Aedylon
New Member
Hiya. I've been lurking for a bit, looking at the occasional topic, but figured I'd finally drop a line.
I have a 1992 Acura Integra GS hatchback/coupe, DA9 B18A1 with a manual 5-speed YS1 transmission. Pretty much stock and running great, aside from a leaking exhaust and some electrical issues. I purchased it at 151115 miles for a little over 2 grand and am absolutely in love with it, but I do need some pointers because I really have no idea about a lot of things when it comes to cars.
I have a background with early 80's Japanese motorcycles, specifically the Yamaha XS1100SG Special, the XV750H Virago and the XS400J Maxim, and the Honda CB175K5. I know from my experience with them a bit about what I'm looking for in engine breakdowns, but it seems as though exhaust systems mount and dismount very, very differently on cars than on bikes.
I'm wanting to replace the exhaust system, hopefully just from the catalytic converter on back. I'm hoping anyone has any advice on a specific brand, part number and type for ease of installation in a garage without a welder, one that doesn't make a raunchy, flatulent sound (Which it apparently did at one point before the guy I bought it from did a bit of minimal exhaust work.) but hopefully a more stock sound, one that doesn't really so much provide better performance as it does just maximizes efficiency with enough backpressure for good power without conpromising the factory fuel economy and finally, the most important, that it won't break the bank.
I've got a dealer service manual as well, but actual direct advice is always appreciated. I love this car and really don't have a lot of interest in tuning or performance at the moment (Kind of on a budget), but I am intrigued by some of the ideas I've heard on this and other forums (VTEC cylinder head from the B17A1mounted onto the B18A1, I'm wondering what kind of ECU work would have to be done with that as well?) and have an interest in possibly taking myself to a track and learning actual racing, but for now, I just want it to get back the power that I can just feel is lacking, get back my fuel economy and finally just get rid of the horrific sound, all caused by some moron's deranged idea of intelligence when he got his hands on this poor car's exhaust.
Also, when the door is open and the car is on, there are no dinging sounds, and the dome light does not come on. It does when switched on, and the driver door also does not lock when the door is open. Also, although I can probably fix it by taking apart the dash, the lights behind the climate control buttons do not function.
Power antenna motor also doesn't work, I can hear the thing grinding and not deploying. I guess that needs replacing. And while I'm on that subject, what exactly are the dimensions of the stock Acura speakers?
Thanks for whatever info any of you can provide.
I have a 1992 Acura Integra GS hatchback/coupe, DA9 B18A1 with a manual 5-speed YS1 transmission. Pretty much stock and running great, aside from a leaking exhaust and some electrical issues. I purchased it at 151115 miles for a little over 2 grand and am absolutely in love with it, but I do need some pointers because I really have no idea about a lot of things when it comes to cars.
I have a background with early 80's Japanese motorcycles, specifically the Yamaha XS1100SG Special, the XV750H Virago and the XS400J Maxim, and the Honda CB175K5. I know from my experience with them a bit about what I'm looking for in engine breakdowns, but it seems as though exhaust systems mount and dismount very, very differently on cars than on bikes.
I'm wanting to replace the exhaust system, hopefully just from the catalytic converter on back. I'm hoping anyone has any advice on a specific brand, part number and type for ease of installation in a garage without a welder, one that doesn't make a raunchy, flatulent sound (Which it apparently did at one point before the guy I bought it from did a bit of minimal exhaust work.) but hopefully a more stock sound, one that doesn't really so much provide better performance as it does just maximizes efficiency with enough backpressure for good power without conpromising the factory fuel economy and finally, the most important, that it won't break the bank.
I've got a dealer service manual as well, but actual direct advice is always appreciated. I love this car and really don't have a lot of interest in tuning or performance at the moment (Kind of on a budget), but I am intrigued by some of the ideas I've heard on this and other forums (VTEC cylinder head from the B17A1mounted onto the B18A1, I'm wondering what kind of ECU work would have to be done with that as well?) and have an interest in possibly taking myself to a track and learning actual racing, but for now, I just want it to get back the power that I can just feel is lacking, get back my fuel economy and finally just get rid of the horrific sound, all caused by some moron's deranged idea of intelligence when he got his hands on this poor car's exhaust.
Also, when the door is open and the car is on, there are no dinging sounds, and the dome light does not come on. It does when switched on, and the driver door also does not lock when the door is open. Also, although I can probably fix it by taking apart the dash, the lights behind the climate control buttons do not function.
Power antenna motor also doesn't work, I can hear the thing grinding and not deploying. I guess that needs replacing. And while I'm on that subject, what exactly are the dimensions of the stock Acura speakers?
Thanks for whatever info any of you can provide.