I've driven an older model RSX-S, and it wasn't bad. I love it's powerband and noticable increase in torque, but the engine just seems completely different from the B-series. One thing I like about the R is its rawness. No sound insulation, stiff suspension, lightweight, and that motor. On most VTEC cars, you really can't hear or feel the transition to VTEC as much in stock form; whereas in the R you can really hear and get a noticable kick during the crossover; even in stock form, but this can be remedied in other Honda's by adding an intake or what not.

 

Honda Integra ( Japan ) = Acura RSX ( USA )


Has anyone seen the video of teh DC2 w/ the K series type R swap vs. H22 EG Hatchback? The DC2 w/ K series type R swap pulls car lengths on the EG civic hatch.

I think the new integra is faster no?

 

All Integras of all years were DOHC for everyone's info.

 

i am also in the look for a integra this year. i am looking at a gsr but those 2 cars have over 120,000 miles on it for a 1998 with a asking price of $7000.

 

Good luck finding a good deal on that. Anything with a 'DOHC VTEC' tagged on it will go for a premium.

 

LS has low compression though = good for turbo

 

wasnt there also a RS? whats the deal with that model?

 

yes there was an RS...it doesnt get a lot of attention cuz its not worth mentioning. its basically a step lower than the ls rs-ls-gs-gsr-type r

i dig gs's because they came with everything. including leather. which looked real nice in my 93 until it got traded for 2 race buckets.

and i know i am going to piss a few people off but the rsx will never live up to the integra. IMO they shouldnt even be compared. the rsx feels like plastic, looks like plastic on the interior and will never make as much power as integra with the best series motor honda ever produced--the B series. the rsx should go out of production. bring the cl back.

might as well send the new SI to the dump too.

 

well, they did say they will end the life of the rsx after this year.
im kinda liking the new si concept

 

well first of all here the order from worst to best

gs base model
ls engine with most torque b18
gsr same moter as ls but with vtec head and new distributer and ecu
only one better was type R but thats not till 99'
then its ls/vtec hybrid most common head swap
then you have my baby ls/gsr vtec supercharger sold seprately lol
ls are notorious for the torque when it comes to the lower end of moter
if you drive an older rs sell it you wont get what your looking for

and by the way 2gen integras have much better suspension including larger swaybars front to back and the camber kits are spectacular
WARNING STAY AWAY FROM eIBACH FOR THESE INTEGRAS they suck and much better alternatives out there happy motoring

 

for real..i made this mistake...i bought a GSR that ended up needing anew clutch and many wheel bearings replaced a few weeks after i bought it. IMO integras are POS. the car is so rattly and unluxurious compared to my TL> im thinkin about sellin my GSR and buying a legend because i cant afford to go back to TL

 

its definately a fun car to drive though....honda engines really love those high RPMs....i usually keep mine below 4k and my friends are always like "take it higher its meant to be driving higher", it feels weird drivin at such high RPMs for me because my TL was a solid 2k almost all the time


if anyones interested its a black on black GSR with a few non-ricey mods..100k, asking 9400 obo....bay area california

 

this guys first post is on a thread that was from almost 2 years ago, nice going buddy.

 

i love when people dont read the threads and post info that no one was looking for. the og post was not to build a tuner car, but was for a "friend" looking to get a good car for transportaion and fuel efficent. welcome to AZ though deputydog. just so you know the date of the post is in the top left side of each posting. happy whoreing

 

Type-R > GS-R > GS > LS > RS

Just had to set it straight.

 

BTW anyone want to buy mine ?
For sale shortly