Integra GSR Build
02-12-2015, 06:17 PM
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Integra GSR Build
So we had built this car about 4 years ago, has a stock looking b series with some select bolt-on's and upgrades. Car was fast and a blast to drive... till it was stolen. As usual, it was found completely stripped. I had kept the shell that was left in hopes of building it back up one day. Over time I acquired a donor (Purple Integra GSR, 88,xxx miles) and a JDM front end.
It's now come to that time where I need to get the space back so we are putting the car together. I don't know what I'm doing and I def don't know what I'm doing with this project in general. Meaning, I'm not an expert at anything, I use the forums like everyone else as a learning tool and I have no real direction in the completion of the car.
If I'm doing something wrong, please don't hesitate to let me know. I/We take pride on doing things right the first time. With that being said we're not experts and are learning from mistakes every day.
What I want is to build a similar engine (with a little more get up and go than my last) and have a completely restored Integra ready for 100,000 miles. However what I want and what I'll have are usually worlds apart.
If you have a clean GSR B18C1 Engine and trans assembly that's in excellent shape, I may be interested.
If you want to buy this ready to drop in shell when we are complete with the restoration, make me an offer.
Parts list of leftovers will be available when I have completed getting what was missing.
Pictures are on their way as I post them through the thread.
First build of engine, suspension and upgrades here. Not in great detail, just some good pics.
Why a GSR? It took me about 6 months to initially find the first GS-R. I wanted clean and all original. I decided to rebuild it as such because they are still a rare car to find in nearly stock condition and well taken care of. Dare I say, it might be easier to find a clean Type-R than it is finding an original and clean GS-R.
How it was found:
It's now come to that time where I need to get the space back so we are putting the car together. I don't know what I'm doing and I def don't know what I'm doing with this project in general. Meaning, I'm not an expert at anything, I use the forums like everyone else as a learning tool and I have no real direction in the completion of the car.
If I'm doing something wrong, please don't hesitate to let me know. I/We take pride on doing things right the first time. With that being said we're not experts and are learning from mistakes every day.
What I want is to build a similar engine (with a little more get up and go than my last) and have a completely restored Integra ready for 100,000 miles. However what I want and what I'll have are usually worlds apart.
If you have a clean GSR B18C1 Engine and trans assembly that's in excellent shape, I may be interested.
If you want to buy this ready to drop in shell when we are complete with the restoration, make me an offer.
Parts list of leftovers will be available when I have completed getting what was missing.
Pictures are on their way as I post them through the thread.
First build of engine, suspension and upgrades here. Not in great detail, just some good pics.
Why a GSR? It took me about 6 months to initially find the first GS-R. I wanted clean and all original. I decided to rebuild it as such because they are still a rare car to find in nearly stock condition and well taken care of. Dare I say, it might be easier to find a clean Type-R than it is finding an original and clean GS-R.
How it was found:
Last edited by rdcd12; 07-17-2015 at 09:26 AM.
02-12-2015, 06:36 PM
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Re: Integra GSR Build
Purchased Polyurethane bushing kit. Removed all components from donor car that would be needed for suspension, replaced bushings, bearing, and hubs. Sand blasted and repainted just about everything in flat black.
02-13-2015, 03:29 AM
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terrible loss that it was stolen, but great story hanging onto it for a proper build.
I prefer OEM trailing arm bushings that are slightly clocked instead of the PU ones, but that's just me.
I prefer OEM trailing arm bushings that are slightly clocked instead of the PU ones, but that's just me.
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02-13-2015, 10:07 AM
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I'm with you on the bushings, these were available from a vendor so I figured I would try them out. What do you mean by slightly clocked?
02-14-2015, 02:57 AM
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The bushings are pressed in so at stock ride height the bushings are at rest (unstressed). When you lower the car, now the bushing is constantly a little tweaked (the 'bar' that goes through the rubber and mounts to the chassis is stressed counterclockwise). So when you replace the bushings with OEM bushings, you set them in slightly turned clockwise in order to ensure the bushing is unstressed at your new (lower) ride height.
02-18-2015, 10:37 AM
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Re: Integra GSR Build
The bushings are pressed in so at stock ride height the bushings are at rest (unstressed). When you lower the car, now the bushing is constantly a little tweaked (the 'bar' that goes through the rubber and mounts to the chassis is stressed counterclockwise). So when you replace the bushings with OEM bushings, you set them in slightly turned clockwise in order to ensure the bushing is unstressed at your new (lower) ride height.
04-29-2015, 09:58 AM
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05-18-2015, 12:47 PM
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Moving along...
Plans for engine: Keeping the cost down for now to just make it drive-able. Will be replacing crank and rod bearings, piston rings, valve seals, porting, ITR cams, new timing components and all new gaskets. Basically just refreshing it.
Plans for engine: Keeping the cost down for now to just make it drive-able. Will be replacing crank and rod bearings, piston rings, valve seals, porting, ITR cams, new timing components and all new gaskets. Basically just refreshing it.
05-18-2015, 03:11 PM
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Nice job bro.
Regarding the engine, if it only had 88k and nothing was wrong with the internals, I would leave them be. No need to cause any issues if you don't have to. Do change the t-belt, pump, tensioner and seals/gaskets while engine is out.
One question, the mid rise scissor lift you're using, how do you like it for this type of work? Do the hydraulic cylinders get in the way of the transmission, if you were to remove it?
I'm taking the plunge and ordering one next week, probably the Harbor Freight one unless I talk myself into the BenPak.
My main thing is for maintenance and simpler stuff, bit I do need to do the clutch on my civic and I'm having a hard time finding time at work.
Regarding the engine, if it only had 88k and nothing was wrong with the internals, I would leave them be. No need to cause any issues if you don't have to. Do change the t-belt, pump, tensioner and seals/gaskets while engine is out.
One question, the mid rise scissor lift you're using, how do you like it for this type of work? Do the hydraulic cylinders get in the way of the transmission, if you were to remove it?
I'm taking the plunge and ordering one next week, probably the Harbor Freight one unless I talk myself into the BenPak.
My main thing is for maintenance and simpler stuff, bit I do need to do the clutch on my civic and I'm having a hard time finding time at work.