Spooner15

Hi, My name is Dustin,

I am in the United States Air Force Active Duty and I just arrived on Okinawa, Japan. I joined the forums because I am looking at buying a 2002 Honda Integra, with a K20A3 engine. I know a decent amount about cars in general, just never really got into Honda motors. I grew up with 3 mechanics in my immediate family so most of my childhood consisted of working on 6/8 cylinder motors or just general maintenance on cars.

My questions about the Integra are:
1. Is I-VTEC worth it? I drove my ex-girlfriends civic EX with a D16YB in it and VTEC has had my interest ever since. Is I-VTEC the same VTEC?
2. I have talked the guy down form 6890 to 5000. Does this sound like a decent price?
3. Is there any reason I should not get this car?
4. If I do get the car, what should be my first upgrades?
5. If there is anything else that I should know about this please let me know it would be greatly appreciated.

Thank You,
Dustin

ANewOne

that is a really nice dc5 and it is really cheap i got mine for 11k

doood

iTrader: (1)

that's a base model. you'll probably be disappointed if you wanted a car with "pep".

Spooner15

How much will it cost to get a little more out of the engine?

Spooner15

Can anyone add anything? Supposed to be buying it tonight. Just want to know if there is anything I should be aware of or to look for?

juanvalep3

it depends on how far you wanna take it. I'd say if you just want a DD, buy it and add the reflash or go Kpro. that will show a bit of a difference on the base model. depends on what future plans you have with a car like this.


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breaker619

Hey Dustin, surprised noone has answered your questions

1. Two types of i-Vtec if it was to be complicated. Jist of it is a much more advanced vtec which began with the k series. The base model you have will probably be the 'economy' ivtec - less grunt and not like the performance models like type s, type r etc.

2. Not from your region, couldn't comment sorry

3. Depends on what you want it for. If you want it for fun and some power, maybe even the S15 Spec S? the blue one in the picture might be more of your thing. The Base model is probably imo not as great. Biased as I own a Type R version.

Compared to a civic ep3, I would take the integra anyday. If there was substitution, I'd get a tidy DC2 ITR.

4. If you have already bought it, don't fret. Still a nice reliable car. First mods are usually, Intake, Exhaust, then probably as people have said a Kpro. Research what this is. Also with intake, its probably more safe to just leave the stock intake on and get a nice filter. Exhaust is probably the best bolt on then comes Kpro for bang for buck.

5. DC5 is definitely a fun car, you will enjoy it but if you were looking for something more in performance, id move away from the base model

Spooner15

Ok, Thank You very much that was very helpful! much appreciated.

Dustin

Spooner15

Which Kpro would I need? Can i get a good link?

juanvalep3

go to hondata.com, pull out your ecu and make sure yours is compatible for a reflash, otherwise just shop around online for a ecu w/ Kpro. if you're making big changes to your car, get Kpro first, you'll need it, if just a few bolt ons just go with a reflash


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Spooner15

I want to find a good turbo kit also. So I will probably go with a kpro. I just have to do some research and find what I need.

Spooner15

What Kpro am I going to look for? Being that its a Japanese car?

Also I am a little confused of the exact description. The only thing I can find on google is type r when I search for the Honda integra. The info I noticed when I looked at the car was k20a3 on the block. And dc5 on the description plate under the hood. The way I understand it is I do not have the type r and the dc5 is the base model? I guess I'm confused on the terminology/description of the motor.

Thanks

breaker619

The Type R would pretty much have factory Red Recaros for the Championship White, Red interior, brembo front calipers, big rear wing, different body kit to the one you have pictured.

For the engine, easiest way to start is the red top head. Obviously will be more complex as to identify a K20a 220 hp JDM one. but with k20a3 thats a normal base model.

I'm not too familiar yet with the Kpro but go look on the Hondata website. There are lots of fakes out there now..

EDIT: Your picture has a red intake and plug cover not red head btw.

Spooner15

I looked on the Hondata website and I didn't see any authorized dealers in Okinawa, Japan. What are my options as far as getting one? Also how much am I going to pay for a new Kpro? Just so I can plan on how much I am going to be spending? One last question; Should this be my first performance upgrade? Will I notice a big difference?

Thanks, First Honda so trying to learn about them quickly.

doood

iTrader: (1)

Okinawa doesn't have very many Honda friendly shops. Never heard of one in the short amount of time I spent there. Too bad you're not on the mainland.

Spooner15

You're telling me.

Spooner15

Can anyone tell me if this looks like a legit Hondata or not? Also, how is the website as far as prices/quality of the parts? First time Honda owner here.

http://www.speedstar-racing.com/stor...roducts_id/297

breaker619

Hey dude, Hard to tell by just the website but maybe look for a good tuner in the area and see what they can sort for you? If one place rejects you, just keep hunting for a tuner who knows their ****. They'll most likely steer you in the right place and map your stuff for the tune

Good luck

Spooner15

So just to clear things up, This car is neither a Type-S, and I know it's not a Type-R; So are these parts interchangeable? When I look up parts most everything is for Type-S/Type-R. My understanding is that this car is neither, and is just the base model. Can anyone clear this up for me?

Thank You,
Dustin

doood

iTrader: (1)

things like intakes, headers, and exhausts will be fairly straight forward compatible. once you start looking into internals like cams then it gets tricky.

Spooner15

Well just some updates.
Bought the headlights and 10000K HID's.


And for now just some black out tape. Need to find out where i can pick up a set of smoked taillights, any ideas?

doood

iTrader: (1)

you just drastically affected light output with those hid's

Spooner15

What do you mean?

doood

iTrader: (1)

10000k is less light output than stock

OT: are you on camp schwab? looks really familiar.

Spooner15

Nah, That's Kadena.