Tuning for integra type R engine
Discussion
for my mini project i'll be using throttle bodies as the standard inlet doesnt fit, which TB's should i use?
i'll probably have a custom exhaust made up to suit.
which companies induction kits give greatest results on type R engines?
my friend has a 2.2 vtec prelude and he says that 'underdrive pulleys' will allow the engine to pick up quicker.
i wont be using things like air con pump (if they have one) or any 'luxury' parts! so that may free up some power and save on weight!
is it worth lightening and balancing or is the type R lump already in good enough tune that its not worth the hassle?
i want out and out quickness from this mini but ideally still be good in traffic!
any info greatly appreciated.
George
i'll probably have a custom exhaust made up to suit.
which companies induction kits give greatest results on type R engines?
my friend has a 2.2 vtec prelude and he says that 'underdrive pulleys' will allow the engine to pick up quicker.
i wont be using things like air con pump (if they have one) or any 'luxury' parts! so that may free up some power and save on weight!
is it worth lightening and balancing or is the type R lump already in good enough tune that its not worth the hassle?
i want out and out quickness from this mini but ideally still be good in traffic!
any info greatly appreciated.
George
Go visit:
www.r-forum.net/
and post in the techinical forum.
The Type-R engines are well tuned in standard form from the factory and can only really be improved upon by spending serious cash on high quality imported parts. These engines are not to be abused in a cheapy max power way.
There is no need to further tune an Integra engine for a mini. These engines are docile and easy to drive at low revs around town and if you can stop the wheels spinning the mini will be quick.
As for getting one of these engins to work with throttle bodies, that is way beyond me.
I just can visualise a full type-r engine and gearbox fitting in a mini so if you can prove me wrong, good for you.
Have you been at Pistonheads long enough to know about Chassis, you seem to be headed in his direction.
www.r-forum.net/
and post in the techinical forum.
The Type-R engines are well tuned in standard form from the factory and can only really be improved upon by spending serious cash on high quality imported parts. These engines are not to be abused in a cheapy max power way.
There is no need to further tune an Integra engine for a mini. These engines are docile and easy to drive at low revs around town and if you can stop the wheels spinning the mini will be quick.
As for getting one of these engins to work with throttle bodies, that is way beyond me.
I just can visualise a full type-r engine and gearbox fitting in a mini so if you can prove me wrong, good for you.
Have you been at Pistonheads long enough to know about Chassis, you seem to be headed in his direction.
www.btinternet.com/~honda.mini/hybrids/VTEC/Watsons.htm
u can buy a modded k series metro front subframe that the vtec lumps fit into - the only downside to k series is that 14" wheels have to be used and spacers put on rear to match the widened track on front. i will be fully prepping a clubman shell and am going to be seam welding along seams where original spot welds are, i am thinking along the lines of a weld in 6 point rollcage as well - i dont want to tear the 'lil blighter in two!
theres a type r mini cooper that goes to southend seafront occasionally and was recently featured in CCC magazine, there are more about than you'd think but a lot of these have been £10k watsons jobbies - i dont want to pay some1 else to do the conversion, i'd know my car better by doing all the work myself and it would give me the ultimate smile factor to complete it for a fair bit less than £10k whilst being built to a high spec still.
any suggestions on what to do about dials i assume the vtec's use electronic speedo senders, would a honda prelude dialset be compatible with integra engine sensors?
p.s. i cant access honda R @ work
cheers
>> Edited by PIST N BROKE on Tuesday 12th November 15:03
u can buy a modded k series metro front subframe that the vtec lumps fit into - the only downside to k series is that 14" wheels have to be used and spacers put on rear to match the widened track on front. i will be fully prepping a clubman shell and am going to be seam welding along seams where original spot welds are, i am thinking along the lines of a weld in 6 point rollcage as well - i dont want to tear the 'lil blighter in two!
theres a type r mini cooper that goes to southend seafront occasionally and was recently featured in CCC magazine, there are more about than you'd think but a lot of these have been £10k watsons jobbies - i dont want to pay some1 else to do the conversion, i'd know my car better by doing all the work myself and it would give me the ultimate smile factor to complete it for a fair bit less than £10k whilst being built to a high spec still.
any suggestions on what to do about dials i assume the vtec's use electronic speedo senders, would a honda prelude dialset be compatible with integra engine sensors?
p.s. i cant access honda R @ work
cheers
>> Edited by PIST N BROKE on Tuesday 12th November 15:03
Ok, I'm proved wrong and happy to be.
Pity you can't access Honda-R at work but I hope you have alternate internet access as I think they're probably to best source of techical help regarding this project.
My technical knowledge is not great - can't even answer your speedo question.
Good luck, hope it works out, keep us posted.
Pity you can't access Honda-R at work but I hope you have alternate internet access as I think they're probably to best source of techical help regarding this project.
My technical knowledge is not great - can't even answer your speedo question.
Good luck, hope it works out, keep us posted.
Have a go using the ip address (http://212.67.202.185/~hondar/phpBB2/index.php at the moment) rather than r-forum of the main honda-r.org.uk site. That might work.
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