Probably a stupid question asked too many times...but
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GonzoDA9
New Member
Lol Yeah it's over and done I just didn't see why she had to start in it the first place, it's Okay, I'm not bashing either,it is a nice fit and I like the sound of a k20 in one of those I have seen it in a magazine and a few forums it's very clean. Don't know if she's done anything but good luck with whatever she's doing I always give props to girls who can know about a car as much as any other guy.Alright let's stop the grammar war on my engine swap thread please.
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Back to your dilemma then Mike. With what we have told you, what are you planning to do? I mean you can still go thru with it, I actually saw a guy with 3rd Gen auto integra and said it won't be for long cause he wants it k powered, and that my friend would be worth all that work and money, I have yet to personally see a k powered da9. THAT'S SOME REAL SH*T FOR THE BOOKS. And I will Bet you any fellow on this forum or anywhere there is a Honda fanatic would love to see it driving by... Or blowing their doors off. :twisted:
Nick_C78
New Member
What are your long term goals with your car? Is it always going to be a daily driver, possible track, show car, etc? You need to set aside a budget and weigh your options before going out and buying a swap. Otherwise you will be in over your head before you know it. Also, it is a good idea to look at every option out there. Honda's are like legos, some times there are ways to get the same combination you want, but for a lot less money and labor.
If I were you, I would sell your current DA and buy a manual DA(since you like the DA chassis). Unless your car is in insanely good shape, I see no reason for you to convert it vs just selling it and buying a manual one. It is just easier, cleaner and cheaper in the long run. Then look for a B17 tranny out of the 92-93 GSR or even a first Gen B16 trans. Both of those tranny's have the same gearing as the 96-97 Spec Type R, but are cable. Hell, you could even just swap in a full first gen B16 or B17 swap and be done in general. However, finding the B17 motor is generally hard depending where you are located. Anyways, like I was saying, if you really want to run a B18C motor, you could do so by using the B17 or first gen B16 cable tranny's, that way you don't have to convert to hyrdo and still have the desired gearing. That would cut costs and labor down drastically.
If I were you, I would sell your current DA and buy a manual DA(since you like the DA chassis). Unless your car is in insanely good shape, I see no reason for you to convert it vs just selling it and buying a manual one. It is just easier, cleaner and cheaper in the long run. Then look for a B17 tranny out of the 92-93 GSR or even a first Gen B16 trans. Both of those tranny's have the same gearing as the 96-97 Spec Type R, but are cable. Hell, you could even just swap in a full first gen B16 or B17 swap and be done in general. However, finding the B17 motor is generally hard depending where you are located. Anyways, like I was saying, if you really want to run a B18C motor, you could do so by using the B17 or first gen B16 cable tranny's, that way you don't have to convert to hyrdo and still have the desired gearing. That would cut costs and labor down drastically.
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Mike61096
17 yr. old Integra Modder
That's a lot of good info. I mainly want this car to be a reliable but fast daily driver. I don't think I'll be hitting a track any time soon considering there's none near me and I'm only 16. As for how good of condition my car is in, I've had mechanics who change my oil ask if the car came from Florida. Absolutely no rust on this car. The body does have a couple flaws though. Got a dent in the driver side front corner panel behind the wheel weel, a scrape under the passenger door and she needs some paint.What are your long term goals with your car? Is it always going to be a daily driver, possible track, show car, etc? You need to set aside a budget and weigh your options before going out and buying a swap. Otherwise you will be in over your head before you know it. Also, it is a good idea to look at every option out there. Honda's are like legos, some times there are ways to get the same combination you want, but for a lot less money and labor.
If I were you, I would sell your current DA and buy a manual DA(since you like the DA chassis). Unless your car is in insanely good shape, I see no reason for you to convert it vs just selling it and buying a manual one. It is just easier, cleaner and cheaper in the long run. Then look for a B17 tranny out of the 92-93 GSR or even a first Gen B16 trans. Both of those tranny's have the same gearing as the 96-97 Spec Type R, but are cable. Hell, you could even just swap in a full first gen B16 or B17 swap and be done in general. However, finding the B17 motor is generally hard depending where you are located. Anyways, like I was saying, if you really want to run a B18C motor, you could do so by using the B17 or first gen B16 cable tranny's, that way you don't have to convert to hyrdo and still have the desired gearing. That would cut costs and labor down drastically.
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JustinMcGee1
I like Hondas
X2Your 16, learn to drive.
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GonzoDA9
New Member
The girl with the fit lmao!!!!
Am I missing something? Cause I seemed to have said something that has been reposted like 8 times, I don't understand tho, how is it funny? Sorry if it's obvious just don't get it.
What the guy said was right to the very last word. Set a goal, track, daily, or show, and go from there, I couldn't of had said it any better. But as other people have agreed. Sell the auto Day. There are plenty I have seen in Okay condition and if anything was bad go to your local junkyard and get the parts off another one, when your done with swapping the motor or whatever, then go paint it whatever you'd like, or other way around, and clean out the engine bay and paint it, that way if you do it right it can be both a daily and show. Something I wish I had done before I put mine in.
R13
The other asshole
Inside joke.Am I missing something? Cause I seemed to have said something that has been reposted like 8 times, I don't understand tho, how is it funny? Sorry if it's obvious just don't get it.
ls1adam84
I Speak Smart Ass
What??? It's not my fault it's a condition... lolSmartass newbie lol
Also as what I learned is to have fun with the car first or go buy another one that is manual. Or even better build this one up the way you want it, then swap the engine into a manual one...
g3teg97
Super Moderator
Came in here to say this. 8)Only bother with the B18C (R) if you have no intention of ever changing any of the internals (even cams, etc.), its just not worth it after that.
Nick_C78
New Member
You are 16? How did you plan on paying for all of this? Like they have said, learn how to drive. I am not saying you are a bad driver, but you are inexperienced. Also, you should learn your car as well. See how it is to maintain it properly, and see if parts start to go out, because they will. I personally don't start getting expensive mods on a car until I have had it a few months. That way any band aids(ghetto rigging) the previous owner may have done will reveal their ugly head.