# what to do with this integra? **URL:** \ **Category:** PittSpeed Automotive\ **Created:** [March 29, 2008, 9:37pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-to-do-with-this-integra/196451 "2008-03-29T21:37:12Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![Blazin\_Si](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/2bfe46/32.png) [@Blazin\_Si](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Blazin_Si)\ **Post date:** [March 30, 2008, 5:18pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-to-do-with-this-integra/196451/21 "2008-03-30T17:18:58Z")
The B18B1 is not a VTEC motor, but your exhaust manifold will bolt to a VTEC head. ---
**Author:** ![PoisonousBeef](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/poisonousbeef/32/6007_2.png) [@PoisonousBeef](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/PoisonousBeef)\ **Post date:** [March 30, 2008, 5:27pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-to-do-with-this-integra/196451/22 "2008-03-30T17:27:05Z")
> [@Sweet Cougar!](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/sweet-cougar/35679/40): > > The B18B1 is not a VTEC motor, but your exhaust manifold will bolt to a VTEC head. Also yes, you should be able to do the manual conversion and get a VTEC head on there for well under $2k, even if you aren’t doing any of the work yourself (assuming you shop around for the labor). Get a quote from Gearhead, he’s done lots of Hondas. ---
**Author:** ![The1SloR\_T](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/the1slor_t/32/5984_2.png) [@The1SloR\_T](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/The1SloR_T)\ **Post date:** [March 30, 2008, 6:08pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-to-do-with-this-integra/196451/23 "2008-03-30T18:08:35Z")
Compression test Results… from pass. side to drivers side 110/108/112/110 that doesnt seem too healthy to me, what do you guys think? need new block too? ---
**Author:** ![gtlaw](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/35a633/32.png) [@gtlaw](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/gtlaw)\ **Post date:** [March 30, 2008, 6:31pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-to-do-with-this-integra/196451/24 "2008-03-30T18:31:02Z")
those numbers are terrible. was the engine warm did you hold the throttle open even if didn’t those numbers are still low ---
**Author:** ![The1SloR\_T](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/the1slor_t/32/5984_2.png) [@The1SloR\_T](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/The1SloR_T)\ **Post date:** [March 30, 2008, 6:59pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-to-do-with-this-integra/196451/25 "2008-03-30T18:59:29Z")
engine was sitting for about an hour. I did not tell him to hold the throttle open. we did 4 cranks with no throttle. ---
**Author:** ![gtlaw](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/35a633/32.png) [@gtlaw](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/gtlaw)\ **Post date:** [March 30, 2008, 7:03pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-to-do-with-this-integra/196451/26 "2008-03-30T19:03:37Z")
since they are all about even I would guess that there isn’t anything wrong it probably just how the test was performed. I would do it again with the engine at operating temp with the throttle held open ---
**Author:** ![stinkbox](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/9f8e36/32.png) [@stinkbox](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/stinkbox)\ **Post date:** [March 30, 2008, 7:19pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-to-do-with-this-integra/196451/27 "2008-03-30T19:19:18Z")
wow those numbers are awefull. my ls test’s at 180-185 for all 4 of them. I think the min is like 120 or 130, don’t remember exactly. ---
**Author:** ![The1SloR\_T](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/the1slor_t/32/5984_2.png) [@The1SloR\_T](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/The1SloR_T)\ **Post date:** [March 30, 2008, 9:07pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-to-do-with-this-integra/196451/28 "2008-03-30T21:07:45Z")
Maybe I’ll try it again with the engine warm and throttle wide open… i dont think it’ll make much difference ---
**Author:** ![dyingwish](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/dyingwish/32/6041_2.png) [@dyingwish](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/dyingwish)\ **Post date:** [March 31, 2008, 5:11am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-to-do-with-this-integra/196451/29 "2008-03-31T05:11:23Z")
Recheck the compression on a completely cold motor. Do a minimum of 6 cranks, and watch the needle…if it comes up slowly, but reaches respectable numbers you’re fine. If it doesn’t yield good numbers put 1mL of oil into each cylinder and try again. If still bad, rings are toast. Try a leakdown test as well to make sure pressure isn’t shooting out somewhere else (valve seals/guides are notorious) ---
**Author:** ![The1SloR\_T](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/the1slor_t/32/5984_2.png) [@The1SloR\_T](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/The1SloR_T)\ **Post date:** [March 31, 2008, 8:14am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-to-do-with-this-integra/196451/30 "2008-03-31T08:14:50Z")
> [@dyingwish"](#): > > Recheck the compression on a completely cold motor. Do a minimum of 6 cranks, and watch the needle…if it comes up slowly, but reaches respectable numbers you’re fine. > > If it doesn’t yield good numbers put 1mL of oil into each cylinder and try again. If still bad, rings are toast. Try a leakdown test as well to make sure pressure isn’t shooting out somewhere else (valve seals/guides are notorious) OK, I’ll try again when I get a chance. do not hold the throttle open? He going to school at rosedale, Im sure they could try out a leakdown test with the class after I see what the results were to the recheck of the compression ---
**Author:** ![dyingwish](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/dyingwish/32/6041_2.png) [@dyingwish](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/dyingwish)\ **Post date:** [March 31, 2008, 8:19am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-to-do-with-this-integra/196451/31 "2008-03-31T08:19:28Z")
Yes hold it at WOT while you do this, and disable the fuel supply (via the fuse box) ---
**Author:** ![The1SloR\_T](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/the1slor_t/32/5984_2.png) [@The1SloR\_T](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/The1SloR_T)\ **Post date:** [March 31, 2008, 8:31am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-to-do-with-this-integra/196451/32 "2008-03-31T08:31:41Z")
> [@FS: EA NHL08 for PS2](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-ea-nhl08-for-ps2/35379/13): > > Yes hold it at WOT while you do this, and disable the fuel supply (via the fuse box) alrighty. thanks for the info So is this the Proper way of doing a compression test? 1. Perform When Engine Is Cold 2. Remove all plugs 3. Remove Fuel Supply Fuse ( Fuel Pump Fuse Etc. Etc.) 4. Crank engine at WOT for 4-6 Cranks ---
**Author:** ![wrayzor](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/wrayzor/32/6021_2.png) [@wrayzor](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/wrayzor)\ **Post date:** [March 31, 2008, 9:32am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-to-do-with-this-integra/196451/33 "2008-03-31T09:32:56Z")
I have an ls block that was just honed a week ago for 81.25mm pistons with basically all the little things for it, an ls crank that was just checked and micropolished, ls rods with arp rod bolts and the rods machined to take ctr or itr pistons, buy that off of me buy some pistons put it together and find that manual tranny then either just slap an ls head on and drive it if you run out of money or find a vtec head and you’ll have a fun fun daily driver. ---
**Author:** ![dyingwish](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/dyingwish/32/6041_2.png) [@dyingwish](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/dyingwish)\ **Post date:** [March 31, 2008, 9:45am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-to-do-with-this-integra/196451/34 "2008-03-31T09:45:52Z")
> [@Delaware State Univ Shooting](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/delaware-state-univ-shooting/35736/9): > > alrighty. thanks for the info > > So is this the Proper way of doing a compression test? > > 1. Perform When Engine Is Cold > 2. Remove all plugs > 3. Remove Fuel Supply Fuse ( Fuel Pump Fuse Etc. Etc.) > 4. Crank engine at WOT for 4-6 Cranks Right. Do that and report back ---
**Author:** ![The1SloR\_T](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/the1slor_t/32/5984_2.png) [@The1SloR\_T](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/The1SloR_T)\ **Post date:** [March 31, 2008, 10:14am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-to-do-with-this-integra/196451/35 "2008-03-31T10:14:26Z")
> [@This list will make you feel poor... top 19 richest people in America](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/this-list-will-make-you-feel-poor-top-19-richest-people-in-america/35733/13): > > Right. Do that and report back Alright. also I might add, this is an old school compression tester, single line that goes into the spark plug hole to a gauge. ( its probably 15years old, but still works as it should) ---
**Author:** ![dyingwish](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/dyingwish/32/6041_2.png) [@dyingwish](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/dyingwish)\ **Post date:** [March 31, 2008, 10:52am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-to-do-with-this-integra/196451/36 "2008-03-31T10:52:50Z")
If it’s that old, the rubber line may have cracks in it, making the numbers seem low. You can use mine if you want ---
**Author:** ![fmfkid250](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/fmfkid250/32/5973_2.png) [@fmfkid250](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/fmfkid250)\ **Post date:** [March 31, 2008, 2:50pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-to-do-with-this-integra/196451/37 "2008-03-31T14:50:00Z")
1st off i just want to say that motor is prob in tip top shape. When i used to look for ls motors id rather get ahold of an auto. (they havent been beat on) 2nd Dont even consider a VTEC head for any reason…unless he wants 500hp. 3rd get that tranny out and put a stock ls/gsr/b16 who cares it doesnt really matter. and you dont need any type of diff the stock open diff will hold anything as long as you have respect for it. the time you convert it you will prob be pushing 1500+ if you have someone do it. looking at 500 for a tranny. 100-200 for pedals ( I think i have a set) 500-600 in labor. I have done the conversion on an integra it takes some time and you have to make a custom mount for the tranny and wire a bunch of stuff c(ruise,Reverse,park bull shit clutch saftey). 50 dollars for you need an intermeadate shaft. and clutch flywheel looking 500-600. You could boost the auto tranny. people have been known to do it and it hold for a long time with right around 200whp. but you asking for it then. 4th boost. dont buy junk shit. and dont buy small turbos. like 57trim or bigger. the smaller the turbo the harder it is on the motor. ---
**Author:** ![fmfkid250](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/fmfkid250/32/5973_2.png) [@fmfkid250](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/fmfkid250)\ **Post date:** [March 31, 2008, 2:54pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-to-do-with-this-integra/196451/38 "2008-03-31T14:54:44Z")
> [@Got some new wheels](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/got-some-new-wheels/35717/15): > > Also yes, you should be able to do the manual conversion and get a VTEC head on there for well under $2k, . :nuts: not a chance, go price a GSR or B16 head this time in the year! ---
**Author:** ![The1SloR\_T](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/the1slor_t/32/5984_2.png) [@The1SloR\_T](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/The1SloR_T)\ **Post date:** [March 31, 2008, 3:53pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-to-do-with-this-integra/196451/39 "2008-03-31T15:53:59Z")
alright. if you guys had this car what would you do to it? 1. leave it, dont worry about it and just daily drive it? 2. mess with the current motor with bolt ons and shit? 3. try to find a decent built B series and drop it in? I know the manual tranny swap will be a little pricey and he probably wont like that its gonna be around $1500 for it to be swapped. maybe we’ll luck out and find a decent performing B series for under $2000 and just bolt it up to the auto and see what happens lol ---
**Author:** ![slowcamaro](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/slowcamaro/32/5975_2.png) [@slowcamaro](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/slowcamaro)\ **Post date:** [March 31, 2008, 4:04pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-to-do-with-this-integra/196451/40 "2008-03-31T16:04:42Z")
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