SS: It's funny how things work out like that. This car started out as a beater, then the paint happened, then the rest of the build. How long did it take to finish this car?AS: Well here's the thing, it didn't become a project `till January 30th of this year. So I stacked up parts for under four months and then put it all together in three days! Man it killed me.
SS: Well I don't think anyone could tell - this build is 100% top notch. What mistakes or "learning experiences" did you make with your hatch that helped you with this build?AS: Honestly, nothing is a mistake. It makes me who I am. And it changes what I do now, shit I'm already ready for [build] number three! But plumbing the Integra was a lot easier since I learned what parts I needed when I built the Civic. On the Civic, I bought the wrong fittings for certain parts, so on this car, I already knew exactly what fittings I needed.
SS: Yes - there's almost nothing but AN fittings! Did you learn anything new on this build that will help as you move on to your third?AS: That's what I've been honestly asking myself. I'm tryin' really hard to see what else I can change, but I would have to say I'm done with B motors now.
SS: I see. The plot thickens. What's your favorite thing or part about this Integra?AS: Here's the thing, when you build a car focusing on one part that's all people will know the car for. I mean I'm sure the bay will pull more heads, but if you look at every part I tried to balance it all out. So it's all my equal in my eyes, but I would have to say the wiring! I'm a sucker for wiring and my buddy Ryan from Rywire made it exactly how I pictured it, break out at every junction and even a Mil/Spec connector on the distributor plug!
SS: So what's next on your list? Do you have any other changes in mind for the DC or are you ready to move onto another car?AS: Well I'm a horsepower junkie at heart! So I will be doing some testing with a larger turbo and different exhaust manifold setup from Ken at Peakboost. After that I'm taking a break from cars for a couple months, I now need to work on my house!
SS: Well you're carving quite a niche for yourself in the car scene. If you plan on carrying that over to the house I'll be waiting for your cover of Better Homes and Gardens! When the house is done though, what chassis do you plan on building next?AS: Thanks doggie, but a house is a never-ending project; I'll be going from my house to cars except I'm just runnin' out of room for cars. My work car is a `91 Civic Wago! I love this car and I need a challenge, and this is the perfect car! I would want to restore it to brand new status... so my Wago is next on the rack.
SS: Hmm so if my memory serves me correctly, that means a K series Wagovan!? Insane! Using your last two cars as an indicator, I'm sure it will be over the top!AS: Yes sir! I'm going to do my best to outdo my Teg, which in my eyes beat my Civic. Throughout the teg build I would just look over to my Civic and now I'll be doing that to the Teg.
SS: Do you have any outside inspiration for your builds?AS: Muscle cars! They've been around for ever and they've done everything we are now doing in our scene. And full-blown race cars, I mean I specialize in camshafts for big time race cars and man those things are insane! So I would say outside scenes.
SS: Awesome well I think that's about it. I'll be looking forward to your next build like I did this one! Thanks for your time.AS: Thank you! And thanks to everyone who supported me.
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