1st Step: SHOW or SPEED???

[TSRyder6]

My friend just bought an integra n' we're starting the transportation, should we go with SPEED or SHOW?????

[KrNxRaCer00]

haha...honestly man, thats u guys call.

show is easier to do (less hassles, car will still be reliable.) basically anyone can install lights/bumpers etc...

speed is nice (always great to be able to say that u drive a sub 14 second car,) BUT ur going to have to learn a lot more about the car and parts are more difficult to install if u've never worked on a motor before.

both are going to run u some money (if u do each correctly,) so really money shouldn't effect u either way.

personally, im more of an all go, less show. i like to keep my car very clean looking and add some go-fast parts along the way as well (cept...not really straight line w/ this car.)

so...its up to u buddy, if u need any links/advice, feel free to pm myself and i'll do the best i can to get the teg how u want it.

look up the FAQ thread in this section and that'll tell u some good easy parts to bolt-on if u want speed.

hope that was some help.

[Spectre927]

Originally Posted by TSRyder6

My friend just bought an integra n' we're starting the transportation, should we go with SPEED or SHOW?????

I call them SHOW and GO... but anyways, I think you always need some go, because thats what causes domestics to make fun of us, so its almost mandatory. Simple bolt ons would do, nothing expensive, but just enough to get the job done. I always prefer go though.

[whtteg]

Originally Posted by Spectre927

I call them SHOW and GO... but anyways, I think you always need some go, because thats what causes domestics to make fun of us, so its almost mandatory. Simple bolt ons would do, nothing expensive, but just enough to get the job done. I always prefer go though.

100% that is exactly the reason we get the ricer comments all the time etc. They look at it like you make the car look fast but have nothig to back it up! So they call us ricers etc. I myself perfer go over show, and like KrNxRaCer00 I like to keep my car clean as well with some go to suprise a mustang or two. But in the end it is your car and your money so your opinon should count the most.

[poorviperfan]

I say make it fast before making it stand out visually, for two reasons, you will have a quick stock looking car which is always nice (I love sleepers), and it will avoid you being called a ricer. If your budget allows, get a turbo.

[TSRyder6]

Everyones telling me to get a turbo and make my car fast. I really like that idea but doesn't turbo mess up your car or it might mess up your car???

[whtteg]

If done incorrectly it can have horrible effects on your car. Learn as much as possible about how a turbo works and how to tune and maintain one before you decide to go turbo. Or you will end up getting it and having no clue what to do with it if something goes wrong.

[TSRyder6]

just exactly how much does a turbo kit cost, and does anyone know a good site where i can find one for a cheap price, but good quality.

[whtteg]

Turbo, cheap and good quality should never be used in the same sentence. LOL But the best thing to do is build your own kit, don't cut corners though do it right. Here is a site that you can look at to get a better understanding about how to go at it. http://www.cse.uconn.edu/~yelevich/turbo/turbo.html

[JDMDB7]

Originally Posted by TSRyder6

just exactly how much does a turbo kit cost, and does anyone know a good site where i can find one for a cheap price, but good quality.

I've spent over a year and a half just researching for my custom built turbo kit, and I'm not done yet.

As Whtteg said, it's a bad idea to go in uneducated. But if you want the most worry-free kit I'd suggest the Greddy 18G kit. For some reason it's gotten a bad wrap on this forum. I'm not sure why. It's the only bolt-on kit that I've never heard a complaint about. The most important part of the Greddy kit is the "blue box" engine management. It takes care of the fuel delivery without having to worry about expensive and tedious wideband O2 tuning. It's also fairly safe; running slightly rich to avoid detonation. No other entry-level kit offers better engine management for the same price. It's also carb exempt so it's legal in Cali (from what I understand). The downside is that the intercooler is not included. This is a fairly commom component of an aftermarket turbo kit. Greddy offers an IC upgrade kit, but better units can be had for less money.

[whtteg]

Sorry forgot to add that the only two things I don't like on ther are the FMU and the homemade check valve. I would get Hondata and a GM 3 bar map sensor and let your ecu (with hondata) and some new injectors do the job of producing the extra fuel required.

[JDMDB7]

Price is going to be between $2500 and $3500.

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[TSRyder6]

hey WHTTEG i've read the page that you've posted, there a lot i dont know bout TURBO's but that page really helped. I got a question for anyone who has a turbo or is planning to get one, is it better to put together your own turbo kit or just go and buy one (and if buy one which one is the best)?? And lets say i get a turbo, will it actually work even if its done correctly and not just for a year o wateva but for a while if yall know what i mean??

[JDMDB7]

I'd suggest reading up on turbo systems and others' comments until you can make those decisions with certainty by yourself. Turbo'd cars aren't one-size-fits-all. You need to be able to answer the question for yourself.

[TSRyder6]

wut do you mean one-size-fits all?? i'm sorry but i'm new when it comes to Turbos but i'm interesting in reading bout what yall got to say! Basically i'm just afraid that if i get Turbo then one day my car may just stop and thats it.