type r or gsr

[eclipser2001]

i know the type r has 195hp to the crank, and the gsr has 170hp, so which car is the better project car. the type r or the gsr.

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[b18ls]

If your buying the engine, I'd go with the GS-R. The only difference in the engine is cams and pistons which will be changed out anyway if your building it up.

If your buying the whole car, I would go with the Type R. Better in almost every way.

[whtteg]

It really depends on what you are going to use the car for.

[eclipser2001]

Originally Posted by b18ls

If your buying the engine, I'd go with the GS-R. The only difference in the engine is cams and pistons which will be changed out anyway if your building it up.

If your buying the whole car, I would go with the Type R. Better in almost every way.

im buying the whole car. do the cars hold different maximum boost levels or something. ex. the 2001 eclipse rs holds more boost than the gt. and im looking for a car with more room to work with, like body kits, turbos, pistons, cams, etc.

[eclipser2001]

here's my deal. i curently have a 2001 eclipse rs(slow as f**k) and im wanting a different car. and i know nothing about acura or honda, all of my knowlege is towards eclipses. so i was wondering if anyone could help, or guide me along.

[Panda_Integra]

IF you are going to leave it stock, get the ITR, it's kind of like modifying a Lamborguni (sp?), It is the b est of the best from the factory. If you are going to mod it, then go with the LS or GSR. GSR for n/a and LS for turbo.

[Panda_Integra]

[quote=b18ls]The only difference in the engine is cams and pistons which will be changed out anyway if your building it up.
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No, the moling is different, the GSR is duel IM runner, and IMO, it doesn't flow as well. The GSR cams are not as hot, and the comp are also not as hot.

[kingpinn]

this is only what i would do so use it or not this is just what i would do i would find a 94LS obd1 for some were around 5g's the money i would have saved from not buying a type R i could build and boost and hope to see high 12's low 13's if your in to drag racing anyway

[eclipser2001]

i read in a book somewhere that the itr doesn't handle bolt-on's as well as the gsr, is this true.

[knorwj]

Originally Posted by eclipser2001

i read in a book somewhere that the itr doesn't handle bolt-on's as well as the gsr, is this true.

it will handle them just as well, difference being though that the type R already has freer flowing better engineered parts than the gs-r therefore you would see a bigger gain from an intake on a gs-r than on a type R BUT the type R already has a 25 more Hp stock soo you do the math.

for example: 170+5 or 195+3 you choose

[eclipser2001]

Originally Posted by knorwj

it will handle them just as well, difference being though that the type R already has freer flowing better engineered parts than the gs-r therefore you would see a bigger gain from an intake on a gs-r than on a type R BUT the type R already has a 25 more Hp stock soo you do the math.

for example: 170+5 or 195+3 you choose

also i heard all you need for the gsr to be faster than the itr is new cams shafts, and cam gears.

[knorwj]

Originally Posted by eclipser2001

also i heard all you need for the gsr to be faster than the itr is new cams shafts, and cam gears.

possible I suppose BUT the Type R has a much better suspension and an LSD in the tranny so even if you make the gs-r faster it will still not have the handling characteristics of the R.

[boosted331]

Originally Posted by eclipser2001

also i heard all you need for the gsr to be faster than the itr is new cams shafts, and cam gears.

You heard wrong.

[95GSR]

Also, The Itr Is 1000 Lbs Lighter Than The Gsr. If You Don't Care About Additional Accessories Like Cruise Control, Sunroof, Etc, Than The Itr Is Something To Look Into, I Actually Think The Type R Looks Better Without All The Extra Trim, But I Do Love My Extra Accessories.