Originally posted by "Someone"
Originally posted by eastlakeAcura
type R
Start with the GS-R motor then add:
Huh? NOT EVEN.
Differences Between ITR and regular Integra:
Motor:
Different Head (B16 casting)
Different Throttle Body
Different Intake Manifold
Head is Hand Port and Polished
Lighter Springs and Retainers
Higher profile cams
Different Lost Motion Assembly
Lighter Crank
Titanium Alloy Rods
Higher Compression Pistons (Moly-coated)
Better Oil and water pump
Tranny:
Factory Heli-coil LSD
Better Gearing
Better Clutch/PP
Chassis:
Upgraded Sway bars F&R
Reinforced chassis points
Brakes:
Upgraded brakes F&R
Upgraded master cylinder
Different Proportioning valve
Wheels/suspension:
Type-R Specific wheels
Upgraded shocks/springs
Type-R Specific LCAs
Body:
No body side molding
Type-R specific wing
Type-R Specific Front lip
Interior:
Black Suede (alcantra?) Seats with red stiching
Titanium Shift knob
Amber clock
No soundproofing
No Sunroof (to increase rigidity and allow helmet space)
Vinyl Headliner (so helmet wont damage it)
8500 Redline Gauge Cluster
There are probably a few other things I forgot.
Some of the more interesting facts are that the car is built on a seperate assembly line from the standard integras. Some of the panels are even stamped differently for added reinforcment and the Chassis is reinforced at critical locations (this can NOT be duplicated on a GS-R). The engine is Hand assembled and hand Port and polished. The car is basically a race prepared street car. It doesnt handle or drive like a GS-R. I own one And it is the BEST handling FF car ever made and I DO race mine (SCCA). They are also limited edition. I cant remember the numbers off the top of my head But I believe the TOTAL number of ITRs imported to the USA is under 7000 and they all have individual Serial number plaques. 97 & 98 were Championship white only 00 & 01 were Pheonix Yellow and Nighthawk Black Pearl.
The bad part is that everybody wants one but since they cant they imitate it.
Civic Type-R: Never imported to the US
Prelude Type-R: NEVER MANUFACTURED
Accord Type-R: NEVER MANUFACTURED
Accord Euro-R: Never Imported
Funny how I see these fake Rs daily
Charles