Munster
New Member
Hello fellow club integra,
I'm reaching out to this knowledgeable community for some guidance on my 1996 Acura GS-R Sedan. As the third proud owner of this beauty, I'm eager to not only address the necessary repairs but also enhance its performance through carefully chosen upgrades.
To provide some context, here's a rundown of the recent repairs done in March 2022:
Additionally, there are pending repairs suggested by the mechanic:
Here are my main questions:
Thanks in advance,=====
A.Munster
I'm reaching out to this knowledgeable community for some guidance on my 1996 Acura GS-R Sedan. As the third proud owner of this beauty, I'm eager to not only address the necessary repairs but also enhance its performance through carefully chosen upgrades.
To provide some context, here's a rundown of the recent repairs done in March 2022:
- Replace timing belt,
- Water pump,
- Drive belts,
- Cam and crank seals
- Reseal oil pump
- Oil pump gasket
- Camshaft seal
- Drive belt-air conditioning
- Drive belt -alternator
- Drive belt-power steering
- Timing belt
- Timing belt Tensioner
- Water pump w/ locating sleeves
- Crankshaft seal-front
- Oil pan gasket
- Oil change
- Timing cover gasket
- Adjust valves and replaced valve cover gasket
- Replace VTEC valve assembly
- Camshaft adjuster soleno VTEC spool valve assy
- Replace left and right axles
CV axle shaft
CV axle shaft
Additionally, there are pending repairs suggested by the mechanic:
- Power steering hose and pump replacement
- Rear trailing arm bushings replacement
- Lower ball joint replacement
- Tie rod end replacement
Here are my main questions:
- Order of Upgrades: Given the repairs and upgrades needed, where should I start? Should I address the clutch issue first, then move on to other repairs and upgrades?
- Engine Upgrades: I'm interested in upgrading the engine for improved performance. What upgrades would you recommend that strike a balance between passing smog and enhancing driving performance? Should I consider an engine rebuild? I am not concerned about the body, although I am considering cleaning the engine bay and repainting it. before I forget, the car has 260,000 miles. as I mentioned before, I am the third owner, and I knew the second owner, the entire time it was in their ownership.
- Smog Check: Since passing the smog check is essential, any tips on achieving this while still upgrading for better performance?
- Workshop Recommendations: I'm based in Los Angeles, specifically SFV. Can anyone suggest reputable workshops or mechanics that specialize in these types of upgrades and repairs?
- Balancing Repairs and Upgrades: How can I approach this project to ensure that I'm not essentially building two cars — one repaired and then upgraded? I'd like to integrate repairs and upgrades effectively.
Thanks in advance,=====
A.Munster