Is there any difference from a 1996 ls and a 1998 ls?
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Re: Is there any difference from a 1996 ls and a 1998 ls? (Peter K)
1. rear bumper
2. front bumper
3. headlights
4. valve cover
5. bumper lesnes
6. Tail lights (all red on 98+)
Im sure there is more, I know they changed some interior stuff too. Nothing major though, mainly appearance stuff. I personally find the new bumper/headlights MUCH more appealing.
[Modified by 97blackteg, 2:22 AM 5/11/2002]
2. front bumper
3. headlights
4. valve cover
5. bumper lesnes
6. Tail lights (all red on 98+)
Im sure there is more, I know they changed some interior stuff too. Nothing major though, mainly appearance stuff. I personally find the new bumper/headlights MUCH more appealing.
[Modified by 97blackteg, 2:22 AM 5/11/2002]
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Re: Is there any difference from a 1996 ls and a 1998 ls? (97blackteg)
i meant motor wise...i'm looking to buy the helms manual..but i may be getting a 98 motor..so i can't decide on which one to get.
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Re: Is there any difference from a 1996 ls and a 1998 ls? (97blackteg)
1. rear bumper
2. front bumper
3. headlights
4. valve cover
5. bumper lesnes
6. Tail lights (all red on 98+)
Im sure there is more, I know they changed some interior stuff too. Nothing major though, mainly appearance stuff. I personally find the new bumper/headlights MUCH more appealing.
[Modified by 97blackteg, 2:22 AM 5/11/2002]
2. front bumper
3. headlights
4. valve cover
5. bumper lesnes
6. Tail lights (all red on 98+)
Im sure there is more, I know they changed some interior stuff too. Nothing major though, mainly appearance stuff. I personally find the new bumper/headlights MUCH more appealing.
[Modified by 97blackteg, 2:22 AM 5/11/2002]
theres a difference with the vavle cover? really...i never knew that. whats the difference?
and yea...OBDI on the 96 and OBDII on the 98.
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Re: Is there any difference from a 1996 ls and a 1998 ls? (LOwrestling2001)
im pretty sure its OBDI for 94-96 and OBD II for 97+
correct me if im worng but i think thats how it goes.
correct me if im worng but i think thats how it goes.
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Re: Is there any difference from a 1996 ls and a 1998 ls? (Peter K)
96 is OBDII, and i dont think theres any difference in the valve cover, and if there was, it wouldnt matter swapping a 98 b18b1 motor into a 96 body.
edit: the 96 helms is the way to go
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edit: the 96 helms is the way to go
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Re: Is there any difference from a 1996 ls and a 1998 ls? (TurbothisLS)
I have a 1996 LS and my brother has a 1998 LS. There is actually no difference between the valve covers at all. If you look under the hood of each one, they are identical. The only true difference between the '96 and '98 is that the '98 has a different front and reaer bumper. Other than that, and alloy rims, they are the exact same car. Also, OBDI ended in 1995. All Integra's 1996 and beyond are OBDII.
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Re: Is there any difference from a 1996 ls and a 1998 ls? (OneFastLS)
I have a 1996 LS and my brother has a 1998 LS. There is actually no difference between the valve covers at all. If you look under the hood of each one, they are identical. The only true difference between the '96 and '98 is that the '98 has a different front and reaer bumper. Other than that, and alloy rims, they are the exact same car. Also, OBDI ended in 1995. All Integra's 1996 and beyond are OBDII.
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Re: Is there any difference from a 1996 ls and a 1998 ls? (Peter K)
how is it that you are still arguing over the valve cover difference?
I showed you a pic of my 97 valve cover. I know there is a different version of this valve cover on LS's. Might be pre 96, but there is a difference.
I showed you a pic of my 97 valve cover. I know there is a different version of this valve cover on LS's. Might be pre 96, but there is a difference.
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Re: Is there any difference from a 1996 ls and a 1998 ls? (TurbothisLS)
wowdy, i've never seen that valve cover on an LS before, youre definatedly right that the older ones have the square patern on top (one square up one down etc) that cover looks more like the Vtec one. I have to admit i havent looked under any hoods of newer LS's
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Re: Is there any difference from a 1996 ls and a 1998 ls? (Integra_Nguyen)
you'll get a lil more power from your mods, you can run a test pipe without a CEL, and it would be easier for you to install a Hondata.... there's more, but this is really all you will notice.
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Re: Is there any difference from a 1996 ls and a 1998 ls? (Pb_Foot)
you'll get a lil more power from your mods, you can run a test pipe without a CEL, and it would be easier for you to install a Hondata.... there's more, but this is really all you will notice.
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Re: Is there any difference from a 1996 ls and a 1998 ls? (Integra_Nguyen)
uhh..
OBD II has tighter restrictions on emissions. Converting to OBD I will get you a little more power because they were more leniant on how much your car was allowed to emit in 95. You can buy an intake manifold kit from Skunk2 that comes with an OBD II to OBD I conversion. The OBDII has a second oxygen sensor in the exhaust.
Answering my own question...
OBD II has tighter restrictions on emissions. Converting to OBD I will get you a little more power because they were more leniant on how much your car was allowed to emit in 95. You can buy an intake manifold kit from Skunk2 that comes with an OBD II to OBD I conversion. The OBDII has a second oxygen sensor in the exhaust.
Answering my own question...
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Re: Is there any difference from a 1996 ls and a 1998 ls? (Integra_Nguyen)
Can someone please point me to some more info or especially some photos of a 1998+ Integra? I just got a '95 LS sedan, and I need to fix it up. I'd like to know what the cosmetic differences look like. I wasn't aware of them.
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