1991 Acura Integra LS/Vtec review from North America
"Very fast import that's easy to upgrade and reliable"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
When I first bought the car I need to replace the timing belt and the other serpintine belts. I then replaced the brake system. The interior needs to be steam cleaned, but I bought seat covers for that problem.
General comments?
At around 160,000 miles I poured more money into the car and did an LS/Vtec conversion. I spent a good amount of 4000 in doing this setup. I changed out the cam gears, the cam shaft, I got new vavle retainers, forged pistons. I also had the head polished. I then got an OBX cold air intake system and modified it to take the AEM bypass valve so I don't get hydrolock. I got JG ceramic coated headers and a Xternal Racing Tech. intake manifold. I also got a new Ground Wire Kit, with new Spark plugs and a new spark plug wire. I also replaced the shocks with Tokico high performance shocks with Eibach Ground Control Coil Over Springs. No body kit as of it, but it will have one soon. I also have a set of TSW 16in chrome rims on 205 toyo tires. I don't race it all the time, I just want the vtec power when I want to race someone. It handles great with the upgraded suspension kit that I got on it. It hasn't been to a dyno tuning lately, I will go once I get some new parts for the car. There is the stock exhaust system on it so youll never suspect this car to be fast. It's a real sleeper! I've beat cars just as fast as this e. g mustangs, RSX-S, the boxter, GSR, and SI, and a couple WRX's. When I get the final drive in the car its gonna be a very fast and furious sleeper.
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| A quick car for the savvy investor |
| The gear ratio's, power-band, and handling make this car a ferocious little commuter |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1991 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.8 DOHC Vtec Manual |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 150000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 168000 miles |
| Previous car | Honda Civic |
| Date of Entry | 31st December, 2003 |