1992 Acura Integra GS--(R??) review from North America

Ignition blew-- ~135k.

Muffler has 2 or 3 tiny holes/rust---needs replacing.

ABS cylinder replaced w/used one due to leaking (got used one considering they run $1000 new--used was $150) ----1st used one had same problem----got 2nd one for free shipped by same company (under warranty) ---seems OK now---other than having to resort to dealer, I had to hunt very hard to find someone to even work on my ABS--- (I didn't want to have to pay a dealer). Found a garage to replace it for $200} (1st time, then on 2nd one was $150}.

Rotors are rusting---need replacing.

Replaced cat converter due to inspection failure (high on NoS or Co2--don't remember) ---seems to run & sound smoother now, & was ony $150 or so max to replace.

Valve cover gasket was shot---replaced last summer. Oil was all over plug wires--mess!!

Replaced timing belt, radiator, & master cylinder in 2001.

Replaced rotor/cap, plug wires/fuel filter 3 months ago or so.

I'm about to replace the rusted muffler

with a custom performance (exhaust) system----not sure how much I'll have done yet--I don't care too much about sounding like a rice--burner out of hell----called today to inquire about it actually. (approx. $300 installed)

The only aftermarket part on this car was the K&N intake, which I love to pieces. I don't race it, so I'm not picky about the air-intake. I love K&N.

I put a sub box w/2-12's & 2 amps & cap a few months ago. I'm a music nut. Listen to a lot of everything. I'd like a new CD/radio player.

I'm keeping my eyes/ears open for stuff I could do to this ride. "I want a short-throw shifter & performance headers to go w/the custom exhaust, as well as racing pulleys/etc. I'm not a mechanic, but I love to learn.

I would like to know if it's possible to buy a (computer) chip for more horses in this '92.

I know I should replace the water pump----she's pushin' 138k miles---dunno if it's ever been replaced.

What else should I be doing?

I could go on with stuff I've done/need to do.---I love this car!!! I plan on driving this baby in the ground--at least just the engine----I baby it for the most part---oil/fluid changes/standard maintenance/etc.---If need be, I'll just buy another engine block. ---

John---Texas.