Lisa asks…
can you put a JDM K20A Type R Honda Accord / Acura TSX Engine Swap,on a 2000 honda civic hatchback dx?
admin answers:
Yes you could, its simple its called a K-series Swap in a EK civic.
It would be expensive and wouldnt pass california smog tho.
Sandy asks…
with $2000 can i make my 98 hatchback honda civic dx faster than a 99 acura integra gsr?
admin answers:
YES! You absolutely can make it faster than a GS-R...if your engine is in good condition. You'll need to do a compression check and possibly a leakdown test, to make sure it's healthy enough to handle more power. You'll have to turbocharge the engine. Don't expect a big amount of horsepower, but you could easily make 200-220 whp with a simple DIY/homemade turbo kit. Junkyards, classified sections of message boards, ebay, craigslist, swap meets, and local classified ads in newspapers or auto/auto parts trader magazines are your best friend. You can easily find used parts for cheap. And 200whp is more than enough to beat a GS-R with basic bolt-ons, and even aftermarket camshafts.
Check out these websites and do a LOT of research. Seriously, the more you learn, the more you realize how little you know, and how much more there is to know. Research, research, research.
Http://www.homemadeturbo.com
http://www.turboD16.com
http://www.d-series.org
http://www.honda-tech.com (especially for their classified forums)
Helen asks…
Is it OK to use synthetic oil in my Integra?
I have a 2000 acura integra LS hatchback with 87000 miles on it. Is it ok or even preferred to used use synthetic oil or a blend?
admin answers:
Depending upon the severity of your Winter's and If your car sits outdoors ant length of time, the switch to a full synthetic motor oil would be a smart move. Full synthetic 5W-30 pours nearly 18 degrees Farenheit lower than regular oil. Mobil1 5W-30 pours @ -52 degrees below 0 Farenheit. Cold starts is where 80% of all engine wear occurs. It's to your advantage for the oil pump to force as much volume of oil to critical engine parts as quickly as possible. More volume of oil also cools frictional surfaces more efficiently. It's a proven fact that lower viscosity energy conserving motor allows the motor to create more horsepower because the oil pump turns easier.
The entire additive package is better in full synthetic motor oil. Among these are: detergents, anti-wear, anti-oxidation, and the flash to fire point. Synthetic oil is naturally more slippery so you may squeeze out a bit more mileage.
Don't waste time thinking about synthetic blend oil. It's a big scam by the oil companies to charge more for the oil yet none of them actually tells the consumer the percentage of synthetic in the bottle. Who knows, it could be as low as 1% and qualify as a semi-synthetic. There are no rules that regulate these wild claims.
If you make the switch use discretion concerning wild extended drain intervals. Since your car is out of warranty now, you may wish to use extended drain full synthetic oil only if you run a lot of miles quickly on your car. For my money I've always stuck to the car manufacturers recommendation of 5,000 mile drain intervals using regular Mobil1 in my 04 Toyota Camry. Interestingly the Toyota dealer I go to stocks Mobil1 on the shelf.
Mary asks…
Is it legal to drive with the trunk open?
I'm buying a chest freezer tomorrow and was wondering if it is illegal to drive with the trunk open because it won't allow my trunk to close since it's big. If it helps any I live in Tucson, AZ. I drive a 2000 Acura Integra 2 Door hatchback.
admin answers:
If it is hanging OUT of the trunk, not just the trunk open, then you may have to put a "flag" on it, although that may depend on the state as well. If it is just too big to close the trunk on it(and the hatchback part gives me the idea it will be hanging out as well) then usually no problem as far as law.
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