I am sorry if this question has been asked before, however, i need some help. I am looking at a 1997 Integra GS-R. I was wondering what some clues were as to if it is a real GS-R, i know of one, the redline is 8100 rpm. I appreaciate the help. Thank you in advance. I am including the link to the car too.

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/...st=36

thank you

 

97 suppose to have gsr blades??

a sticker on the back of the car that says dohc vtec

and if the engine bay engine looks like this
http://mysite.verizon.net/lose...7.JPG

also there is suppose to be engraving somewhere on the engine that says b18c1

 

If that's the correct VIN from the ad, then it's a real GSR. Look for the 'DC2' in the 4-6th digits. That's the easiest way to tell.

Also, those wheels were stock on the GSR in 1997, otherwise, look for the DOHC VTEC valve cover, the vtec solenoid, make sure the VIN number matches the motor, firewall, and dash placard. The redline will be at 8100 as you mentioned, in 5th gear at 80mph, the tach should show 4000rpm.

The integra pictured in the ad looks legit to me.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by ck123 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">97 suppose to have gsr blades??

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Nope, 97 had those 'LS mesh' wheels. 98-01 had blades.

 

wow. you guys responded fast. thank you. i appreaciate it. i am going on thursday to look at it. and im gonna make sure to check everything i can, i dono if i can check the 80mph one tho haha

 

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also there is suppose to be engraving somewhere on the engine that says b18c1</TD></TR></TABLE>

The block code is located just to the left of the header, in that picture you posted, you see it up and to the left from the yellow radiator cap. That will say B18C1 if it's a USDM GSR motor. If it's a JDM motor, it will say B18C.

 

thats correct...the 97 gsr's came with the 98-01 LS mesh style wheels. Usually, you can tell the difference between a GSR and the other models by the interior, redline, 3rd brake light in the rear hatch, and a few other differences that you wouldn't notice unless you owned a gsr.

 

it has v tec badge in the back? usually people don't add vtec badges, if they do they add type r badges(ricers).

 

That same car was on ebay like 2 months ago.

 

as someone already mentioned, if the VIN is correct, then its a gsr. for a gsr with 100k on it, thats a damn premium price though.

you can go to http://www.carfax.com/free for a free "odometer check" and it will come up with these records:

VIN: JH4DC2397VS002739
Year/Make/Model: 1997 ACURA INTEGRA GS-R
Body Style: HATCHBACK 2 DR
Engine Type: 1.8L L4 PFI DOHC VTEC
Manufactured In: JAPAN
Search Results: Good news! No problem odometer records found*

IMPORTANT! The CARFAX database contains 3 important vehicle history records on this 1997 ACURA INTEGRA GS-R that will confirm a clean history or uncover potential problems. Find out the FULL HISTORY by ordering the complete CARFAX Vehicle History Report..

 

vin number says dc2. so its a gsr. a LS/RS/GS would say dc4.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by z51LS2 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">vin number says dc2. so its a gsr. a LS/RS/GS would say dc4.</TD></TR></TABLE>

 

Yes it's a GSR. I bought mine new in 1997. It came with the mesh wheels, badge, and 3rd brake light in the wing. Leather was an option in 97 and all 97's came with a factory cd player. VIN seems to match up also. 8k seems a little high but if it's in VERY good shape then

 

yea we are gonna see what we can do with the price. im bringing my uncle with me, he knows how to deal with car salesmen. haha. thank you for all your help everyone!

 

yah i totally agree.

 

Some one correct me if im wrong, but...
94-96 GSR's had the fat fives
98-01 had the blades
97 is the only year that the GSR <U>only</U> came with the same wheels as the LS also known at the LS mesh wheels.

I drive a 97 GSR, and it came with the LS mesh wheels from factory. Although I now have the fat fives on it!

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by purplegsr &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">If that's the correct VIN from the ad, then it's a real GSR. Look for the 'DC2' in the 4-6th digits. That's the easiest way to tell.

Also, those wheels were stock on the GSR in 1997, otherwise, look for the DOHC VTEC valve cover, the vtec solenoid, make sure the VIN number matches the motor, firewall, and dash placard. The redline will be at 8100 as you mentioned, in 5th gear at 80mph, the tach should show 4000rpm.

The integra pictured in the ad looks legit to me.</TD></TR></TABLE>

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by batmang yO! &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Some one correct me if im wrong, but...
94-96 GSR's had the fat fives
98-01 had the blades
97 is the only year that the GSR <U>only</U> came with the same wheels as the LS also known at the LS mesh wheels.

I drive a 97 GSR, and it came with the LS mesh wheels from factory. Although I now have the fat fives on it! </TD></TR></TABLE>

Nope, you're almost right:

96 GSR did not have fat fives, it had the 7 spoke wheel that some people call 'turtles'. Most people who have them take off the center caps, but it's pretty much agreed that they were the ugliest of the 4 different GSR wheels.

Also, the GSR wheels were also available on the LS Special/GS counterparts for each year, except for the blades, only 98-01 GSRs got those. Also, in 97, the GSR had the 'LS mesh', but regular LS's did not have them, they still had hubcaps or the optional 'snowflake' 14 inch wheels.

 

Check the paint closely for any signs of fading, especially on the wing and the front bumper cover. The R-81 Milano Red is notorious for fading.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by purplegsr &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Nope, you're almost right:

96 GSR did not have fat fives, it had the 7 spoke wheel that some people call 'turtles'. Most people who have them take off the center caps, but it's pretty much agreed that they were the ugliest of the 4 different GSR wheels.

Also, the GSR wheels were also available on the LS Special/GS counterparts for each year, except for the blades, only 98-01 GSRs got those. Also, in 97, the GSR had the 'LS mesh', but regular LS's did not have them, they still had hubcaps or the optional 'snowflake' 14 inch wheels.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Good call.

Doesnt the "turtle wheels" come on some later model (98-01) 4 door integras?

 

The 98 LS had the 14" snowflake rims. The 97 GSR, SE, and 99-01 LS/GS cars had the same 15" web design rims.

Did the 97 GSR have that style exhaust finisher? It looks like an LS pipe.

 

i can carfax that car for you if you want. just pm me and ill do it for you.


EDIT: i did carfax. its clean title and there has been a estimate of only 1 owner. so basicly your going to be the 2nd owner for the car.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Rtzx9r &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">The 98 LS had the 14" snowflake rims. The 97 GSR, SE, and 99-01 LS/GS cars had the same 15" web design rims.

Did the 97 GSR have that style exhaust finisher? It looks like an LS pipe.</TD></TR></TABLE>

97 GSRs came with the same exhaust tip as the other same model year Integras.