i am looking at 96 and 97 integra gsr and was wondering what i need to know about buying a teg

and i tried search and search sucks on this site

and is it worth getting a gsr i just want a fun good gas mileage car to drive maybe a stock motor with a small turbo kit to get about 250 to the wheels

 

i agree searching on this site does suck!

i have a 95 ls its pretty coo i like it, i bet the gsr is way funner tho! i know 98-00 the front changes a lil but idk about the specs...

 

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96/97 gsr are excellent

id go 96+ integras. 98+ have a different style...

 

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id go 96+ integras. 98+ have a different style...

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a better one

or you can buy any LS teg with a jdm front, and boost it

 

the 94-87 and 98-01 have a different front and rear bumper and i think after 96 theres somthing about OBDII which i have no clue what it really means but from what iver heard, its harder to tune but i dont think many people are too concerned with that.

(edit) id buy the car in the better condition over specificly what year it is. the biggest difference is probly the slight styling differences in 98

 

Newer isn't always better. I love DA Integras (pre 94 era) but as far as DC integras I'd stick to obd1 (94-95) not only because they are easier to work on, but because integras gained weight with each year of production. I would get a 94 RS if you can find one because its the lightest DC chassis ever made and with a turbo kit pushin 10psi would get you near 250 wheels (+ maybe a JDM front) slammed on some wheels would be sex

 

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ODB1 are better for chipping and tuning if you are looking to turbo it, they switch to obd2 in 96, but you can always get the wire to make an obd1 fit into an obd2.

either way i would get a gsr if you could find one. more power, shortered geared tranny

 

i think 98-up look best just in my preference, the bumpers look alot better, but thats my own opinion.

 

A simple 98+ conversion can fix that problem. I've done it.

I think the best year for an Integra is a 1995 Integra LS because I'm selling mine

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by RS’R’ &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Newer isn't always better. I love DA Integras (pre 94 era) but as far as DC integras I'd stick to obd1 (94-95) not only because they are easier to work on, but because integras gained weight with each year of production. I would get a 94 RS if you can find one because its the lightest DC chassis ever made and with a turbo kit pushin 10psi would get you near 250 wheels (+ maybe a JDM front) slammed on some wheels would be sex </TD></TR></TABLE>

It depends on how big the turbo is. 10 psi could be in the 300's if he gets a big turbo.. It could also only be around 200 if he gets a smaller turbo.

But I agree with him, 94-95 is the way I would do it just because I would want to modify it. Having to changeover from obd2 to obd1 just to install a turbo kit(chipped ecu) or something like that kinda sucks when emissions comes around, its a pain in the ***.

Do you want a stock daily or do you want something to modifY?

 

I have a 95 GSR and love it!! Never had a LS or RS, so can't comment!! But I know you will like the GSRRRRRR

 

get a 2001 integra..... but i own a 96 ls-vtec special edition and its ok... but liked my 2000 civic si better

 

u should definitely get the 98+ models because its lower in miles and it looks alot better (front and back end) and then if u want to mod it convert it to obd1 /thread

 

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the mile thing is compeltely dependant on the driver of the car, although newer models should and tend to have lower miles, its not always true.

AND the fact that it looks better is completely your opinion.

Why waste money on converting if he could get obd1 already for way cheaper?

I still vote on 94-95.

DC2, I agree with you that the 98+ look better, and if he doesnt plan on modding it to the extent where he needs to convert to obd1, i completely agree with you.

so, if you plan on big mods, 94-95, if not 98+

 

depends on how much you willing to or have to spend. If you had the money look into 99-01 integra gsr. or if you wanna go bad go type r.

 

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GSR's are nice but to be honest Type R's arent worth the money, ive been in stock gsr and stock r's and while theres a difference..the price difference isnt worth it. You could get a gsr and put on some bolts tune it and smoke type r's all day and still have money left over.

So..id say a 96-00 GSR or LS if your on a budget but still wanna boost.

 

All up to your goals... if your planning on boost buy an OBD1 ls (94 or 95) and with a moderately sized turbo with about 9 maybe 10lbs you should reach around 250ish and would be very satisfied. OBD1 is going to be easier to tune and turbo with the less amount of emission restrictions.

If your buying for looks and like the 98+ front end you can easily do a conversion with the money you saved form not buying an expensive GSR Good luck

 

obd1 or obd2 only really matters if you live in strict smog states like california. If the car is OBD2, they check the ecu to see if its a stock ecu for smog. If its not the stock ecu, you fail smog automatically.

as for a rs, i wouldnt recommend it. RS = no abs. For daily driver i would step up and get a LS or above for the abs.

I have a 94 gsr and i love it.

 

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That doesnt even make sense...

obd is dependant on what year the car makes.
You have to get it smogged no matter what it is.

If its an obd1 car, if you get it smogged and it has an obd0 computer or whatever, Youre going to fail no matter what so that statement had nothing to do with anything.

Where is the OP anyway? I dont think hes going to chime in and tell us exactly what he was to do with the car :-/

 

get a 94-95 gsr. cheaper yet still reliable and less chances of throwing cel if you put in a mod like test pipe or turbo. and you don't have to get a conversion harness. my cuz 98 dc2 started throw cel and his abs light came on after installing a greddy turbo kit.

 

get an LS.. any 94-01 LS.. then you go get you a gsr head.. and an LsVtec Kit.. swap it out.. then get ur turbo.. das over 250 hp right thur.. given u get the good pistons and internals..

 

Try and get the '95 GSR. I have no regrets. It's a fun car to drive and the current price is also cheaper than the newer models.

 

i think 98+ with ITR lip dumped looks good.

 

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OR he could just buy any integra, and turbo it and have over 250 right htere, withouthaving to buy good pistons or internals.

I seriously think he is gone for good.. he hasnt been back in to check on his thread.

 

If the cable tranny isn't a problem for you, then 92 or 93 have the most potential.

OBD1 is preferred because you can check the engine codes yourself w/out a scanner, in addition to the reasons already mentioned.

There were also some weird things with the later Integras but the specifics escape me right now. Something with the oil breather...

But 94-95 is an easier/cheaper platform to start with because it's a hydro tranny. I would get one w/out a sunroof. If you're going to be modifying the suspension and putting on sticky tires, then get one w/out abs. A GSR would be nice, but I'd prefer to get a low model and swap in a low mileage JDM B18C. And lastly, I would get a manual if your hp goals are 200 or more simply because it's easier to find an LSD and because the tranny can handle it better. But for a daily driver particularly if you sit in traffic at all, auto would be the best. Honda made an excellent auto tranny up until about the year 2000. Put a auto tranny fluid cooler on it, change the fluid with honda ATF, and don't be stupid and it will last you forever.