine was done just before i bought it. =]

A-man

04-02-2008, 06:06 PM

is it a prick of a job?

i got a quote for 250 for parts ill prob do it myself i am surposed to be a plant mechanic

mooshie

04-02-2008, 06:54 PM

No more then a grand for a standard clutch.

Also, where the hell can i get some toda individual throttle bodiies for my tegg!?!?

umm.. toda?

I think you need to check the marketplace.

Edgeauto

04-02-2008, 07:07 PM

is it a prick of a job?

i got a quote for 250 for parts ill prob do it myself i am surposed to be a plant mechanic

If you know what you are doing it will take 3-4 hours but if you dont it can take days LOL

wpn.ls

05-02-2008, 08:13 AM

My dad changed his clutch afew years back.. he has been a mechanic for 20 years.. and it almost took him a day :eek:

A-man

05-02-2008, 05:51 PM

yeh my old boy a mechanic and i am to and i dont think we will have it done in a few hrs some how...

do u remove the gearbox or can u do it in situ somewho we were just going to take it out...

FR33K

05-02-2008, 06:13 PM

change the clutch... without removing the gbox ?? are you serious ??

thats not a very good start... might take you a few weeks lol

EKVTIR-T

05-02-2008, 06:21 PM

yeh my old boy a mechanic and i am to and i dont think we will have it done in a few hrs some how...

do u remove the gearbox or can u do it in situ somewho we were just going to take it out...

Ye just loosen the housing bolt's and slip er in.:D

Seriously though this may be of help, http://www.c-speedracing.com/howto/b18cclutch/clutch.php

A-man

05-02-2008, 06:46 PM

:P easy

Spoon DA9R

06-02-2008, 10:48 PM

let u sknow how long it took

Samm928

06-02-2008, 11:43 PM

heyy, in the market for a front strut bar? anyone got one? where can i get one? anything interchangable with other cars? heard dc2's might fit it.. confirmation please =)

pm me if you can :D

DA9B18C

07-02-2008, 05:27 PM

i would also like to know, i 2 heard dc2?

sml-089

07-02-2008, 05:55 PM

yes dc2 fit. ebay has them, cusco have them. just warning, it wil be a tight fit with your air con line, and the fusebox. but it will fit if u undo some aircon line mounting bolts and u may have to loose one of ur fuse box screws so the mounting plate will fit on

A-man

07-02-2008, 06:03 PM

r we racing for the clutch change :P

its either change the clutch or buy a b18c box and engine....

how many kms usually does a b18a last mines done nearly 170xxx

A-man

07-02-2008, 06:07 PM

as for strut braces...

check ebay in the us they have everything for da9s

just ebay 90-93 integra
or da integra and then the year

u will find like 20 pages of items

a week ago they had a SET of strut braces for 40 us and 110 shipping

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Acura-90-93-94-01-95-97-Integra-Strut-Tie-Bar-4pc-Bars_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33591QQihZ011QQite mZ320213758288QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW

prego

07-02-2008, 09:16 PM

my da9 has just under 240 000 and ive owned it for nearly 15 and thrashed it nearly every moment of it

Samm928

07-02-2008, 11:27 PM

everyone if prego sells his da9, make sure he underprices it hard =)

LiL FiLo

08-02-2008, 12:07 AM

had a stock b20 in mine, beat vtir's!!

DA9B18C

08-02-2008, 05:46 PM

r we racing for the clutch change :P

its either change the clutch or buy a b18c box and engine....

how many kms usually does a b18a last mines done nearly 170xxx

mine did 250xxx kms

A-man

08-02-2008, 06:18 PM

.... mmmm im gettin shitty coz sometimes when the weathers hot the car wont start its either the fuel relay or the fuel pump i duno which but

Cold Fusion

08-02-2008, 07:25 PM

yeh they fit, u just have to put it Under the fusebox and u have to unclip the aircon lines and...move them to somethwere else, my one barely misses the intake manifold it has some scratch marks where i think its hit...i dunno...

i got mine from ebay, same as my rear one

FR33K

09-02-2008, 11:36 AM

.... mmmm im gettin shitty coz sometimes when the weathers hot the car wont start its either the fuel relay or the fuel pump i duno which but

definitely the fuel relay... just resolder it
if you desperate when it doesnt start in summer.. just reach under and give it a bit of a tap.. but this will only work for so long (as i discovered)

for the record.. my b18a survived a timing belt snap and 340,000kms, i didnt even blow the engine but just changed it with a b16a coz i got bored. during that time i also chipped it with a $5 ebay chipped which allowed me to rev to 8000 (i did this regularly). didnt do anything or make the car go faster.. just revved the shit out of it lol

A-man

09-02-2008, 02:19 PM

so its just under the steering collumn

i have just bought a hyperrev or hyperspeed or somethin book for parts on da9s its a bible, also for dc2s etc. if anyones chasing parts when it gets here give me a hoy and ill give u the part numbers for it

i have just removed the clutch with dad and we got it out in 3 hrs.....

anyone else want to beat it be my guess :P

Spoon DA9R

09-02-2008, 02:49 PM

nice aman...i would never be bothered with stuff like that...too lazy...

btw..anyone know if someone in australia have done a 5 stud conversion for their DA yet?!?!?

weezer

09-02-2008, 05:20 PM

are the front of the JDM DA integras same as AUDM. If i want to use front end parts from a JDM DA, will i be able to?

A-man

09-02-2008, 05:49 PM

what parts??? most of them r alrite... i dont c y u wouldnt be able to

check this out u can dl a pdf of the da integras

http://www.spoonhonda.com/downloads.htm

wpn.ls

09-02-2008, 06:39 PM

I had that same problem.. my dad rekons its the one of the terminals..

I discovered that i forgot to tighten one ^^ lmao

Cold Fusion

09-02-2008, 08:45 PM

i sold my integra today :(

http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd165/echocae/Feature%20Car/Kallan%20DA9/3.jpg

bye bye car :(

Spoon DA9R

09-02-2008, 11:56 PM

are the front of the JDM DA integras same as AUDM. If i want to use front end parts from a JDM DA, will i be able to?

to my knowlegde the only difference in the front are...obviously the engine..and front cross member...all other parts are the same

sml-089

10-02-2008, 06:28 AM

the parts aren't "the same", but they should bolt up fine. the fenders have thin side moldings, and bumpers have amber indicators, etc some other stuff.

gumbs

10-02-2008, 09:50 PM

are the front of the JDM DA integras same as AUDM. If i want to use front end parts from a JDM DA, will i be able to?

My car is an AU with a 4 door jap front on it, ****ing lieing wreckers.

From memory the differences are
Foglights instead of second high beam.
aerial in bumper
different thermo fans and mounting brackets
radiator has different size hoses (smaller)
headlights have different plugs

Thats all I can remember at the moment, I haven't had any heating problems with mine despite the worse radiator and thermos. The yellow foglight cover thingo can be removed easily buy using a heat gun to melt the glue and taking the lense off.

CF
How much did you end up getting for your DA? Whats next on your plans?

FR33K

11-02-2008, 06:23 AM

thats not an ariel in the bumper thats a parking pole lol

sml-089

11-02-2008, 01:25 PM

and they were sorta rare. i have one!!! not hooked up though, pointless stuff

Cold Fusion

11-02-2008, 06:06 PM

CF
How much did you end up getting for your DA? Whats next on your plans?

sold it for 8.5, i have to buy a ute for work, so its gonna be some crapy tray back rodeo or something :\

A-man

11-02-2008, 06:51 PM

im thinkin of selling mines aswell.... its really getting to me

FR33K

11-02-2008, 08:06 PM

lol u barely started turboing yet

A-man

15-02-2008, 05:58 PM

i know....

now to save me time wheres the pgm fi relay so i can fix it....

and has anyone changed a fuel pump?

FR33K

15-02-2008, 11:05 PM

just under the steering column.. from memory it could be brown

fuel pump is a bitch of a job :)

DA9jeff

16-02-2008, 07:54 PM

does anyone else here do track days etc. in thier LS? Im looking for some new shocks and wanted some opinions/recomendations for different shocks. Im looking at the Koni yellows, kyb agx or pedders sport. leaning towards koni sports. anyone have these on there DA?

Regards, Jeff

A-man

16-02-2008, 10:15 PM

yeh found it its brown under the steering column

mines a aftermarket one its not a denso....

as for ur shocks and susie i would like to try doin a few track days i think it would b good fun..

i was looking at the tein, or maybe skunk2 ones

they were on us ebay.

i had bilsteins in my supra and they were the best...

i think out of ur choices koni be the best.

teins r good (but im only comparing this to supras).

sml-089

18-02-2008, 03:15 PM

back on the gearboxes for a second, wat gearbox came standard on the da9, 89-91 and 92-93? are they different?

Edgeauto

18-02-2008, 04:21 PM

back on the gearboxes for a second, wat gearbox came standard on the da9, 89-91 and 92-93? are they different?

89-91 have a S1, 92-93 have a YS1. They are totally different internally and even use different clutches.

FR33K

18-02-2008, 05:29 PM

not forgetting that theres s1 short and long ratio and YS1 short and long ratio....

A-man

18-02-2008, 05:50 PM

how do u tell a ys1 short ratio?

[T][L]

18-02-2008, 07:40 PM

how do u tell a ys1 short ratio?
one of the way u can tell is
if you traveling at 100kmph you will be sitting at around 3.5k rpm

FR33K

19-02-2008, 06:32 AM

not too sure how you could tell without having the gbox on the car
but my s1 does about 95kms in 2nd gear and my ys1 does arund 110-115 give or take

string

19-02-2008, 04:35 PM

89-91 have a S1, 92-93 have a YS1. They are totally different internally and even use different clutches.

Same gear ratios, the only difference is the input shaft diameter, which means that the clutches are identical except for the clutch disk which is the same as 92+ b-series vtec boxes.

You can't tell the ratio's from the stamp. Pull it out, put an axel in and figure it out by hand.

A-man

19-02-2008, 11:19 PM

mine mite b long coz its only like 3000rpm at 100kmph

FR33K

20-02-2008, 09:46 AM

the LS gearboxes are all long.. you wont get a short ratio gearbox in an LS as standard unless its been changed somewhere in its lifetime.

Jon_51

20-02-2008, 10:01 AM

has anybody here put a lsd in their da?

Spoon DA9R

20-02-2008, 10:50 AM

180sx has but he said he can't feel the difference hahahahah which i dun think its true

sml-089

20-02-2008, 04:50 PM

maybe he just put it in his boot. lol

Spoon DA9R

20-02-2008, 04:59 PM

hahaha nah i just think he hasn't push his car around the corners hard enough to notice...

180sx

20-02-2008, 08:45 PM

Spoon DA9R

20-02-2008, 08:55 PM

when r u coming back!?!?!?!? hey found my razo knob yet?

SKREMN

20-02-2008, 10:38 PM

has anybody here put a lsd in their da?

i had a high ratio box with an LSD i had a ridiculus amount of wheel tramp and then snapped the LSD on launch at WSID

string

21-02-2008, 11:10 AM

i couldn't tell the different with most of the "mods" , some people tell the different even with a C pillar installed, i can't feel shit even with the roll cage.......the only different that i can tell with the lsd is the wheels don't keep spinning when i launch (with a brass button clutch), when cornering, hmmm ... may be it helps a little, but not as good as what people said

If you can't notice it when cornering, you aren't cornering very hard. In tighter turns I get nothing but inside front wheel spin and i'm sure everyone else with an open diff will agree.

SKREMN: Should have gotten solid radius rods (i.e. traction bars) at first sign of wheel hop - ah well.

exodus

21-02-2008, 06:32 PM

Hi guy~ I just like to enquire somethings. Any1 here using Coilovers Suspensions for Da9? Can some one recommend me?

Because i went to the garage today, and the mechanic said that Dc2 coilovers can't fit onto Da9. So is there anyway that i can get my suspension done?

Depressed

FR33K

21-02-2008, 06:55 PM

if not being able to fit coilovers to your car depresses you.... id hate to see what you would do in worse scenarios......

exodus

21-02-2008, 07:54 PM

if not being able to fit coilovers to your car depresses you.... id hate to see what you would do in worse scenarios......

I think you got it wrong mate... what i meant was the garage doesn't have any coilovers that he can recommend me for my Da9... so i was wondering if anyone here can recommend me some brands... (other than D2s)...

He did recommend me HSDs coilovers but only have stock for DC2... so can it fit a Da9?

He has stock for Koni(yellow) for DA9... but at the end of the day with all the money spent... its not a coilover... Pardon me on Konis... are they good enuff? will i be able to choose my own spring rate for this?

Thats why i'm so troubled

stocky

21-02-2008, 08:12 PM

DC2 coilovers fit when using the dc2/eg front lower forks.

I think you got it wrong mate... what i meant was the garage doesn't have any coilovers that he can recommend me for my Da9... so i was wondering if anyone here can recommend me some brands... (other than D2s)...

He did recommend me HSDs coilovers but only have stock for DC2... so can it fit a Da9?

He has stock for Koni(yellow) for DA9... but at the end of the day with all the money spent... its not a coilover... Pardon me on Konis... are they good enuff? will i be able to choose my own spring rate for this?

Thats why i'm so troubled

exodus

21-02-2008, 08:45 PM

DC2 coilovers fit when using the dc2/eg front lower forks.

Thanks man... when you said front lower forks issit for the front suspension or issit...?

side track... da9 front suspension can fit dc2s?

any other comments? how about for konis?

IZY-10

21-02-2008, 09:35 PM

.....

stocky

21-02-2008, 10:35 PM

front forks are the part which connect the lower shock to the lower control arm, dc2 has larger diameter

the rear shock on the dc2 is physically shorter, but can be overcome with coilovers

Thanks man... when you said front lower forks issit for the front suspension or issit...?

side track... da9 front suspension can fit dc2s?

any other comments? how about for konis?

Spoon DA9R

21-02-2008, 10:40 PM

the bit under the suspeion with blue writings on it thats the fork u need

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e60/SpoonDA9R/My%20BLKSTN/08022008140.jpg

exodus

22-02-2008, 12:26 AM

Thanks man!!! you guys are marvellous... i'll hunt for the lower arm fork...

Btw anywhere that i can find these forks? of a DC2 or???

the bit under the suspeion with blue writings on it thats the fork u need

Jon_51

22-02-2008, 10:14 AM

honda wreckers, they aren't exactly uncommon

string

22-02-2008, 12:36 PM

I run DC2 coilovers with DC2 front shock forks. They work fine in the front, the rear is lower than stock but height adjustability removes that issue.

exodus

22-02-2008, 02:39 PM

I run DC2 coilovers with DC2 front shock forks. They work fine in the front, the rear is lower than stock but height adjustability removes that issue.

Thanks mate... so now i need to hunt for Front lower Forks... just to double confirm... the front lower forks are for the rear suspensions... as for the front suspensions i can use DC2 coilovers and it will fit perfectly rite?

[T][L]

22-02-2008, 03:21 PM

Thanks mate... so now i need to hunt for Front lower Forks... just to double confirm... the front lower forks are for the rear suspensions... as for the front suspensions i can use DC2 coilovers and it will fit perfectly rite?

no.. the front forks are for front suspension.. u dont need anything for the rear to fit endless ur getting DC2R coilovers..
to fit DC2R coilovers u need the front forks and DC2R rear lower control arms..

exodus

24-02-2008, 05:59 PM

[L];1551239']no.. the front forks are for front suspension.. u dont need anything for the rear to fit endless ur getting DC2R coilovers..
to fit DC2R coilovers u need the front forks and DC2R rear lower control arms..

ohhh... okok... like other forum-ers said... for the front i can get DC2 or EK front lower fork... as for the rear i can use a DC2 coil over... just need to adjust the height as DC2 coilover are shorter than Da9...

They will work perfectly rite?... sorry man... i know nuts about suspension... you guys have to help me here...

P.S. Pardon me for my ignorance

180sx

25-02-2008, 02:52 PM

DC/EG/EK coilover will all fit on DA

if u use DC/EG coilover, u need :

(FRONT) : DC/EG front folk (REAR) : DC/EG lower control arms

if u use EK coilover, u need:

(FRONT) : DC/EG front folk (REAR) : DA stock lower control arms with abit of bushes grinding (few mm's)

** the DC/EG/EK rear coilover are shorter than the DA one, so u might have to adjust it to the max height to keep it balance **

hope it helps, cheers

string

26-02-2008, 12:08 PM

The above information about using DC2 coilover is WRONG. You DO NOT need to change rear lower control arms unless you are using DC2R style rear shocks.

Spoon DA9R

26-02-2008, 11:07 PM

alrite man..relax

Samm928

27-02-2008, 08:31 AM

lOl! e-thugs =P

prego

27-02-2008, 06:28 PM

looks like my b18a's bottom end is gone after a new engine most likely >_<

A-man

27-02-2008, 11:36 PM

huh? how so?

i wanted to start saving for my b18c but i gotta do a fuken water pump and timing belt now

string

28-02-2008, 11:34 AM

looks like my b18a's bottom end is gone after a new engine most likely >_<

What's wrong with it? Where are you located?

prego

28-02-2008, 09:30 PM

brisbane not 100% sure yet but theres been a few things wrong if it costs to much im just gona wreck it ive had alot of money saved up already to get a type r ill just postpone that and by a hilux for work and start saving again

prego

29-02-2008, 04:28 PM

done the big end bearing need a complete motor so im thinking of just wrecking it or selling as is

A-man

29-02-2008, 06:14 PM

there not worth rebuilding to be honest u can pick em up for 600 bucks

prego

29-02-2008, 09:57 PM

yeah i know but after getting another motor and putting it in the costs would add up

plus i wat to get rid of it now and i wont be able to sell it for much

A-man

03-03-2008, 11:10 AM

do u mind i ask y your selling it

or is it only because of the motor shitting itself?

I HAVE A QUESTION

is the crankshaft pulley left hand thread or is mine ****ING tight
i snapped 1x breaker bar and 1x 19mm socket and bent another breaker bar

thanks guys

prego

03-03-2008, 04:58 PM

yeh becaus of motor shitting itself i got a quote so i might put an engine in and put it up for sale want to get rid of it

string

04-03-2008, 11:03 AM

A-man

04-03-2008, 06:00 PM

i didnt think so because all commodores and shit ive done havent been left hand thread...

loctite make the freeze and whatever its the product freezing below 45 degrees

string

05-03-2008, 12:11 PM

I wouldn't go by what another engine has. It'll just be threaded so it doesn't come undone with the engine torque.

A-man

05-03-2008, 05:41 PM

its fuken stupid

its fair enough if u dont have to take it off

but most cars rnt left hand thread because u need to take them off once its tight its tight

because u just put a breaker bar on it and against the crossmember and crank the engine and that does it for u

gumbs

05-03-2008, 09:38 PM

yeh becaus of motor shitting itself i got a quote so i might put an engine in and put it up for sale want to get rid of it

What year is it and condition and colour? I sold my 90 for $5600 but it was in very good condition. If its red and you wreck it I shotty your rear bar.

exodus

16-03-2008, 04:17 AM

Hi Guys,

Wondering how many ppl here are using B16s or B18Cs for DA9 here?

Want to change my engine but do not know which one i shd go?

If i get a B18C it will cost a bomb. A b18C2(dc2 VTIR) i'll need to change the engine to a B16 head. Else a B16 with EK9 Cams and valve springs. Which do you guys recommend?

Or is there anyplace that you guys know of that i can get 2nd cheap engines in WA?

Sighhhhhh

DA9B18C

16-03-2008, 04:46 PM

i dont know anyhing about the ek9 cams and valve springs, but i do know about a b18c in a da9!

fkn awsome daily driver, great power increase from stock da9 (b18a?) and wit a few extra mods u will have a very nice da9.

A-man

16-03-2008, 06:10 PM

im more then welcome to watch u do the conversion....

they pop up... the cheap b18cs....... u just gotta know where to look and what your looking at..

try get a front cut because if u need extra parts like small things u will b able to take them off the front cut where if u get a engine u will ave to hunt around and stuff for one... its cheaper gettin a cut

exodus

17-03-2008, 12:26 AM

DA9B18C

17-03-2008, 07:42 AM

random dc2r parts come up for sale all the time, u will have to get in quick and have a bit of $$$ to get a entire dc2r front.

imo- source the b18c2 front, do the conversion and slowly along the way add the extra dc2r parts that u want. most of the dc2r parts that u would want (that make any difference ie:KW) for the b18c2 are parts u can get aftermarket anyway.

mooshie

17-03-2008, 05:41 PM

why would you need to change the B18C2 to a B16 head?

DA9B18C

17-03-2008, 05:46 PM

beats me, i think he meant the ls/vtec setup?

exodus

17-03-2008, 06:09 PM

why would you need to change the B18C2 to a B16 head?

If you guys realise... B16 engine vtecs is more effective than the B18s (this applys to none type R b18c)

But the B18C type R engine are using similar head as the b16. that gives more torque and vtec and is pretty much more effective.

In other words... putting a b16 head onto a B18c2 is like a cheaper way to get a type R thou its power and torque loses to an orignal Type R by a wee bit...

stocky

17-03-2008, 06:19 PM

If you guys realise... B16 engine vtecs is more effective than the B18s (this applys to none type R b18c)

But the B18C type R engine are using similar head as the b16. that gives more torque and vtec and is pretty much more effective.

In other words... putting a b16 head onto a B18c2 is like a cheaper way to get a type R thou its power and torque loses to an orignal Type R by a wee bit...

..... LOL

A-man

17-03-2008, 07:05 PM

doesnt it bump up the compression ratio aswell. i thought thats y u get more power....

does the vtir dc2 have a lsd in the manual gbox?

type r parts arent that common and if they r there bs expensive coz its got a red rocker cover :P

LaZaZaL89

17-03-2008, 08:10 PM

Wouldnt using a b16a head to increase compression in a b18c be a disaster waiting to happen?

stocky

17-03-2008, 09:49 PM

you lose compression with a b16a head in comparison to the b18c2 head

ACTI0NMAN-1

17-03-2008, 09:57 PM

you lose compression with a b16a head in comparison to the b18c2 head

lol
http://www.c-speedracing.com/howto/compcalc/compcalc.php

from
http://www.c-speedracing.com/howto.php

A-man

17-03-2008, 11:52 PM

not really its probly not that much its only 10:1? i think

its not really that high basicly u just dont want detonation to occur which can be monitored and u can lower the compression if ur really worried by a thicker head gasket.....

u just run a higher octane fuel which will help with the detonation because the higher the octane the slower the burn.

sml-089

18-03-2008, 05:14 PM

does the vtir dc2 have a lsd in the manual gbox?

No. only type r had lsd

IZY-10

18-03-2008, 05:19 PM

there is not much difference in power with a b16a head or b18c head.

check this out for proof

http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?t=68968&highlight=b16a+b18c+head

stocky

18-03-2008, 05:42 PM

lol
http://www.c-speedracing.com/howto/compcalc/compcalc.php

from
http://www.c-speedracing.com/howto.php

Excellent website link
http://www.c-speedracing.com/howto/compcalc/compcalc.php

B18C1 - Combustion Chamber Volume 41.60 (cc per cylinder)

B16A/B - B18C5 - Combustion Chamber Volume 42.70 (cc per cylinder)

LOL

A-man

18-03-2008, 05:51 PM

mmm the plot thickens whats the offset and all the rest of the details for a da9?

exodus

20-03-2008, 06:00 AM

there is not much difference in power with a b16a head or b18c head.

check this out for proof

http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?t=68968&highlight=b16a+b18c+head

Sorry to differ... there is a difference between JDM B18C to B18C1/2/3/4... its not about power but about the torque

to add on... those type R DC2 in aussie we are getting... the engine is a de-tuned JDM B18C type R engine... in which they called it b18c7 in aus or c5 for usdm... both C5 and C7 is running @ 193 PS/189 hp (141 kW) @ 8200 rpm & 127 ft·lbf/172 N·m @ 7500 rpm
but the JDM B18 C is @ 200 hp (150 kW) @ 8,200 rpm Rev-limit: 8,900 rpm
134 ft·lbf (182 N·m) @ 7,300 rpm with a Compression: 11.1:1...

my apologize if i've offended anyone here... because lately i've spoken to a fren who is a mechanic from japan his the one who told me this... and i understand from it. btw he works with SPOON... (daym it how lucky can a guy like him get)

IZY-10

20-03-2008, 09:49 AM

Sorry to differ... there is a difference between JDM B18C to B18C1/2/3/4... its not about power but about the torque

to add on... those type R DC2 in aussie we are getting... the engine is a de-tuned JDM B18C type R engine... in which they called it b18c7 in aus or c5 for usdm... both C5 and C7 is running @ 193 PS/189 hp (141 kW) @ 8200 rpm & 127 ft·lbf/172 N·m @ 7500 rpm
but the JDM B18 C is @ 200 hp (150 kW) @ 8,200 rpm Rev-limit: 8,900 rpm
134 ft·lbf (182 N·m) @ 7,300 rpm with a Compression: 11.1:1...

my apologize if i've offended anyone here... because lately i've spoken to a fren who is a mechanic from japan his the one who told me this... and i understand from it. btw he works with SPOON... (daym it how lucky can a guy like him get)

its not just detuned there is a bit more of a difference. Also we where talking about the b18c2 head which is from a usdm gsr and a b16a head

The extra power is due to stroke, head and bore was slighty modified and produced a higher compression and more power

Ashwee

20-03-2008, 12:14 PM

exodus

20-03-2008, 01:25 PM

Searched in this thread, and in the main search, sorry if its been asked before.. Will a stock EG steering wheel fit on my DA9? Theres one for sale and my steering wheel is getting a bit old, thinking about upgrading but dont really want to go to a sports one just yet. Has anyone fitted one to a da9 before? Thanks

not sure about stock steering wheel... but since you are changing steering wheel... why not get a after market one? all you need is a bosskit... and it'll fit most of the aftermarket steering wheel

Dane

20-03-2008, 01:29 PM

Hi Guys just wondering what oil you'd use in a 170,000+ K's motor??

Ashwee

20-03-2008, 01:38 PM

Yeah, I was gonna get after market but I think they look a little out of place, I kind of like my plain interior for now, looks a little cleaner, but thats just personal taste I suppose. Just wondering cause I found the eg one cheap. I might ask about it tonight when I go get my springs :). Thanks

Dane

20-03-2008, 01:49 PM

A-man

20-03-2008, 07:04 PM

u can get a cheap nice wheels out there which dont look ricey....

speaking of wheels whats the go with da9 wheels whats the specs for the rims?

as for oil i just use the normal stuff i think its 15w 40 or something

its nutting special hondas are really well made... mines done 270000 now and its still strong

aus91integra

20-03-2008, 08:07 PM

ashwee: i think the eg one is a lighter grey colour to teh ls interior.. may look a bit weird..

prego

20-03-2008, 10:36 PM

well update on mine

my engine the conrod bearing went on number 2 or 3 not sure which one

picked up another engine from the wreckers in brisbane they deemed as a good engine and it had a blown head gasket so my car was towed to them to get fixed and it sounds like they have broken a head stud :S
and my car got to them last friday :S

A-man

20-03-2008, 11:41 PM

sounds good .... lol sry

i hate wreckers i dont trust any of them hey...

wkdteg

25-03-2008, 01:28 AM

so i havnt been on the forum much lately... stuff with the car has been relatively dead.
but ive been drivin it lately, and im sick to death of the sparco copy bucket seats, so im looking into a cheap swap - namely 4th gen prelude seats
questions:
1. does any1 know of any DA9s with this done? (pics so i can c wat itll look like).
2. do the rails match up or am i gonna have 2 fab sumthing up?
3. wat trim/cloth options do they come in?
4. if not prelude seats, wat other stock honda seats r comfy and provide support? remember... were on the cheap here so no DC2R recaros for the moment LoL
thanx in advance

FR33K

25-03-2008, 06:21 AM

pretty sure they bolt straight in (according to the wrecker who had a DA9 with these seats in them)

VTiR Trims are nice.

A-man

25-03-2008, 08:11 AM

what ya want for ur seats in it now???

and if u flogged em would ya get rid of the rails to?

my rails all fuked and it i got a rocking seat in mine :P.... is that a common problem?

wkdteg

25-03-2008, 10:41 AM

what ya want for ur seats in it now???

and if u flogged em would ya get rid of the rails to?

my rails all fuked and it i got a rocking seat in mine :P.... is that a common problem?

LoL rocking seat in ur car haha that sounds interesting... probably not bolted in right?

when i bought the car the seats came with it, and so did sum spare rails etc... so ill c which 1s r which when i get the new seats. hopefully the spares r will match up 2 the preludes so i can sell wat i have now as a package. ill let ya know as soon as i do... probably sum time this weekend.

pretty sure they bolt straight in (according to the wrecker who had a DA9 with these seats in them)

VTiR Trims are nice.

bro, when u say bolt straight in... is that with the prelude rails, or the seat bolts in2 the DA9 rails?
would u know how much the seats go for?

FR33K

25-03-2008, 12:34 PM

thats a good question..... not sure... youll have to figure that one out for yourself lol

wkdteg

25-03-2008, 03:36 PM

LoL ur useless andrew! :p
so u reckon the vtir seats look the best? remember ive got the black interior on the DA
any ideas on prices ppl?

wkdteg

26-03-2008, 03:18 PM

so i picked up the seats 2day from the wreckers (just my luck... the trim is almost identical 2 the back seats of my car)
having trouble with the rails... they dont match... and the rails that were originally in the the car with the sparcos r fabd... not original honda. was wondering if the original DA9 seat rails would fit the seats, but i doubt it, so dad is gonna fab sumthin up 2moro at work.
if not, do u know any other rails that would fit?
btw... old sparco copies r goin up for sale as soon as im happy with the lude instal.

sml-089

26-03-2008, 03:50 PM

so 4th gen rails dont bolt straight in?

wkdteg

27-03-2008, 01:19 AM

nope... kinda pissed me off... i was really lookin fwd 2 havin the seats in b4 i went 2 work this arvo.

the front of the rails bolt on pretty sweet, its just the rear 1s. the inner rail is bout 2cm too long, and need a hole drilled in2 it so a bolt can go thru. the out rail just needs an L-bracket between the rail and the bolt thread. dad should knock 1 up 2moro at work, and hopefully have it in soon.

i wonder if the DA9 rails would fit the 4th gen base?