Rockingout92
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If the engine is cranking then his battery isn't dead. Next thing to check and see is if you're getting spark. Do you smell fuel after you crank it a few times??
What to do with my teg?
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- 1996 acura integra ls 4dr teg wont start
teggnewbie
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yea i have spark i know im getting fuel i took the tiny bolt above the fuel pump off and cranked it and fuel shot out
teggnewbie
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i know the battery is at least 2 years old, when i charge it and let it sit without it being connected to the car, it slowly discharges by itself i had it at 13 volts charged and went to check it this morning its 12.3v and it wasn't connected to the cables.
teggnewbie
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both passed the test
teggnewbie
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im just gonna have a mechanic take a look at it cause im plunging to much money into it and the stuff im replacing may be good
Ted's Owner
On to Integra number two!
Make sure it is a trustworthy mechanic. Mechanics are notorious for telling you something is wrong with your car even if it isn't, just so they can get more money from you.
teggnewbie
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Lately I've been reading a book on honda/acura engine performance, and after looking through it the idea of an ls vtec popped into my mind, i have the stock b18 non vtec currently in my 96 integra sedan and wanted to know what should i expect cost wise, parts wise, i will be having the head swapped at epictuning in allentown, pa and wanted to get a price range. IS this a good idea has anyone done this before, do they like it and is vtec really as cool as some say it is?
teggnewbie
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and how much more to get a turbo setup
teggnewbie
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yes
teggnewbie
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or even a bone stock ls turbo i seen them and they seem to be pushing more hp than the ls/v and it may be more in my budget in terms of getting it done right
Ted's Owner
On to Integra number two!
I personally wouldn't do it, but I have my reasons why (VTEC guys please correct me on this):
1. Sure, VTEC is really cool, but it's more designed for higher RPMs. From what I understand, VTEC doesn't even really kick in until like, 5.5k RPMs, which, on our engines, only leaves ~1.7k RPMs to go, which isn't really worth it. VTEC is more designed for higher revving engines, and while ours rev pretty good, it's still not quite enough. It'd require more than just a head and ECU swap and tune to get a reliable VTEC setup with what we have.
2. You'd lose low-end torque. It'd be more fun once you get up to speed, but on a stock engine, it'd be pointless because your car would take longer to take off.
3. I don't know if your car is an automatic or a manual transmission, but either way, if your car has the non-VTEC engine in it, 9/10 it has a transmission designed around a non-VTEC engine. It'll have different shift points than what would be optimal for VTEC use and it'd be harder on your transmission because of it.
If you want more power out of your engine and decide VTEC is the way to go for your build, go for it, but be prepared to spend some money to do it right. In my personal opinion, i would install a turbo kit on your stock engine with low to mild boost and call it an evening.
Just my $0.02.
1. Sure, VTEC is really cool, but it's more designed for higher RPMs. From what I understand, VTEC doesn't even really kick in until like, 5.5k RPMs, which, on our engines, only leaves ~1.7k RPMs to go, which isn't really worth it. VTEC is more designed for higher revving engines, and while ours rev pretty good, it's still not quite enough. It'd require more than just a head and ECU swap and tune to get a reliable VTEC setup with what we have.
2. You'd lose low-end torque. It'd be more fun once you get up to speed, but on a stock engine, it'd be pointless because your car would take longer to take off.
3. I don't know if your car is an automatic or a manual transmission, but either way, if your car has the non-VTEC engine in it, 9/10 it has a transmission designed around a non-VTEC engine. It'll have different shift points than what would be optimal for VTEC use and it'd be harder on your transmission because of it.
If you want more power out of your engine and decide VTEC is the way to go for your build, go for it, but be prepared to spend some money to do it right. In my personal opinion, i would install a turbo kit on your stock engine with low to mild boost and call it an evening.
Just my $0.02.
teggnewbie
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I still cant get my car to start ive replaced just about everything (spark plugs, dizzy rotor, coil, icm, main relay, and fuel filter) im getting fuel pressure and fuel to the engine i smell fuel so the pump is good. Heres a video i took of it attempting to start. ive been working on it for the longest and i dont wanna give up on it now i feel like im soo close to getting it started. http://youtu.be/NpyOlzyQjw0 leave your comments and reply with advice on what to check next:shock: