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Old Sep 20, 2003 | 08:06 PM
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First off, yes I searched this, with no help. What are the differences between the RS, GS, LS, and GSR? I recently got some cash from my grandparents, and originally I was thinking of doing an EF/CRX project, but now I wanna get another teg. I had to sell my original boosted GSR a while back to help pay for school, and I would love to have another GSR, but they are pretty rare around here, and I would like to save some cash for mods/insurance/school. I have been watching the ads alot lately, and GS and LS integras are pretty widely available. I have seen a few nice turbo LS's on H-T, so I have been considering an LS. What are the major differences between the model levels? The only one I know of is the GSR having V-TEC, but other than that, I'm stumped. Thanks for the help
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Old Sep 20, 2003 | 08:40 PM
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This topic has been covered several times, you should search first... BUT... here's a quick rundown.

RS- if you want to build a track car, here's your ticket. No sunroof and the lightest of all the Tegs. You're sacrificing luxury items such as A/C, power windows and locks, etc... Comes with the non-VTEC B18B1 motor, 9.1 (?) compression stock and it's great for boost.

LS- next step up, basically the midpoint of the Teg lineup. Same basic design as the RS, but now you're adding in sunroof, power options, rear spoiler in some cases, and after 98, factory alloys. Same motor as above, and yes, LS-t's do quite well on 10psi with stock internals, TUNED.

SE/GS- Basically a knockoff of a GSR, without the heart of one. Leather interior, spoiler, alloys, upgraded brakes, power everything, even a little badge where the VTEC one would be on a GSR... but it's still the B18B lurking under the hood. The most luxurious Teg underneath the almighty Gizza itself. SE's were available in 94-96, then in 97 they started calling them GS's.

GSR- Now you've got the sought after B18C1 engine under the hood. Also, larger brakes than the RS/LS (same as SE/GS). Leather came standard in all 98+ GSR's, while the previous models had cloth. Stiffer swaybars than other models, and even a nifty upper strut tower bar from the factory. But you already owned one, so I'm sure you're aware of other features of the car.

Honestly, if you're concerned about cost and insurance, I would get an RS, LS, or SE/GS and boost the bitch. You'll be able to buy a turbo kit with the $$ you save from not getting a GSR, since they tend to be a lot pricier than the other models I listed. Insurance costs will be down since they aren't stolen as frequently as GSR's. I personally would go with an SE/GS, simply b/c you will have the same options as the GSR without the price tag. Just my $.02. Good luck with your next project.
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Old Sep 20, 2003 | 08:51 PM
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Very well said.
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Old Sep 20, 2003 | 09:05 PM
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I try My post count doesn't exactly reflect knowledge.... I've been around this site for a while but usually someone else answers a ? before I get a chance.
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Old Sep 20, 2003 | 11:02 PM
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my RS has factory power window's and AC.
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Old Sep 20, 2003 | 11:29 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by vtecivicex &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">This topic has been covered several times, you should search first... BUT... here's a quick rundown.

RS- if you want to build a track car, here's your ticket. No sunroof and the lightest of all the Tegs. You're sacrificing luxury items such as A/C, power windows and locks, etc... Comes with the non-VTEC B18B1 motor, 9.1 (?) compression stock and it's great for boost.

LS- next step up, basically the midpoint of the Teg lineup. Same basic design as the RS, but now you're adding in sunroof, power options, rear spoiler in some cases, and after 98, factory alloys. Same motor as above, and yes, LS-t's do quite well on 10psi with stock internals, TUNED.

SE/GS- Basically a knockoff of a GSR, without the heart of one. Leather interior, spoiler, alloys, upgraded brakes, power everything, even a little badge where the VTEC one would be on a GSR... but it's still the B18B lurking under the hood. The most luxurious Teg underneath the almighty Gizza itself. SE's were available in 94-96, then in 97 they started calling them GS's.

GSR- Now you've got the sought after B18C1 engine under the hood. Also, larger brakes than the RS/LS (same as SE/GS). Leather came standard in all 98+ GSR's, while the previous models had cloth. Stiffer swaybars than other models, and even a nifty upper strut tower bar from the factory. But you already owned one, so I'm sure you're aware of other features of the car.

Honestly, if you're concerned about cost and insurance, I would get an RS, LS, or SE/GS and boost the bitch. You'll be able to buy a turbo kit with the $$ you save from not getting a GSR, since they tend to be a lot pricier than the other models I listed. Insurance costs will be down since they aren't stolen as frequently as GSR's. I personally would go with an SE/GS, simply b/c you will have the same options as the GSR without the price tag. Just my $.02. Good luck with your next project. </TD></TR></TABLE>

Actually leather became standard in the 99+ gsr's.. other than that
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Old Sep 21, 2003 | 02:23 AM
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i would suggest getting an RS or GS and swapping in an h22 and go na with bolt ons
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Old Sep 21, 2003 | 04:17 AM
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engines man!

gsr-b12c
ls-b18b non-vtec
gs-rs-b18a non-vtec
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Old Sep 21, 2003 | 04:33 AM
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History of the Acura Integra by [ SurferX ]
http://www.team-integra.net/se...D=731

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by SurferX &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">RS: Regular Series. Available in both coupe and sedan. No sedan available in 1998. Model dropped in 1999. Equipped with the B18B1 DOHC engine putting out 142 HP and 127 ft-lbs. of torque. In 1997, power ratings dropped to 140HP and 124 ft-lbs. of torque. As always, the stripped down model. Standard features were a cassette player, rear window defroster, and tilt steering wheel. Cassette player replaced with CD player in 1997.

LS: Luxury Series. Available in both coupe and sedan. From the RS, the LS adds air conditioning, power windows and door locks, cruise control, and a moonroof. In 1998, the LS became equipped with alloy wheels and in 2000 was given a leather wrapped steering wheel and shift ****. The LS is most popular non-VTEC model Integra and arguably best value.

SE: Special Edition. Available in both coupe and sedan starting from 1995. SE's are only found in 1995 and 1996 model years until they were changed to be named the GS in 1997. From the LS, it added leather seats, alloy wheels on all years, and a rear wing spoiler.

GS: Grand Series. Available in both coupe and sedan starting from 1997. Same standard features as the SE.

GS-R: Grand Series Racing. Available in both coupe and sedan. Equipped with the B18C1 DOHC VTEC engine outputting 170HP and 128 ft-lbs. of torque. Same standard features as the GS minus the leather seats. However, leather seats ended up becoming a standard feature on the GS-R starting in 1999. Again, no auto transmission available for this car.

Type R: Type Racing. Available in coupe only starting from 1997. Not available in the U.S. in 1999. Equipped with fully tuned B18C5 DOHC VTEC engine outputting 195HP and 130 ft-lbs. of torque. Check the Type R Special for the technical differences on this car. Standard features were exclusive of the rest of the models and in 1997, included black mesh/suede bolstered seats with red stitching, mid-height rear wing, front lip spoiler, body colored side rocker panels, shaved door moldings, leather wrapped steering wheel and shift ****, power windows and door locks, and exclusive white powder-coated light-weight alloy wheels with 5-lug configuration. In 2000, added standard features were an aluminum shift ****, gunmetal lightweight alloy wheels, and air conditioning. As with the GS-R, no automatic transmission was available for the Type R. But if you were thinking about getting this car with an automatic transmission you shouldn't be thinking about this car at all.</TD></TR></TABLE>
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Old Sep 21, 2003 | 08:09 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by itel7 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">engines man!

gsr-b12c
ls-b18b non-vtec
gs-rs-b18a non-vtec</TD></TR></TABLE>

your way off man.

all 94 and up USDM gsr's - b18c1
all 94 and up RS,LS,GS came with b18b
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Old Sep 21, 2003 | 08:16 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by J337_UNIT &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

your way off man.

all 94 and up USDM gsr's - b18c1
all 94 and up RS,LS,GS came with b18b </TD></TR></TABLE>
I can confirm this, to be correct. LOL
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Old Sep 21, 2003 | 08:45 AM
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Vteccivic ex, there is no gs-r badge on the back of a GS, who told you that?
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Old Sep 21, 2003 | 08:55 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by DRAG lll INTEGRA &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Vteccivic ex, there is no gs-r badge on the back of a GS, who told you that?</TD></TR></TABLE>
I think what he meant was that on the bask of GS-R's there IS a little silver
badge that says "Blah, VTEC, blah", You're right it doesn't SAY "GS-R". But he didn't say that it did. Only the 2G GS-R's have a "GS-R" badge.
And, on SE's the badge is in the same place, same size, execpt that instead of "VTEC" it says, "Special Edition blah". But you are also right that no GS's have the badge, but ALL the SE's DO.
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Old Sep 21, 2003 | 08:55 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by DRAG lll INTEGRA &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Vteccivic ex, there is no gs-r badge on the back of a GS, who told you that?</TD></TR></TABLE>

Drag,
What I meant is that the Special Editions have the badge that says just that located where the DOHC VTEC badge would be on a GSR. From a distance it's deceiving to some. I know that the GS doesn't have a badge, I guess I just worded things badly. My bad.
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Old Sep 21, 2003 | 08:57 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by vtecivicex &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">This topic has been covered several times, you should search first... BUT... here's a quick rundown.

RS- if you want to build a track car, here's your ticket. No sunroof and the lightest of all the Tegs. You're sacrificing luxury items such as A/C, power windows and locks, etc... Comes with the non-VTEC B18B1 motor, 9.1 (?) compression stock and it's great for boost.

LS- next step up, basically the midpoint of the Teg lineup. Same basic design as the RS, but now you're adding in sunroof, power options, rear spoiler in some cases, and after 98, factory alloys. Same motor as above, and yes, LS-t's do quite well on 10psi with stock internals, TUNED.

SE/GS- Basically a knockoff of a GSR, without the heart of one. Leather interior, spoiler, alloys, upgraded brakes, power everything, even a little badge where the VTEC one would be on a GSR... but it's still the B18B lurking under the hood. The most luxurious Teg underneath the almighty Gizza itself. SE's were available in 94-96, then in 97 they started calling them GS's.

GSR- Now you've got the sought after B18C1 engine under the hood. Also, larger brakes than the RS/LS (same as SE/GS). Leather came standard in all 98+ GSR's, while the previous models had cloth. Stiffer swaybars than other models, and even a nifty upper strut tower bar from the factory. But you already owned one, so I'm sure you're aware of other features of the car.

Honestly, if you're concerned about cost and insurance, I would get an RS, LS, or SE/GS and boost the bitch. You'll be able to buy a turbo kit with the $$ you save from not getting a GSR, since they tend to be a lot pricier than the other models I listed. Insurance costs will be down since they aren't stolen as frequently as GSR's. I personally would go with an SE/GS, simply b/c you will have the same options as the GSR without the price tag. Just my $.02. Good luck with your next project. </TD></TR></TABLE>

Props man, you really know your stuff. Thanks alot.
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Old Sep 24, 2003 | 12:52 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by vtecivicex &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
SE/GS- Basically a knockoff of a GSR, without the heart of one. Leather interior, spoiler, alloys, upgraded brakes, power everything, even a little badge where the VTEC one would be on a GSR... but it's still the B18B lurking under the hood. The most luxurious Teg underneath the almighty Gizza itself. SE's were available in 94-96, then in 97 they started calling them GS's.

GSR- Now you've got the sought after B18C1 engine under the hood. Also, larger brakes than the RS/LS (same as SE/GS).
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I'm not aware of any differences in brakes between the GS-R and RS/LS models. Do you have a source for this?
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Old Sep 24, 2003 | 01:32 PM
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Just as an FYI for future reference, only the ITR and GS-R coupes are DC2's. Non-VTEC coupes, non-VTEC sedans, and VTEC sedans all have different chassis codes.
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Old Sep 24, 2003 | 01:37 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by vtecivicex &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">.

RS- if you want to build a track car, here's your ticket. No sunroof and the lightest of all the Tegs. You're sacrificing luxury items such as A/C, power windows and locks, etc... Comes with the non-VTEC B18B1 motor, 9.1 (?) compression stock and it's great for boost. </TD></TR></TABLE>
no sunroof and also no ABS is why i always wanted a RS.
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Old Sep 24, 2003 | 01:37 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by dwolsten &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

I'm not aware of any differences in brakes between the GS-R and RS/LS models. Do you have a source for this?</TD></TR></TABLE>

There is no difference. RS never had ABS is the only thing I can think of. The only integra w/ bigger brakes is the ITR, as the rest are 10.3" f/ 9.4" r.
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Old Sep 24, 2003 | 02:15 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Padawan &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Just as an FYI for future reference, only the ITR and GS-R coupes are DC2's. Non-VTEC coupes, non-VTEC sedans, and VTEC sedans all have different chassis codes. </TD></TR></TABLE>

dc 2 = itr, gsr coupe
dc 4 = rest

db8 = gsr sedan (jdm itr sedan)
db7 = rest
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by db8sirg &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
dc 2 = itr, gsr coupe
dc 4 = rest

db8 = gsr sedan (jdm itr sedan)
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Correct.
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Old Sep 24, 2003 | 07:23 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by dwolsten &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

I'm not aware of any differences in brakes between the GS-R and RS/LS models. Do you have a source for this?</TD></TR></TABLE>
I don't know about the diffs. in brakes between the GS-R and RS/LS in the 3G's.
But I can confirm, that on the 2G's the GS-R has "different" FRONT brakes, than the other models. The rears are the same, regardless of trim level on the 2G's. I have NOT as yet, found out "how" they are different, but I know they are. The guy at the Acura parts counter told me they don't use the same P/N.
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actually rs comes with a/c and power windows
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Old Sep 24, 2003 | 09:19 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by showcaseinteg &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">actually rs comes with a/c and power windows</TD></TR></TABLE>

Some of them come with A/C and power windows. Mine came with both. My car also doesn't have cruise control or ABS.
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