2001 gsr oem build
03-11-2019, 03:33 AM
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03-11-2019, 08:52 AM
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i know I was trying to keep it oem. I used to have a 94 gsr sedan and I was running a header, test pipe, apexi world sport cat back, cold air intake and the skunk 2 intake manifold and I really liked that setup. I just thought I’d pick up the cams because they are getting harder to come by and the itr cams would compliment that setup if I ever decided to go that route.
03-11-2019, 09:39 AM
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03-12-2019, 04:46 AM
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ITR cams are still fun with the stock GSR head, and you shouldnt have any issues keeping the stock valve train AND the stock rev limit. They are just more fun with the upgrades. i still have the stock intake manifold on my gsr but i have the ITR valve springs. Still at the stock rev limit.
03-12-2019, 05:20 AM
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ITR cams are still fun with the stock GSR head, and you shouldnt have any issues keeping the stock valve train AND the stock rev limit. They are just more fun with the upgrades. i still have the stock intake manifold on my gsr but i have the ITR valve springs. Still at the stock rev limit.
03-12-2019, 08:40 AM
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i know I was trying to keep it oem. I used to have a 94 gsr sedan and I was running a header, test pipe, apexi world sport cat back, cold air intake and the skunk 2 intake manifold and I really liked that setup. I just thought I’d pick up the cams because they are getting harder to come by and the itr cams would compliment that setup if I ever decided to go that route.
03-12-2019, 04:18 PM
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If that's the route you want to take, consider replacing the valve springs as well. The GSR runs dual valve springs on the intake side and a single spring on the exhaust side. Type R has dual springs on both intake and exhaust sides. Also wouldn't hurt to change out the LMA's to the revised spring type ones.
03-12-2019, 06:33 PM
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So let me ask some opinions on here. My axle back muffler needs to be replaced. It’s not noisy yet but it’s pretty rusty. I was thinking of going with a usdm itr muffler and mid pipe along with a TODA 4-2-1 replica header from 1320 and a test pipe. Opinions welcome.
03-13-2019, 04:23 AM
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I have a JDM ITR muffler/midpipe waiting to go on my car, so i cant comment as to how it sounds just yet. I've seen some videos on youtube and it sounds perfect to me.
JDM Ohio Direct seems to have them often, and for a good price. Thats where i picked mine up from. @GreatWave installed one on his car recently.
JDM Ohio Direct seems to have them often, and for a good price. Thats where i picked mine up from. @GreatWave installed one on his car recently.
03-13-2019, 04:43 AM
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I have a JDM ITR muffler/midpipe waiting to go on my car, so i cant comment as to how it sounds just yet. I've seen some videos on youtube and it sounds perfect to me.
JDM Ohio Direct seems to have them often, and for a good price. Thats where i picked mine up from. @GreatWave installed one on his car recently.
JDM Ohio Direct seems to have them often, and for a good price. Thats where i picked mine up from. @GreatWave installed one on his car recently.
03-13-2019, 05:25 AM
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We're sold out of itr exhaust right now, but we have more coming in about a month!!
Edit: I have a JDM ITR exhaust on my car (guess where I bought it), and it sounds great. Quiet at idle and you hear more engine than exhaust. I honestly think it runs better compared to the no-name 2.5" I used to have.
Edit: I have a JDM ITR exhaust on my car (guess where I bought it), and it sounds great. Quiet at idle and you hear more engine than exhaust. I honestly think it runs better compared to the no-name 2.5" I used to have.
03-13-2019, 01:14 PM
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Find a set of the 2001 spec ITR cams they make more HP. the 99" to 2001" cam was re designed and made better power than the older R cams.
03-13-2019, 02:47 PM
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03-13-2019, 05:44 PM
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Yes they have the same spec as the CTR. I regret selling mines! I purchased a brand new ITR head in the box! it comes complete with the 2001 spec cams! I put Skunk2 cams at the time and sold the ITR spec cams but I wish I held on to them cause brand new 2001 spec cams are like a unicorn to find lol
03-13-2019, 06:13 PM
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Well since I have everyone on this thread what’s the opinion of the oem jdm itr 4-1 header? That’s the header I’d really like to go with but I’ve heard the have a tendency to scrape plus they are hard to come by and expensive when they can be had. I was looking at the TODA replica by 1320, seems to sit really nice under the car. But I really wanted to try and keep everything oem.
03-13-2019, 06:43 PM
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Well since I have everyone on this thread what’s the opinion of the oem jdm itr 4-1 header? That’s the header I’d really like to go with but I’ve heard the have a tendency to scrape plus they are hard to come by and expensive when they can be had. I was looking at the TODA replica by 1320, seems to sit really nice under the car. But I really wanted to try and keep everything oem.
03-13-2019, 06:59 PM
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Thanks a lot for the input and the pictures. That’s a really good idea about welding on the carb plate. Luckily in NY it’s not that strict yet but I’m sure it will get there. Thats why I really like the itr header because of the heat shields. Looks stock but there’s actually a decent header hiding underneath. If I can’t source an itr header for a decent price I’ll go with the TODA/1320.
03-14-2019, 04:49 PM
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Thanks a lot for the input and the pictures. That’s a really good idea about welding on the carb plate. Luckily in NY it’s not that strict yet but I’m sure it will get there. Thats why I really like the itr header because of the heat shields. Looks stock but there’s actually a decent header hiding underneath. If I can’t source an itr header for a decent price I’ll go with the TODA/1320.
03-14-2019, 07:05 PM
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Yea I used to live in the Bronx in Castle Hill, CA is way different they like to mess with you depending on how you talk to them and who pulls you over, back a few years ago when I had my LHT JRSC setup I had a rare B series Buddy Club Tri Y header, I had tabs welded on to bolt on the JDM ITR heat shield it came out pretty legit.
03-15-2019, 01:25 PM
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Ok quick update and quick question. First the update. Got some jdm goodness from jdm Ohio today. I’ve never heard of them before the other day. But for the first time doing business with them it was a great experience. Super fast shipping and the strut bar is in excellent condition. Will definitely do business with jdm Ohio again.
Now for question. It was warm out today so I went out the garage to look at the gsr and I noticed it has nice oil leak out of nowhere. Trying to locate source of the oil. Any ideas where it’s coming from? Valve cover gasket?
looks like it’s starting from somewhere near the valve cover and working it’s way down onto the B18C1 stamp and part of the tranny housing and down to the ground. Sorry for the crappy pictures but it’s dark AF in the garage and the gsr is on jackstands so I can’t move it to a brighter location.
Now for question. It was warm out today so I went out the garage to look at the gsr and I noticed it has nice oil leak out of nowhere. Trying to locate source of the oil. Any ideas where it’s coming from? Valve cover gasket?
looks like it’s starting from somewhere near the valve cover and working it’s way down onto the B18C1 stamp and part of the tranny housing and down to the ground. Sorry for the crappy pictures but it’s dark AF in the garage and the gsr is on jackstands so I can’t move it to a brighter location.
03-15-2019, 02:21 PM
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nice strut bar, I love mine too, I got mine from ICB motorsport it was in great condition and they have a few for sale most of the time.
The oil leak in that location is usually the cam plug, oil tends to drop down to that area as you noted.
The oil leak in that location is usually the cam plug, oil tends to drop down to that area as you noted.
