NJ FS: 1997 Built GSR Integra
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FS: 1997 Built GSR Integra
SOLD!
I’ve been through a lot with this car. I’ve done much more with it than I originally planned on doing when I first bought in back in early February. Back in September of ’09, my '98 GSR was totaled and I parted it out, keeping the motor to later have it rebuilt, and I did just that. The motor was done in December and just sat at my house while I searched for a shell. Sure enough, I was unable to find an EK hatch and ended up taking this car instead. In March I put the motor up for sale but after months of dropping the price and the overwhelming amount of flakers I decided to keep it and put it to use like I originally planned. But as we all know, all good things come to an end and it’s time for me to let it go, get a cheap daily, and focus on school this coming semester….
**I’ve kept a “diary” of all the work I’ve done to the car since the day I got it for both my own sake and the future owner’s sake. I’ve also documented everything I bought for the engine build including the price and date of purchase. If you are truly interested in the car PM me to see it!!!
The Car
-150,000 on body
-7,000 on built motor
-No CELs!!
-Milano Red
-9/10 interior
-8/10 exterior
The Exterior
-SiVtec Lip
-OEM front and rear mud flaps
-Rear Wiper Delete
-6,000K HIDs
-Custom tow hook
-Black GSR Swirlies
-Koni Yellow/Ground Control Suspension
-Skunk2 Catback Exhaust
The Interior
-JDM Armrest Delete
-The Original 5-Panel Wink-Collaged with random stickers!
-ARC Spherical Titanium Shift ****
-DualPod Cluster Bezel by QuadPod
-AEM Digital A/F Wideband Guage
-Autometer Oil Pressure Guage
-Python Keyless Entry/Alarm System
-Kenwood KDC-bt645u Headunit with Built-In Bluetooth (iPhone compatible)
-Pioneer Speakers all around
-GSR door panels with tweeters
-Home made trunk cover (to replace OEM garbage cardboard) made from stronger 1/4” particle board
The Bad
-The keyless entry system stopped locking the car with the button, it only unlocks it, so I lock it manually. It’s probably just a loose wire but I haven’t bothered looking into it cause it doesn’t really bother me.
-I removed all the Air Conditioning components for obvious reasons, but I kept everything for future use just in case, the buyer will get all these parts at his request. (not sure if this is really a ‘bad’ thing, guess it depends who you are)
-There is a blemish in the paint on the roof by the rear squirter. No one else notices it, but I’m picky, so I do.
-There is a small outward ding on the hood from the previous owner somehow putting the suspension in wrong or something so the top of it hit the hood when he shut it. I don’t know, I just figured I’d give you a heads up. 2 nickel size dings in the driver’s side fender (more like press-ins rather than dings) and one on the driver’s side quarter.
Under The Hood
-Brand new Stage 4 Competition Clutch
-Exedy Lightweight Flywheel
-GSR Trans, no grinds!
-Skunk2 Pro Series Intake Manifold
-PPI 68mm Throttle Body
-DC Sports Header
-DC Sports Intake
-CEL acts as shift light at 8,600rpm
-Sandwich Plate Adapter for easy gauge system installation
-DIY 3M Window Weld mounts (slightly stiffer than OEM mounts, feels great and prevents wheel hop)
-Power steering and cruise control have been removed and I didn’t save the parts. I didn’t feel as though I needed them, I don’t have any problems driving without them, I actually prefer it!
**Below is a list of all of the items that went into the build, the date of purchase, part numbers, and price.
10/6/09
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-ITR Cams - $260
10/8/09
www.acuraautomotiveparts.com
-19200-P72-013 WATER PUMP (YAMADA) - $74.12
-17105-P72-004 GASKET, IN. MANIFOLD - $10.13
-06111-PR4-030 GASKET KIT - $51.54
-12030-P30-000 GASKET SET, HEAD COVER - $40.43
-12210-PZ1-004 SEAL A, VALVE STEM (Bag of 10X) - $11.50
-12211-PZ1-004 SEAL B, VALVE STEM (Bag of 10x) - $11.50
-12513-P72-003 PLUG, CYLINDER HEAD - $5.54
-14400-P72-014 BELT, TIMING (126RU26) - $38.91
-14510-P30-003 TENSIONER, TIMING BELT - $57.64
-Acura Order Shipping - $14.85
www.lightningmotorsports.com
-208-6401 ARP Connecting Rod Bolt Kits - $73.36
-208-4303 ARP Head Stud/Bolt Kits - $114.99
10/21/09
honda-tech user
-BDL B Series Block Guard - $70
10/31/09
www.cometic.com
-C4232-030 Thickness: .030 Bore: 81.5 - $94.46
-Cometic Order Shipping - $7.15
11/18/09
www.ipgparts.com
-b18c1 ACL Race bearing set - $120
-CP 11.0:1 81.5mm Pistons - $530
12/29/09
-Motor Returned From IDM - Labor - $1,025
-Valve Job ($200)
-Remove and Replace Pistons ($40)
-Install ARP Rod Bolts & Head Studs ($60)
-Disassembly ($50)
-Check & Polish Crank ($50)
-Degrease & Inspect Block ($50)
-Rebore & Rehone Block (81.5mm) ($150)
-Resurface Block/Head & Install Block Guard ($150)
-Full Reassembly ($275)
**As you can see, the motor has brand new 81.5mm 11.0:1 CP pistons/rings from IPGparts.com, ITR cams, cometic head gasket, BDL block guard, all new valve stem seals with a full valve job, every seal and gasket is brand new OEM, ACL race series rod bearings, ARP headstuds and connecting rod bolts, the crank was checked & polished, the block was cleaned and inspected and rebored & honed to 81.5mm, the block and head were resurfaced, all topped off with a brand new timing belt, tensioner, and water pump.
Parts-$1,600
OEM Swap Value-$1,500
Labor-$1,025
Paperwork:
All the engine work was done by:
IDM Cylinder Heads
870 N Main St, Stafford Twp, NJ 08050
**I started the car up and broke it in on a Phearable Chipped/Basemapped P28. 500 miles put on car before tune using the gradual RPM method
(Take the car to 3k rpm and engine brake back to 1.5k, take the car to 3.5k, engine brake, 4k, engine brake, etcetc. up to 7k. no consistent speeds, constantly going through the gears and varying RPMs. Mostly city driving, stop and go, engine braking as much as possible.) The rings seated perfectly. As you will see in the “diary” it was street tuned by Mark at EmSquared Performance in Philly where he estimated it to be in the 190-200whp range.
Engine Bay Progress (Ill have a new updated pic up of how the bay looks now ASAP)
Stock
Motor out
Ready to go in
90% Done
The Car
**I’m only asking $6,800 for all of this!
**As you can see, all the work put into the car and the build bring the value you of the car just over $10,000, feel free to do the math yourself! I knew when I got involved in this, I would never get near my monies worth back when the time came to sell it, that’s just how things go in the car game, so im pretty firm on my asking price considering it’s already over a $3,000 loss on my behalf. However, I’m still willing to work with you on the price, and I’m open to your offers and input. Just please, NO LOW BALLERS!! This is a very well maintained car and I put a lot of time and hard work into it to get it where it’s gotten today. It runs flawlessly, pulls hard, and has proven to be a super reliable daily driver thus far. Thanks for your time, and please BUMP if you view!
**I’ll check my PMs regularly and if it’s easier for you, feel free to email me at drpaton2@gmail.com
I’ve been through a lot with this car. I’ve done much more with it than I originally planned on doing when I first bought in back in early February. Back in September of ’09, my '98 GSR was totaled and I parted it out, keeping the motor to later have it rebuilt, and I did just that. The motor was done in December and just sat at my house while I searched for a shell. Sure enough, I was unable to find an EK hatch and ended up taking this car instead. In March I put the motor up for sale but after months of dropping the price and the overwhelming amount of flakers I decided to keep it and put it to use like I originally planned. But as we all know, all good things come to an end and it’s time for me to let it go, get a cheap daily, and focus on school this coming semester….
**I’ve kept a “diary” of all the work I’ve done to the car since the day I got it for both my own sake and the future owner’s sake. I’ve also documented everything I bought for the engine build including the price and date of purchase. If you are truly interested in the car PM me to see it!!!
The Car
-150,000 on body
-7,000 on built motor
-No CELs!!
-Milano Red
-9/10 interior
-8/10 exterior
The Exterior
-SiVtec Lip
-OEM front and rear mud flaps
-Rear Wiper Delete
-6,000K HIDs
-Custom tow hook
-Black GSR Swirlies
-Koni Yellow/Ground Control Suspension
-Skunk2 Catback Exhaust
The Interior
-JDM Armrest Delete
-The Original 5-Panel Wink-Collaged with random stickers!
-ARC Spherical Titanium Shift ****
-DualPod Cluster Bezel by QuadPod
-AEM Digital A/F Wideband Guage
-Autometer Oil Pressure Guage
-Python Keyless Entry/Alarm System
-Kenwood KDC-bt645u Headunit with Built-In Bluetooth (iPhone compatible)
-Pioneer Speakers all around
-GSR door panels with tweeters
-Home made trunk cover (to replace OEM garbage cardboard) made from stronger 1/4” particle board
The Bad
-The keyless entry system stopped locking the car with the button, it only unlocks it, so I lock it manually. It’s probably just a loose wire but I haven’t bothered looking into it cause it doesn’t really bother me.
-I removed all the Air Conditioning components for obvious reasons, but I kept everything for future use just in case, the buyer will get all these parts at his request. (not sure if this is really a ‘bad’ thing, guess it depends who you are)
-There is a blemish in the paint on the roof by the rear squirter. No one else notices it, but I’m picky, so I do.
-There is a small outward ding on the hood from the previous owner somehow putting the suspension in wrong or something so the top of it hit the hood when he shut it. I don’t know, I just figured I’d give you a heads up. 2 nickel size dings in the driver’s side fender (more like press-ins rather than dings) and one on the driver’s side quarter.
Under The Hood
-Brand new Stage 4 Competition Clutch
-Exedy Lightweight Flywheel
-GSR Trans, no grinds!
-Skunk2 Pro Series Intake Manifold
-PPI 68mm Throttle Body
-DC Sports Header
-DC Sports Intake
-CEL acts as shift light at 8,600rpm
-Sandwich Plate Adapter for easy gauge system installation
-DIY 3M Window Weld mounts (slightly stiffer than OEM mounts, feels great and prevents wheel hop)
-Power steering and cruise control have been removed and I didn’t save the parts. I didn’t feel as though I needed them, I don’t have any problems driving without them, I actually prefer it!
**Below is a list of all of the items that went into the build, the date of purchase, part numbers, and price.
10/6/09
honda-tech user
-ITR Cams - $260
10/8/09
www.acuraautomotiveparts.com
-19200-P72-013 WATER PUMP (YAMADA) - $74.12
-17105-P72-004 GASKET, IN. MANIFOLD - $10.13
-06111-PR4-030 GASKET KIT - $51.54
-12030-P30-000 GASKET SET, HEAD COVER - $40.43
-12210-PZ1-004 SEAL A, VALVE STEM (Bag of 10X) - $11.50
-12211-PZ1-004 SEAL B, VALVE STEM (Bag of 10x) - $11.50
-12513-P72-003 PLUG, CYLINDER HEAD - $5.54
-14400-P72-014 BELT, TIMING (126RU26) - $38.91
-14510-P30-003 TENSIONER, TIMING BELT - $57.64
-Acura Order Shipping - $14.85
www.lightningmotorsports.com
-208-6401 ARP Connecting Rod Bolt Kits - $73.36
-208-4303 ARP Head Stud/Bolt Kits - $114.99
10/21/09
honda-tech user
-BDL B Series Block Guard - $70
10/31/09
www.cometic.com
-C4232-030 Thickness: .030 Bore: 81.5 - $94.46
-Cometic Order Shipping - $7.15
11/18/09
www.ipgparts.com
-b18c1 ACL Race bearing set - $120
-CP 11.0:1 81.5mm Pistons - $530
12/29/09
-Motor Returned From IDM - Labor - $1,025
-Valve Job ($200)
-Remove and Replace Pistons ($40)
-Install ARP Rod Bolts & Head Studs ($60)
-Disassembly ($50)
-Check & Polish Crank ($50)
-Degrease & Inspect Block ($50)
-Rebore & Rehone Block (81.5mm) ($150)
-Resurface Block/Head & Install Block Guard ($150)
-Full Reassembly ($275)
**As you can see, the motor has brand new 81.5mm 11.0:1 CP pistons/rings from IPGparts.com, ITR cams, cometic head gasket, BDL block guard, all new valve stem seals with a full valve job, every seal and gasket is brand new OEM, ACL race series rod bearings, ARP headstuds and connecting rod bolts, the crank was checked & polished, the block was cleaned and inspected and rebored & honed to 81.5mm, the block and head were resurfaced, all topped off with a brand new timing belt, tensioner, and water pump.
Parts-$1,600
OEM Swap Value-$1,500
Labor-$1,025
Paperwork:
All the engine work was done by:
IDM Cylinder Heads
870 N Main St, Stafford Twp, NJ 08050
**I started the car up and broke it in on a Phearable Chipped/Basemapped P28. 500 miles put on car before tune using the gradual RPM method
(Take the car to 3k rpm and engine brake back to 1.5k, take the car to 3.5k, engine brake, 4k, engine brake, etcetc. up to 7k. no consistent speeds, constantly going through the gears and varying RPMs. Mostly city driving, stop and go, engine braking as much as possible.) The rings seated perfectly. As you will see in the “diary” it was street tuned by Mark at EmSquared Performance in Philly where he estimated it to be in the 190-200whp range.
Engine Bay Progress (Ill have a new updated pic up of how the bay looks now ASAP)
Stock
Motor out
Ready to go in
90% Done
The Car
**I’m only asking $6,800 for all of this!
**As you can see, all the work put into the car and the build bring the value you of the car just over $10,000, feel free to do the math yourself! I knew when I got involved in this, I would never get near my monies worth back when the time came to sell it, that’s just how things go in the car game, so im pretty firm on my asking price considering it’s already over a $3,000 loss on my behalf. However, I’m still willing to work with you on the price, and I’m open to your offers and input. Just please, NO LOW BALLERS!! This is a very well maintained car and I put a lot of time and hard work into it to get it where it’s gotten today. It runs flawlessly, pulls hard, and has proven to be a super reliable daily driver thus far. Thanks for your time, and please BUMP if you view!
**I’ll check my PMs regularly and if it’s easier for you, feel free to email me at drpaton2@gmail.com
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11-08-2010, 05:02 AM
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Don't sell it man, not worth it! It's like artwork, has all your little touches to make it unique to you! At least keep the wink! But in all fairness I will say for all the buyers out there, this guy used to live with me/ we went to high school together and yes he is **** about his car so you wont be the least bit disappointed with a car from him. However, my first statement still stands, KEEP THIS! Its a PERFECT daily
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Don't sell it man, not worth it! It's like artwork, has all your little touches to make it unique to you! At least keep the wink! But in all fairness I will say for all the buyers out there, this guy used to live with me/ we went to high school together and yes he is **** about his car so you wont be the least bit disappointed with a car from him. However, my first statement still stands, KEEP THIS! Its a PERFECT daily
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shes good, needs to be detailed, might try to do it tomorrow or friday lol. havent washed her in a while 
Got one of them drying sheets you had, the one in the tubes haha
Got one of them drying sheets you had, the one in the tubes haha
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those things do work btw
thanks for the bumps dudes!
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