Some Questions About the DA/DC - HondaClub.com

**8695Beaters** · 02-13-2008, 11:09 AM

2ish questions: I'm looking at a 1992 Integra GSR, but don't know much about that specific chassis. It needs a new trans, so will an LS trans from 1995 Integra work? My old car won't go for much, so I might part it out. Or would it be cheaper/easier to have the old trans rebuilt (I don't know what's wrong with the GSRs, ad just said it needs rebuilding). Also, will the DC2 front bumper fit onto a DA? I don't like how the DA looks, so I was thinking about swapping front ends. I know it will take some fabbing, but I want to know if it's even possible.

JimmyJames · 02-13-2008, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by 8695Beaters

2ish questions: I'm looking at a 1992 Integra GSR, but don't know much about that specific chassis. It needs a new trans, so will an LS trans from 1995 Integra work? My old car won't go for much, so I might part it out. Or would it be cheaper/easier to have the old trans rebuilt (I don't know what's wrong with the GSRs, ad just said it needs rebuilding). Also, will the DC2 front bumper fit onto a DA? I don't like how the DA looks, so I was thinking about swapping front ends. I know it will take some fabbing, but I want to know if it's even possible.

It may fit but I guarantee you 100% a transmission from a 95 LS will not perfrom like a GSR transmission, will be a complete waste of time and you might as well buy a GS...

Goto some local parts stores (ricey ones) and see if they can order in the JDM transmission - shouldn't cost you through the nose (go for a used one) and will perform a bit better too.

Regards.

**8695Beaters** · 02-13-2008, 11:41 AM

Is there really that much of a difference between the two trannys? I thought they were more or less the same. There's no LSD, so I wouldn't be losing that.

Any other good trans swaps i can find then? Anything from a junkyard that would fit?

JimmyJames · 02-13-2008, 03:08 PM

GSR has a higher performance transmission, while I'm sure the LS would PROBABLY fit (not 100%) it would be a waste of effort in my mind because you'd be losing out on the higher performance gear ratios and have sedan based gear ratios in this GSR thats ready to ****en fly...

**8695Beaters** · 02-13-2008, 03:29 PM

I ask, because it's hard to find GSRs in junkyards. I need some options so if i do go with this car, I can afford to fix it. If fixing the old tranny runs about the same as finding a replacement and installing it, then I will just get it fixed. I don't have a lot of spare cash (unemployed college kid), so I need to keep an open mind when looking for parts (ie, my strut bar and engine mounts were both 1/2 off).

n1delsol · 02-13-2008, 04:56 PM

the ls treans will bolt right on just the gear ratios are different and u will actually have a higher top speed with the ls than the gsr u just lose a little accleration but its not enough to worry about add a cai and exhaust and u just about make up for the different gear ratios in accleration

JimmyJames · 02-13-2008, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by n1delsol

the ls treans will bolt right on just the gear ratios are different and u will actually have a higher top speed with the ls than the gsr u just lose a little accleration but its not enough to worry about add a cai and exhaust and u just about make up for the different gear ratios in accleration

So it does fit on good to know...but I know there is more than a slight difference in acceleration, and slapping on a CAI and Exhaust would cost him in the range of 800-1000 bucks and as he just explained he's a bit tight on cash (im in that same boat paying off my RSX) so while I suppose slapping on an LS is doable according to you, he's losing out on more than a little acceleration and it obviously sounds like rebuilding it is an affordable option for him.

IMHO if I forked out the cash for a GSR over a GS, LS, RS, etc...nothing but a GSR or Type-R part would touch it.

**8695Beaters** · 02-13-2008, 08:22 PM

My trans question has been answered: The seller put in an LSD and the motor's a B16. So if I buy it I guess I'll stick with the same tranny. What about the front end? Will a DC2 bumper/hood/fender fit onto a DA? Has anyone ever heard of this being done (I haven't, but hey I can't be the only one who's thought like this).

JimmyJames · 02-14-2008, 12:52 PM

Check out some of the Civic forums - I saw a post yesterday with a guy who fit an old camry bumper on his old accord or civic or something - had dodge neon side skirts and some other domestic backend - so if you're planning on doing the work yourself do some measurements see if it will work or what you may need to adjust and drill some holes :P

Professionally, I don't know places that will do that kind of work.

**8695Beaters** · 02-14-2008, 03:55 PM

I'm helping fab up a new race car chassis. I think plastic will be a step down from chrome-moly. Thanks for the info guys.

02-13-2008, 11:09 AM	#1 (permalink)
8695Beaters Geek In Training Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 1,223	Some Questions About the DA/DC 2ish questions: I'm looking at a 1992 Integra GSR, but don't know much about that specific chassis. It needs a new trans, so will an LS trans from 1995 Integra work? My old car won't go for much, so I might part it out. Or would it be cheaper/easier to have the old trans rebuilt (I don't know what's wrong with the GSRs, ad just said it needs rebuilding). Also, will the DC2 front bumper fit onto a DA? I don't like how the DA looks, so I was thinking about swapping front ends. I know it will take some fabbing, but I want to know if it's even possible. __________________ "I really like going fast. Just go off and meditate in the wind, you know? As corny as it sounds it works and feels good. It's a good way to just let the weight of the world off every once in a while...is this a big pose? I mean, yes this is a pose! I mean am I driving down the street to not get noticed in this thing? I mean rebellious is what this thing is I would say!!!" -James Hetfield

02-13-2008, 11:41 AM	#3 (permalink)
8695Beaters Geek In Training Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 1,223	Is there really that much of a difference between the two trannys? I thought they were more or less the same. There's no LSD, so I wouldn't be losing that. Any other good trans swaps i can find then? Anything from a junkyard that would fit? __________________ "I really like going fast. Just go off and meditate in the wind, you know? As corny as it sounds it works and feels good. It's a good way to just let the weight of the world off every once in a while...is this a big pose? I mean, yes this is a pose! I mean am I driving down the street to not get noticed in this thing? I mean rebellious is what this thing is I would say!!!" -James Hetfield

02-13-2008, 03:29 PM	#5 (permalink)
8695Beaters Geek In Training Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 1,223	I ask, because it's hard to find GSRs in junkyards. I need some options so if i do go with this car, I can afford to fix it. If fixing the old tranny runs about the same as finding a replacement and installing it, then I will just get it fixed. I don't have a lot of spare cash (unemployed college kid), so I need to keep an open mind when looking for parts (ie, my strut bar and engine mounts were both 1/2 off). __________________ "I really like going fast. Just go off and meditate in the wind, you know? As corny as it sounds it works and feels good. It's a good way to just let the weight of the world off every once in a while...is this a big pose? I mean, yes this is a pose! I mean am I driving down the street to not get noticed in this thing? I mean rebellious is what this thing is I would say!!!" -James Hetfield

02-13-2008, 04:56 PM	#6 (permalink)
n1delsol Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 47	the ls treans will bolt right on just the gear ratios are different and u will actually have a higher top speed with the ls than the gsr u just lose a little accleration but its not enough to worry about add a cai and exhaust and u just about make up for the different gear ratios in accleration __________________ street legal go-kart

02-13-2008, 08:22 PM	#8 (permalink)
8695Beaters Geek In Training Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 1,223	My trans question has been answered: The seller put in an LSD and the motor's a B16. So if I buy it I guess I'll stick with the same tranny. What about the front end? Will a DC2 bumper/hood/fender fit onto a DA? Has anyone ever heard of this being done (I haven't, but hey I can't be the only one who's thought like this). __________________ "I really like going fast. Just go off and meditate in the wind, you know? As corny as it sounds it works and feels good. It's a good way to just let the weight of the world off every once in a while...is this a big pose? I mean, yes this is a pose! I mean am I driving down the street to not get noticed in this thing? I mean rebellious is what this thing is I would say!!!" -James Hetfield Last edited by 8695Beaters; 02-13-2008 at 08:27 PM.

02-13-2008, 03:08 PM	#4 (permalink)
JimmyJames Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 34	GSR has a higher performance transmission, while I'm sure the LS would PROBABLY fit (not 100%) it would be a waste of effort in my mind because you'd be losing out on the higher performance gear ratios and have sedan based gear ratios in this GSR thats ready to ****en fly...

02-14-2008, 12:52 PM	#9 (permalink)
JimmyJames Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 34	Check out some of the Civic forums - I saw a post yesterday with a guy who fit an old camry bumper on his old accord or civic or something - had dodge neon side skirts and some other domestic backend - so if you're planning on doing the work yourself do some measurements see if it will work or what you may need to adjust and drill some holes :P Professionally, I don't know places that will do that kind of work.

02-14-2008, 03:55 PM	#10 (permalink)
8695Beaters Geek In Training Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 1,223	I'm helping fab up a new race car chassis. I think plastic will be a step down from chrome-moly. Thanks for the info guys. __________________ "I really like going fast. Just go off and meditate in the wind, you know? As corny as it sounds it works and feels good. It's a good way to just let the weight of the world off every once in a while...is this a big pose? I mean, yes this is a pose! I mean am I driving down the street to not get noticed in this thing? I mean rebellious is what this thing is I would say!!!" -James Hetfield

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