A couple of months ago we purchased a nice ’94 Integra GSR that was setup for track duty. We enjoyed it at Sebring so much that we decided to convert our Integra RS Project car into a more dedicated track car by utilizing a lot of the parts that happened to be installed on the GSR. We are almost finally done with the transformation and the car has already attended its first track day at Road Atlanta. The goal for the car is to have a very fast, very reliable track rat that has the amenities to be able to use daily if you wanted to. It is turning out to be a great K20 Road Race Machine. And we secretly have a lap time in mind at Sebring that we want to achieve in order to get a Personalized License Plate for the RS.
First order of business was to remove the Turbo K20 Engine that was installed in the RS. In it’s place went a JDM Type R K20, internally stock with a RBC Intake Manifold, RCrew Header, and Short Ram Intake. Tuned with a Hondata KPro this basic engine makes a very solid 225 whp. Mated to the JDM Type R K20 Transmission including the 4.7 Final Drive and Quaife LSD really keeps the car in the powerband and the power to the ground.
Suspension duties fall on a KW Variant 3 Coilover Suspension, ASR Subframe Brace and adjustable 24mm Rear Sway Bar. And what fun is it to go fast if you can’t stop fast so Wilwood 4 Piston Front Calipers hide behind Enkei PF01 15×7 wheels.
Daily Driving amenities include Ice Cold A/C and Power Steering while seated in the Momo Supercup Race Seats holding the Momo Mod 78 Suede Steering wheel and gazing at the Spoon Sports Gauge Cluster.
We are very excited to continue to use, develop and test product with this car into the future and will continue to update our Blog and Project Car section as appropriate.
Here is the complete parts list for reference:
2004 DC5R K20A Engine
DC5R K20a 6 Speed Transmission
Quaife LSD
Hasport Mounts
Hondata KPro – 226whp/169wtq
RBC Intake Manifold
Modified Karcepts Intake
RCrew header
K-Tuned Fuel Rail
K-Tuned Fuel Pressure Regulator and Gauge
K-Tuned Billet Adjustable Shifter
Custom 3″ catback exhaust
Mishimoto Aluminum Radiator
Competition Clutch Stage 4
Competition Cluch 7lb Aluminum Flyhweel
KW Variant 3 coilovers – Custom valved - Custom spring rates
ASR subframe brace and adjustable 24mm swaybar with endlinks
Mines front subframe brace
Skunk2 Front and Rear Camber Kit
Full Race Traction Bar
Momo SuperCup Race Seats
Racequip FIA Hans Camlock 6 Point Harness
Momo Mod 78 Steering Wheel, 350mm, Black Suede
Chris Leone Motorsports 4 Point Roll Bar
Spoon Sports Gauge Cluster
Wilwood 4-piston brake kit by Fastbrakes
Wilwood Polymatrix A front pads, Carbotech XP10 rear
Stainless brake lines
Motul RBF600 brake fluid
15×7 et35 Enkei PF01 Wheels
225/45-15 Shaved Hankook RS3 Tires
15×7 ATS Comp Lite Wheels with Toyo 205/50/15 R888 for Track Use
Hybrid Racing K Series Swap Power Steering Kit
Hybrid Racing K Series Swap A/C Kit
We had our recently completed Integra RS project out to the drag strip last Friday night at the Orlando Speedworld Dragway for some initial testing. We decided to put some MT 22″ x 8″ x 15″ ET Drag Slicks on it since they are a similar size to the street tires that we are running so we can avoid changing the ride height for the various racing activities we want to be able to enjoy with the car. Unfortunately that tire size is not ideal at all for a 500 horsepower FWD car but we will keep on working with them and continue to go after that 10 second pass with the Integra as we know it is possible.
The best pass of the night was a 11.6 @ 126 mph pass with a stellar 2.0 60ft time. Car feels good after you get it out of first gear and the tires hold surprisingly well once you are out of first gear. After the first of the year we will make some more time to get some more passes on the setup and see if we can get that time slip we are after.
Here are all the specs on the car if you are interested — Integra RS Project
After months of work and issues and delays and other priorities the Integra RS Project is finally up and running under is own power. Next up is to get it tuned and put some street miles on it to ensure we won’t have any other unforeseen issues with it. We are very excited about being able to showcase this wonderful street car. The car has air conditioning, power steering, full interior, comfortable seats and an incredible engine and suspension setup. We will surely have loads of fun with it. Stay tuned for more updates regarding it once it hits the dyno and of course track time with it is coming soon as well.
The Engine and Drivetrain setup looks like this:
K20a2 Engine, stock sleeves
CP Pistons with Eagle Rods
Supertech Valve Springs, Retainers and Valves
BRMS Sidewinder Turbo Manifold
Garrett GT35r Turbocharger
RBC Intake Manifold
Custom Intercooler Piping
Custom 3″ Downpipe, Exhaust and Wastegate Dumptubes
EP3 5 Speed Transmission
Quaife LSD
Driveshaft Shop Level 3.9 Axles
Competition Clutch Twin Disc
Hybrid Racing K Series Swap Air Conditioning Kit
Hybrid Racing K Series Swap Power Steering Kit
The Chassis, Suspension, Brake Systems consists of:
Chris Leone Motorsports 5 Point Roll Bar
Koni Yellow Sport Shocks
Ground Control Coilovers
Enkei PF01 15×8 Front Wheels and 15×7 Rear Wheels
225/45-15 Shaved Hankook RS3 Tires
Carbotech XP8 Front Brake Pads
Hawk HPS Rear Brake Pads
ATE Amber Brake Fluid
We just got the Integra RS Project car back from fabrication. John Ferguson took care of the fab work at Double D Tuning, here is a list of what was accomplished.
Intercooler Pipes created
3″ Downpipe made
wastegate dumptube made
intercooler mounted
upper water neck on radiator relocated for easier use
3″ exhaust made
We are getting close to the end on this one. Lots of little things left to do but the end is in sight !!!
We are getting close to beginning assembly on our Project 1994 Integra RS. Today we got the completely assembled longblock back from the machine shop.
The Integra RS will be powered by a K20a2 Engine featuring:
Stock Cylinder Sleeves
CP Pistons, 86.5mm Bore with Upgraded Wrist Pins
Eagle H Beam Connecting Rods
ACL Race Bearings
Supertech STD Size Valves
Supertech Dual Valve Springs, Retainers and Seats
As with our previous Turbocharged K Series Project Car we plan on only running 93 Octane pump gas. We will be in good shape to make in the 475-525 wheel horsepower range with this engine setup.
We also recently finished powder coating a couple of the engine bay parts. The Hasport mounts were given a new look with the combination of Gold mounts and Wrinkle Black Brackets. The Golden Eagle fuel rail as also coated the same gold to match the mounts and both of these gold colors match the gold in the Camo Valve Cover that will be run.
Most of the parts are here for the assembly to begin on the Project Integra RS. We will begin the assembly process very soon and update you more shortly. The time frame to get the car down currently is by Sept 1st as the IPG crew is scheduled to be at Sebring Intl Raceway the weekend of Sept 12th-13th with the PBOC and would like to run the car during that event.
Introducing IPG’s newest Project Car. This is a 1994 Acura Integra RS that we recently purchased with a K Series Powerplant in its future. In fact we are going to use the majority of the parts from our ’92 Civic VX K Series that we stripped down for it. The goal for this car is to make is as complete of a street car as possible. Meaning we plan on running it on 93 octane pump gas, full interior, air conditioning, power steering, etc, etc. 500 horsepower, 10 second 1/4 mile times, road racing fun and take it out on a hot Florida day for some errands should fit the bill.
We found this beautiful car in Lexington, KY and flew up to take possession and drive it back. The car is already nicely setup with Enkei Wheels, Koni Yellow Shocks, Ground Controls, upgraded brake pads, Sparco Seat and more. It was in good running form, in fact we pulled the stock B18b engine from it and that is currently powering our ITA Integra and holding up like a champ.
Changes from the previous K Series Setup before we put it into this new chassis include utilizing a K20a2 block with rods and pistons installed (instead of the K24a2 block we were running). We did full Supertech valves and valvetrain in the K20a2 Cylinder head and are changing from the Full Race Top Mount turbo manifold to a BRMS Sidewinder Turbo manifold. The majority of the parts to start the project are already here. The engine should be finished up at the machine shop this week and we can start initial assembly of the new setup. Stay tuned for more updates on this one. It is going to be one heck of a street car.
It is great to knock the dust off a car that has been sitting for months and bring home a trophy with it. That is just what Louis Murphy did this past weekend when he fired up the IPG Project 1992 Integra GSR and headed to Deland, FL for the CFR SCCA Solo 2 event.
Falling into the STS Class Murphy showed is driving prowess as he brought home another win for the IPG Team.
After some changes we are finally ready to get the IPG Turbo K Series EG out to the track. With a strange missing 4th gear issue in the previous transmission we have swapped in a EP3 5 Speed Transmission with a new Quaife LSD as well as a set of DriveShaft Shop 3.9 Axles.
The interior of the car received a new Momo Mod 78 Black Suede Steering wheel.
And for when the car is in street trim we put on a set of Black Civic HX Wheels that we had around the shop, just giving it a bit meaner look.
Today we finished test fitting the Weld Magnum Import Drag Wheels and had to raise the front of the car about 1/4″ to ensure we have the required clearance for the MT 24.5x9x13 ET Drag Slick. These are actually the same wheels that we have been running on our All Motor Civic so they are pulling double duty for the time being.
We plan on testing the car Friday Night, January 28th, 2011 at Orlando Speedworld so if you are in the area stop by and check us out. We are currently running the same pump gas tune that netted us high 400 wheel horsepower with the best 93 octane gas that our local gas station had to offer
