Modified Integra News

One of the most crucial factors that will make a Acura Integra competitive on the race track is the weight of the race car. The typical Acura Integra that is used in amateur auto racing is a street car that undergoes modification. And one modification is the removal of many parts of the interior, which may reduce 10 to 15% of the curb weight of the car. Continue reading “Integra Interior Preparation For Amateur Racing” »

Low investments with high returns are fundamental principles in business, and a great way to view modifications that improve vehicle performance. So when I tell you that you can add 28Hp to your Integra for around $300.00 in about 3 hours and improve your fuel economy at the same time. You think WOW that’s a great price, sounds too good to be true. Well it’s not with the technological advancement in the automotive industry and the great prices available in today’s economy from the aftermarket manufactures, you can do just that.

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You have installed a turbo charger, added nitrous oxide injection, adjusted the camshaft timing and still you cannot get the horse power, torque and RPM where you want them. Well it is time to replace that old conventional distributor ignition system to a more reliable high performance distributor-less ignition system.

The standard distributor ignition system can only increase spark output by increasing  the voltage to the primary side of the coil. Under extreme cylinder pressures, from high boost, loads of nitrous, fully compressed cylinders can become so electrically un-conducive, that the spark energy’s path of least resistance is a jump to the following cylinder in the distributor cap. This is referred to as spark scatter and become a RPM limiting factor. This is caused by dwell time-decreasing as the RPM increases.

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Overhead camshafts are found in about every modern-day vehicle. Their job is to open and shut the inlet and exhaust valves at just the right time to permit the motor to go throughout its combustion cycle. The timing of a camshaft is essential to permit the motor to reach best possible power output and efficiency.

When you purchase a standard vehicle, the motors camshaft assembly will be set up by the manufacturer to a predetermined timing value, which in most cases cannot be easily modified. The camshaft timing will typically be setup for reliability rather than peak performance; this means that more power can be gained if the camshaft timing was to be modified. There are a couple of ways that the camshaft timing can be modified, but the easiest and most user-friendly way is through the use of adjustable cam-gears. Adjustable cam-gears can be purchased for a vast number of vehicles and in most cases they are a direct bolt on fit. They come in numerous styles, finishes and colors and can to bring life to an otherwise dull engine bay. The utilization of an adjustable cam gear permits you to advance or retard the timing by small amounts so that the valve timing can be tuned to obtain greater power. In a factory stock engine, the expected power gained by adjusting the timing would usually be very little, but in engine where extensive modifications has been done (e.g. aftermarket camshafts, addition of a turbochargers, milling, porting etc…) then enormous benefits can be expected by fine-tuning the timing. Alternately adjustable cam gears can be used to fine tune the valve timing to increase the fuel economy of your engine as well.

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DC Sports Tiburon dual canister exhaust system Like our header systems, Tiburon DC Sports exhaust systems are dyno-tested to outperform all comparable systems on the market. Extensive research and development goes into each exhaust system design to ensure the best performance and sound for your Tiburon. Our exhaust systems are CNC Mandrel-bent, hand-welded, and feature a straight-through muffler core that utilizes the factory mounting locations. Each system includes complete hardware for ease of installation. Tiburon DC Sports exhaust systems are manufactured from 304-stainless steel piping and feature a polished tip emblazoned with the DC Sports logo. DC Sports offers three exhaust system designs: 1) A single canister cat-back system with a 4-inch straight cut tip with rolled DC Sports logo; 2) A dual canister system DCS that delivers an aggressive growl through its polished 4-inch exhaust tips; and 3) A twin canister system TCS for select applications that offers unmatched power and a unique look. DC Sports also offers universal muffler systems for custom applications.

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AEM’s new EMS system takes engine management to a whole new level. With the application specific hardware and the user-friendly software, the EMS system is light-years ahead of the competition. The first easy to install and easy to use system of its kind and pricing for the plug-and-play version should be around $1,800; and maybe much less. In the world of stand-alone tuning that is indeed a big bang for the buck.

AEM’s Series 2 Programmable Engine Management System is more powerful than its predecessor. In addition to more robust hardware, there are several improvements over the original EMS, noted in the chart below. Like its predecessor, AEM’s Series 2 Plug & Play EMS plugs directly into a vehicle’s factory ECU harness and requires no additional wiring or hardware. Windows™ compatible software (2000, XP, NT, 98, 95, ME) makes the task of copying, viewing and manipulating data as simple as a click of the mouse. Our new AEMTUNER software is infinitely adjustable software and allows tuners to program virtually any combination of engine control, power adders and auxiliary devices, and accurately delivers proper amounts of fuel and correct ignition timing for any boost level or operating condition.

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The Acura Integra was a fantastic car and still is but sadly enough it is no longer in production.  The Acura Intgra is still a very sought after vehicle mainly due to its famed Type-R, GS-R engine.  This was a 1.8L engine with 16 valves, belt-driven, dual overhead camshafts with Variable Valve Timing and Lift Electronic Control (VTEC) system that is capable of produced 195Hp @ 8000 RPM. Not too bad considering that most of the muscle machines of the 60s only produced 250Hp stock.

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Have you been thinking about lowering your Acura Integra suspension, or maybe tightening your suspension to improve your car’s handling? A high quality Coilover Kit may be just what you need. The factory springs and struts installed on your Integra were designed for comfort, not performance, or they might be starting to sag over the years of service, and how your Integra handling is suffering.

So, how are you going to fix it? Aftermarket lowering springs lower your Integra suspension by half an inch to two inches, improving the stiffness of your Integra and creating a lower center of gravity for greater handling stability. Lowering springs are a good low-cost choice for daily drivers who are looking for a lower look and a better ride than stock.

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Add that extra boost of horsepower to your Acura Integra engine. Both turbochargers and superchargers have their advantages and disadvantages. The following is an effort to explain these technologies so that you can choose which will better meet your needs.
Both the Turbocharger and Supercharger add extra horsepower to your Acura Integra engine through the compression of air in the cylinder. Compressed air is forced into the intake of the Acura Integra engine, causing a more powerful explosion in the cylinder, which translates to more horsepower from your Acura Integra engine.

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In 2000 the Integra Type R was introduced. This high-performance new model was sporty, fun-to-drive, and very popular with the performance car enthusiasts.

Equipped with a 195-horsepower at 8,000 rpm and 130 lb.-ft. of torque at 7,300 rpm, make it one of the most powerful 4-cylinder vehicles available in America. This boost in power was made possible by many new engineering advancements by Acura engineers, including the patented VTEC (Variable Valve Timing and Lift Electronic Control). VTEC helps provide optimum performance at all engine speeds to broaden the torque curve and enhance peak power output.

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