hello,

new guy here. just wanted to drop by and say hello. I just bought a 1995 Acura Integra from a friend. I needed a daily driver as my WRX/STi is a bit punishing on the commute to work.

about the car: red 3 door rs that was involved in a very minor rear-end/front end accident. No metal damage, other than the hood. I"ve just got to get the front fascia re-aligned/replaced and the rear bumper set up. car runs perfect, just needs to be detailed and a new hood, more than likely.

so, i'll search around a bit and see what i can dig up on this site. If anyone has some suggestions for the apprx 100K mile service, please post up. I figure a new timing belt, transmission fluid change at the very least for preventative maintenance...

Since the sti is all modded out, i figure i'll find some initial improvements (intake, etc). suggestions are always appreciated.

thanks in advance,

yeager

 

First, welcome to H-T. Just check out the forum guidelines before posting, this way here you don't get flamed. It sounds as though you already know what your doing in the aftermarket world so I can assure you won't be a newb that just posts garbage and bullshit. Nearly anything you need you can find in a search or we can easily answer right here on the board. Any pics of the STI or the Teg?

Timing belt, Cap and rotor (check it), Water pump, Plugs/Wires, normal maintenance. When I first get a car I change everything unless I have records of the changes, don't trust someone's word that you bought it from. Change it for yourself so you have no doubts. Simple green that engine bay if its dirty, change your oil and finish the rest of your normal maintenance and see what happens from there. Do a compression check if you want to see what type of condition your engine is in (personal satisfaction).

Down the road. You should turbo that teg

 

Welcome to HT......

 

welcome to ht... congrats on the new car.
definately replace the timing belt, water pump and the tensioner while youre there. i would also change the fuel filter, tranny fluid, and maybe the coolant...do a valve adjustment, compression check if you can.. goodluck

 

i know it's the teg forum but i wanna see/hear about this "all modded out" sti

 

usually, by default, i do not buy anything labeled "junk"

thanks for the welcome. i'd post pics of the sti, but i don't think i'm allowed as of yet. I'm still in 'time out' haha.

i'd love to post a pic of it though...

Mods to the STi:

Unequal length header
Full turbo-back exhaust with high flow cat
Motor/tranny mounts
Rear swaybar
Full defi gauges
Cobb AccessPort reflashed ECU
Pissed off fiance

apprx 385 crank tq/hp, god knows to the wheels. I haven'y dyno'd yet. So much parasitic loss with awd

Thanks for the recommendations. Very much appreciated.

Eric

 

i'm pricing timing belt kit, water pump, cap/rotor, plugs and all that jazz.

Anyone recommend an online shop for these things?

 

luckily, my avatar is a very close resemblance to my actual appearance. Happy,noseless and severely juandiced.

 

i would replace the thermostat with all that is listed above

 

why do you suggest a thermostat replacement? Are there known issues with the stock t-stat over 100k?


thanks.

yeager

 

Integras are about as reliable as any car can get, there are really no issues with anything. Just change the timing belt, water pump, tensior, drive belts, filters and fluids and you should be good to go. My 90 integra has 300k on it and all I do is change the oil every 7.5k and belts every 80k. Just make sure you have oil in the engine and its not overheating and it should be good to go.


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thanks.

yeager</TD></TR></TABLE>

 

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Mods to the STi:

Unequal length header
Full turbo-back exhaust with high flow cat
Motor/tranny mounts
Rear swaybar
Full defi gauges
Cobb AccessPort reflashed ECU
Pissed off fiance
Eric</TD></TR></TABLE>

your fiance ownzz

 

do a search for member here BERT-O

he'll help you out with parts at wholesale prices and they're genuine parts

good luck with your car

 

I can't seem to contact bert-o due to my member status (still a n00b), If one of you with access could help, ask him to email me:

ericyeager @ gmail.com

I'm looking to purchase all the necessary parts for a 100k service.e

many thanks.

eric

 

can someone provide me with a contact for BertO?

Thanks

Eric

 

here you go sir

Gettel Acura
3480 Bee Ridge Road
Sarasota, Florida 34239
1-800-741-2557
12pm-8pm EST time
Email: GettelAcuraParts@hotmail.com

call him, tell him BlackThorN sent you

 

thanks!

eric

 

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