Possible Engine Swap.....
integgy420
11-30-2003, 10:15 PM
I'm currently driving a '95 Integra RS sedan. I have a couple MODs done with the car. Just a CAI and exhaust done. I was planning on selling the car next spring and looking into a later model Integra, maybe a GSR. The car has 229K but the body and interior is in superb condition. The engine is still running strong but it's just not up to par now with what I want. It's not powerful enough.
I'm considering that maybe instead of putting my money into buying a new car that I may just do an engine swap. At first I was thinking a GSR engine as this was the car I was thinking of purchasing. My understanding is (and correct me if I'm wrong) is that a GSR stock puts out 170hp and a JDM GSR pusts out 180hp. Regardless I then got into the thought of putting in a h22a. The idea of a 200hp stock engine with nice potential under the hood was pretty exciting although I've read that this can cause big problems with understeer. Although the power from a h22a in my integ sounds nice I do not want to comprimise handling. I'm leaning towards a GSR as it seems to be a very convienent engine to swap in with potential to output a lot of power although it looks to be one of the more expensive swap ins.
I'd just like to hear some suggestions, comments, and ideas. Thanks
I'm considering that maybe instead of putting my money into buying a new car that I may just do an engine swap. At first I was thinking a GSR engine as this was the car I was thinking of purchasing. My understanding is (and correct me if I'm wrong) is that a GSR stock puts out 170hp and a JDM GSR pusts out 180hp. Regardless I then got into the thought of putting in a h22a. The idea of a 200hp stock engine with nice potential under the hood was pretty exciting although I've read that this can cause big problems with understeer. Although the power from a h22a in my integ sounds nice I do not want to comprimise handling. I'm leaning towards a GSR as it seems to be a very convienent engine to swap in with potential to output a lot of power although it looks to be one of the more expensive swap ins.
I'd just like to hear some suggestions, comments, and ideas. Thanks
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