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[JDMTypeR]

Any one have some recommendations on: brake fluid, engine oil, MT fluid, coolant, and oil filter (I was thinking of getting a Honda HAMP oil filter from inlinefour.com). Should I just get da Honda fluids or higher performance fluids (I don't have that many performance parts on my car right now but I will be shifting @ high RPMs)?
Also any recommendations on spark plugs, spark plug wires, and a battery?
For an air filter/intake, should I get a spoon drop in air filter or an AEM cold air intake wit a bypass valve?
My car is a 1995 Integra LS.

 

[JDMTypeR]

Any one?

 

[HRT_Maloo]

A V8

 

[JDMTypeR]

Originally posted by HRT_Maloo
A V8

What, I hate V8s

 

[Duke]

Don't hate V8s.

In my Neons, which both get driven hard, I use Mobil One 10w-30 full-synthetic oil and change it every 5,000 miles or so. That's plenty frequent for a full-synth. DO NOT buy blends - there's no point. I use Purolator Pure-1 filters; no need to spend $20 on something fancy.

There should be no need to mess with your transmission oil. Have it checked and leave it alone until the owner's manual says it should be replaced, which is probably at more than 100,000 miles.

For coolant I use Prestone or similar. Avoid the "enviro friendly" types because they do not work as well.

The drop-in filter will make the car rev a little quicker but you will not feel a huge difference. The AEM piece is nice and the bypass valve is a great idea. I don't know how the intake plumbing is routed on the 'teg, but going to an Iceman on the Neon made a noticeable difference (previously had K&N drop ins because they are cheap and last forever).

Don't fall for hype on spark plugs or especially expensive plug wires. Use whatever NGK plugs or Chaampions are recommended for the car. Change them every 10-15,000 miles. It's cheap and it will keep them fresh. Platinum plugs will relieve you of more money but that's it - they didn't seem to give me as good a spark.

Plug wires will last at least 60,000 miles so they do not need to be replaced every time. Plug wires are the biggest myth in small-car tuning. You can get a huge set of 9.5mm wires in some cool color that cost $75, and they have exactly the same conductor as a $30 set of 6.5mm ones. I'm partial to Crane Firewires which can be had on sale for about $40/set.

A battery is a battery. Get something warranted for 60 months and it will last 60 months. If you live somewhere really warm you can try a 12-volt lawn tractor battery which will save a few pounds in weight, but it won't have much reserve. Skip the trendy-and-expensive Optimas or other gelcells. They're costly, heavier than a lead-acid battery, and they do exactly the same job. Plus they hate to be charged and only like a trickle charger when they're down. The only reason to go the gelcell route is if you want to relocate the battery to the trunk.

 

[advanR]

How could you hate an engine format? I think you are taking your pride for japanese automobiles, and hate for american cars to far. You hate the V8 in the (insert japanese car with V8 here)? How about European V8s. Like the one in the e39 M5.

 

[Gran Turismo7058]

Lotus Espirit V8 SE too.

 

[HRT_Maloo]

Why do you hate V8s?
That must mean all the great cars mentioned above, 360M, Maserati Coupe, Audi S6, Jag S Type R and XK8/R, SL55, E55, CL55 AMGs, the TVR line up, HSVs plus older cars not mentioned.
Or shall we just say the finest cars in the world

Anyway, you say you will be moving to Japan after college. I dont know how soon this will be (not long I presume around <4 years).
Wouldnt you rather leave your car stcok and save money for something like a WRX, Skyline or Lancer Evo or GSR in Japan?

 

[advanR]

What are you studying type R? I think it will be hard to find a job there. I pondered moving there when I was younge, because of my love for their culture, but it would be very difficult for me unless I joined the navy. I will probably be moving to England when I graduate. Because of racing..... I can see myself living in Japan in the future though, perhaps racing formula nissan or nippon.

 

[JDMTypeR]

For some reason (probably for the heavy weight and low revs) I hate all V8s. Even the ones mentioned above. The only large engines I like are the F1 engines that rev really high, have tons of power, and are lightweight.

I'm only 16 now, my love for the Japanese cars, electronics, culture, ect. Started a couple years ago. I really never liked the u.s.a., it's government, and the majority of people here. I plan to go to ether a vocational college and train to become an automotive technician (I have loved cars all of my life so it seems like a good career choice, plus I'm really getting into and learning a lot about performance modding and such) or a college that specializes in computer programming and computer science. I'm just starting to look into colleges (not specific ones yet) and I defiantly want to get away from the stupid northeast and my family; and I love cars and the whole car/racing scene so I want to go to college in California (preferably so. cal)

 

[advanR]

V8s rev as high as they are designed to. v8s can rev like hell, just like the 4 and 6 cylinders that you love. Why would a v8 not be able to rev as high as a v6? it is just two more cylinders, same exact design. Do you hate v10s and v12s? they have even more cylinders, oh no! It is just that the american v8s you are thinking of rev low.

BTW, f1 engines are only 3 liters. (isnt that amazing? no forced induction either.) I wouldnt consider that a large engine. The same size as an mkII supra engine.

All I can say about your plans is, expect in the future that they may change. Dont start burning any bridges now. Finding a job in japan is very very difficult for a foreigner. Start learning japanese now.

 

[JDMTypeR]

I was saying that the F1 engines are big based on that they r V10s like the Mugen Honda formula engine. I don't know a lot about those engines so I didn't know that those were 3L, but that really cool.
I don't know about the euro V8s but they are probably really heavy, but way better than the stupid american engines.
I plan to get a job in the u.s. and same enough money then go to Japan and try to find a job and place to live. dis summer I'm going to start to learn Japanese.

 

[HRT_Maloo]

****ing ignorance

Go for a ride in a 60s 427 vette, if youve got the balls to. I have a feeling you might run at the sound of it starting up.

Just go and have a look at BMW, Ferrari and Maserati (with the Ferrari 4.2 V8, apparantly the best V8 in the world, possibly the best engine)

 

[Solid Fro]

It seems that he is just anti-American.

My neighbor had a '71 Stingray Corvette. OMG, it sounded so good. Now he has a 2000 Camaro SS.

 

[JDMTypeR]

Originally posted by neon_duke
Don't hate V8s.

In my Neons, which both get driven hard, I use Mobil One 10w-30 full-synthetic oil and change it every 5,000 miles or so. That's plenty frequent for a full-synth. DO NOT buy blends - there's no point. I use Purolator Pure-1 filters; no need to spend $20 on something fancy.

There should be no need to mess with your transmission oil. Have it checked and leave it alone until the owner's manual says it should be replaced, which is probably at more than 100,000 miles.

For coolant I use Prestone or similar. Avoid the "enviro friendly" types because they do not work as well.

The drop-in filter will make the car rev a little quicker but you will not feel a huge difference. The AEM piece is nice and the bypass valve is a great idea. I don't know how the intake plumbing is routed on the 'teg, but going to an Iceman on the Neon made a noticeable difference (previously had K&N drop ins because they are cheap and last forever).

Don't fall for hype on spark plugs or especially expensive plug wires. Use whatever NGK plugs or Chaampions are recommended for the car. Change them every 10-15,000 miles. It's cheap and it will keep them fresh. Platinum plugs will relieve you of more money but that's it - they didn't seem to give me as good a spark.

Plug wires will last at least 60,000 miles so they do not need to be replaced every time. Plug wires are the biggest myth in small-car tuning. You can get a huge set of 9.5mm wires in some cool color that cost $75, and they have exactly the same conductor as a $30 set of 6.5mm ones. I'm partial to Crane Firewires which can be had on sale for about $40/set.

A battery is a battery. Get something warranted for 60 months and it will last 60 months. If you live somewhere really warm you can try a 12-volt lawn tractor battery which will save a few pounds in weight, but it won't have much reserve. Skip the trendy-and-expensive Optimas or other gelcells. They're costly, heavier than a lead-acid battery, and they do exactly the same job. Plus they hate to be charged and only like a trickle charger when they're down. The only reason to go the gelcell route is if you want to relocate the battery to the trunk.

Right now I'm not really looking into buying this stuff just to get more performance. My car has around 90,000 miles on it and basic maintenance is to replace most of those fluids mentioned, air filter, and oil filter. So I decided I might as well just buy some performance parts and fluids while I got to replace them any way. I don't plan to do that many power upgrades to the B18b for at least 2 years, my main focus is on suspension. This year I'm going to do all the work that it needs done to it and get all the little tiny scratches and things on the body repaired, get some 15" rims and high performance all-season tires, and a security system. Then next year it all begins... I will get either some springs and shocks or if I have enough money I will get a coil over system, strut tower bars ect., and a light weight sound system. After that (if I have enough money) I will swap a VTEC head onto the B18b block, replace the ecu wit a ITR one, put some bold on performance parts on it, and all the other things I need to do to it.

 

[Duke]

Save yourself enough plane fare to come home. That might be tough after a few nights' hotel stay and a meal or two in Japan. I have a feeling you're in for a rude surprise. But best of luck to you anyway. If nothing else the experience will help you appreciate what you've got in America.

 

[thinkers]

Originally posted by JDMTypeR
Right now I'm not really looking into buying this stuff just to get more performance. My car has around 90,000 miles on it and basic maintenance is to replace most of those fluids mentioned, air filter, and oil filter. So I decided I might as well just buy some performance parts and fluids while I got to replace them any way. I don't plan to do that many power upgrades to the B18b for at least 2 years, my main focus is on suspension. This year I'm going to do all the work that it needs done to it and get all the little tiny scratches and things on the body repaired, get some 15" rims and high performance all-season tires, and a security system. Then next year it all begins... I will get either some springs and shocks or if I have enough money I will get a coil over system, strut tower bars ect., and a light weight sound system. After that (if I have enough money) I will swap a VTEC head onto the B18b block, replace the ecu wit a ITR one, put some bold on performance parts on it, and all the other things I need to do to it.

Professional Auto techs spend approx. $30,000 to $50,000 on tools through out their lifetime. Better start saving now. Putting a new cylinder head on an engine with 90,000 miles on it is not a very good idea. You should redo the bottom end first. When you get all done with your modifications don't forget to upgrade your brakes.

 

[JDMTypeR]

Originally posted by thinkers
Professional Auto techs spend approx. $30,000 to $50,000 on tools through out their lifetime. Better start saving now. Putting a new cylinder head on an engine with 90,000 miles on it is not a very good idea. You should redo the bottom end first. When you get all done with your modifications don't forget to upgrade your brakes.

yea I know, I will redo the bottom end 1st, like I said in my last post: "and all the other things I need to do to it."
I will defiantly upgrade da brakes, probably next year, I just forgot to mention it in da otha post.

 

[1X83Z]

Originally posted by JDMTypeR
I really never liked the u.s.a., it's government, and the majority of people here.

Same. I prefer ex-communist societies with large dictatorships, government coverups, and police who like to beat people into confessing (but makes for a 99% conviction rate!). But hey - they've got the Lancer EVO, and isn't that what every idealistic young tot wants?

 

[DessViperV-10]

This litlle rice boy tried to race me in my dart,i smoked him,stupid ricers....

plus,i get just as good as milage as a 4 cylinder,and i got a 5.2 liter v8.........

 

[DessViperV-10]

Originally posted by thinkers
Professional Auto techs spend approx. $30,000 to $50,000 on tools through out their lifetime. Better start saving now. Putting a new cylinder head on an engine with 90,000 miles on it is not a very good idea. You should redo the bottom end first. When you get all done with your modifications don't forget to upgrade your brakes.

yes,definetly get a new set of main bearings,and maybe get new piston rings,and then new heads,you should be home free bro

 

[Klostrophobic]

To tell you the truth I'd rather have a V12 if someone would pay for the gas.

 

[advanR]

Originally posted by M5Power
Same. I prefer ex-communist societies with large dictatorships, government coverups, and police who like to beat people into confessing (but makes for a 99% conviction rate!). But hey - they've got the Lancer EVO, and isn't that what every idealistic young tot wants?

Ive never heard of the things you mentioned. ex-communist? currently a dictatorship? government coverups happen everywhere, even here. I am young, so I have an excuse for not knowing some of these things (another excuse is USA schools, haha). I ofcourse might be mistaken though.

They have a very disciplined society, with low crime rates (high suicide rates). It could make sense that this is all caused by fear. But hey, I thought it was just that they were raised with a teaching of respect.

Kids in this country are disguisting. Absolutely no respect. I almost get sick whenever I am in public and I see a mother with no backbone giving her disrespectful little **** of a kid whatever he wants. All I need to do is realise what all of those kids will grow up to be.

I agree with the main idea of your argument though.

"they've got the Lancer EVO, and isn't that what every idealistic young tot wants? "

Worshipping another culture is IMO pathetic. Giving respect to a culture is great, maybe recognizing some good things about another country here or there. But I see way too many Japanese worshipping teenagers though. Maybe they are brainwashing us in their video games.

 

[Josh]

Originally posted by HRT_Maloo


Go for a ride in a 60s 427 vette, if youve got the balls to.

Balls? Old 427 Vettes are weak! Didn't they run high 13's stock?! DaTS st00pid fazt yO! I guess it was impressive for 1967, but today 13's aren't considered fast.

Go to a local track, and try to find a car trapping 150 or higher, and ask the driver if he'll make one pass with you riding shotgun, if you've got the balls to.

 

[Josh]

Originally posted by DessViperV-10
This litlle rice boy tried to race me in my dart,i smoked him,stupid ricers....

I feel bad for the ricer who got beat by a car with a 0-60 time in the high 8's, and a 1/4 mile time in the high 16's.

 

[advanR]

Josh, I believe your standards for speed are a bit high. First saying a 3rd gen RX7 isnt too quick for a newbie driver, now this. I dont think he was outright talking about 1/4 times, I think he was more so talking about the feeling of riding in one. Seat of the pants into consideration, torque is king (let alone the V8 sound). And for torque, displacement is king. I believe this is what the argument started over. Saying large engines suck.

 

[HRT_Maloo]

Originally posted by Josh
Balls? Old 427 Vettes are weak! Didn't they run high 13's stock?! DaTS st00pid fazt yO! I guess it was impressive for 1967, but today 13's aren't considered fast.

Go to a local track, and try to find a car trapping 150 or higher, and ask the driver if he'll make one pass with you riding shotgun, if you've got the balls to.

Weak?
550hp of American Muscle is not weak. I dont know what they ran down the strip but they are not weak. More ballsy than any new car on the market today!

 

[SandStorm]

Except the HSV.

 

[SandStorm]

HSV rule. Hard !

 

[TsLeng]

Originally posted by HRT_Maloo
Weak?
550hp of American Muscle is not weak. I dont know what they ran down the strip but they are not weak. More ballsy than any new car on the market today!

550hp!!? This no bloody weak man.