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1997 Acura Integra Type R Built Motor And Great Track Suspension Clean Recaros on 2040-cars

US $16,000.00
Year:1997 Mileage:103000 Color: Condition
Location:

Redwood City, California, United States

Redwood City, California, United States

I purchased the car from an owner in WA in NOV of 2012 and have owned it in CA. Car currently has about 103K miles on it. I've taken it to about 6 trackdays. Most of the description below is from the previous owner with me adding things where they have changed or been updated.  This is a very capable track car and can be street driven with a full interior, clean trunk.  Car will get you 25mpg regular driving.

1997 Integra Type-R #0110
Clean WA state title 

The good:
• Clean Title
• Straight body
• No major damage
• Clean Interior (no smoking/pets)
• Well maintained
• Comes with lots of extras, including rebuilt VIN matching B18C5 block

The bad:
• Couple small scuffs/nicks/scratches on exterior
• Front lip has a big crack in it, together now with a brace and ductape
• Front bumper, hood & fenders replaced by previous owner after front-end collision (OEM parts)

Story:

This is a well maintained 1997 Integra Type-R with a number of modifications, but also included are a majority of the OE parts required to return the car to near-stock. 

#0110 was purchased from the original owner in 2003 100% stock minus the JDM 16” wheels and modified Koni shocks. #0110 was my daily driver until 2005 at which point she went under the knife for a 2.0L track-car build. #0110 attended ITR Expo-5 in Omaha Nebraska in 2005, and has been a garage queen and occasional weekend car since. Since I took ownership in 2003, #0110 has attended about a dozen HPDE’s, and just about as many passes at the drag strip. I am selling #0110 because I’m just not getting the enjoyment out of her that I used to. I have a new toy to occupy my time (and money).

The engine build started in 2005. The 2.0L block now has about 25,000 miles, but despite its age the engine is still strong. I touched up the tune in early June 2012 and made 233whp and 159wtq on a DynoJet, which are the highest numbers yet. Before the dyno compression was 230/250/250/240, so the engine is healthy but starting to show its age. The oil is changed every few months (~500 miles) with Mobil1 5w30 Synthetic with OEM filter (15400-PLM-A01 Filtech). Valve adjustments are performed every-other oil change. 

The car still has the factory equipped Air Conditioning (charged) but needs a belt to operate. * Car actually will need the idler bracket and belt for AC to work.

#0110 was re-sprayed inside/outside in 2002 with DuPont Championship White paint by previous owner after a front-end collision. All work was completed at a well-known body shop with all components removed before paint, including glass. Replacement parts were all OEM from a donor car, including bumper, hood and fenders. Included with the vehicle purchase are pictures of the donor car and full receipts of the work performed. Other than the missing VIN tags on the bumper/fenders/hood, you would never know this car was in an accident.

Exterior Condition: Make no mistake, this car has been tracked. I’ve hit a few cones with the front bumper, and consequently there have been a slowly increasing number of scuffs and faint paint cracks forming on the front bumper. This damage is not noticeable from +10ft. There are a couple minor dings/chips, I know where they are and you probably won’t see them unless you look hard. Other than that, there are no dents or damage to the car. 

Interior Condition: Carpets are a little worn, but still in good condition for the age of the car. Seats are in great shape, passenger seat has a small 2” tear (pictured below), other than that no scuffs/stains/rips. #0110 has the original badge/armrest. Non-smoker no Pets. *I've sold the stock seats, currently has recaro JDM Seats in very good condition, 9/10.

Bolt-Ons:
• Custom 3.5” Aluminum Intake w/3.5” > 6” Velocity Stack + K&N Filter
• Omni 70mm TB port matched to the stock ITR intake manifold
• Skunk2 MegaPower Header
• T1R Resonated Testpipe
• T1R 70R 70mm (2.75”) catback exhaust. *Currently has an APEXI 70mm WS2 muffler to be slightly quieter, still have the T1R muffler.

Shortblock *assembled in 2005 by Earl Laskey (RIP)*: 
• 85mm B18C1 block with Benson sleeves, work performed by Dan Benson @ Benson Machine
• CP 12.0:1 forged pistons
• Eagle H-Beam connecting rods with ARP2000 bolts
• ACL rod & main bearings
• 87.2mm GSR Crankshaft micropolished and balanced by Dan Benson @ Benson Machine
• Baffled Oil Pan
• ARP Head Studs
• Stock motor mounts w/urethane inserts

Cylinder Head: 
• PR3 ITR head with 85mm chambers 
• Deshrouded valve reliefs 
• Custom valve grind
• 0.008” off surface
• Stock ITR ports
• Skunk2 Pro-series Stage 3 camshafts
• Skunk2 Pro-series Cam Gears
• SuperTech Valves (std. size)
• SuperTech Valvesprings
• SuperTech Titanium Retainers
• Cometic 85mm headgasket
• Greddy High-Strength Timing Belt

Crankcase EVAC / Catch Can: 
• Pulls vacuum (max -7 inhg) on the crankcase for improved ring seal and reduced blow-by through a slash-cut exhaust bung
• Custom 1800cc sealed catch-can made from 0.090” 6061 Aluminum
• Two -10 AN w/Pro-Lite 350 lines to the back of the block (-10 AN fittings)
• One -10 AN to Barbed Fitting for line to exhaust slash-cut / EVAC
• One barbed fitting to valvecover
• One -6 AN w/Pro-Lite 350 line drainback to block

Drivetrain: 
• ’97 ITR S80 Transmission w/OEM ITR LSD *matching VIN*
• ATS 4.929 Final Drive
• Exedy Stage-2 3puck lightweight sprung clutch
• Fidanza 7.5lb Flywheel
• New seals/bearings installed in January 2008
• *I recently at 100K Installed an aluminum radiator alpha skunk2
• *I recently at 100K also rebuilt the transmission as there was a grind. A new 3rd gear was purchased. Installed a GSR 5th gear, and brand new syncrotech carbon syncros for all gears.

Suspension/Brakes: 
• *100K Hawk HP Plus pads front and rear
• Brembo Blank rotors (front & rear)
• ATE SuperBlue brake fluid
• Groodrich SS brake lines
• *I recently installed at about 100K Eibach Multi-Pro RS-2 with 450F/550R spring rates
• *ALso put on skunk2 pro series upper control arms for more camber in front
• *Blacktracks rear camber adjusters. Alignment is now 0 toe front slight toe-in rear with -3.2F - 2.2R settings

Wheel/Tire: 
• JDM ITR 16” wheels in championship white
• Falken 912s i think 215 series tires with lots of tread remaining.

Electronics/Fuel: 
• OBD2a-OBD1 jumper harness
• P72 ECU with eCtune (tuned by me, license will transfer to new owner)
• RDX 410cc injectors w/Xenocron adapters (plug-and-play connectors)
• Replaced Distributor in 2005 with engine build
• NGK Blue Plug Wires (installed 2005)
• New Distributor cap/rotor (2011)
• New NGK BKR7E Plugs every 5,000 miles

Appearance/Interior: 
• ‘Luv2Boost’ dual-pod inner bezel w/Innovate MTX-L Wideband and X-Line electronic Oil Pressure Gauge
• JDM ITR red shift boot
• Spoon Sports Black Duracon shift knob
• Spoon Sports brake/clutch reservoir covers
• Spoon Sports radiator cap

OEM parts: (come with car, not installed) 
• *OEM 1997 B18C5 ITR shortblock w/matching VIN* with new bearings, seals and water/oil pumps
• OEM 1997 ITR exhaust manifold
• OEM 1997 ITR Intake Arm & Resonator Box
• OEM 1997 ITR exhaust (catback)
• OEM 1997 ITR springs
• OEM 1997 P73 ITR ECU
• OEM 1997 ITR Throttle Body

Misc. Extras: 
• Original Window Sticker
• Original ITR Special Edition Key in great condition (I never used it….)
• 1997 Acura Body Repair Manual
• 1997 Acura Integra Type-R Service Manual Supplement

This car could be returned to mostly stock very easily. The cylinder head currently on the car has enlarged bores to match the 85mm block, therefore it cannot be installed on the rebuilt OEM 81mm shortblock. If the new owner wishes to install the OEM 81mm shortblock, a PR3 VTEC cylinder head will be needed.

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