A: Actually a DC simply means '94-01 Integra or RSX. DC2 means it is a GS-R or Type R. The particular Integra you're referring to has all custom lines made for most things in the engine bay and you can't see them because they're tucked. But for you and the average reader removing the ABS unit is still pretty easy. If you don't mind bending and flaring your own brake lines, simply remove the ABS unit and make new hard lines. Now if you want to do the conversion with all OEM parts, you'll need the brake lines and proportioning valve from a '94-01 non-ABS Integra or '92-95 Civic.
Q: First, I love your magazine, way more interesting than Import Tuner or D-Sport. Not knocking those guys, but they don't love Hondas and Acuras quite as much as you guys do. Anyways, my first car is a '92 Integra GS-R. I have been driving it stock and it is time to begin working on it. The only problem is, finding engine mods for a B17 Integra is not easily. And I don't have many resources besides the Internet. What I need to know is do you guys know any companies that make some B17 parts that don't drain my entire bank account, but increase performance? Keep in mind, I want to keep it NA for now, until I at least graduate from high school. Thanks.
Ry
Via the Internet
A: The only special thing about the B17 engine are the crank and rods. Other than that, it's pretty much like all other VTEC B series engines. Check out our tech article on page 48 for tips on how to build naturally-aspirated B series engine. You can start with the basics: intake, header and exhaust for starters. The Internet is great; you should be able to find just about all the info needed there. Check out www.G2IC.com for specific information on your DA (or should we say DB you lucky owner).
Q: I have an '03 Civic Si and I was considering doing a 5-lug conversion on it. What parts would I have to pick up to make it as easy as possible? Do the parts from a '04-05 Si fit on my '03? I've also noticed that some have used parts off an RSX base and Type S models to do this. I'll be doing all the work to save myself some money so any help would be appreciated, thanks!
Dosh Khemthongsengsay
Via the Internet
A: The easiest way to do a 5-lug conversion would be to just get the rotors and hubs off a '04-05 Civic Si or base model RSX. But if you wanted to do a brake upgrade at the same time, you could use the front and rear hubs, brakes and axles off a RSX Type-S.
Q: Love your magazine and have for at least five years. Real quick question: do you know of anybody who makes a good high-performance distributor cap for a '95 Integra GS-R with a stock coil?
Jason
Albuquerque, NM
A: Unless you're using an external coil, there's no reason you would need an aftermarket distributor cap. Most aftermarket distributor caps are made to work with an aftermarket external coil. If your cap is damaged just get a new one. We recommend going to the dealer for this part. There are several Hondas out there making tons of horsepower with an OEM cap.
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